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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.

Learn To Play D&D

A 3 hour learn to play session with pre-built characters where you will learn what a character sheet is and how to use it, what the dice are and when to use them as well as answer any questions you have about role play. Cost of the class is $10 to cover the teacher's time […]

$10

Gunnison River Festival

Gunnison County Whitewater Park Highway 50, Gunnison, CO

Join us for the 22nd annual Gunnison River Festival at the Gunnison Whitewater Park. Boat Races start at 11am (be there early to register). Enjoy live music by Beer Hunter, face painting, fly casting games, live art, vendors, the Tacos La Esquina taco truck and more! To learn more or pre-register for boat competitions, please […]

Free

Oysters and Lobster Rolls

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

Secure your oysters, for 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!

$25

Summer Solstice Celebration

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

Summer Solstice concert with 40oz to Freedom (sublime Tribute band) & Roka Hueka

$35

Juneteenth Block Party

A Bar Above 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us 6/23 at Rainbow Park to celebrate the 4th Annual Crested Butte Juneteenth Celebration with food from Plantain Tree, live music, facepainting, and more!

Free

Mother’s Village:

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

Summer is here and the Mother's Village is happening again! Join us at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, June 23 to gather, learn, and feel supported as a mother for our second mother's village at the Gunnison Library. The Gunnison Library has collaborated with the Colorado Birth Collective to continue this beautiful event; as we […]

free

Easy Jim, Live at Legion Park, Gunnison

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead will be live at Legion Park in Gunnison on Sunday, June 23rd at 6pm for the Gunnison Art Center's "Sunday's at Six" concert series. More information can be found at www.gunnisonartscenter.org.

Free

Mud Maker Mondays

Wonderland Clayworks 133 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Mud Maker Mondays: Kids Clay Camp, Ages 7 and up! Running Every Monday, 1 - 4 pm, June 3rd-24th. Explore imagination by creating in clay! Each week we offer new clay projects. Students learn various hand building, texturing, and decorating techniques. Projects include: Clay animal sculptures, Cups, Jars and More!

$45 – $180

Alpenglow: Honey Hounds

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

A Honey Hounds live show is nothing less than controlled chaos; ranging from soulful ballads to dark disco dance parties, fuzzy riff rock and head banging synth lines to pop sing-alongs and everything in between. All the while, orchestrating a vibe that is uniquely their own.

Free!

Monday Night Magic

Monday night magic is an inclusive, for all ages, skill levels and deck competitiveness. Join us on Monday nights for casual Commander games where you can meet other local players and share deck builds or even learn how to play. This is an open play event, meaning no entry fee or tournament structure, just socializing […]

Free

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Anthracite Strin

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

Anthracite Strings is a new local chamber music ensemble including Alicia Belgiovane (keyboard), Stephanie Helleckson (violin/viola), Carolyn Whitlow (cello), and Kenneth Todd (violin). Focusing on providing professional, high-quality performances within Gunnison valley, Anthracite Strings seeks to make classical music fun, relevant, and accessible to all.

Free!

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Sandy Magnus, "Satellite Traffic Jams: Avoiding Collisions in Outer Space"

Free

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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