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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.

Lincoln Day Dinner

Join us for our annual fundraising dinner. There will be music, food, candidate speakers (Marc Catlin, Larry Don Suckla, Steve Bathje, Lisa Henry), a live and silent auction that has trips around the world, home baked goods and more!

$60

Football vs. Midwestern State (TX)

No. 15 Western Colorado football opens its season against visiting Midwestern State, as the Mountaineers celebrate the Grand Opening of the renovated Mountaineer Bowl at The Rady Family Sports Complex! The event will be the first game in history 'under the lights' at the Bowl!

$5 – $20

The Galentines

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

The Galentines are an all-girl, indie rock band from Boulder, Colorado. They have taken the city by storm, creating a growing and loving community of supporters early on in their conception. This incredible support led to them playing at the Fox Theatre just two months after meeting, and headlining the same venue within the year. […]

FREE

Public House Presents: Steely Dead

Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

Steely Dead returns to Public House September 7, 2024. Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians Ð Dave Abear on guitar, Matt […]

$30

Bridges of the Butte

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Bridges of the Butte is an annual peer-to-peer fundraiser for the Adaptive Sports Center. During this four-hour townie takeover, participants in their craziest costumes meander across all the bridges in Crested Butte to help raise funds to provide affordable lessons, state-of-the-art equipment, and highly trained instructors in many disciplines and disability adaptions.

$24

Eldo

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

HOPEFEST

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

This event is to show the people of Gunnison County, that there is HOPE in this world! We have Colton Burpo who, as a 4 yr old boy, went to Heaven and Back! He and his family will be here to talk about his experience! We are playing the movie Heaven is for Real at […]

Free

Community Design Charrette

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

What does Crested Butte's future look and feel like to you? As part of the Town of Crested Butte Community Plan, join this interactive in-person workshop sketch the alternative futures, or build outs, for Crested Butte. Please share your ideas on the future look and feel of Crested Butte, such as: where could more affordable […]

Free

Kids Cook!

A six-week cooking course celebrating the local fall harvest, while teaching kids to cook healthy, wholesome meals.

$140

Volleyball vs. Angelo State (TX)

Western Colorado volleyball hosts its home opener of the 2024 season, welcoming Angelo State to Paul Wright Gym in a non-conference match.

$5 – $20

9/11 procession

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

CBFPD will stage at the 4 way parking lot with apparatus and at 8:35am. Member of the community and visitors are welcome to join CBFPD members while they proceed up to 3rd and Elk for a 9/11 ceremony and moment of silence. After the procession, CBFPD members and apparatus will head to st 1 (306 […]

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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