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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.

West African Drum Class

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Join Etienne Tolno from Guinea, West Africa for an all age and ability drum class. Etienne is a joyful and kind teacher who is passionate about sharing the art of hand drumming. Come experience traditional African rhythms and the joy of making music! Everyone is welcome and drums will be provided. On the Arts Festival […]

Coal Creek Trio Live at The River Bar

Garlic Mike's River Bar 2674 Hwy 135, Gunnison, CO, United States

Come soak your liver by the river and enjoy our live music and relaxing atmosphere at the Garlic Mike's River Bar! Safety First! Take that convenient free RTA bus to the Tall Texan stop and walk 75 yards to Garlic Mike's. To find out more about the bands, go to Garlicmikes.com. For any questions regarding […]

West African Dance Performance

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Experience incredible African drum and dance performance! West African artists, Mami Sayon Camara and Etienne Tolno of the Kissidugu Foundation will be joined by long-time students of the African arts for a showcase of traditional Guinean rhythms and dance. Come and enjoy the dynamic and exciting percussion, choreography, songs, and more of Guinea, West Africa. […]

Moonage Daydream

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

What could be better than this - a night under the stars, experiencing the transcendent music of David Bowie in the artistic and musical masterpiece, Moonage Daydream. That's right: camping chairs, sleeping bags and blankets at Crested Butte Community School celebrating the first night of the Crested Butte Arts Festival and this beautiful place we […]

Free

Outdoor Screening

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

*** OUTDOOR SCREENING ON FESTIVAL LAWN *** PRESENTED BY - CRESTED BUTTE FILM FESTIVAL MOONAGE DAYDREAM is not a documentary. It is a genre-defying cinematic experience based on one of the most iconic and global rock stars of all time, destined to be one of the defining cultural moments of the year. On the Arts […]

Live Music: Easy Jim

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

"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 music with one another and a desire to […]

$5

Middle Cement & Waterfall Cutoff Trail Run

Middle Cement Trail on Cement Creek Road Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Course: Climb Middle Cement Creek Trail, head up the valley on the new Middle Cement Creek Trail, climb up Waterfall Creek, return down valley on the Waterfall Cutoff Trail, descend The Wall & Middle Cement Creek back to the start. Distance: 11.7 miles (+2287'), all on single track trail. Meet: At the parking area just […]

Free

Ladies White Water Rafting

Join us on a whitewater adventure as we raft the Upper Taylor River! The Taylor River rafting trips offer something for everyone, from mild to wild. The Taylor River is a scenic, narrow river that meanders through the Taylor Canyon. We will be traveling through areas where the canyon walls rise straight up from the […]

$75

Community Rock & Fossil Day

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

Please join us on Saturday, August 5 at the Gunnison Library for a Community Rock & Fossil Day! The day includes: Presentation 10 AM Geology of Gunnison County - Dr. Rob Fillmore - WCU professor of geology Family Friendly Activities 11 AM - 1 PM open sessions Rock, mineral, and fossil identification: Bring your rock, […]

free

Crested Butte Arts Festival

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

The 51st annual Crested Butte Arts Festival takes place August 4th - 6th, outdoors on the Crested Butte Community School campus. This juried festival features 150 artists across twelve different artistic mediums, merging fine art exhibition with live music, children's art activities and a food vendor courtyard.

$5

Live Music: Rachel VanSlyke

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

VanSlyke's unique combination of accessible, highly listenable tunes with no holds barred lyrics and a refusal to be bound by conventional genres have garnered her a following who are at once enamored and empowered by her bold songwriting and gutsy performances. Succeeding on her own terms, her songs emotionally resonate with fans across the spectrum […]

$5

Live Music: Jeny and the Bets

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Indie Soul for the booty shakers of the world. On the Arts Festival Entertainment Stage.

$5

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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