Upcoming Events – Crested Butte + Gunnison

Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!

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.

Author Talk:

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

Join us for a collaboration with the Crested Butte Center for the ArtsÕ Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Gunnison Library on Friday, May 23th at 6pm. Author Kevin Grange will discuss his latest book, Grizzly Confidential: An Astounding Journey into the Secret Life of North AmericaÕs Most Fearsome Predator. About […]

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Author Talk:

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

Join us for a collaboration with the Crested Butte Center for the Arts' Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, May 24th at 6pm. Author Rebecca Boyle will discuss her latest book, OUR MOON: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We […]

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Author Talk:

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

Join us for a collaboration with the Crested Butte Center for the ArtsÕ Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, May 25th at 1pm. Author Michael Engelhard will discuss his memoir, Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range. About the book: A lyrical memoir that […]

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Baetis on the Arkansas River

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

Fly fishers and anyone that appreciates local river ecosystems will enjoy this special presentation of the Baetis mayfly hatches in the upper Arkansas River. This free event is hosted by your local chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU) and is open to the public. The guest speaker, Ken Iwamasa, an author and originator of more than […]

Free

FOAM PARTY!

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

Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 1:30 pm on Sunday, June 1 for a FOAM PARTY to kick off summer! Let's all dance and play together in the foamy fun! Change of clothes or swimsuits encouraged. Bring a towel! This event is free and open to the public.

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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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