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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.

Carnival

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States
$18 – $78

Ranch Rodeo

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Ranch Rodeo team auction begins at 1:30pm and the Ranch Rodeo starts at 2:00pm.

Free

Carnival

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States
$18 – $78

Carnival

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States
$18 – $78

Carnival

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States
$18 – $78

Gunnison Spring Fling Makers Market

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Celebrate spring and Mother's Day at the Gunnison Spring Fling Makers Market! The market will feature local artists, bakers, makers and farmers with unique handcrafted gift items, fresh eggs, produce and plant starts, pickles, jams, gourmet candy, pottery and more!

Free

Sewing 101

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Are you new to sewing? Not sure where to start? Join CSU Extension for a night of sewing just for beginners. You will learn the basics, and go home with a new homemade pillow case! This class will not have childcare available. You will need to bring 2 yards of cotton fabric, washed and pressed. […]

material cost

Dehydrating 101

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Learn the importance of preserving food through dehydration, then give it a try! Participants will dehydrate fruit and veggies after a short presentation on food safety and the procedure for dehydrating fruit and veggies.

$10

A Taste of the Wild – Taste Testing Fair

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Hunting season is over and now you have all this great meat to cook. But are you tired of the same recipes you've cooked year after year? Join CSU Extension and others for an evening of tasting unique wild game dishes including elk, deer, rabbit, fish, and mountain lion! Also, learn new cooking techniques from […]

Free

Gunnison Valentine Makers Market

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Shop unique handcrafted items from local artists, bakers, makers and farmers to find the perfect gift for your Valentine's sweetheart! Plus enjoy lunch and other concessions. Application is now open if you are a maker and would like to join our markets. Email: [email protected] for the application. Follow us on Instagram @celebratemakersmarkets to catch previews […]

Free

Annual Pet Expo

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

The Annual Pet Expo is just around the corner!! Join us on Saturday, February 3, 2024 between 10am and 2pm at the Fred Field Center at 275 S Spruce St. Pet providers from all over the valley will be there sharing information on their businesses, providing low cost services such as nail trims and ear […]

Free

2023 Gunnison Flu Clinic

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

It's that time of the year for the annual Health & Human Services Flu Clinic! Flu vaccines only will be offered this year. If you have any questions about this yearÕs flu vaccine, call our office at (970) 641-3244. Please see our flyer in the newspapers, the Gunnison Shopper and on Facebook for more information! […]

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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