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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.

Skyland Loop Trail Run

Skyland Pavilion Grant Lake, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Course: From the Skyland Pavilion run around Lake Grant, up the Bridges Trail and down Whetstone Vista. The short course returns to Skyland via Brush Creek road and the Skyland bike path. The long course heads up Brush Creek turns left up the Upper, Upper and returns to Skyland via the Bridges and Skyland Home […]

Free

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

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

The return of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to the I Bar Ranch! Its been since 2015, let's welcome them back. On site camping available too.

July Crafternoon:

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

Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, July 20 from 5-7 pm for July's Crafternoon. July's craft will be Paper Marbling. Immediate yet meditative, the craft of marbling can be approached as pattern-making, drawing or an exploration of color. Paper marbling is a centuries-old craft long prized by bookbinders and bibliophiles.

free

Mountain Mamas Cafe

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Mountain Mamas Cafe is a weekly gathering for mothers and their young ones. We meet on Friday afternoons from 12:00 P.M. to 2 P.M. at Oh Be Joyful Church, 625 Maroon Ave, in Crested Butte. Each group meeting will include: Breastfeeding support and weight station Conversations about feeding Conversation regarding perinatal mood dysfunctions Light refreshments […]

free

Family Polka Party!

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

Join us at the Gunnison Library on Friday, July 21 at 2pm for some good old fashioned fun with musical group, Pint Sized Polka. Let's sing and dance together at the Music & Magic Friendzy! This event is open to music lovers of all ages.

free

Matt Grant 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 the Tall Texan stop and walk 75 yards to Garlic Mike's. To find out more about the bands, go to Garlicmikes.com. For any questions regarding […]

Coal Creek Trio 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 the Tall Texan stop and walk 75 yards to Garlic Mike's. To find out more about the bands, go to Garlicmikes.com. For any questions regarding […]

49th AAUW Art in the Park

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

This is the annual art show featuring original arts and crafts that the American Association of University Women have been sponsoring for 49 years. It servers as fund raiser for the annual scholarships offered to nontraditional students at WCU. It is held in the shady park on the east edge of Gunnison know as Legion […]

Mountain Mamas Cafe

Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Mountain Mamas Cafe is a weekly gathering for mothers and their young ones. We meet on Monday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. at Sanctuary Somatics Yoga Studio at 513 S Main Street in Gunnison. Each group meeting will include: Breastfeeding support and weight station Conversations about feeding Conversation with Louise Perry, MSW regarding perinatal […]

free

Behavioral Health Open House

The Orebucket 306 6th St., Crested Butte, CO

Gunnison Valley Health, Behavioral Health Open House Monday July 24, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Join us at our new space, enjoy delicious food on your way to Alpenglow, and meet our clinicians Juliette Eymere and Jessica Gennari! In the Orebucket at 305 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO 81224

free

Win a Scholarship!

Crested Butte School of Dance 306 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Win a Scholarship at CBSOD! Apply now at dancecrestedbutte.org!

Free Family Yoga

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

Relax, re-align, and enjoy with the whole family at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, July 25 for Free Family Yoga! Join certified adult and children's yoga instructor Jessica Noll for an afternoon of thoughtful movement at your local library. Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours. This event will be held outside, weather […]

free

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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