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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.

Black Canyon Ramblers Live@Crested Butte Arts Fest

Elk Avenue, Crested Butte Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

The Black Canyon Ramblers bring their traditional bluegrass and folk style to the Crested Butte Arts Festival stage on Elk Avenue from 1pm-3pm. Featuring Matt and Madeline Shugert on vocals, guitar and clawhammer banjo, Drew Murdza on mandolin, Brian Camp on standup bass and Jim Davidson on rhythm and fingerstyle guitar and vocals.

Free

Easy Jim, Live at Arrowhead Mountain Lodge

Arrowhead Mountain Lodge 21401 Alpine Plateau Rd., Cimarron, CO, United States

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead returns to the Arrowhead Mountain Lodge on Saturday, August 24th to help raise funds for the local first responders. Showtime is 6 to 9pm and tickets are available at www.arrowheadmtlodge.com.

$30

6th Annual Trek for Life Memorial Hike

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

The 6th Annual Trek for Life Memorial Hike over West Maroon Pass will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 during Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month when we celebrate and remember the lives of those no longer with us. This one day hike is designed to raise awareness about and reduce the stigma associated with […]

Free

Sam Heart feat. Logan Wise Live at Zuni West

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

A soulful singer-songwriter and his 4-legged backup perform original music and an eclectic collection of familiar and forgotten covers of all ages and genres. From Van Morrison to Whitney Houston, nothing's off-limits. With a big bluesy voice and a percussive rhythmic guitar style, Heart has a Modern Folk/Americana sound that will keep you dancing, and […]

FREE

Chris Coady Live at Zuni West

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

A good song can reach right past all the walls and barriers we tend to put up and speak directly to the heart. A good song lets you know you are not alone. Music has a way of bringing people together and can strengthen a community. We are all connected. A good song can be […]

FREE

Michael Schmidt performs Live at Zuni West

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

For most of his life, Michael has sought to find music wherever he could find it. A fan of music first, he hopes to bring you what everyone craves from live music... a good time. With a growing interest in all sorts of music, his music styling ebb and flow with what he listens to. […]

FREE

Clay Street Unit Live at Zuni West Brewing

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Based out of Denver, CO, Clay Street Unit is rooted deep in homegrown southern country and folk that branches into the bluegrass sound that's heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Forming in early 2021, the band recently released their first EP in the fall of 2022 and just recorded their first full-length album set to be […]

FREE

Pumpkin Patch!

Gunnison Valley Health Hospital 711 N. Taylor, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us for our annual Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to noon! At the North Entrance at Gunnison Valley Health. Join us for games, pick a pumpkin, tour an ambulance, visit the friendly burro buddy, enjoy yummy treats and much more! Costumes are encouraged!

Gunnison Downtown Trick or Treating & Block Party

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

Come join the Gunnison Valley for a family friendly Halloween Extravaganza! Downtown Trick or Treating from 3-5pm. Doggy Costume Contest, benefiting GVAWL, at IooF Park at 4:45pm, sign up at IooF from 3pm-4:30pm that day! Poppycox Party Company will be offering face painting for $$, WCU Drumline and other special appearances. Then Coal Creek Connection […]

Free

Santa Paws

Pawsitively Native 229 N. Main Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Friendly leashed pets, adults, and kids are all invited to come and have their photo taken with Santa Paws on Friday, December 6th between 5 and 7pm and Saturday, December 7th between 10am and 2pm at Pawsitively Native located at 229 N. Main Street in Gunnison. Photos are $15 and a digital copy will be […]

$15

Santa Paws

Pawsitively Native 229 N. Main Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Friendly leashed pets, adults, and kids are all invited to come and have their photo taken with Santa Paws on Friday, December 6th between 5 and 7pm and Saturday, December 7th between 10am and 2pm at Pawsitively Native located at 229 N. Main Street in Gunnison. Photos are $15 and a digital copy will be […]

$15

Coffee with Coworkers

ICELab @ Western 540 Escalante Dr, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the ICELab for Coffee with Coworkers on December 17 at 8:30 a.m. This monthly networking event brings remote workers and entrepreneurs together to discuss recent challenges and wins. Enjoy free coffee and donuts while making connections!

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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