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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.

Field Trip with Gunnison Wildlife Association

Schutt Property Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us on the recently conserved Schutt property with the Gunnison Wildlife Association to learn about the work that they do in the valley to protect and enhance the health and sustainability of local wildlife habitat. Email [email protected] to sign up.

Free

Live Music at Three Rivers Smokehouse

Three Rivers Smokehouse 130 Co Rd 742, Almont, CO, United States

Floyd Bauler will be performing his last Thursday night at Three Rivers Smokehouse for the summer.

Free

CBFOL Wine Tasting Supporting Old Rock Library

Queen of All Saints Parish Hall 401 Sopris Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join Crested Butte Friends of the Library (CBFOL) and Sommelier Aaron Tomcak for one, two, or all three wine tastings each summer. These are fun and educational evenings that allow you to do some good, too! Sponsored by CBFOL, these events raise funds for the Crested Butte Library's programs and materials. All three tastings are […]

$50

Introduction to Colorado Mushrooms

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

Join us on Thursday, August 29 at 6 pm at the Gunnison Library for an evening with local mushroom expert, Dr. Amy Honan. Dr. Honan will provide an introduction to mushroom identification of common local mushrooms. For more information contact Dr. Honan: [email protected]

free

Between Drifts 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 […]

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

Sam Heart 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 […]

Matthew Modine at Crested Butte Film Festival’s Fi

During the upcoming Labor Day weekend, Crested Butte Film Festival has some great events and we want you to be there! The highlight of the weekend is Matthew Modine coming to town. He's going to be at all the weekend events, so please come join us and meet Matthew and the other filmmakers at the […]

$75

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

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

Pearls & Pioneers Outlaw Bike Party

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

On the eve of the 49th annual Pearl Pass Tour-the ride where it all began-the museum is hosting a casual, happy hour-esque event from 5-7pm for riders and enthusiasts alike. This year, we are thrilled to have photographer and mountain biking pioneer Wende Cragg share stories and a slideshow of her rare and iconic photographs […]

$5 – $17

Easy Jim, Live at Western Colorado University

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Western Colorado University Quigley Hall Band Shell in Gunnison on Friday, September 8th at 8pm! This a free concert for the public put on by Western Colorado University and all ages are welcome. More information can be found at www.easyjimband.net and thank you for […]

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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