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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.

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 […]

Make a Charm Necklace

Sip wine, hang with friends, get a demo on resin flower charms and leave with a charm necklace made with a local pressed flower, mushroom, or fall fauna.

$40

Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk

Here and Now Acupuncture and Asian Medicine 115 S Colorado St, Gunnison, CO, United States

The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]

By Donation

North Valley Pop up Pantry

Lodge at Mountaineer Square Courtyard 620 Gothic Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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

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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