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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.

Easy Jim, Live at the I Bar Ranch

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

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead will be opening for Ozomatli at the 2023 KBUT Community Kampout at the I Bar Ranch on Friday, August 11th at 6:30pm. More information at www.ibarranch.com.

$25

Strawberry Trail Run

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

Course: From Brush Creek road run the Canal trail to Farris Creek trail. Climb Farris and then drop down to the intersection of Strawberry trail. Run Strawberry over to Brush Creek road then return to the start via Death Pass and the Canal trail. Distance: 9.8 miles (+1734') all on single track trail and dirt […]

Free

Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational

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

Dom't miss the chance to experience the beauty of Crested Butte through the eyes of talented landscape artists at the 2023 Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational! Featuring 20 exceptional painters and over 100 Open Artists, this grand painting effort culminates in an exhibition and sale at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. Join us […]

MTCB Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition & Festival

Snowmass Parking Lot Snowmass Road, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Mt. Crested Butte's Pickin' a Food Truck Competition & Festival will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm, at the Snowmass Parking Lot in Mt. Crested Butte. It is a free community event featuring a food truck competition and a trio of live Bluegrass music by Still House String Band, […]

FREE

Beauty and the Beast

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

Firebird Theatre Company of Crested Butte proudly presents Beauty and the Beast, adapted for the stage and directed by Annie Flora from the 1740 version by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve! Different from the Disney version, this Beauty and the Beast is a wild, wacky, and interactive play, sure to delight both kids and parents alike. Performed […]

$5 – $10

Family Bubble Bonanza

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Please join us on Saturday, August 12 from 2-4 pm at the Crested Butte Library for a Bubble Bonanza! Let's send summer out with a bang! Come celebrate with good old fashioned summer fun, from water balloons to a slip-n-slide. Snacks provided, swimsuits recommended. This event is free and open to the public.

free

Casey Falter 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 […]

Feast in the Field

Red Dog Ranch Crested Butte, CO, United States

Top chefs, including executive chef Dana Zobs of Crested Butte's Personal Chefs and chef and regenerative rancher Abby Knowles, prepare a feast with passed appetizers and a sit down dinner, showcasing regionally raised meat, local vegetables, and fresh fruits picked at the peak of summer. Artisan spirit makers, local brewers, and winemakers including Big B's, […]

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Backyard Garden Bike Tour

Bill's Park 12th & Georgia, Gunnison, CO, United States

Did you grow a backyard garden this year? Are you interested in seeing some of the different and creative gardens in the Gunnison gardening community? Mountain Roots is hosting a bike tour to show off the Gunni Grows! Home Gardens as well as other gardens around Gunnison! Have some snacks, ask your fellow gardeners questions, […]

Gunnison Country By Horseback

Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison, CO

Explore the Gunnison County by Horseback! Here's your chance for you and a friend to ride through the beautiful Gunnison Country. You'll learn about backcountry horseback riding, local history, and more.

$300

Beauty and the Beast

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

Firebird Theatre Company of Crested Butte proudly presents Beauty and the Beast, adapted for the stage and directed by Annie Flora from the 1740 version by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve! Different from the Disney version, this Beauty and the Beast is a wild, wacky, and interactive play, sure to delight both kids and parents alike. Performed […]

$5 – $10

Vinotok All Cast Volunteer Meeting

Rainbow Park 300 8th St, Crested Butte

Vinotok's first All Cast Volunteer Meeting the first official Vinotok gathering of volunteers and invites people who wish to be in the Vinotok Theatre Troupe. Roles include Maiden, Torchbearer, Flagbearer, Mood Maker, Forest Creature, Harvest Mother celebrant, or other cast member. We also need musicians (drummers, flutists, trumpeters), Fire Performance Artists, and people who feel […]

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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