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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.

Live Music in the Garden: Billy Jeter

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

We invite you to our FREE live music series in our garden area adjacent to the museum, on Tuesdays from 5pm-7pm, July 11th-August 15th. We will have libations and non-alcoholic refreshments for sale, and any donations will directly benefit our local musicians and our non-profit history museum. Billy Jeter's music comes from a collage of […]

FREE

Music on the Mountain, Live! from Mt. CB

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Music on the Mountain, Live! from Mt. Crested Butte is an 8 week live music series hosted Wednesday evenings at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area beginning June 21 through August 9, 2023. Music begins at 5:30 pm with a local opener and the main act hitting the stage […]

FREE

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

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

The return of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to the I Bar Ranch! Its been since 2015, let's welcome them back. On site camping available too.

Matt Grant Live at The River Bar

Garlic Mike's River Bar 2674 Hwy 135, Gunnison, CO, United States

Come soak your liver by the river and enjoy our live music and relaxing atmosphere at the Garlic Mike's River Bar! Safety First! Take that convenient free RTA bus to the Tall Texan stop and walk 75 yards to Garlic Mike's. To find out more about the bands, go to Garlicmikes.com. For any questions regarding […]

Coal Creek Trio Live at The River Bar

Garlic Mike's River Bar 2674 Hwy 135, Gunnison, CO, United States

Come soak your liver by the river and enjoy our live music and relaxing atmosphere at the Garlic Mike's River Bar! Safety First! Take that convenient free RTA bus to the Tall Texan stop and walk 75 yards to Garlic Mike's. To find out more about the bands, go to Garlicmikes.com. For any questions regarding […]

Live Music in the Garden: Rachel VanSlyke

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

We invite you to our FREE live music series in our garden area adjacent to the museum, on Tuesdays from 5pm-7pm, July 11th & August 15th. We will have libations and non-alcoholic refreshments for sale, and any donations will directly benefit our local musicians and our non-profit history museum. VanSlykes unique combination of accessible, highly […]

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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