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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.

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

Wine + Food Festival

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

The Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival returns this July for a tour of taste. Explore enlightening seminars, elegant winemaker dinners, exciting tasting events, and the annual Grand Tasting in the wildflower capital of Colorado.

MIT Spokes

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

We hope you'll join us for a Learning Festival with MIT Spokes on Wednesday, July 17 from 10am-3pm at the Gunnison Library. Are you interested in Science, Technology or Math? Come to our learning festival to learn more about: Coding with Scratch The Chemistry of Concrete The Physics of Sound 3D Printing Strawberry DNA Extraction […]

free

Mid-Week on Main Street

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

Join for this FREE Music Series once a month in the IOOF Park in Gunnison - Main Street & Virginia Avenue. 5:30 pm start. Picnic in the park, relax and enjoy community gathering. Log Dawg Hot Dog Cart on hand for food service. 1880 Tapas & Spirits open for dinner or pick up your favorite […]

FREE

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Nashville-based pop-funk starlet Molly Grace is quickly blazing on the scene one platform heel at a time. Taking inspiration from artists like ReneŽ Rapp, Chappell Roan, and Remi Wolf, Molly masterfully blends pop with funk and disco, performing with an infectious groove that feels fresh yet timeless. Local opener Rachel Vanslyke starts at 5:30 pm.

Skyland Loop Run & BBQ

Skyland Crested Butte, CO, United States

From 251 Slate River Drive run the rec path, up the Divine Trail, up Bridges and the Upper, Upper to Brush Creek Road. The course returns to Skyland via Brush Creek road and the Skyland bike path. A shorter option is to cut down the Whetstone Vista Trail to Brush Creek Road. Distance is 5.65miles […]

Free

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! For our final Tour de Forks dinner we will be settling into the fireside glow of the campfire with indulgent wines from the […]

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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