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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.

Easy Jim, Live at the I Bar Ranch

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

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead will be opening for Ozomatli at the 2023 KBUT Community Kampout at the I Bar Ranch on Friday, August 11th at 6:30pm. More information at www.ibarranch.com.

$25

August Music Cruise

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

2023 Summer is looking festive with the Music Cruise. Come Join us! Ride around and follow on your bike, or meet us at IOOF Park around 7pm for a half hour music set! El verano de 2023 se presenta festivo con el Crucero Musical, Áònete a nosotros! ÁDen la vuelta y sigan en su bicicleta, […]

Free!

Gunnison High Triathlon

Gunnison Rec Center 200 Spencer Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

The Gunnison High Triathlon is a family friendly, Sprint Distance Triathlon for both kids and adults. The race is staged out of the Gunnison Recreation Center 200 E. Spencer Ave with the swim being completed in the Aquatics Center. The Bike route is all on asphalt using bike path and County Road #730. The Run […]

$30 – $140

Easy Jim, Live at Western Colorado University

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Western Colorado University Quigley Hall Band Shell in Gunnison on Friday, September 8th at 8pm! This a free concert for the public put on by Western Colorado University and all ages are welcome. More information can be found at www.easyjimband.net and thank you for […]

Free

Bridges of the Butte

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join the Adaptive Sports Center for the 19th Annual Bridges of the Butte Townie Tour. Ride laps on a bridge-centered course through Crested Butte, raising money for the Adaptive Sports Center and enjoy good friends, good fun, and good food! Cost of registration is $24 per adult rider, $12 per youth rider.

$24

September Music Cruise

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

2023 Summer is looking festive with the Music Cruise. Come Join us! Ride around and follow on your bike, or meet us at IOOF Park around 7pm for a half hour music set! El verano de 2023 se presenta festivo con el Crucero Musical, Áònete a nosotros! ÁDen la vuelta y sigan en su bicicleta, […]

Free!

September Crafternoon

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

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Thursday, September 21 for September Crafternoon! For this month's craft we will be customizing a floating glass photo frame with delicate pressed flowers. Bring a small photo to incorporate into your design if you wish! (Frames are 4x3 for reference) Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions […]

free

CLIMATE MARCH IN GUNNISON

Six Points Thrift Store 1160 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

As extreme weather events are already on the rise, there is still so much we can accomplish together! Make a sign if you can, march with us, and become informed about how we can protect our climate. Meet our partners who already do so much in this valley, and learn about important actions you can […]

free

Volunteer Project: Wet Meadow Restoration

Centennial State Wildlife Area Gunnison, CO, United States

Volunteers will spend time building rock structures to improve critical habitat for the Gunnison Sage-Grouse. We will use innovative, yet simple, restoration methods-small rock structures to raise the water table to support plants and insects needed by wildlife. https://www.hccacb.org/news/volunteer-opportunity-wet-meadow-restoration-ata-hrefhttpswwwhccacborgcalendarvolunteer-project-wet-meadow-restoration-at-centennial-state-wildlife-area-centennial-state-wildlife-areaa

Free

Energy Elevated: Navigating the Energy Evolution

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Cross-sector collaboration is essential to a successful energy evolution that effectively supports the quality of life and related products society demands and depends on while solving for critical issues such as affordability, accessibility, climate, sustainability, poverty, justice, and energy security. Western's first ever Energy Elevated Forum seeks to bring together students, faculty, government, communities, and […]

Free!

Avalanche Awareness Night

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

Join the CBAC for our annual Avalanche Awareness Night! There will be forecaster presentations, giveaways, new CBAC swag and season stoke!

$5 – $10

Beacon Brush Up

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Join the CBAC and our avalanche forecasters for a day of brushing up on your avalanche rescue skills. Beacon drills and skills, rescue scenarios and shoveling and evacuation techniques. Field skills practice from 9-2 with the afterparty from 3-5.

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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