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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.

Mt. Crested Butte Chili & Beer Festival

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

The 25th Annual Mt. Crested Butte Chili & Beer Festival is a celebration of locally made Chili and Colorado-brewed craft beer, ciders, and seltzers that draws both locals and visitors to the mountain for a music, chili, cider, seltzer and beer-filled afternoon. The event is Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the base area of Crested […]

$60

25th Annual Mt. Crested Butte Chili and Beer Festi

Base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort mt. crested butte, CO

THE LIL SMOKIES play on the Red Lady Stage from 2:pm-3:45pm / The Black Canyon Ramblers open from 12pm-1:30pm

$60.00

Fall Fest 2023

Harmels on the Taylor 6748 County Road 742, Almont, CO, United States

Harmels on the Taylor is hosting Fall Fest again this year with games for kids, a chili cook-off and local vendors on Saturday, September 9 from 12-4pm. If interested in joining the chili cook-off or hosting a vendor booth, please email [email protected].

Free

Twelfth Night

The Depot 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

A shipwreck, love, and comical confusion take center stage in "Twelfth Night", one of William Shakespeare's most beloved plays! "Twelfth Night" comes to vivid life at the Crested Butte Depot, on Saturday and Sunday, September 2, 3, 9, and 10. The shows are free and open to the public! Show time is 5:30 p.m. and […]

Free

Rachel VanSlyke 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 […]

Bridges of the Butte

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join the Adaptive Sports Center for the 19th Annual Bridges of the Butte Townie Tour. Ride laps on a bridge-centered course through Crested Butte, raising money for the Adaptive Sports Center and enjoy good friends, good fun, and good food! Cost of registration is $24 per adult rider, $12 per youth rider.

$24

Twelfth Night

The Depot 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

A shipwreck, love, and comical confusion take center stage in "Twelfth Night", one of William Shakespeare's most beloved plays! "Twelfth Night" comes to vivid life at the Crested Butte Depot, on Saturday and Sunday, September 2, 3, 9, and 10. The shows are free and open to the public! Show time is 5:30 p.m. and […]

Free

September Music Cruise

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

2023 Summer is looking festive with the Music Cruise. Come Join us! Ride around and follow on your bike, or meet us at IOOF Park around 7pm for a half hour music set! El verano de 2023 se presenta festivo con el Crucero Musical, Áònete a nosotros! ÁDen la vuelta y sigan en su bicicleta, […]

Free!

Munchkin’s Music and Dance classes

Crested Butte Town Hall 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

These fun and interactive music and dance classes are for babies, toddlers and preschoolers (with their caregivers). Class runs for eight weeks (some dates excepted). Cost includes accompanying music and book.

$168

Yoga in the Garden

Mountain Wedding Garden 911 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the CB Yoga Coop is excited to announce it's second year of Yoga in the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 28 through September 27, 2023 from 12 pm - 1 pm at the Mountain Wedding Garden Pavilion for a FREE community yoga class! Some […]

FREE

Mid-Week on Main Street

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

Join for the second season of this FREE music series in the IOOF Park in downtown Gunnison, Main Street and Virginia Avenue. Once a month during June, July, August and September. 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Open to all, bring a picnic and or plan to get a great food option from Taco Cat Taco […]

FREE

Almont Historic Pub Crawl

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us as we explore the history of Almont at Three Rivers Resort and The Almont Resort while you enjoy libations. This "crawl" will feature a historian and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage at each location. Our pub crawls sell out fast, so get your tickets today!

$35 – $40

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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