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.

Hiking Interpretive Tour: Copley Lake

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for these new interpretive history tours as we explore surrounding natural areas around Crested Butte and The Gunnison Valley. These tours will explore the history of the area that we will be touring on and/or the history of a related subject or group of people in the area. You must provide your own […]

$50 – $65

Hot Club Jazz Rafting

Garlic Mike's 2674 CO-135, Gunnison, CO, United States

Led by a private guide, you’ll float down the scenically unmatched Taylor River with your friends. Then, you’ll enjoy drinks at Garlic Mike’s and a ridiculously awesome performance by the world’s best Hot Club Jazz musicians.

$200

Community BBQ

Rainbow Park 300 8th St, Crested Butte

Location change for the Community BBQ sponsored by UCC!! It will be at Rainbow Park Pavilion.

Free

Hopeful Birds Workshop

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

Hopeful Birds Workshop Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00pm, July 28. Have you been seeing the clay birds out and about in the Gunnison Valley? Maybe you've stumbled upon one or heard about their travels throughout the community. Now you can join the flock and create your own. A flock of ceramic birds will be created in […]

$20

Mt. Crested Butte Annual Town Picnic

Mountain Wedding Garden 911 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte is very excited to invite residents and homeowners of Mt. CB to the Annual Town Picnic! New this year, we're featuring local band, Sunny Downpour! Please bring a potluck dish for eight. The Town of Mt. CB will provide the main course and drinks. To RSVP, please email Tiffany […]

FREE

Friendship Bracelet Making

Buckel Family Wine 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison, CO, United States

In honor of International Friendship Day, Buckel Family Wine would like to invite you and your bestie to our Gunnison tasting room. Sip wine and get creative with this jewelry workshop lead by Hillary from Opal Orbit. $20 -materials to make 2 beaded bracelets -jewelry workshop led by Hillary from Opal Orbit -one glass of […]

$20

Lower Loop Trail Run

Town of Crested Butte - Lower Loop Crested Butte, CO, United States

8.4 mile trail run on single track and dirt roads. Followed by a BBQ.

Free

Resource Conscious Construction Course

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join Coldharbour Institute and Cillian Liam Barrett (owner of Hearth Design Build) to an introductory course on Resource Conscious Construction (RCC), with a focus on the Design Process. The framework of this course is to evaluate the resources involved in the construction industry and leverage them for desirable outcomes (e.g., affordability, durability, and replicability). Students […]

$275 – $450

Resource Conscious Construction Course

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join Coldharbour Institute and Cillian Liam Barrett (owner of Hearth Design Build) to an introductory course on Resource Conscious Construction (RCC), with a focus on the Design Process. The framework of this course is to evaluate the resources involved in the construction industry and leverage them for desirable outcomes (e.g., affordability, durability, and replicability). Students […]

$275 – $450

Free donation Yoga

Rainbow Park 300 8th St, Crested Butte

A free donation based Yoga class at Rainbow park Saturday morning, 9:30 am to support Crested Butte Mountain Bike Ass.

Free

Latin Rhythms & Rum

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

Latin Rhythms & Rum Saturday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. July 30th. Explore the lively and upbeat dance styles of Latin America in this dance AND Series Event. Learn the basics steps of Merengue, Bachata and Salsa while sipping on a selection of Montanya Rum cocktails. Registration includes two cocktails, light apps and lessons. Event held […]

$30

Gypsy Jazz All-Stars

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

Join the world class Colorado Gypsy Jazz Camp faculty on a journey back to Paris, France in the 1930s as they celebrate the music of guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli.

$45

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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