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.
Join us for the Gunnison Chamber June Business After Hours hosted at GunniRents with co-hosts the Gunnison Fire Department and Fossil Ridge Pack Llamas. Learn about and demo GunniRents rental equipment, tour the Gunnison Fire Department Training Facility, and pet a Llama or two while hearing how Fossil Ridge Pack Llamas are available for your […]
Sophia Petrillo has gone missing! Your favorite pals and confidants Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose must travel down the road and back again across America to find her. The hip old grannies take you on a musical journey through The Golden Girls' favorite game shows! Put on your trivia caps because lucky audience members will become […]
Storyweaver Games is hosting a Magic the Gathering Modern Horizons 3 draft tournament. Each participant will receive 3 packs of magic cards and participate in a card draft with them. After the draft is complete a Swiss tournament will be held using the deck you draft. Everyone will take home the deck they draft and […]
Join us for an exclusive film screening + music event | "Out There: A National Parks Story" The Oh Be Joyful Gallery invites you to an incredibly special event hosting the award winning feature documentary, Out There: A National Parks Story, in our home of Crested Butte, CO. The film follows two childhood friends embarking […]
Join us for a Pottery Pop Up Date Night! Bring your loved one and get your hands in the mud.
In addition to our "normal" tours starting Friday, June 14th, there are two new types of evening "tours" at GVO this season: Premier Nights and Deluxe Tours. The first Premier Night is Sunday, June 16th and the first Deluxe Tour is Saturday, June 29th . Details and reservations on our website gunnisonvalleyobservatory.org. Reservations are HIGHLY […]
Start at the Walrod Gulch trailhead, run up Lower Cement Creek trail to the Homeowners trail then down to Pioneer guest ranch. Cross Cement Creek road then onto trail 409, up past the caves and over trail 418 to Walrod Gulch and back to the start. Distance is 6 miles, all on single track trail […]
Bring your child(ren) to get creative with clay. Throw on the wheel AND make a hand-built keepsake.
On the longest day of the year, join us for a restful and restorative hour of yoga taught by Candy Carson. Purchase of the class gives you free admittance to Solstice Block Party, June 15th 2pm-7pm
3rd Annual Pride Picnic Come and join us for a family and dog friendly event! Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community or one of our amazing allies, all are welcome! Bring a picnic blanket and any food or drinks you would like to enjoy. Free lawg dawgs and lots of activities and […]
Travel back in time 1.7 billion years with renowned local geologist and author, Dr. Amy Ellwein, aka "Dr.Rock" and learn about the incredible forces that shaped our beautiful valley! Catch a ride with JJ's Jeeps or follow along in your own 4x4.
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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