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.

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

Jam Class with Justin Leflar

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

Join a community of jammers with our wildly successful Jam Class hosted by Justin Leflar. Connect with other enthusiastic jammers for an invigorating musical experience. Develop and practice the skills to enjoy leading and playing along with songs around a campfire or in a band. Come enjoy the valley’s great pickers at the Center for […]

$75

Harry Potter’s Birthday Party

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter on Harry's birthday! This magical celebration will include triwizard activities, themed treats, take home goodies, and more! Costumes encouraged, family friendly free event.

free

Sundays @ Six: Billy Jeter & the Shine Eyed Band

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

Sundays @ 6: Join us under the big trees of Legion Park on the corner of Tomichi and Teller Street on Sunday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. FREE live music performances and community family fun. This long-standing tradition has continued over the years, come rain or shine. Featuring the music of local and regional […]

Free

Pedal for Pink

Online

Pedal for Pink #PedalForPink #GunnisonTough #EveryDayIsANewDayChallenge YOU can Pedal for Pink this summer to bring awareness to cancer in our community! Our beautiful valley offers an inspiring and stoke-worthy season of biking across the mountain trails, in town, and everywhere in between! In 2021, 9-year-old Crested Butte local, Abby and her father, Kevin, tandem biked […]

Listening to and Engaging with Music

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

In this fun, interactive lecture, Dr. Emily will lead you in activities that help to increase your understanding of music. You’ll leave with tools that increase your listening ability while gaining a greater appreciation of the wonder of music.

Alpenglow: We Banjo 3

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

Alpenglow is back and better than ever! Join us for the 30th summer of our free, community concert series. Rain or shine, music starts at 5:30. Bring a chair, a blanket, and your dancing shoes! Local food vendors and a bar will be available at every concert to create the perfect picnic. Please no dogs, […]

free

Coffee with the Mayor

Lodge at Mountaineer Square 620 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte invites residents and community members to join Mayor, Nicholas Kempin on the first and third Tuesday of every month to discuss town business, address important issues and be a listening ear to the community!

FREE

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Dr. Nicki Gonzales - How Latinos Shaped CO History Bringing distinguished speakers to the valley on topics of international, national and local significance since 2003. Free and open to the public.

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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