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.
Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, July 12 at 6 pm for a special, free performance by Chasqui Quartet. Chasqui Quartet is excited to share their music with the Gunnison community. The members of Chasqui Quartet are performers and runners whose performances (and feet) take them around the world. Gunnison native, violinist […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, June 29 at 6 pm for an evening with local author, Shelley Read. ShelleyÕs novel, ÒGo As a RiverÓ was published in the U.S. on February 28, 2023, and in 20+ countries after that. She is excited to add her home community of Gunnison & Crested Butte […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, June 24 from 10:30 AM - 12 PM for this year's Family Reading Rodeo. Saddle up for an extra-special story time featuring our very own Cattlewomen's Association! Make your own pool noodle pony, wrangle balloons, and design a cowboy/cowgirl bandana. If you're interested in this event […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, June 15 at 5pm for June's Crafternoon! This month we'll be making essential oil diffusers with felt balls that you can hang in your car, office, house...you dream it! All supplies are provided and this event is free and open to the public.
Join Colorado State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche at the Gunnison Library for a photographic journey through the history of the Gunnison Country on Thursday, June 8 at 6 pm.
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, June 1 at 6 pm for a presentation by Dr. Suzanne Taylor, professor of physics and astronomy at Western Colorado University and Board President of the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Dr. Taylor will cover what to look for in the night sky, best places to observe stars in […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, May 18 at 5pm for May's Crafternoon! This month we'll be decorating tote bags to fill with all of your summer reading (and maybe a snack or two?) All supplies are provided and this event is free and open to the public.
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, May 10 at 6 pm for a presentation on the National Park Service by park ranger Matt Johnson. Explore the history and mission of the National Park Service as revealed through animal stories. Discover what bears, eagles, wolves, salmon, bison and other animals reveal about the agency […]
May the 4th be with you! Come celebrate in a galaxy not too too far away, your library, for some Star Wars fun. Movies, baking, trivia In the Gunnison Library community rooms, we are offering an all-day movie marathon of the original trilogy: 10 am-12 pm: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope 12:30 pm-2:30 […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 6 pm on Thursday, April 27 for a presentation on the history of local railroading and the famous Baldwin Engine 268 that served the Denver & Rio Grand Railroad beginning in 1882. Gunnison Pioneer Museum's Larry McDonald will present a pictorial history that will provide attendees with a […]
Join us for a Puzzle Party at the Gunnison Library on April 23 from 2-5 pm. Come exercise your brain with a puzzle! Play, collaborate and even swap a puzzle with another attendee! Snacks provided. This event is free and open to the public.
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!
