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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.

Processing Wild Game Meat workshop

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Learn techniques in cutting and breaking down a field dressed animal into different cuts of meat. Also learn how to make hamburger as well as packaging meat for safe storage […]

free

GHS Soccer Homecoming Game

Gunnison High School Football Field N 11th St, Gunnison, CO, United States

The GHS soccer team is hosting Crested Butte for homecoming. Concessions, raffle prizes, merchandise, etc will be at the game.

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

Cauldrons + Creepy Garland

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

Get into the Halloween spirit with our Cauldron & Creepy Garland Ceramic Class! Craft your own spooky cauldron and ghostly garland for a touch of seasonal magic. Join us for […]

$50

Harvest Block Print

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

Create beautiful, handcrafted prints using traditional block printing techniques. Design and carve your own blocks inspired by autumn's bounty, and learn how to transfer your designs onto paper or fabric. […]

$35

Death Becomes Her

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

Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once arch-rival Helen's fiance. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the […]

$5

Geocaching in the Gunnison Valley

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us at 6pm at Gunnison Library on Friday, October 11 for a geocaching presentation with Camren Hovey. GEOCACHING is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a GPS […]

free

Sci-Fridays at the Majestic Theatre

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

Curated by our very own Child of the Popcorn, Crystal Staggs, come unwind the second Friday of each month with a genuinely great science fiction film. This Sci-Friday we will […]

FREE

Art Therapy Wellness Series

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

2-D Inkworks in Batik Style with Art Therapist, Abby Johnson. This class invites you to explore your feelings and experiences through the transformative power of art. 15+ Saturday, October 12th […]

$35

Coraline Clay Youth Workshop

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

Step into a world of whimsy and wonder with our Youth Coraline Clay Workshop! Inspired by the enchanting universe of Coraline, this workshop is designed to spark creativity and imagination […]

$50

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 […]

Free

Zombie Prom 2024

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Zombie Prom is back from the dead! Live music with Tiger Electric, Bad Guys Wear Black and Stefan Bodevin. Costume contest and photo booth! Fun for all ages. Dress to […]

$10 – $15

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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