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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.

Field Trip with Crested Butte Avalanche Center

Magic Meadows Yurt 1599-501 Peanut Lake Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Learn about the great work being done on your conserved lands. Ski or snowshoe to the Magic Meadows Yurt and learn hands on from CBAC staff about the work they do keeping us safe in the backcountry. You'll receive a free Nordic day pass so you can explore world class cross country skiing. Email [email protected] […]

Free

January ’24 Crafternoon

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

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Thursday, January 18 for January Crafternoon. For January's craft we will be making crystal suncatchers. Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions with different projects every month for teens and adults. All supplies and basic instructions are provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] Free & open to the […]

free

Winter Art Walk

Redline Gallery 429 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte, experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists and be inspired by these special ArtWalk evenings.

Ben, Kevin, and Tyler from Easy Jim

billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Ben, Kevin, and Tyler from Easy Jim perform as a trio at the billy bar at Elevation Hotel. 2 sets starting at 5pm.

Free

Student Film Night

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join the CALL Department and Mountaineer Media for a night of student films! On Wednesday, January 24th at 6 PM at the University Center Theater there will be a screening of student work from fall 2023 production courses taught by film faculty, Morgan Raspanti and Julian Rubinstein. Admission is free. The screening will be approximately […]

FREE

Avalanche vs Capitals View Party

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

DOORS @ 7:00 PM | GAME @ 7:30 PM Come cheer on the Avalanche live on the big screen!

free

Page to Screen Series

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

Movie night! Please join us at 5:30 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, January 26 for the first installment of an all-new Page to Screen Series at the library. These FREE movie screenings are a celebration of books that have inspired on-screen adaptations. For January's installment we will be screening Little Women, originally written […]

free

The Circle of Time

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

Longtime Crested Butte resident Randi Stroh shares her enthusiasm for music as it relates to time, life cycles, and community in this solo piano recital. Featuring everything from Mozart's most radical work in the wake of his mother's death to Beethoven's emotional journey through deafness and disability, Randi guides us through heartbreak, despair, joy, and […]

Free

Annual Pet Expo

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

The Annual Pet Expo is just around the corner!! Join us on Saturday, February 3, 2024 between 10am and 2pm at the Fred Field Center at 275 S Spruce St. Pet providers from all over the valley will be there sharing information on their businesses, providing low cost services such as nail trims and ear […]

Free

Gunnison Valentine Makers Market

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Shop unique handcrafted items from local artists, bakers, makers and farmers to find the perfect gift for your Valentine's sweetheart! Plus enjoy lunch and other concessions. Application is now open if you are a maker and would like to join our markets. Email: [email protected] for the application. Follow us on Instagram @celebratemakersmarkets to catch previews […]

Free

Happy Hour with CBLT at Redline Gallery

Redline Gallery 429 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Stay warm and have a drink with us at Mary Schmidt's Redline Gallery. Hear from artists about their work inspired by local landscapes and wildlife. We'll also share some updates about the work of the Land Trust. 10% of art purchased at the event will be donated to the Land Trust!

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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