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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 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 Mountain Time.

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 Butte base area.

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 of Crested Butte and Aspen in the 1880s. It also drew inspiration from the Patrouille des Glaciers, a point-to-point ski race in Switzerland which Runge […]

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 dogs and other snacks at the yurt, with additional beer available for purchase. Competitors will receive a drink ticket for an extra post-race beer.

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 Soups. The soup in this series is the iconic Hungarian Mushroom + Vegan Mushroom | April 20th | 3pm-5pm Location: GAC Cafe Gallery. Please enter […]

$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. Be inspired as our MEM students share the outcomes of their 600-hour-project work and our MSE students share the findings of their extensive research! Join […]

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 on the Western Slope! We'll saddle up and venture into scenic wilderness areas, where we'll explore trails and open landscapes in search of antlers shed […]

$500

Wednesday Clay Day

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

This Spring themed clay class will bring flowers, birds and sunny landscapes to life! This afterschool handbuilding and wheel throwing class will teach techniques in sculpting, carving and glazing.

$127 – $150

Lunchtime Restorative Yoga

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

Enjoy a midday break with Lunchtime Restorative Yoga. This class is the perfect way to give your mind and body a little extra care during your workweek. Candy Carson is an Iyengar Yoga Instructor, she has taught yoga since 1993. All levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat + straps + blanket. Additional props […]

$10

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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