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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.

Alpenglow: Floodgate Operators

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

2nd place finishers at the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest, Floodgate Operators are a 5-piece bluegrass band from Crested Butte, CO. Floodgate Operators combine fast, flat-picking traditionals with energetic, heartfelt originals to create a jamgrass experience that has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Listen to Floodgate Operators' newest single, "Land Rush" […]

Monday Night Magic

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us at Storyweaver Games for casual Monday Night Magic. Weather you are a local looking for a regular game or someone visiting just looking to find a game this Monday, we have you covered. Casual commander play is our thing this Monday night.

Free

billy Bar

billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Coffee with Coworkers

ICELab @ Western 540 Escalante Dr, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the ICELab@Western for our monthly networking event. Enjoy free coffee and donuts while you discuss recent challenges and wins with your business and entrepreneurial journey.

Free

Engage with Town Staff

I submitted this under the wrong date previously! Swing by Clarks Market on July 23rd from 3-5 pm to share your thoughts and ask questions about each of the Town's plans with Town staff.

Free

Town of Crested Butte Block Party

Big Mine Skatepark 620 1/2 2nd St., Crested Butte, CO, United States

This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Come enjoy free pizza, music by Sam Heart, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and lots of input opportunities on […]

Free

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Hiroya Tsukamoto

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

Originally from Kyoto, Japan, Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Crested Butte with his unique guitar style, haunting melodies, and transcendent compositions to blend classical, world, and jazz music into a profoundly reflective experience.

Beginner Salsa

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Singles and Partners welcome for 4 evenings of Salsa in the Cumbia style!

$40

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Sophia Rosenfeld, "What Can We Talk About? The Free Speech Battle in our Colleges and Universities"

Free

Jack’s Karaoke Night

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

Get ready to belt it out, or sit back and enjoy the best bad singers of the Butte. Karaoke nights are always FREE, but we ask that you consider buying concessions or a drink to support fun events like this at the Majestic.

Free

Los Frikis Screening Event

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

Join us to welcome the "Peanut Butter Falcon boys" back to town! Don't miss this special screening of their new film, followed by a Q&A with Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. Inspired by true events, Los Frikis is a powerful coming-of-age story set in early 90s Cuba, centering around 18-year-old Gustavo (Eros de la Puente) […]

$25 – $75

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern post-punk & electro. Local opener starts at 5:30 pm.

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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