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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.

Cauldrons + Creepy Garland

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

Get into the Halloween spirit with our Cauldron & Creepy Garland Ceramic Class! Craft your own spooky cauldron and ghostly garland for a touch of seasonal magic. Join us for a fun, creative evening!

$50

MTCB Fall Festival

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

Join us for a free fun-filled afternoon featuring live music by Mama Lingua, pumpkin patch and children's activities by Trailhead, cookie decorating, a live charcuterie display, free drinks, and more! Food trucks will be on-site serving up delicious lunches as well!

FREE

Oktoberfest 2024 @ Zuni West

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

Join Zuni West for the 3rd Annual Crested Butte Oktoberfest, hosted for the first year at our brand new location in CB South! Featuring Clay Street Unit, a stellar 6 piece based out of Denver, CO, rooted deep in homegrown southern Country/Folk and branching into the bluegrass sound that's heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Featuring […]

$20

Jeny and the Bets

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

Opening the 3rd annual Oktoberfest at Zuni West Brewing. Tasty melodies, raw lyrics, and a frontwoman who commands the stage. Jeny and the Bets bring big energy, presenting a gritty & ethereal sonic landscape inspired by the rugged beauty of their hometown.

FREE

NEW LIBRARY SITE VISIT

Join us at 1pm at the corner of Elcho Avenue and Glacier Street in Crested Butte South on Saturday, October 5 for a New Library Site Visit & CB South Subdivision Groundbreaking! Learn about the new library project and contribute your ideas!

free

Live Music with The Tenny Men

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

Oktoberfest at Zuni West Brewing. The Tenny Men are a Denver-based band who have been bringing high energy rock covers and originals to the masses since 2021. The boys (men) rip classic rock tunes, sing the blues, and groove funky jams. Their zesty sauce draws from a variety of influences, from the Grateful Dead and […]

FREE

Exhibition Opening Re-Wombing by Paige Stewart

Paige Stewart Studio 723 S 9th Street Suite 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

"Re-Wombing" is an experiential textile sculpture by Paige Stewart. This new artwork acts as an amplifier for healing, by allowing the participant to enter the womb, follow a specialized meditation and re-womb or rebirth themselves anew. This artwork is installed for three months in Gunnison; Each weekend there will be specific healing programming set-up in […]

FREE

Harvest Block Print

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

Create beautiful, handcrafted prints using traditional block printing techniques. Design and carve your own blocks inspired by autumn's bounty, and learn how to transfer your designs onto paper or fabric. Perfect for all skill levels, this class is a fun and creative way to embrace fall and produce unique, seasonal art. Ages 12+ Saturday, October […]

$35

Run with the Mountaineers

Mountaineer Bowl 106 Maintenance Dr, Gunnison, CO, United States

Kids ages 4-13 are invited to RUN OUT ONTO THE FIELD JUST LIKE THE MOUNTAINEERS at halftime under the lights on October 5! Kick-off is at 6:00 p.m. and kids lineup starts with 10 minutes to go in the second quarter at the Home Locker Room windows. Also every time the Mountaineers score, we will […]

Death Becomes Her

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once arch-rival Helen's fiance. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot.

$5

Benefit concert and auction in honor of Brent Winston

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

Concert features Evelyn Roper. Tickets are $25 per person. Premiere tables are available for $1,000. Participate in a silent auction and live auction. 100% of the money raised will go to the Winston family.

$25

Clay Street Unit Live at Zuni West Brewing

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

Based out of Denver, CO, Clay Street Unit is rooted deep in homegrown southern country and folk that branches into the bluegrass sound that's heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Forming in early 2021, the band recently released their first EP in the fall of 2022 and just recorded their first full-length album set to be […]

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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