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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.

Beers Bands and Barb Wire Strands

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is throwing the biggest Public Lands Party of the Year May 16th-18th to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day! Festivities will include a Wildlife Conservation Project, […]

free

Super Saturday Storytime!

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

Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 17 for Super Saturday Storytime. May's theme is Royal Revelry! Stories and an activity for the whole […]

free

Karaoke at Montanya

Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

Karaoke Night at Montanya Saturday, May 17th, 6-9 PM. 204 Elk Ave - Montanya Tasting Room. Rum cocktails to fuel your courage. All voices welcome-from shy singers to local legends. […]

Free

Monday Night Magic

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a […]

Free

Montanya Bingo Night

Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

B-I-N-G-O and cocktails, oh my! Join us for Bingo Night at Montanya - Tuesday, May 20th from 6-8PM! We're keeping the off-season vibes strong with free-to-play bingo, happy hour specials […]

Free

Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk

Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha […]

By Donation

Mountain Words Festival

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, and more!

MANUAL (Hill/Bloom) Gallery Reception

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Exhibition: May 22-July 27 Pioneers of digital imaging, Suzanne Bloom and Ed Hill have spent over four decades exploring photography, video, and multimedia art, earning prestigious awards like the Guggenheim […]

Free

Author Talk:

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

Join us for a collaboration with the Crested Butte Center for the ArtsÕ Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Gunnison Library on Friday, May 23th at […]

free

Monday Night Magic

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a […]

Free

JIM DAVIDSON @ CRESTED BUCHA

Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

JIM DAVIDSON RETURNS TO CRESTED BUCHA IN GUNNISON PERFORMING FINGERSTYLE GUITAR AND VOCAL INTERPRETATIONS OF WILLIE NELSON, GEORGE STRAIT, JOHNNY CASH, BOB WILLS AND MANY, MANY OTHERS.

FREE

The Original Growler – Live Music

IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

LIVE MUSIC for the GROWLER: The Eli Emmitt Band is a four-piece Neo-Soul/Jazz Funk Fusion group based in Durango, Colorado featuring Evan Stambler on Drums, Gabe Neymark on Keys, Jay […]

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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