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.

  • Snowshoe to Snodgrass Mountain

    Snodgrass Gothic Road Trail Head Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Explore the winter landscape of Snodgrass Mountain with Ken Williams, Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and his field team. Learn how snowpack measurements help predict water availability and spring and summer flow through the East River valley. Space is Limited - Please RSVP on our website to reserve your spot!

    Free-Must RSVP
  • Gothic Hut Trip to Crystal Cabin

    Snodgrass Gothic Road Trail Head Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Experience an unforgettable two-day, overnight hut trip to Gothic. You'll ski alongside RMBL Staff Scientist Ian Breckheimer and get an inside look at the CHESS campaign-the Colorado Headwaters Ecological Spectroscopy Survey. The adventure continues with dinner and conversation with Gothic's winter caretakers. The following morning, after breakfast, billy barr will join the group to share […]

    $275

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