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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.

Parking Lot Party

5B's BBQ 405 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Nothing better than beer, BBQ and some boot stomping after a rodeo! Austin Wahlert Band, @austinwahlert, a talent in both rodeo and music, will be playing at Cattlemen's Days Parking […]

$20

Floyd Bauler 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 […]

Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeo

Gunnison Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St # A, Gunnison, CO

123 Years Strong. Cattlemen's Days celebrates the Cowboy in Us All! Each July, the ranching culture of the Gunnison Valley struts its stuff in the "Granddaddy of Colorado Rodeos," an […]

The Goonies

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

80's & 90's cover Band from Boulder, The Goonies...break out your day glo or flannel for a unforgettable night!

Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament

Gunnison Valley

The Land Trust's longest running tradition! The annual Caddis Cup raises funds to support our mission in land conservation throughout the Gunnison Valley. Enjoy a beautiful day on the water […]

$700

Wander with History Walking Tour: Second Street

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

Explore the history of Second Street in Crested Butte on this focused walking tour with Glo Cunningham. Learn all about Second Street and how it used to be the "main […]

$30 – $35

New Sculpture Dedication

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

Please join us for a dedication of "Story Time for Three" by sculptor Rosalind Cook. The sculpture will be dedicated to "The Children of Gunnison County" on Saturday, July 15th […]

free

Art Walk

Downtown Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO

Jim Sargent 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 […]

Magnolia Boulevard

"What a righteous time to be alive / right here with one another" sings Magnolia Boulevard's Maggie Noelle roughly a minute into the joyous and jaunty "Ride." The words are […]

$25

Gunnison Country By Horseback

Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison, CO

Explore the Gunnison County by Horseback! Here's your chance to join Erin and friends on a horseback ride through the beautiful Gunnison Country. You'll learn about backcountry horseback riding, local […]

$300

Meet & Greet, Book Sales & Signing

Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Sunday, July 16th from 4 -6 pm Come say "Hi!" to Shelley and get a copy (or a few!) of her international bestseller Go As A River personalized! Set amid […]

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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