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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.

Liver Down the River at the Public House

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

Liver Down the River on the Public House stage 7/26/24 From the Front Range of Colorado comes a five piece band of musicians called Liver Down The River. The group has their roots in countless river floats, campfires, late night picking, and Colorado living. Since LDTR's creation in 2012, their unique sound and high energy […]

$25

Bonfire Oysters

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

Eat oysters, drink wine. Have fun with this extraordinary culinary experience. Bonfire Oyster Co's premium oysters, paired with Buckel Family Wine will be a day you do not want to miss! 1st come 1st serve

varied

Living Journeys Summit Hike

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

Living Journeys is excited to celebrate 25 years of the beloved Summit Hike on Saturday July 27th at Mt. Crested Butte. For a quarter-century, the Summit Hike has brought together local residents, friends, families, coworkers, and visitors to celebrate, support, and remember those who have faced or are currently facing cancer. Whether one chooses to […]

$35 – $50

25th Annual Summit Hike

Funds raised from the event go directly to Living Journeys' critical cancer support programs. But it's not just about raising money: it's about coming together as a community to celebrate, support, and remember those who have faced or are currently facing cancer. Funds raised from the event go directly to Living Journeys' critical cancer support […]

$35 – $50

Wilderness First Aid & Survival Weekend Retreat

Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison, CO

Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop/retreat focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! June 27th & 28th We're thrilled to present this course ensuring you're well-prepared for your summertime wilderness adventures. Accidents happen, and encountering someone else in distress is always a possibility. Acquiring fundamental first aid and survival skills is essential to […]

$575

Wilderness First Aid & Survival Retreat

Various Gunnison Locations

Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop/retreat focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! July 27th & 28th We're thrilled to present this course ensuring you're well-prepared for your summertime wilderness adventures. Accidents happen, and encountering someone else in distress is always a possibility. Acquiring fundamental first aid and survival skills is essential to […]

$695

Family Movie Matinee

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

Join us at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday, July 27 at 3:30 pm for a family movie matinee! All ages are welcome to this free showing of a family classic. Screening: Jumanji (1995) When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades & and a […]

free

80s Retro Revolution

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

KBUT Community Radio and the Center proudly present an epic 80's dance extravaganza for all on Saturday, July 27! Get set to journey back in time and unleash your inner groove at our totally tubular 80s-themed dance party! Step into a neon-soaked wonderland where leg warmers, big hair, and shoulder pads rule the dance floor. […]

$10 – $35

Mallardi Music Mash

First time Performed Music Original Music Collabs by 16 of your favorite artists

$10

Art in the Park

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

Vendors show and sell art work; sponsors use income from event to support scholarships for nontraditional students at Western Colorado State University

Free

An Evening with Ed Zwick

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Support Crested Butte Film Festival and join us for a very special evening with Oscar and Emmy-winning writer-director-producer and Crested Butte resident, Ed Zwick. He'll discuss his new memoir, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood. Ed will do readings from his book, share stories, conversation and more. Books will be available […]

$15

Mallardi Music Mash

Join us to experience first time original songwriting mash ups from your favorite local artists

$10

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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