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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.

52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their […]

Free

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Daniel Drezner, "The Uncertain State of American Grand Strategy"

Free

BoDeans

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

Tincup Mtn Whiskey Presents, An Evening with the BoDeans! Opening act is Coal Creek Connection. Onsite camping available

$40 – $120

Strawberry Trail Run

Strawberry Trail Crested Butte, CO, United States

From Brush Creek road run the Canal trail to Farris Creek trail. Climb Farris and then drop down to the intersection of Strawberry trail. Run Strawberry over to Brush Creek […]

MTCB Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition & Festival

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

Join us for great food, live music, children's activities, and more. Competition judging punch cards and competing free bites will be first-come-first-serve and are limited-we recommend arriving early if you […]

FREE

Buckel Wine Craft Nights

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Buckel Wine Craft Nights Abra Karbin Studios | Gunnison, CO Wednesdays, June 19, and August 14th. 6:00 to 8:00pm Join me for an evening of creativity and indulgence during my […]

$60

Yonder Mtn String Band, Leftover Salmon,

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

Tincup Mtn Whiskey & Relix Present, Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, & Leftover Salmon....yes all in one night! On site camping available

$75 – $200

Date Night

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Date Night Abra Karbin Studios | Gunnison, CO Fridays, May 24, June 28, July 26, and August 23. 6:00pm to 9:00pm This course is designed for couples who are looking […]

$60

Lower Loop Trail Run

From the Town of Crested Butte to Woods Walk, Budd trail and Upper Lower Loop to Gunsight Pass road then Lower Lower Loop to Peanut Lake road and back to […]

Free

Parent/Teen Hand Building Experience

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Parent/Teen Hand Building Experience Abra Karbin Ceramics | Gunnison, CO Wednesdays, June 26, and August 28. 6:00pm to 9:00pm Roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of clay […]

$40 – $60

Grand Traverse Mountain Run

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

The 11th annual Summer Grand Traverse kicks off with a 40-mile point-to-point trail run to Aspen. Runners start in Mt. Crested Butte at 6 a.m.

Grand Traverse Mountain Bike

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

The 11th annual Summer Grand Traverse finishes with a 40-mile point-to-point mountain bike from Aspen back to Mt. Crested Butte.

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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