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.

  • Wine Knot 101: A Fly-Fishing + Wine Workshop

    Gunnison River Fly Shop 213 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Equipment review and Knot-sense ~ "Wine Knot" 101 Join us for a basic overview of your fly-fishing gear and the knots to get your flies secured to your leader, and so much more. This one-and-a-half (probably two) hour class will cover the terminology of fly-fishing gear, rigging your rod and getting your flies tied on […]

    $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