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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.

The Big Summer Bash

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

Join the Trailhead Children's Museum for our BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Colorado's own Black Canyon Boys and the Mojo Birds. The Black Canyon Boys are a high-energy, family friendly, bluegrass trio out of Montrose, CO. The Mojo Birds are an eclectic band of songwriters based in Durango, CO, whose […]

Free – $80

The Highwaymen Show

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

Lovers of "classic country" we have great news for you: The Highwaymen Show is coming to Crested Butte! This is the only touring Highwaymen show in the world that pays tribute to all four of the original Highwaymen: Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. The Highwaymen Show- American Outlaw Tribute has toured […]

$55

Fruition’s Warm Summer Nights

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

Time to shed some layers and get ready for Fruition's Warm Summer's Night Tour at the Public House July 25, 2024! Fruition's three-part harmonies and impromptu performances captivated crowds on street corners and in campgrounds in the Pacific Northwest initially, but their remarkable 15-year journey has seen them emerge as a singular force in the […]

$50

Pop Up Pottery – Friends Night Out

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

Bring your friends and have a creative night on the wheel with your besties!

$50

Date Night

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

Date Night Abra Karbin Studios | Gunnison, CO Fridays, May 24, June 28, July 26, and August 23. 6:00pm to 9:00pm This course is designed for couples who are looking to spend quality time together while exploring the wonderful world of ceramics. In this relaxed and casual atmosphere, you and your partner will embark on […]

$60

Sabotage (Beastie Boys Tribute)

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

Tincup Whiskey Summer Concert Series Presents, Sabotage (Beastie Boys Tribute) OÕ my god itÕs a mirageÉIÕm telling all yÕall itÕsÉ

$30

Liver Down the River at the Public House

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

Liver Down the River on the Public House stage 7/26/24 From the Front Range of Colorado comes a five piece band of musicians called Liver Down The River. The group has their roots in countless river floats, campfires, late night picking, and Colorado living. Since LDTR's creation in 2012, their unique sound and high energy […]

$25

Bonfire Oysters

Buckel Family Wine 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison, CO, United States

Eat oysters, drink wine. Have fun with this extraordinary culinary experience. Bonfire Oyster Co's premium oysters, paired with Buckel Family Wine will be a day you do not want to miss! 1st come 1st serve

varied

Wilderness First Aid & Survival Weekend Retreat

Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison, CO

Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop/retreat focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! June 27th & 28th We're thrilled to present this course ensuring you're well-prepared for your summertime wilderness adventures. Accidents happen, and encountering someone else in distress is always a possibility. Acquiring fundamental first aid and survival skills is essential to […]

$575

Wilderness First Aid & Survival Retreat

Various Gunnison Locations

Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop/retreat focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! July 27th & 28th We're thrilled to present this course ensuring you're well-prepared for your summertime wilderness adventures. Accidents happen, and encountering someone else in distress is always a possibility. Acquiring fundamental first aid and survival skills is essential to […]

$695

Family Movie Matinee

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

Join us at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday, July 27 at 3:30 pm for a family movie matinee! All ages are welcome to this free showing of a family classic. Screening: Jumanji (1995) When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades & and a […]

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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