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Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.

Energy Elevated: Navigating the Energy Evolution

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Cross-sector collaboration is essential to a successful energy evolution that effectively supports the quality of life and related products society demands and depends on while solving for critical issues such […]

Free!

Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

All active and inactive military are invited for breakfast at the CBCS Library beginning at 8AM this Veteran's Day. A song of gratitude will be performed by third graders at […]

Free

Mindful Meditation

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join at the Gunnison Library on every third Wednesday of the month for an all-new library offering: Mindful Meditation with instructor Jenny Ward. In recent years, mindfulness meditation has gained […]

free

Annual Night of Lights

Main Street Gunnison Gunnison, CO, United States

Annual kick off to the Gunnison Holiday season. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the lighting of the community tree. Santa lights the tree at 6:30pm. If you […]

Free

Beacon Brush Up

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Join the CBAC and our avalanche forecasters for a day of brushing up on your avalanche rescue skills. Beacon drills and skills, rescue scenarios and shoveling and evacuation techniques. Field […]

Free

Santa Storytime!

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join us at the Gunnison Library from 2-4 pm on Saturday, December 2 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There […]

free

Wild West Murder Mystery at the Mallardi

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Saddle up and step back in time to the rugged and mysterious Wild West! Join us for an unforgettable evening of intrigue and suspense with the Crested Butte Museum and […]

$50 – $60

Santa Storytime!

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Please join us at the Crested Butte Library from 2-4 pm on Sunday, December 3 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. […]

free

History of Crested Butte Trivia Night

Kochevar's Saloon 127 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Calling all hobby historians and trivia buffs! Recruit your friends to join a team for a "History of Crested Butte" trivia night at Kochevar's, moderated by Chad Reich and hosted […]

Free

Blister Speaker Series

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Before this season, Courtney Dauwalter was already established as one of the greatest runners of all time. But this year, she accomplished the seemingly impossible by winning-in the span of […]

Light Up The Night

Lodge at Mountaineer Square 620 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

This FREE family-friendly event features photos with Snow Queen & Santa, cookie decorating, arts & crafts by the Trailhead Children's Museum, a Dreidel spinning game, hot cocoa bar, face painting, […]

FREE

CBSOUTH’s Community

Tully's 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Welcome all CBSOUTH vendors, crafters, business owners - let's showcase & share our wares at CBSOUTHs first Xmas Fair. Come find that perfect gift from one of your neighbors & […]

Free

Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!

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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

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