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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.

Two Nights of Spafford

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

Tincup Mtn Whiskey Presents, Night Two of Spafford. Onsite camping available

$45 – $90

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 […]

The Odd Couple

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Experience the timeless comedy of The Odd Couple, directed by the brilliant Mary Tuck. Follow the hilarious antics of mismatched roommates, Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of living together despite their starkly different personalities.

$15 – $25

Eldo

The Eldo 215 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Live Music at Zuni Street West

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

Sam Eberle shares his bluesy Americana rhythms with covers and originals

FREE

Sundays at 6

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the Gunnison Arts Center for free community concerts in Legion Park every Sunday at 6pm!

Tour De Forks Dinner

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Nostalgia provides us with a thread of connection ~ a place for our collective memories to overlap ~ and what better place to indulge in the depths of summer than Crested Butte! Leaning into this year's CB Wine + Food Festival theme of "Summer Nostalgia", we will be throwing caution to the wind as we […]

$150

CBMT YouTheatre Camp

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for two weeks (M-F) of fun, creativity, and opportunity to learn new skills! The program introduces students to theatre basics including respect for one another, and for the performance space, working together, preparedness for a role, and how one rehearses and performs a play, Activities will include introduction to being on the stage, […]

$500

Alpenglow: Jacob Larson

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

The Jacob Larson Band is a 10 piece funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on notable influences such as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. Jacob, an experienced […]

Songwriter Shuffle

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Music, Food, Spirits, & Live Auction An intimate concert experience in a spectacular outdoor venue. Gunnison Tough's largest event of the year! The Songwriter Shuffle features Nashville Singer-Songwriters. Appetizers, dinner, dessert, and cocktails are provided by local chefs. This is a fundraiser for Gunnison Tough's efforts to support cancer prevention, detection, and individual support for […]

Varies

Family Polka Party!

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

EVENT DETAILS Join us at 4:30pm at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, July 16 for some good old fashioned fun with musical group, Pint Sized Polka. Let's sing and dance together and enjoy Wisconsin Schneider & the Magic of Music! This event is free and open to music lovers of all ages.

free

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Dr. Paul Spiegel, "Delivering Humanitarian Assistance in Gaza: Public Health Strategies and Interventions"

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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