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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.

Gunnison Trails 9th Annual Winter Blast!

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

The temps are cold, the days are short, but we've got singletrack on the mind! Come celebrate the release of winter alongside our incredible trail community at Gunnison Trails' 9th […]

$35,

Moss Mugs & Mudslides

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

Dabble in some clay creativity and hand-build yourself a cute nature inspired mug paired with a sweet Mudslide cocktail. Add some fungi and insect friends then glaze on your desired […]

SonofaGunn 2024

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Everyone's favorite SonofaGunn is back this year with a mash-up of the famous board game Clue and the fan favorite 90's movie Clueless! Join us for a night of entertainment […]

Public House Presents: The Lil Smokies

Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

Blending virtuosic instrumental acrobatics with riveting lyrical craftsmanship, The Lil Smokies have earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in modern American roots music thanks to their […]

$40

Blue Mesa Ice Fishing Weekend (2 Days)

Blue Mesa Reservoir Gunnison, CO, United States

Are you itching to get outside and enjoy scenic western Colorado while learning a new winter sport?! We would love to host you for the weekend at Blue Mesa Reservoir […]

$350

Kids Clay: Game Making

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

Time to get creative in the Clay Studio! Come join us to hand build your Tic Tac Toe Game! Create your own theme and sculpt all the pieces like Minecraft, […]

Winter Songwriter Shuffle Series

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

There is music in the mountains this winter, Nashville's latest, greatest and legends will be in Mt. Crested Butte for Gunnison Tough Enough to Wear Pink's Winter Songwriter Shuffle Series! […]

$60

Ladies Night: Dance Party

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

Dance the long winter nights away at the GAC! Come party with your girls in a fun, safe environment. We've got all your favorite #throwback songs from the early 2000s, […]

Sunday Yurt Bisto

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Everybody's favorite Bistro returns to Magic Meadows this season, serving up organic and gluten-free pastries, treats, teas, chai, fruit and soup, plus local coffee, delicious pie and festive, refreshing libations […]

History Pub Crawl

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

Our historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. Each pub crawl usually features 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in The Gunnison Valley. The tour […]

$40

Kids Breakdance Class

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

Come out for a really fun friendly class for all the b-girls and b-boys! Mikey is a fantastic youth break dance teacher- wear clean sneakers and comfortable clothes

Adult African Dance

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

Incredible guest artists from Guinea, West Africa! All level dance class accompanied by amazing live musicians. Wear comfortable clothes that allow for a full range of movement

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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