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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.

Peanut Lake / Lower Loop Run

Peanut Lake Crested Butte

From 3rd & Maroon @ Totem Pole Park, Run with the High School Cross Country team out Peanut Lake Road and back on Lower Loop Trail. Donations go to the Titan Booster Club supporting High School sports. Distance is 4 or 6 miles on single track trails, dirt roads and paved roads. Meet at Totem […]

Free

Death House Jamboree

Secret Stash 303 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

Firebird Theatre Co. proudly presents the last event in our Staged Readings Series for the 2024 season! This September, Firebird has the privilege of being able to bring to life a new, original play for the first time right here in the Gunnison Valley. Directed by Sam Robards and featuring tons of local talent, Michael […]

$15.00

North Valley Pop up Pantry

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

North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]

Free

Barrel Top Talks – Crested Butte Land Trust

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

Do you want to know more about water, land, agriculture and recreation in the Gunnison Valley? Are there ways to leverage water to improve our life, land and livelihood? Get into the conversation and learn more about what your neighbors are up to in the valley. Join the Crested Butte Land Trust as they take […]

LOTERIA!

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

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 6 pm on Thursday, September 26 for a fun game of Loteria to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your neighbors. There will be prizes and food! Celebraremos el mes de la herencia hispana con una noche de Loteria con todo la comunidad. !Habra premios […]

free

Oktoberfest

Gunnison Bank and Trust 232 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

An outdoor community celebration with complimentary German fare prepared by Mario's, draft beer from High Alpine Brewery (bring your ID for two free drink tickets for 21+ attendees), authentic polka tunes by The Pete Dunda Band

FREE

Julian Young & Jeremy Wegner live at Zuni West

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

With a passion for music that transcends genres, Julian's impressive abilities on the piano, organ, and guitar, along with his soulful vocals, have captivated audiences and won him a devoted following. Drawing inspiration from a diverse group of artists, such as the organ virtuoso Joey DeFrancesco, Grateful Dead's legendary guitarist Jerry Garcia, Snarky Puppy's mastermind […]

FREE

Harvest Hoedown

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

Come celebrate the end of the harvest season with us! There will be square dancing, activities, and loads of fun!

$5 – $20

Subject to Change Improv

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

Get ready to laugh with "Subject to Change" improv troupe. Join us on September 27 & 28 at 7pm for an unforgettable night of hilarity and spontaneity! Our talented performers will take your suggestions and weave them into side-splitting sketches and games, creating a show that's uniquely yours and utterly unpredictable. Whether you're a seasoned […]

$15

Ghost Story Themed Walking Tour

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

Learn about the Ghosts of Crested Butte while walking down our historic main street, Elk Ave.

$20 – $25

Michael Schmidt performs Live at Zuni West

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

For most of his life, Michael has sought to find music wherever he could find it. A fan of music first, he hopes to bring you what everyone craves from live music... a good time. With a growing interest in all sorts of music, his music styling ebb and flow with what he listens to. […]

FREE

Rocky Mountain Burlesque Festival

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

The Inaugural Rocky Mountain Burlesque Festival is a three day experience featuring performances and classes from some of burlesque’s brightest and best performers in the Southwest. The crown jewel of the festival is a performance at the Center for the Arts, splashed against the backdrop of breathtaking Crested Butte, Colorado where guests can revel in […]

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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