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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.

Mindful Meditation

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

Join at the Gunnison Library on every third Wednesday of the month for an all-new library offering: Mindful Meditation with instructor Jenny Ward. In recent years, mindfulness meditation has gained popularity for its many benefits including reducing stress and anxiety, promoting emotional health, and allowing for more ease and peace within oneself and in relationship […]

free

Thighs Before Pies 7th Annual 5k Turkey Trot

IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

The community is invited to the "Thighs Before Pies" 7th Annual Turkey Trot in the City of Gunnison, Thursday, November 23rd from 10am to 11am. The "5k Turkey Trot" starts at 10am and the "1k Gobble Wobble" starts at 10:30am. Both races start and end at IOOF Park in Gunnison at 124 East Virginia Avenue.

Backcountry Film Festival

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

High Country Conservation Advocates presents the 2023 Backcountry Film Festival on Sunday, November 26 at the Majestic Theatre. Doors open at 6 PM, and films start at 6:30. Tickets are available at HCCACB.org - where you may also view the trailer for this year's festival.

$20 – $25

Healthy Holidays – YOU 2.0

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for a special Personal Development Workshop - Healthy Holidays YOU 2.0 How to be proactive and supportive in your health through one of the most unhealthy and stressful times of the year! Lets become more aware, share, and plan a more powerful way to move through this holiday season with Grace, Health and […]

$25,00

Women’s Networking Night & Holiday Cookie Exchange

Join us for our November Womem's Networking Night & Cookie Exchange Join us Wednesday, November 29th at the Three Rivers Resort from 5:30-7:30 for our Holiday Season Women's Networking Night and 7th Annual Cookie Exchange! We look forward to getting together and celebrating the start to the Holiday Season! If you'd like to participate in […]

$5.00

Annual Night of Lights

Main Street Gunnison Gunnison, CO, United States

Annual kick off to the Gunnison Holiday season. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the lighting of the community tree. Santa lights the tree at 6:30pm. If you would like to display your organization, business on the street for the event call the chamber at 970 641 1501. Join in the Holiday festivities! […]

Free

Santa Paws

Pat's Screen Printing 242 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Bring your four-legged friends to get their photo taken with Santa on Friday, December 1st between 5pm and 7:30pm or on Saturday, December 2nd between 11am and 2pm at Pat's Screen Printing located at 242 N. Main Street in Gunnison. Photos are $14.95 and all proceeds go to the Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League. Cash […]

$14.95

Avalanche Awareness Night

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

Join the CBAC for our annual Avalanche Awareness Night! There will be forecaster presentations, giveaways, new CBAC swag and season stoke!

$5 – $10

Beacon Brush Up

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Join the CBAC and our avalanche forecasters for a day of brushing up on your avalanche rescue skills. Beacon drills and skills, rescue scenarios and shoveling and evacuation techniques. Field skills practice from 9-2 with the afterparty from 3-5.

Free

West African Dance Class

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

All levels West African Dance class with Mami Sayon Camara of Kissidugu Foundation. All levels and ages are welcome. Bring water, clothes easy to move in . Barefoot class. Jones, CB Center for the Arts. Drop in $22

$22

Santa Paws

Pat's Screen Printing 242 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Bring your four-legged friends to get their photo taken with Santa on Friday, December 1st between 5pm and 7:30pm or on Saturday, December 2nd between 11am and 2pm at Pat's Screen Printing located at 242 N. Main Street in Gunnison. Photos are $14.95 and all proceeds go to the Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League. Cash […]

$14.95

Lace Vases Class

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

Lace Vases Class Saturday, December 2, 12 - 3 pm. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of imprinting lace doilies onto clay to craft exquisite lace vases. I will guide you through the process, teaching you how to achieve delicate and intricate patterns that will transform your clay creations into stunning works of […]

$60

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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