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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.

N2N on the Public House Stage!

Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

Over the last ten years, N2N has become broadly recognized for his blistering marathon sets fueled by infectiously energetic house music. In 2018, he was mentioned by Billboard in its list of the nine best set from Burning Man, and the year prior he had the opportunity to perform for a global audience in New […]

$25

GVWN White Water Rafting

Join us on a whitewater adventure as we raft the Upper Taylor River! The Taylor River is a scenic, narrow river that meanders through the Taylor Canyon. We will be traveling through areas where the canyon walls rise straight up from the river banks and often there are bighorn sheep sightings along the river. If […]

$75.00

Almont Resort

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

The Odd Couple

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Experience the timeless comedy of The Odd Couple, directed by the brilliant Mary Tuck. Follow the hilarious antics of mismatched roommates, Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of living together despite their starkly different personalities.

$15 – $25

Live Music at Zuni West Brewing

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Enjoy the soulful blues / funk sounds of Gene James.

FREE

Sundays at 6

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the Gunnison Arts Center for free community concerts in the park every Sunday at 6pm!

Alpenglow: Floodgate Operators

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

2nd place finishers at the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest, Floodgate Operators are a 5-piece bluegrass band from Crested Butte, CO. Floodgate Operators combine fast, flat-picking traditionals with energetic, heartfelt originals to create a jamgrass experience that has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Listen to Floodgate Operators' newest single, "Land Rush" […]

billy Bar

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

Coffee with Coworkers

ICELab @ Western 540 Escalante Dr, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the ICELab@Western for our monthly networking event. Enjoy free coffee and donuts while you discuss recent challenges and wins with your business and entrepreneurial journey.

Free

Town of Crested Butte Block Party

Big Mine Skatepark 620 1/2 2nd St., Crested Butte, CO, United States

This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Come enjoy free pizza, music by Sam Heart, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and lots of input opportunities on […]

Free

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Hiroya Tsukamoto

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Originally from Kyoto, Japan, Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Crested Butte with his unique guitar style, haunting melodies, and transcendent compositions to blend classical, world, and jazz music into a profoundly reflective experience.

Beginner Salsa

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

Singles and Partners welcome for 4 evenings of Salsa in the Cumbia style!

$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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