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.

  • Afterlife Project patio signing

    Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us in welcoming Tim Weed to Crested Butte and Townie Books as he signs copies of his book, The Afterlife Project! A finalist for the Prism Prize for Climate Literature, The Afterlife Project encompasses a desperate quest for the key to the future of humanity, an impossible love story, and a search for meaning […]

  • Author Zak Podmore

    Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Award-winning journalist Zak Podmore explores the challenges facing the Colorado River and its dying reservoirs in Life After Dead Pool, blending science and storytelling to reframe the river's future with hope and ecological resilience. Join us for a thought-provoking evening as Podmore discusses his book and engages in meaningful conversations about the West's water future.

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