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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.

Play Crawl

Get on your bikes andoin the Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival for an immersive theatre crawl presenting sharp and timely plays performed at Gunnison's Buckel Family Wine, Crested Bucha and the Dive!

$10 – $20

Purple Rain at the Majestic

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

A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But […]

Free

Easy Jim

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Easy Jim Live at The Almont Resort. "Settle back easy, Jim." The words of Robert Hunter in the song "Althea" seemed to fit the mold of the band when it began in the fall of 2018 . The laid back group of musicians from Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado found a common love for the […]

$20

GVWN Garlic Mike’s Float n’ Dine

Join us for a Float n' Dine from Three Rivers to Garlic Mike's! Enjoy the area's only dinner cruise - Rocky Mountain style! We'll be starting out at Three Rivers Resort and enjoy a scenic float trip on the Gunnison River to Garlic Mike's Restaurant. Then we'll dine on a delicious Italian dinner! You will […]

$120

Evelyn Roper

Live Music Sunday 3 - 6 PM: Evelyn Roper is planted in roots music. Her songwriting reflects that with an emphasis on the story songs, although they may be backed with a genre not limited to Western or Country while Swing, Surf, blues, and Rockabilly, feed her driving beats. Live shows may include all roots […]

FREE

Democratic Unity Dinner

Dinner, speakers and entertainment by Chris Coady and the Cora dancers of Gunnison.

$45

Children’s Theater Camp

Gunnison High School 800 W. Ohio Ave., Gunnison, CO

This one week camp is an annual favorite for youth in the Gunnison Valley! Open to youth ages 6-18, this camp enables children to get involved in every aspect of a professional theater production. This year's performance is the Missoula Children's Theater's version of Robin Hood!

alpenglow: karina rykman

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

Karina Rykman plays bass, sings, jumps around, and laughs a lot. In doing so, she has garnered rare attention and avid listenership. Straddling the worlds of jam rock and indie pop drenched in psychedelia, Karina's effervescent presence comes to life in musical form.

Free

Steel Pulse Benefit Concert

WHAT: Steel Pulse Concert WHERE: The Budd Barn out Peanut Lake Road **Please note that there is no parking or driving out to the venue-you must bike or walk from town!** WHEN: Tuesday, August 13th, doors open at 5pm, Wiley Jones plays at 5:30, Steel Pulse plays at 7pm HOW: Get your Steel Pulse ‘invite' […]

$150

summer classics: miguel espinoza fusion duo

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

Miguel Espinoza Fusion Duo, the combined beating heart of world-class musicians Miguel Espinoza (guitar) and Dianne Betkowski (cello), invites the listener into a rich and colorful symposium of musical traditions. Firm roots in flamenco, classical, and jazz are woven through with North African rhythms, Celtic whimsy, and Brazilian expressions for a sound that is transformative, […]

Free

Elks Lodge BINGO

Gunnison Elks Lodge 123 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Elks Lodge BINGO is back! Come on down to the Gunnison Elks Lodge (B.P.O.E. 1623) on Tuesday, August 13th for Elks Bingo! Doors open at 6:30 PM, BINGO starts at 7:30 PM.

Evening Wheel Throwing

If you have always wanted to learn the art of throwing on the wheel, this is a great time! This 5 week session touches on all of the basics of throwing, trimming and glazing.

$250

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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