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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.

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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 as affordability, accessibility, climate, sustainability, poverty, justice, and energy security. Western's first ever Energy Elevated Forum seeks to bring together students, faculty, government, communities, and […]

Free!
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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 8:30AM. All military personnel are then invited to parade through the hallways so that students can show their appreciation.

Free
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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 popularity for its many benefits including reducing stress and anxiety, promoting emotional health, and allowing for more ease and peace within oneself and in relationship […]

free

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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 would like to display your organization, business on the street for the event call the chamber at 970 641 1501. Join in the Holiday festivities! […]

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 skills practice from 9-2 with the afterparty from 3-5.

Free
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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 will be cookies and cocoa as well as a candy cane craft! This event is free & open to the public.

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 The Crested Butte Mountain TheatreÕs Wild West Murder Mystery. ItÕs an event thatÕs sure to leave you guessing ÔwhodunitÕ until the very end! We invite […]

$50 – $60
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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. There will be cookies and cocoa as well as a candy cane craft! This event is free & open to the public.

free
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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 in collaboration with the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum. Learn more about Crested Butte's history and share what you value about Crested Butte's past.

Free
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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 10 weeks-the Western States 100, Hardrock 100, and UTMB. Come hear Courtney talk about her astonishing season, her approach to life, training, and competition, ask […]

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, fire spinning performances, and live music.

FREE
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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 & let's support each other this holiday!

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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