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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.

B’nai Butte Benefit Concert

Sweet Reunion Event Venue 3466 Wildcat Trl, Trappers Crossing, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join B'nai Butte on July 27th for a night to remember with dinner, drinks, and a special concert featuring David Lawrence and the Spoonful and his unique Colorado original roots Americana sound at the Sweet Reunion Performance Venue. Opening set by Western Colorado University Steel Drum Band. Tickets start at $25. For more information about […]

$25

Asleep At The Wheel

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

Asleep At The Wheel returns for a benefit concert for the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley.

CBFOL Wine Tasting Supporting Old Rock Library

Queen of All Saints Parish Hall 401 Sopris Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join Crested Butte Friends of the Library (CBFOL) and Sommelier Aaron Tomcak for one, two, or all three wine tastings each summer. These are fun and educational evenings that allow you to do some good, too! Sponsored by CBFOL, these events raise funds for the Crested Butte Library's programs and materials. All three tastings are […]

$50

West African Dance Class

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Join Mami Sayon Camara for an all ages and abilities dance class on the festival grounds athletic field. Mami loves sharing movement and dance and provides classes that will are fun, engaging, and exciting. All are welcome! Class accompanied by live drumming. On the Arts Festival Entertainment Stage.

West African Drum Class

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Join Etienne Tolno from Guinea, West Africa for an all age and ability drum class. Etienne is a joyful and kind teacher who is passionate about sharing the art of hand drumming. Come experience traditional African rhythms and the joy of making music! Everyone is welcome and drums will be provided. On the Arts Festival […]

West African Dance Performance

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Experience incredible African drum and dance performance! West African artists, Mami Sayon Camara and Etienne Tolno of the Kissidugu Foundation will be joined by long-time students of the African arts for a showcase of traditional Guinean rhythms and dance. Come and enjoy the dynamic and exciting percussion, choreography, songs, and more of Guinea, West Africa. […]

Outdoor Screening

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

*** OUTDOOR SCREENING ON FESTIVAL LAWN *** PRESENTED BY - CRESTED BUTTE FILM FESTIVAL MOONAGE DAYDREAM is not a documentary. It is a genre-defying cinematic experience based on one of the most iconic and global rock stars of all time, destined to be one of the defining cultural moments of the year. On the Arts […]

Live Music: Easy Jim

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

"Settle back easy, Jim;" The words of Robert Hunter in the song "Althea" seemed to fit the mold of the band when it began in the fall of 2018. The laid back group of musicians from Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado found a common love for the music with one another and a desire to […]

$5

Live Music: Rachel VanSlyke

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

VanSlyke's unique combination of accessible, highly listenable tunes with no holds barred lyrics and a refusal to be bound by conventional genres have garnered her a following who are at once enamored and empowered by her bold songwriting and gutsy performances. Succeeding on her own terms, her songs emotionally resonate with fans across the spectrum […]

$5

Live Music: Jeny and the Bets

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Indie Soul for the booty shakers of the world. On the Arts Festival Entertainment Stage.

$5

Live Music: Jackie James

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

On the Arts Festival Entertainment Stage.

$5

Live Music: Celestine Music

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Celestine is an indie-electronic singer, songwriter and producer based in Colorado. She uses vocals as her main instrument, blending organic sounds with electronic production to create a unique soundscape with elements of folk, rock, and lo-fi sounds. Her main goal is to write emotive and relatable song On the Arts Festival Entertainment Stage. s through […]

$5

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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