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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.

Wilderness First Aid & Survival – Two Day Course

Crested Butte and Gunnison

Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! We're thrilled to present this course at the start of summer, ensuring you're well-prepared for your upcoming wilderness adventures, be it fishing, hiking, horseback riding, or hunting. Accidents can occur, and encountering someone in distress is a possibility. Acquiring fundamental […]

$625

Community Heritage Day

Gunnison Pioneer Museum 803 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Dress in your favorite 1960's fashion and rock out to some music from the same era while we step back in time and celebrate the opening of our museum back in the fall of 1964!

Free!

GVWN Wine Tour

4-Way Stop Crested Butte, United States

Let's get together and go tour Colorado's Wine Country! Beat the off-season blues with a fabulous day trip to the North Fork Valley! We'll enjoy a comfortable (and very scenic) drive over Kebler Pass to Colorado's Wine Country, stopping for lunch along the way, and then visiting 3-4 wineries in Paonia and Hotchkiss. We'll be […]

$80

Outdoor Expo & Fishing Derby

Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

This is a family friendly event that is all about outdoor recreational education. Everything is FREE and includes fish handling, (kids get to ID and touch live fish), free fishing pole and bait for Pac Man Pond, fish cleaning station, boater safety, campfire safety, stay the trail; tread lightly, motorized users etiquette, river awareness and […]

FREE

National Trails Day work day

Canal Trail TH on Brush Creek Road Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join CBMBA as we build a connecting trail from the Upper Upper Loop to the Brush Creek Trailhead. Meet at 10am for trailwork, then at 3pm we will have a party with BBQ and Ska beers, along with a raffle with great prizes from our awesome sponsors! This work day is sponsored by the Crested […]

Chris Coady Live Performance

Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Chris Coady performs live original Americana.

Free

Chris Coady Live at Crested Bucha

Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Chris Coady plays Live original Americana at Crested Bucha in Gunnison.

Free

GVWN Spring Wine Tour

4-Way Stop Crested Butte, United States

Let's get together and go tour Colorado's Wine Country! Beat the off-season blues with a fabulous day trip to the North Fork Valley! We'll enjoy a comfortable (and very scenic) drive over Kebler Pass to Colorado's Wine Country, stopping for lunch along the way, and then visiting 3-4 wineries in Paonia and Hotchkiss. We'll be […]

$80

Mud Maker Mondays

Wonderland Clayworks 133 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Mud Maker Mondays: Kids Clay Camp, Ages 7 and up! Running Every Monday, 1 - 4 pm, June 3rd-24th. Explore imagination by creating in clay! Each week we offer new clay projects. Students learn various hand building, texturing, and decorating techniques. Projects include: Clay animal sculptures, Cups, Jars and More!

$45 – $180

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Chaski Quartet

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

The Chaski Quartet focuses on immersive concert experiences and innovative programming. Blending modern music with classical, these four dynamic players are committed to bringing excellent music to everyone, everywhere, from prisons to schools to our courtyard.

Free!

Monday Night Magic

Monday night magic is an inclusive, for all ages, skill levels and deck competitiveness. Join us on Monday nights for casual Commander games where you can meet other local players and share deck builds or even learn how to play. This is an open play event, meaning no entry fee or tournament structure, just socializing […]

Free

Ceramic Whimsical Wind Chimes for Adults

Wonderland Clayworks 133 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Adults- Whimsical Wind Chimes Wednesdays 6/5, 6/12 & 6/19 5:00-7:30 In this 3-week course, students will create a one of a kind wind chime in clay and mix media. Register Here: https://www.wonderlandclayworks.com/service-page/adults-whimsical-wind-chimes?referral=service_list_widget

$165

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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