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.

  • High Country Showing at Western

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    HCCA, with permission from Director Conor Hagen and in partnership with Western Colorado University, is hosting a FREE screening of High Country at the University's theater. Come enjoy the nostalgic, heartfelt tale about a group of idealistic young people who discover the remote town of Crested Butte, Colorado, and work to preserve its character and […]

    Free
  • 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Calling all winter enthusiasts! High Country Conservation Advocates and the Winter Wildlands Alliance are bringing the 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival to the Western University Theater in Gunnison on January 16th. Doors open at 6:30; films at 7pm. For more info, hccacb.org.

  • FREE Movie Night – Home Alone

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Free movie night at WCU Theater. Home Alone will have two show times at 5:30pm and 8pm.

    FREE
  • FREE Movie Night – Inside Out 2

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Free movie night at WCU Theater. There will be two showings of Inside Out 2 at 5:30pm and 8pm.

    FREE
  • Free Film: Independent Lens:One Person One Vote

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, the film examines the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing our President.

    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!

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