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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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Alpenglow: Floodgate Operators

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

2nd place finishers at the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest, Floodgate Operators are a 5-piece bluegrass band from Crested Butte, CO. Floodgate Operators combine fast, flat-picking traditionals with energetic, heartfelt originals to create a jamgrass experience that has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Listen to Floodgate Operators' newest single, "Land Rush" […]

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billy Bar

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

Town of Crested Butte Block Party

Big Mine Skatepark 620 1/2 2nd St., Crested Butte, CO, United States

This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Come enjoy free pizza, music by Sam Heart, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and lots of input opportunities on […]

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Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Hiroya Tsukamoto

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

Originally from Kyoto, Japan, Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Crested Butte with his unique guitar style, haunting melodies, and transcendent compositions to blend classical, world, and jazz music into a profoundly reflective experience.

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Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Sophia Rosenfeld, "What Can We Talk About? The Free Speech Battle in our Colleges and Universities"

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Live! from Mt. Crested Butte

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern post-punk & electro. Local opener starts at 5:30 pm.

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North Valley Pop up Pantry

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]

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Family Movie Matinee

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

Join us at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday, July 27 at 3:30 pm for a family movie matinee! All ages are welcome to this free showing of a family classic. Screening: Jumanji (1995) When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades & and a […]

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Art in the Park

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

Vendors show and sell art work; sponsors use income from event to support scholarships for nontraditional students at Western Colorado State University

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Field Trip with the CB Wildflower Festival

Baxter Gulch TH off Hwy 135 Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join the Land Trust and our partners at the CB Wildflower Festival for a hike on Baxter's Gulch trail complete with flower identification and tips and tricks for photographing flowers using your cell phone. RSVPs are required at [email protected]. This is a moderate level, out and back hike. Trail info here.

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alpenglow: dragondeer

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

Denver band Dragondeer has conjured the rhythm spirits to concoct a blend of Psychedelic Blues, Retro Funk, Soul and Rock-n-Roll into a genre blur that's aim is to speak to souls and keep the body moving. Four good friends that brew a musical alchemy that is song centric with a proclivity to stretch things out […]

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Gunnison Music Cruise

Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Come on out for the second Resiliency Project music cruise of 2024, brought to you by Gunnison Valley Health! Featuring the music of Fuerza Cora Brasil Musical, the second show of the season will start at Jorgensen Ice Rink at 5:30 p.m. Follow the band as they cruise through town, ending at IOOF Park in […]

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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