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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.

Beers, Bands & Barbwire

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

Celebrate Public Lands Day May 17-19 Live music, on site camping, food, bonfire, camaraderie.

Left on Red

Talk of the Town 230 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

Free live music at Talk of the Town

Free

Live Music with Shawn Hess

Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Live music with Shawn Hess at Crested Bucha. All ticket proceeds benefit Mentors

$20

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead

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

Growler MTB weekend in Gunnison! Come camp out and listen to the sounds of the Grateful Dead, with the Gunnsion Valley's own Easy Jim. Opening support for the night kicks […]

$25 – $30

Easy Jim, Live at the I Bar Ranch

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

Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the I Bar Ranch on Sunday, May 26th at 7:30pm! Gates open at 5:30pm, Beer Hunter begins at 6:00pm, and […]

$25

The Sweaty Kids Film Festival

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Throw away your deodorant - Sweaty Kids is back for its 6th installment! Sweaty Kids is a celebration of unprofessional local talent, artistically and athletically. Come watch a wide array […]

$20

Feel It All Film Premiere

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

Feel It All chronicles professional skier Drew Petersen's journey from the depths of suicidal depression to finding purpose, strength, and resilience by setting a goal to run the Leadville Trail […]

Free

Community Heritage Day

Gunnison Pioneer Museum 803 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Dress in your favorite 1960's fashion and rock out to some music from the same era while we step back in time and celebrate the opening of our museum back […]

Free!

Chris Coady Live Performance

Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Chris Coady performs live original Americana.

Free

Chris Coady Live at Crested Bucha

Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Chris Coady plays Live original Americana at Crested Bucha in Gunnison.

Free

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Chaski Quartet

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

The Chaski Quartet focuses on immersive concert experiences and innovative programming. Blending modern music with classical, these four dynamic players are committed to bringing excellent music to everyone, everywhere, from […]

Free!

Jim Davidson Live at Gunnison Farmer’s Market

IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

Jim Davidson plays live in IOOF Park next to the first Gunnison Farmer's Market of the season. Jim plays acoustic blues, folk, country and Americana in the fingerstyle tradition.

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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