Events for May 10 – July 13 – Crested Butte + Gunnison

Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!

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.

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 […]

By Donation

Lunchtime Still Life 16+

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

Take a creative break during your day and join artist Karolina Szumilas for an inspiring hour-long lunchtime still life class. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, […]

$10

Author Talk: Mark Easter

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

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 6pm on Thursday, April 3, for an author talk with Mark Easter. In his new book The Blue Plate: A Food LoverÕs Guide […]

free

Deadhead Ed’s End of Season Party

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

Get ready to groove, because the ultimate celebration is here! We're bidding farewell to the winter season in the most legendary way possible with Deadhead Ed's End of Season Party […]

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead

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

Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim on Thursday, April 3rd at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte for Deadhead Ed's "End of Season Party" and […]

$40

Astro Bandits live at The Eldo

The Eldo 215 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Astro Bandits are a local Crested Butte band that blend a fiery fusion of psychedelic rock, funk, blues, and punk, where raw energy meets soaring improvisation, crafting immersive, ever-evolving musical […]

Free

Long Drink Aprs Ski Party

Romp Skis 420 Belleview Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us from 3-6 PM at the Romp Skis Factory for the Long Drink Aprs Ski Party! Enjoy an afternoon of good vibes and refreshing Long Drinks while shopping our […]

Chemistry Magic Show

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Stop by the WCU Ballroom for some fun science demonstrations and then a little bit if fun stuff after! Put on by Western Chemistry and Prehealth clubs.

Monday Night Magic

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a […]

Free

Magic The Gathering: Tarkir Dragonstorm Prerelease

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Return to the iconic plane of Tarkir for an epic battle between dragons and clans. As powerful dragonstorms spiral Tarkir into chaos and wild dragons darken the skies, the five […]

$25

Beer Ski

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

Test your end-of-season endurance, Crested Butte Style! Four laps, four beers. Register for the 4-person relay or take on the ultimate challenge and go it solo, or register for the […]

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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