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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.

Engage with Town Staff

Share your thoughts and ask questions about the Town's ongoing planning efforts at their outreach table.

Free

Democratic Unity Dinner

Dinner, speakers and entertainment by Chris Coady and the Cora dancers of Gunnison.

$45

Meet and Greet

W Cafe 114 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Come and meet the candidates and ask your questions, share your concerns and comments.

Town of Crested Butte Block Party

Crested Butte 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. Grab a snack from the Vegan AF food truck, enjoy music by Rachel VanSlyke, kid's crafts, and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, […]

Free

Coffee with Council

Share your feedback with your elected officials by having coffee with a Council member.

Free

Affordable Housing Guidelines Study Session

The Town is updating its Affordable Housing Guidelines, which govern the implementation of the Town's housing policies and procedures for the rental, purchase, and sale of deed restricted housing units. The current Guidelines were adopted in 2016 and are being updated to reflect the Town's new housing programs and incorporate best practices being implemented in […]

Free

Engage with Town Staff

Share your thoughts and ask about each of the Town's ongoing plans at their outreach table outside the Post Office.

Free

Lincoln Day Dinner

Join us for our annual fundraising dinner. There will be music, food, candidate speakers (Marc Catlin, Larry Don Suckla, Steve Bathje, Lisa Henry), a live and silent auction that has trips around the world, home baked goods and more!

$60

Community Design Charrette

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

What does Crested Butte's future look and feel like to you? As part of the Town of Crested Butte Community Plan, join this interactive in-person workshop sketch the alternative futures, or build outs, for Crested Butte. Please share your ideas on the future look and feel of Crested Butte, such as: where could more affordable […]

Free

Diversity Walk

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

Participate in a Diversity Walk from the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley to Jorgensen Park.

Free

Valley-wide March for Reproductive Rights

Mountaineer Field House 500 E Ruby Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Meet up at Mountaineer Fieldhouse on the Western Campus on Saturday, 10/26 at 2pm for a March in support of Amendment 79, enshrining your right to abortion and reproductive healthcare in the Colorado State Constitution. We will march along E. Ohio Street to IOOF Park. Bring friends, family, signs, and boots made for walking.

Free

Free Film: Independent Lens:One Person One Vote

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, the film examines the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing our President.

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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