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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.

Opera Colorado: Cinderella

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

Is a bracelet as trusty as a glass slipper? Find out in this operatic telling of everyone's favorite princess story!

$25

LIVE: COLORADO AVALANCHE VS NEW YORK RANGERS

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

Come cheer on the Avalanche (or the Rangers) live on the big screen! Please no outside food, drink or alcohol! We ask that you support free events like this by […]

Free

Black Canyon Ramblers Live on KBUT

Chris Coady with KBUT hosts the Black Canyon Ramblers bluegrass band live on KBUT (90.3 FM Crested Butte / 88.7 FM Gunnison) on 28 March 2024, from 7pm to 9pm […]

Free

Winter Grand Traverse

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

The 27th annual Winter Grand Traverse kicks off at midnight. Races will ski 40 miles through the night to Aspen. Send them off into the night at the Mt. Crested […]

The Grand Traverse

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

The Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was conceived by Jan Runge in the 1990s. The race's genesis was partially based on the historical mail routes that connected the Colorado mining towns […]

Beer Ski

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

Test your end of season endurance, Crested Butte Style! Grab 3 friends for a 4-person relay. Or take on the ultimate challenge of Solo Racer We will be serving hot […]

African Dance

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

Learn African Dance techniques with teacher Maputo Mensah from Ghana. Kids Dance | April 16 | 4:15-5:30 (ages 5-14) Adult Dance | April 16| 5:30-6:45

$15 – $20

Firebrand Soup Series

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

Do you miss your favorite Firebrand Soups? Our Series this month highlights Hungarian Mushroom + Vegan Mushroom Learn from the legend herself, Heidi Magnus, how to make your favorite Firebrand […]

$50 – $60

Legs, Kegs & Eggs 5km

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

5km fun run from The Dive at 10am to the I Bar Ranch. A benefit for Mentors

$45

MEM & MSE Community Forum

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join the Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability in celebrating our graduating Master in Environmental Management students and Master of Science in Ecology students at the 2024 Community Forum. […]

free

Horseback Antler Shed Hunt – Opening Day

Crested Butte and Gunnison

Hunt antler sheds by horseback on opening day! Here's your chance to join Erin and friends on an exhilarating hunt for antler sheds through some of the most beautiful country […]

$500

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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