Events for October 1 – May 15 › Government & Politics › – Crested Butte + Gunnison

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.

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 […]

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

Author Zak Podmore

Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Award-winning journalist Zak Podmore explores the challenges facing the Colorado River and its dying reservoirs in Life After Dead Pool, blending science and storytelling to reframe the river's future with […]

Astro Bandits live at The Eldo

The Eldo 215 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Astro Bandits are a local Crested Butte band that blend a fiery fusion of psychedelic rock, funk, blues, and punk, where raw energy meets soaring improvisation, crafting immersive, ever-evolving musical […]

Free

Mighty Mustang!

Gunnison Community School 1099 N 11th St, Gunnison, CO, United States

This event aims to bring students, families, and the larger Gunnison community together for an afternoon of movement, music, and even some special treats. There will be races for runners […]

$10

Preservation Month Open House

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join the Museum and Town of Crested Butte for a celebration of our historic places and their continued preservation! Learn about the Crested Butte Historic District and the stories local […]

FREE

Trivia Night at Montanya

Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

Trivia Night at Montanya Tuesday, June 10th| 6-8 PM. 204 Elk Ave, Crested Butte Gather your smartest (or silliest) friends and join us for a night of trivia, cocktails, and […]

Free

NO KINGS MARCH

Main Street Gunnison Gunnison, CO, United States

No Kings March: National Day of Defiance

Free

MTCB Community Weed Pull 2025

Join us for an educational session on invasive weed species in our area, followed by a guided walk to identify and pull weeds, and finish up the morning with a […]

FREE

Film Screening:

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us in a community gathering to view and learn from neighbors' stories. Light apps and popcorn provided, bar will be open. Screening will have subtitles in Spanish.

Free

Portraits & Pumpkins

Town Ranch 920 9th St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for free fall portraits, pumpkins & refreshments at Town Ranch Gazebo Wednesday, October 1st from 3-6:30pm and provide input on the Town's parks, recreation, open space and trails.

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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