The bridges on Hwy. 50 between Gunnison and Montrose are now OPEN 24/7 with pilot cars. Learn more here.

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.

A Taste of the Wild – Taste Testing Fair

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Hunting season is over and now you have all this great meat to cook. But are you tired of the same recipes you've cooked year after year? Join CSU Extension and others for an evening of tasting unique wild game dishes including elk, deer, rabbit, fish, and mountain lion! Also, learn new cooking techniques from […]

Free

LIVE: COLORADO AVALANCHE VS NEW YORK RANGERS

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Come cheer on the Avalanche (or the Rangers) live on the big screen! Please no outside food, drink or alcohol! We ask that you support free events like this by buying concessions from the Majestic!

Free

Black Canyon Ramblers Live on KBUT

Chris Coady with KBUT hosts the Black Canyon Ramblers bluegrass band live on KBUT (90.3 FM Crested Butte / 88.7 FM Gunnison) on 28 March 2024, from 7pm to 9pm Mountain Time.

Free

Gunnison Valley Trivia Night

Double Shot Cyclery 222 North Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Test your knowledge of Gunnison Valley trivia with Coldharbour down at Double Shot Cyclery on March 28th from 7-9 PM with our MC of the night, Chris Nutgrass! $5 donations are encouraged to play but not required. All proceeds will support Coldharbour and our amazing host, Double Shot! The winning team will receive some Coldharbour […]

Page to Screen Series

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

Movie night! Please join us at 5:30 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, March 29 for the second installment of an all-new Page to Screen Series at the library. These FREE movie screenings are a celebration of books that have inspired on-screen adaptations. For February we will be screening DUNE, originally written by Frank […]

free

Chris Coady – Live

billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Chris Coady plays live at the Billy Bar inside the Elevation Hotel Friday March 29th starting at 5 PM

Free

Page to Screen Series

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

Movie night! Please join us at 5:30 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, March 29 for the next installment of the Page to Screen Series at the library. These FREE movie screenings are a celebration of books that have inspired on-screen adaptations. For March we will be screening DUNE, originally written by Frank Herbert […]

free

Spoon Rests

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Dive into the world of functional art with our Spoon Rest Making Ceramic Class! Join me for a hands-on workshop where you'll craft your own stylish and practical spoon rests from clay. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced ceramic enthusiast, Abra will guide you through the process of hand-building or wheel throwing to create […]

$60

Winter Grand Traverse

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

The 27th annual Winter Grand Traverse kicks off at midnight. Races will ski 40 miles through the night to Aspen. Send them off into the night at the Mt. Crested Butte base area.

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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