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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.

Julian & Ben at Zuni West Brewing

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

Welcome this Winter season with Julian and Ben at Zuni West Brewing's, a new location in Crested Butte South. Enjoy low volume blues, jazz, pop, and original songs. Ben Wright is a percussionist with a vast background, and delicate touch! Julian Young is a powerhouse vocalist with an unmatched repertoire. Both musicians have cemented themselves […]

Free

Live Music with Julian Young & Ben Wright

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

When they're not playing with Easy Jim, Julian Young and Ben Wright offer a fusion of jazz, rock, and contemporary styles featuring keys, drums, vocals.

FREE

Thighs Before Pies Turkey Trot

IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

The Go Initiative is proud to host the 8th annual Thighs Before Pies Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day, November 28th, 2024. Community members of all ages + abilities are encouraged to take on the 5K run or 1K Gobble Wobble challenge. We even have a 0K Gravy Train for non-runners who would like to support […]

$45

Community Thanksgiving

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

Enjoy a free Thanksgiving Meal- family friendly!

Free

Thanksgiving Camp

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

Jumpstart your nordic ski season with CB Nordic instructors and visiting coaches. We want to get you on your feet, test your balance, and help you glide with confidence. This year';s offerings include adult beginner sessions, adult technique clinics, U20 training camp, and para camp clinics.

Live Music with Bill Dowell & Friends

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

Bill Dowell & Friends offer up a wide array of Americana favorites and originals from the '70s, '80s and '90s.

FREE

PRIESTESSES OF THE WISE BLOOD, WILD WOMB

Paige Stewart Studio 723 S 9th Street Suite 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

PRIESTESSES OF THE WISE BLOOD, WILD WOMB: Sovereignty, Sisterhood and Sacred Moon-Womb Rites of Passage: Taking Back our Moon Magick-- Moon-stration, ChildBirth, Pari-MoonPause and MoonPause are all Wild Womb Rites of Passage. Our Yoni is our First Mouth and Voice of our primordial relationship with Mother Moon-Womb. Only women bleed and do not die. Women's […]

$50

Live Music at the Billy Bar

billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Chris Coady Live Americana at the Billy Bar

Free

Live Music with Sam Eberle

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

Sam Eberle is a talented blues musician hailing from Crested Butte, known for his soulful guitar playing and evocative performances. Leading the Sam Eberle Blues Band for eight years, he captivated audiences with his powerful renditions and dynamic stage presence. Influenced by blues legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix, and […]

FREE

Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race

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

The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging from 5 km to 20 km and a 1 km and 3 km kids' race. Receive points for each race and compete towards overall prizes […]

Embracing the Cycle: Rebirth, Death

Paige Stewart Studio 723 S 9th Street Suite 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

This offering, led by KT Joy Folz, invites you to engage with the concept of rebirth through the exploration of death. From the moment of conception, our relationship with death evolves, serving as a constant companion-dying and being reborn daily. Just as the womb nurtures our initial development, our awareness of death shapes the container […]

$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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