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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.

Live Music with The Tenny Men

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

Oktoberfest at Zuni West Brewing. The Tenny Men are a Denver-based band who have been bringing high energy rock covers and originals to the masses since 2021. The boys (men) […]

FREE

Exhibition Opening Re-Wombing by Paige Stewart

Paige Stewart Studio 723 S 9th Street Suite 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

"Re-Wombing" is an experiential textile sculpture by Paige Stewart. This new artwork acts as an amplifier for healing, by allowing the participant to enter the womb, follow a specialized meditation […]

FREE

Harvest Block Print

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

Create beautiful, handcrafted prints using traditional block printing techniques. Design and carve your own blocks inspired by autumn's bounty, and learn how to transfer your designs onto paper or fabric. […]

$35

Run with the Mountaineers

Mountaineer Bowl 106 Maintenance Dr, Gunnison, CO, United States

Kids ages 4-13 are invited to RUN OUT ONTO THE FIELD JUST LIKE THE MOUNTAINEERS at halftime under the lights on October 5! Kick-off is at 6:00 p.m. and kids […]

Death Becomes Her

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

Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once arch-rival Helen's fiance. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the […]

$5

Clay Street Unit Live at Zuni West Brewing

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

Based out of Denver, CO, Clay Street Unit is rooted deep in homegrown southern country and folk that branches into the bluegrass sound that's heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Forming […]

FREE

Gunnison Valley Observatory Deluxe Tour

Gunnison Valley Observatory 2408 County Road 38, Gunnison, CO

A second special "after season" viewing event at the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Hopefully better weather in October. Smaller group so you get to spend more time looking through GVO's large […]

$25

Live Music with Clay Street Unit

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

Oktoberfest at Zuni West Brewing. Based out of Denver, CO, Clay Street Unit is rooted deep in homegrown southern country and folk that branches into the bluegrass sound that's heard […]

FREE

Applied Color Theory

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

Color is one of the fundamental elements of the creative process and as such, it is important to understand how to employ the interactive properties of color to actual works […]

$45

Pumpkin and Pours

Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

Come join us at Montanya Distillers to decorate pumpkins! Bring your creativity-we'll provide the pumpkins, paint, and more. Sip on spooky Montanya cocktails while you decorate! $20 per pumpkin. 6-8pm

$20

North Valley Pop up Pantry

Lodge at Mountaineer Square Courtyard 620 Gothic Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 […]

Free

Pop Up Pottery – Friends Night Out

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

Grab your friends and get your hands dirty! Join us for a fun and creative Pottery Night Out. Cheers to clay, laughter, and unforgettable memories! Friday, October 11th | 5:30 […]

$50

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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