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.
The Gunnison High Triathlon is a fun family event, the adults will do a Sprint distance triathlon and kids will have age appropriate courses. The swim is held at the Gunnison Rec Center, bike course heads out on Ohio Creek Road County Road #730, and run concludes on the beautiful Van Tuyl Trail System. The […]
From the Town of Crested Butte to Woods Walk, Budd trail and Upper Lower Loop to Gunsight Pass road then Lower Lower Loop to Peanut Lake road and back to the start. Distance is 8.4 miles (+783') on single track trail, dirt roads and a short section of paved road. Meet at CORE Crested Butte, […]
Gunnison Valley Animal Welfares League's (GVAWL) annual yard sale will be held Saturday, August 24th, 2024 from 9am until 3pm at 508 N. 7th Street in Gunnison. This event was HUGE last year! Most items will be priced by donation but others will be pre-priced. All proceeds from this event will go to GVAWL and […]
Overview: We are excited to propose a free community event featuring a live stream of Pretty Lights Bethel, New York show directly to the Gunnison Valley. (Bethel, NY Fairgrounds was the original location of Woodstock) This event aims to bring together community members to enjoy music that has significantly impacted Colorado culture while raising funds […]
Excuse us while we kiss the sky and share another little piece of our hearts! Pretty Lights will perform at Bethel Woods Center for Arts in Bethel, NY (home of the original Woodstock) on August 24th and we are live streaming it at the Majestic! This event is FREE and open to everyone! Donations are […]
Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead returns to the Arrowhead Mountain Lodge on Saturday, August 24th to help raise funds for the local first responders. Showtime is 6 to 9pm and tickets are available at www.arrowheadmtlodge.com.
Join us at the Crested Butte Depot August 24th, 25th, 31st, and Sept. 1st for a spectacle like you've never seen! Firebird's Macbeth will make use of animated projections, a fantastic set painted by local artists, lavish costumes and makeup, and yes, even swords that light up. Best of all, this production is absolutely FREE […]
The Black Canyon Ramblers band is based out of the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, home to one of the most spectacular geological formations in the United States: the Black Canyon. The Ramblers specialize in traditional bluegrass, folk, country, and Americana acoustic music and have played numerous venues such as the I-Bar Ranch in Gunnison, the […]
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 […]
Bass Elevation is back at the Public House on August 24th!! Featuring Woody, Augi B2B Bayne, Exude.
Ladies Fly Casting Class Come learn to fly fish with the ladies of the Gunnison Valley! We welcome back David Cowden and John Kesler of The Gunnison River Fly Shop & Elevation Angling, along with lead instructor and guide Ralph Pike, for this great class on fly casting. Learn the basics from the equipment used […]
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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