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.
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Doumbek Drum Making
October 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$153 – $180
Doumbek Drum Making Thursdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. October 6 – 27. (4 sessions) Learn how to make your very own doumbek drum out of clay! Ceramic experience recommended but not necessary. Students will throw or hand build the base of their drum, design the outside, slip or glaze their drums, and then stretch a goat skin over top of the drum. Registration fee includes clay, tools, slip, glaze, kiln firings, goat skin, and instruction. Instructor: Paul Sauter. $180/student, $153/member.
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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