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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.

Watershed Team Roping and Barrel Racing

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Local team roping and barrel racing event. Auction starts at 5:00pm, followed by barrel racing and team roping.

Free

Live! From Mt. Crested Butte

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

Paul McDonald's voice is immediately recognizable and impossible to ignore. Often compared to legends like Rod Stewart and Bob Dylan, the poetic story-driven narratives and deeply catchy hooks in his music are delivered by a raspy yet refined voice reminiscent of another era that demands to be heard right now. He pulls off the rare […]

Paul Cauthen

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

Tincup Whiskey Summer Concert Series presents, Paul Cauthen

$45

Beginner Wheel Throwing

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

Join us in the clay studio and learn the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Over the course of 6 weeks you'll learn how to throw, decorate, and glaze ceramic pieces you've made!

$300

Restorative Yoga

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

Enjoy a midday break with Lunchtime Restorative Yoga. This class is the perfect way to give your mind and body a little extra care during your workweek. Candy Carson is an Iyengar Yoga Instructor, she has taught yoga since 1993. All levels and ages are welcome. Please bring your own mat + straps + blanket. […]

$10

Secondary Art Market

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

The Secondary Art Market hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center is your chance to refresh your walls and make room for some new artwork in your life! Trade in gently-loved artwork from your collection and receive a tax credit or coupon towards any new item at the GAC. Trade ins accepted July 10th, 11th, and […]

North Valley Pop up Pantry

Lodge at Mountaineer Square Courtyard 620 Gothic Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]

Free

Live Music at Zuni Street West

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

Shannon Redmon offers up Americana originals and covers.

FREE

Youth Hip-Hop

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

Get some energy out with instructor, Saki Sullivan, and learn some new moves in this 4 session class!

$40

Beginner Wheel Throwing

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

Join us in the clay studio and learn the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Over the course of 6 weeks you'll learn how to throw, decorate, and glaze ceramic pieces you've made!

$300

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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