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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.

JD Clayton

JD Clayton is the epitome of a Real Deal. There's no artifice surrounding the Arkansas-born singer and songwriter. No glitz. No pretension or mythology. There's a refreshing lack of gratuitous […]

$25

Gunnison Country Bt Horseback

Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison, CO

Explore the Gunnison County by Horseback! Here's your chance to join Erin and friends on a ride through the beautiful Gunnison Country. You'll learn about backcountry horseback riding, local history, […]

$300

Free Family Yoga

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Relax, re-align, and enjoy with the whole family at the Crested Butte Library on Tuesday, August 1 for Free Family Yoga! Join certified adult and children's yoga instructor Jessica Noll […]

free

Live Music in the Garden: Craig McLaughlin

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

We invite you to our FREE live music series in our garden area adjacent to the museum, on Tuesdays from 5pm-7pm, July 11th – August 15th. We will have libations […]

FREE

BBQ & Brews with Coal Creek Connection

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

Coal Creek Connection performs songs from their newly released CD; "Riverbend Sessions" at the I Bar Ranch in Gunnison.

Backcountry Waste Management presentation

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, August 1 at 6 pm for a presentation and discussion about backcountry waste management with local company PACT Outdoors. About PACT: […]

free

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Bringing speakers to the valley promoting civic dialogue, debate and community engagement with distinguished speakers on issues of international, national and local significance.

Free

Yoga in the Garden

Mountain Wedding Garden 911 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the CB Yoga Coop is excited to announce it's second year of Yoga in the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from […]

FREE

Music on the Mountain, Live! from Mt. CB

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Music on the Mountain, Live! from Mt. Crested Butte is an 8 week live music series hosted Wednesday evenings at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort […]

FREE

CBFOL Wine Tasting Supporting Old Rock Library

Queen of All Saints Parish Hall 401 Sopris Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join Crested Butte Friends of the Library (CBFOL) and Sommelier Aaron Tomcak for one, two, or all three wine tastings each summer. These are fun and educational evenings that allow […]

$50

Crested Butte Arts Festival

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

The 51st annual Crested Butte Arts Festival takes place August 4th - 6th, outdoors on the Crested Butte Community School campus. This juried festival features 150 artists across twelve different […]

$5

DJs Club Cracker & Charcuterie

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

Dreamy DJ duo specializing in house music, theme parties, and consistent winners of being the best dressed in CB, even on an average day. On the Arts Festival Entertainment Stage.

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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