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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.

Paint Drop-off Event

Ace Hardware - Crested Butte 607 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Now's your chance to recycle your leftover house paint, stain, and varnish! Households may bring most types of paint, stain, and varnish in any amount. Paint must be in sealed container with original manufacturer label. We cannot accept aerosol coatings, solvents, and other hazardous waste. To use PaintCare drop-off sites and events for oil-based products, […]

Free

Ribbon for the Cy Baird Gallery at GAC

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

Please join the Gunnison Chamber in celebrating a piece of the Gunnison Arts Center renovation with the opening of the Cy Baird Gallery at the GAC. 5:30 we will cut the ribbon and officially open the new gallery space. This is happening during the Gunnison First Friday Art Walk. Come for the opening and enjoy […]

FREE

A Bar Above

A Bar Above 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Geocaching in the Gunnison Valley

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

Join us at 6pm at Gunnison Library on Friday, September 6 for a geocaching presentation with Camren Hovey. GEOCACHING is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a GPS receiver or mobile device to hide and seek containers, called geocaches, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. Join us for a […]

free

Bass Organics

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Bass Organics is a group that consists of DJs and a team of talent that brings true creative and art to light, a mix of Riddim, Leftfield Bass, House, DnB and various sub genres of EDM can always be heard at our shows. Our artists are Kamakani, DEEZY, Jondlez and Dosed Out. Our talented lineup […]

$10

Scarp’s Ridge Trail Run

Scarp Ridge Crested Butte

From the Old Irwin Lodge, follow the Ridge Trail #70 for about 0.1 mile to the intersection with the Scarp Trail #421. Veer Right and climb up Scarp Trail #421 to the ridge. Look for a game / ridge trail on your right and proceed along the ridge to the summit of Mt. Emmons (Red […]

Free

Spanish-Language Field Trip

Town of Crested Butte - Lower Loop Crested Butte, CO, United States

With local outdoor enthusiast, Molly Murfee, leading the way, we'll explore our conserved lands in Spanish on this inclusive outing. Yamel Aguirre with the County's Juvenile Services Department and City Councilperson Marisela Ballesteros will also be along for the adventure as we stroll along the Lower Loop's wide path and enjoy a picnic lunch on […]

free

Tully’s Brunch

Tully's 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Lincoln Day Dinner

Join us for our annual fundraising dinner. There will be music, food, candidate speakers (Marc Catlin, Larry Don Suckla, Steve Bathje, Lisa Henry), a live and silent auction that has trips around the world, home baked goods and more!

$60

Football vs. Midwestern State (TX)

No. 15 Western Colorado football opens its season against visiting Midwestern State, as the Mountaineers celebrate the Grand Opening of the renovated Mountaineer Bowl at The Rady Family Sports Complex! The event will be the first game in history 'under the lights' at the Bowl!

$5 – $20

The Galentines

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

The Galentines are an all-girl, indie rock band from Boulder, Colorado. They have taken the city by storm, creating a growing and loving community of supporters early on in their conception. This incredible support led to them playing at the Fox Theatre just two months after meeting, and headlining the same venue within the year. […]

FREE

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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