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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.

Grand Traverse Mountain Bike

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

The 11th annual Summer Grand Traverse finishes with a 40-mile point-to-point mountain bike from Aspen back to Mt. Crested Butte.

Grand Traverse Mountain Run

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

The 11th annual Summer Grand Traverse kicks off with a 40-mile point-to-point trail run to Aspen. Runners start in Mt. Crested Butte at 6 a.m.

Living Journeys Summit Hike

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

Living Journeys is excited to celebrate 25 years of the beloved Summit Hike on Saturday July 27th at Mt. Crested Butte. For a quarter-century, the Summit Hike has brought together local residents, friends, families, coworkers, and visitors to celebrate, support, and remember those who have faced or are currently facing cancer. Whether one chooses to […]

$35 – $50

Winter Grand Traverse

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

The 27th annual Winter Grand Traverse kicks off at midnight. Races will ski 40 miles through the night to Aspen. Send them off into the night at the Mt. Crested Butte base area.

Mt Crested Butte Historic Pub Crawl

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join the Crested Butte Museum on Thursday, March 28th for a History Pub Crawl in Mt. Crested Butte! This Pub Crawl features local skiing superstars like Jill Matlock and Dusty Dyers, relaying their mountain experiences at three different establishments, Jos's, A Bar Above, and TBA. Tickets include a drink (your choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic) […]

$35 – $40

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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