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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.

Bridges of the Butte

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Bridges of the Butte is an annual peer-to-peer fundraiser for the Adaptive Sports Center. During this four-hour townie takeover, participants in their craziest costumes meander across all the bridges in […]

$24

6th Annual Trek for Life Memorial Hike

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

The 6th Annual Trek for Life Memorial Hike over West Maroon Pass will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 during Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month when we celebrate and […]

Free

Crested Butte Film Festival

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

IT'S FILM FESTIVAL TIME! Check out this seasons films, panels, and parties at our website. We're starting Wednesday Sept 18th with a showcase of local short films followed by a […]

$15

Crested Butte Film Festival

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

IT'S FILM FESTIVAL TIME! Check out this seasons films, panels, and parties at our website. We're starting Wednesday Sept 18th with a showcase of local short films followed by a […]

$15

Risers 4 Rett Fall event

Risers 4 Rett is a fundraising arm for the Rocky Mountain Rett Association. We host three fly-fishing events each year. The tournaments take place in the world-class waters of the […]

$1750 – $3000

Connect the Dots

Thrive Yoga Crested Butte 326 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Our first community offering to dive into curiosity and play & reconnect with your inner-child. Practice emotional naming, allowance, & embodied release. Expand self-awareness and internal clarity. All proceeds to […]

$20 – $40

WCU Homecoming 2024

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join us in Gunnison, CO, from September 20-21, 2024, for a memorable Homecoming celebration at Western Colorado University! This year, we are excited to honor and celebrate the milestone reunions […]

$15

Crested Butte Film Festival

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

IT'S FILM FESTIVAL TIME! Check out this seasons films, panels, and parties at our website. We're starting Wednesday Sept 18th with a showcase of local short films followed by a […]

$15

Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival

Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival - good friends, good music, good wine .... under the autumn leaves of historic downtown Lake City. Eight musical acts, more than 150 […]

$55 – $75

Crested Butte Film Festival

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

IT'S FILM FESTIVAL TIME! Check out this seasons films, panels, and parties at our website. We're starting Wednesday Sept 18th with a showcase of local short films followed by a […]

$15

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

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

Join your community for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration to support the diversity within our Valley. Music! Food! Fun! Beer Garden! Fun for everyone!

Free

Harvest Hoedown

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

Come celebrate the end of the harvest season with us! There will be square dancing, activities, and loads of fun!

$5 – $20

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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