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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.

Threads of Change

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Gunnison writers, photographs and artists who participated in the Gunnison Valley Journal will offer short readings, punctuated with music and more! In the gallery, an exhibit on the changing nature […]

free

Stargazing Tours

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States
$100

20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Calling all winter enthusiasts! High Country Conservation Advocates and the Winter Wildlands Alliance are bringing the 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival to the Western University Theater in Gunnison on January […]

Highlife

Highlife plays Heavyweight Mountain Soul music. A collection of original compositions and covers consisting of classic funk, R&B and blues make up their setlist. The local band consists of harmonic […]

Monday Night Magic

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a […]

Free

Easy Jim, Live at Kochevar’s

Kochevar's Saloon 127 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs live at Kochevar's in Crested Butte with special guest Willa Emmitt on Friday, January 17th at 7pm! Ticket information can be found […]

$20

Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging […]

Harmony in Hammocks

Thrive Yoga Crested Butte 326 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Welcome to "Harmony in Hammocks," where you can float away into a realm of relaxation and fun! Imagine soaring gently in our specially designed yoga hammocks, leaving stress behind as […]

$40

Dungeons & Dragons One Shot

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

A Quest Awaits You Adventurer! Adventurers, your skills are needed! A daring one-shot Dungeons & Dragons quest awaits those brave enough to answer the call. Storyweaver Games beckons you to […]

Free

2024 Marmot Awards Gala

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre's annual awards gala THE GOLDEN MARMOT AWARDS will be a fun-filled review of 2024's productions and events. Who will we name Outstanding Actor and Actress? […]

FREE

Sunday Morning Boardgames

Looking for a fun way to start your Sunday? Join us at Storyweaver Games every Sunday morning at 10 AM for a relaxed and exciting board game event! Each week, […]

Free

Mt Crested Butte Historic Pub Crawl

Elevation Hotel and Spa 500 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

Our historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. Each pub crawl usually features 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in The Gunnison Valley. The tour […]

$35 – $40

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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