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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.

Almont Resort

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Summer Classics: Cosí fan tutte

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

Mozart's Cos“ fan tutte is one of the most dramatic soap operas written in the 1700s. Translated as "Women are like that" even the title hints at the capricious, tongue-and-cheek plot of this classic. Two young soldiers put the loyalty of their girlfriends to the test with an elaborate scheme involving false military deployments, Turkish […]

$55

alpenglow: sir woman

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

Sir Woman, Austin Music Award's Best New Act of 2020, was primed to hit the road promoting its much-anticipated debut album Party City, when the world changed. With fewer reasons to celebrate, soul-singer Kelsey Wilson (Wild Child, Glorietta) ditched the party vibe she planned for her maiden, solo debut in favor of a more aptly […]

Free

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Chamber Showcase

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

Concertmaster Sean Claire and other Summer Classics musicians bring the music of the Appalachians to the Rockies in this outdoor classical and folk chamber music concert.

Free

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Daniel Drezner, "The Uncertain State of American Grand Strategy"

Free

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte

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

ALO is more than a band. It's a musical relationship that has endured for over two decades, with band members playing in numerous projects together and apart. Zach Gill (keys/vocals) toured the world with the band's college pal Jack Johnson; Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz (guitar/vocals) played shows with the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh; Steve Adams (bass/vocals) […]

North Valley Pop up Pantry

Lodge at Mountaineer Square Courtyard 620 Gothic Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]

Free

Crested Butte Museum

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

BoDeans

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

Tincup Mtn Whiskey Presents, An Evening with the BoDeans! Opening act is Coal Creek Connection. Onsite camping available

$40 – $120

Easy Jim Two Night Run at Almont Resort

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs a two night run with no song repeats at the Almont Resort on Friday, August 9th and Saturday August 10th! Showtime is 8pm and tickets are available at www.thealmontresort.com. Thank you for supporting live musicians.

$25

Strawberry Trail Run

Strawberry Trail Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 is 9.8 miles (+1734') all on single track trail and dirt […]

Tully’s

Tully's 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

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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