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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.

Grand Traverse Mountain Run

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

The 11th annual Summer Grand Traverse kicks off with a 40-mile point-to-point trail run to Aspen. Runners start in Mt. Crested Butte at 6 a.m.

Grand Traverse Mountain Bike

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

The 11th annual Summer Grand Traverse finishes with a 40-mile point-to-point mountain bike from Aspen back to Mt. Crested Butte.

Spanish-Language Field Trip

Town of Crested Butte - Lower Loop Crested Butte, CO, United States

With local outdoor enthusiast, Molly Murfee, leading the way, we'll explore our conserved lands in Spanish on this inclusive outing. Yamel Aguirre with the County's Juvenile Services Department and City […]

free

Bridges of the Butte

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Bridges of the Butte is an annual peer-to-peer fundraiser for the Adaptive Sports Center. During this four-hour townie takeover, participants in their craziest costumes meander across all the bridges in […]

$24

Poker Ride & BBQ

TBD

Enjoy a trail ride on your own horse or a hike through spectacular views of the gorgeous fall colors and see if you collect the cards for a winning poker […]

Varies

Camp 4 Coffee Cart to Cart Trail Run

Camp4Coffee CB South 161 Gillaspey Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

10 or 19mile trail runs at the height of the fall colors! Fun prizes to winners and random participants!

$75

Sage Burner Trail Race

Hartman Rocks Recreation Area Gunnison, CO

Sage Burner Trail Race is hosted in the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area of Gunnison, Colorado. The race offers some technical slickrock, some smooth singletrack, and doubletrack for speed.

$60

Alley Loop Nordic Race

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The 37th annual Alley Loop marathon will take place on Saturday, February 1st. Join us for race distances for the whole family ranging from a kids' 1k fun race all […]

Gothic Mountain Tour

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

A backcountry ski race circumnavigating Gothic Mountain. Join us for the 23-mile competitive race starting at the Community School or the 17-mile recreational division starting at the Snodgrass Trailhead.

$100

The Grand Traverse

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The legendary 40-mile backcountry ski race from Mt. CB to Aspen returns for the 27th annual edition. Registration opens December 1st at midnight. If you're not racing, join us at […]

$250

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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