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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.

Rebirth Brass Band: Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort mt. crested butte, CO

Juneteenth Freedom Festival, presented by Melanin Mountain Project, presents the Rebirth Brass Band with support from Indoni and live poetry from the Dark Goddess Collective. Join MMP in celebrating this day of independence at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area on the Red Lady Stage, with music starting at 5:30 pm. The event is […]

Rock’n’Roll Sports Ladies Night

Rock'n'Roll Sports 608 W. Tomichi Avenue, Gunnison, CO, United States

Rock'n'Roll Sports Ladies Night with Sage Mountain Bike Instruction's Erin Smith Wednesday, June 19 from 6-8 PM Rock'n'Roll Sports at 608 W. Tomichi Ave. In this beginner friendly event, Erin will discuss basic bike care and maintenance to be prepared for the trail. Join us for an opportunity to ask your biking questions and meet […]

Free

Pavillion Dance Series

Join us for dance lessons and live local music every Wednesday for our 9 week summer Music/Dance Series!

free

Patio Music @ Three Rivers Smokehouse

Join us at Three Rivers Smokehouse in Almont on Thursdays for live music on the patio! Add on some BBQ and beer for a great evening. Music is always acoustic, mellow, great for dinner and family-friendly.

Free

Lupine Loop Trail Run

Lupine Loop Crested Butte, CO, United States

From Gunsight Pass TH, run down Slate River road to Lupine II trail. Climb Lupine II and turn Left Up Smith Hill road to Gunsight connector trail, then down to Gunsight Pass road and back to the start. Distance is 5.5 miles (+908'), on single track trail and dirt roads with great views down into […]

Free

Chaski Quartet

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

Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Friday, June 21 at 6 pm for a special, free performance by Chaski Quartet. Chaski Quartet is excited to share their music with the Gunnison community. The members of Chaski Quartet are performers and runners whose performances (and feet) take them around the world. Gunnison native, violinist […]

free

Monday Night Magic

Monday night magic is an inclusive, for all ages, skill levels and deck competitiveness. Join us on Monday nights for casual Commander games where you can meet other local players and share deck builds or even learn how to play. This is an open play event, meaning no entry fee or tournament structure, just socializing […]

Free

Friday Night Magic

Friday night magic is an inclusive, for all ages, skill levels and deck competitiveness. Join us on Friday nights for casual mix of Magic The Gathering games where you can meet other local players and share deck builds or even learn how to play. This is an open play event, meaning no entry fee or […]

Free

Gunnison River Festival

Gunnison County Whitewater Park Highway 50, Gunnison, CO

Join us for the 22nd annual Gunnison River Festival at the Gunnison Whitewater Park. Boat Races start at 11am (be there early to register). Enjoy live music by Beer Hunter, face painting, fly casting games, live art, vendors, the Tacos La Esquina taco truck and more! To learn more or pre-register for boat competitions, please […]

Free

Juneteenth Block Party

A Bar Above 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us 6/23 at Rainbow Park to celebrate the 4th Annual Crested Butte Juneteenth Celebration with food from Plantain Tree, live music, facepainting, and more!

Free

Mother’s Village:

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

Summer is here and the Mother's Village is happening again! Join us at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, June 23 to gather, learn, and feel supported as a mother for our second mother's village at the Gunnison Library. The Gunnison Library has collaborated with the Colorado Birth Collective to continue this beautiful event; as we […]

free

Easy Jim, Live at Legion Park, Gunnison

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead will be live at Legion Park in Gunnison on Sunday, June 23rd at 6pm for the Gunnison Art Center's "Sunday's at Six" concert series. More information can be found at www.gunnisonartscenter.org.

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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