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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.

Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival

Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival - good friends, good music, good wine .... under the autumn leaves of historic downtown Lake City. Eight musical acts, more than 150 wines for tasting, beer booth sponsored by the San Luis Valley Brewing Company, unique art and food booths, family-friendly event (no dogs). Community benefit event.

$55 – $75

Crested Butte Film Festival

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

IT'S FILM FESTIVAL TIME! Check out this seasons films, panels, and parties at our website. We're starting Wednesday Sept 18th with a showcase of local short films followed by a Colorado Premiere, CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY, a moving film about young villagers in the high peaks of Afghanistan, from rival ethnic groups build makeshift […]

$15

Improv Workshop

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Discover the joy of improvisation with our series of engaging workshops over the next four months! No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. Unleash your imagination, build confidence, and have fun! This is a great way to hang out with the theatre community in the valley. Come play with Subject to Change!

Free

Chris Coady Live at Zuni West

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

A good song can reach right past all the walls and barriers we tend to put up and speak directly to the heart. A good song lets you know you are not alone. Music has a way of bringing people together and can strengthen a community. We are all connected. A good song can be […]

FREE

Crested Butte Film Festival

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

IT'S FILM FESTIVAL TIME! Check out this seasons films, panels, and parties at our website. We're starting Wednesday Sept 18th with a showcase of local short films followed by a Colorado Premiere, CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY, a moving film about young villagers in the high peaks of Afghanistan, from rival ethnic groups build makeshift […]

$15

Diversity Walk

Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Participate in a Diversity Walk from the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley to Jorgensen Park.

Free

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join your community for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration to support the diversity within our Valley. Music! Food! Fun! Beer Garden! Fun for everyone!

Free

Gunnison Valley Observatory Deluxe Tour

Gunnison Valley Observatory 2408 County Road 38, Gunnison, CO

Special "after season" viewing event at the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Hopefully better weather in September. Small group so you get to spend more time looking through GVO's large telescope. We normally view 3-4 objects and weather permitting we should be able to view 7-8 on this specially scheduled Deluxe Tour. Kids welcome (bedtime permitting as […]

$25

Women’s Networking Night

Island Acres Resort Motel 38339 Highway 50, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us for an extra special Women's Networking Night Come network with the wonderful ladies of the Gunnison Valley! This month's networking night is going to be extra special - We'll be meeting at the Island Acres Resort for refreshements and light appetizers and then around 7:00 PM, we'll head over to the historic Hartman's […]

$5.00

Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk

Here and Now Acupuncture and Asian Medicine 115 S Colorado St, Gunnison, CO, United States

The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]

By Donation

Peanut Lake / Lower Loop Run

Peanut Lake Crested Butte

From 3rd & Maroon @ Totem Pole Park, Run with the High School Cross Country team out Peanut Lake Road and back on Lower Loop Trail. Donations go to the Titan Booster Club supporting High School sports. Distance is 4 or 6 miles on single track trails, dirt roads and paved roads. Meet at Totem […]

Free

Death House Jamboree

Secret Stash 303 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

Firebird Theatre Co. proudly presents the last event in our Staged Readings Series for the 2024 season! This September, Firebird has the privilege of being able to bring to life a new, original play for the first time right here in the Gunnison Valley. Directed by Sam Robards and featuring tons of local talent, Michael […]

$15.00

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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