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 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 […]

    free
  • 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 […]

    free
  • 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 […]

    free
  • PlayDough PlayDate!

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

    Please join us at the Gunnison Library for a new offering in the children's area, PlayDough PlayDate! PlayDough PlayDate will take place every second and fourth Friday of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. The library will provide playdough, tools and interactive play mats. Come create with us!

    free
  • Silent Book Club (!!!)

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

    Please join us at 5 pm at the Gunnison Library for Silent Book Club. Enjoy reading a book of your choice in companionable silence near our cozy fireplace at the Gunnison Library. Meeting monthly on every fourth Thursday. No assigned reading - everyone is welcome. Snacks are provided. At the end of Silent Book Club, […]

    free
  • Jenny Hill Plankratz, Lizzy Plotkin, Golden Shoals

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

    Moonlight Concert Series: Jenny Hill Pankratz & Lizzy Plotkin w/ Golden Shoals Friday, April 18th. Doors 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm. Jenny Hill Pankratz and Lizzy Plotkin have been fiddling, singing and sharing original music together for over a decade. The sound of these two in harmony reminds lucky listeners of the power of these […]

    $22 – $25
  • History- Greek Jews from Antiquity to the Present

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

    Elliot Colchamiro conducts tours at the "Holocaust Documentation & Education Center" in Dania Beach, Florida where he has transcribed to text more than two dozen Holocaust testimonies. Elliot will discuss the history of the Greek Jews from antiquity until the present time, including the murder of 87% of the Jews of Greece during the holocaust. […]

    Free
  • PlayDough PlayDate!

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

    Please join us at the Gunnison Library for a new offering in the children's area, PlayDough PlayDate! PlayDough PlayDate will take place every second and fourth Friday of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. The library will provide playdough, tools and interactive play mats. Come create with us!

    free
  • Author Talk: Mark Easter

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

    Join us at the Gunnison Library at 6pm on Thursday, April 3, for an author talk with Mark Easter. In his new book The Blue Plate: A Food LoverÕs Guide to Climate Chaos, Colorado-based ecologist and author Mark Easter offers a detailed picture of the impact the foods you love have on the earth. Organized […]

    free
  • A User’s Manual for Human Beings

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

    Join us from 3:30-5 pm at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, March 30 for an exploration of an understanding of life that guides us to peace of mind, regardless of circumstances. Ellen Friedman, M.A., Soul-Centered Professional Coach, will lead this thought-provoking and engaging discussion inspired by Mavis Karn's It's That Simple: A User's Manual for […]

    free
  • Salem & Risen Brand Films

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

    Moonlight Concert Series: Risan Project multi-media presents: Salem band & film event Saturday, March 15th Doors 6:30 pm, Films/concert 7:00 pm. The GAC is excited to present a special evening in collaboration with The Risan Project, featuring their groundbreaking Cresta Alta Film Tour. This unique event combines breathtaking expedition-based climate documentaries, engaging discussions on sustainability, […]

    $25 – $30
  • Super Saturday Storytime!

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

    Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 8 for Super Saturday Storytime. March's theme is T-Rex T-Party! Stories followed by a special activity from The Trailhead Children's Museum! Free & open to the public.

    free

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!

View Annual Events

Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street