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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.

Almont Resort

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Elk Mountains Backcountry Alliance (EMBA) Annual M

Crested Butte Depot 716 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

Elk Mountains Backcountry Alliance (EMBA) Annual Meeting and Potluck August 18, 2024 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Crested Butte Depot For Members, Supporters and Anyone interested in Human-Powered Recreation BBQ, Beverages, Music and Door Prizes Provided. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy a summer evening with friends and fellow Human-Powered enthusiasts.

Potluck

Coffee with Council

Share your feedback with your elected officials by having coffee with a Council member.

Free

Jose

Affordable Housing Guidelines Study Session

The Town is updating its Affordable Housing Guidelines, which govern the implementation of the Town's housing policies and procedures for the rental, purchase, and sale of deed restricted housing units. The current Guidelines were adopted in 2016 and are being updated to reflect the Town's new housing programs and incorporate best practices being implemented in […]

Free

Gunnison Music Cruise

Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the Gunnison Resiliency Project for the third music cruise of summer 2024 featuring Alternative People. We'll meet up at Sanctuary Somatics between 5:30 and 6 p.m. and then cruise up to finish in the parking lot at Natural Grocers to close with a set at 7 p.m.. This concert is sponsored by Sanctuary Somatics […]

Western Wednesdays at the Majestic

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Stop by the 3rd Wednesday of every month for a new Majestic tradition - Western Wednesdays! Each month, we'll be screening a classic cowboy flick for free! This month's Western is a PG rated classic western from the 60s featuring a remarkable friendship.

FREE

Here for Good

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

Join us for our annual celebration of organizations doing vital, creative, educational, recreational, nurturing, and community-building work in the Gunnison Valley. We'll spotlight 2024 Community Grants awardees and celebrate the impact of the nonprofit sector as a whole. Connect with friends, neighbors, and colleagues as another busy summer starts to wind down. All community members […]

free

Mid-Week on Main Street

IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

Join for this FREE Music Series once a month in the IOOF Park in Gunnison - Main Street & Virginia Avenue. 5:30 pm start. Picnic in the park, relax and enjoy community gathering. Log Dawg Hot Dog Cart on hand for food service. 1880 Tapas & Spirits open for dinner or pick up your favorite […]

FREE

North Valley Pop up Pantry

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

North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]

Free

Live Music at Zuni West Brewing

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

Casey Falter is a Crested Butte, Colorado-based guitarist/loop artist and audio technician who performs in venues around tourist destinations in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. His live performances can be heard on the "Adventure Acoustic Guitar' series of releases.

FREE

Elvis Has Left the Building

Step into the hilariously chaotic world of "Elvis Has Left the Building" directed by Michael Baim and starring Jack Gibbons & Barron Farnell. It's December 20, 1970, and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, has mysteriously disappeared. With a sold-out Christmas show and no Elvis in sight, his manager, Colonel Parker, is in […]

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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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