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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.

Sugarplum Art Fair Festival

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison

Shop local for your holiday gifts at the 49th annual Sugarplum Festival!

CB Makers Market

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte

Mark your calendars for the annual Holiday Maker's Market this November 8-9, proudly presented by the Center for the Arts and the Trailhead Children's Museum. The Market will be held […]

free

Small Works Show Reception

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte

Join us for the opening reception of our Small Works Show to celebrate the participating artists. Featuring complimentary beer or wine, a robust bar menu and a chance to mingle […]

Paint Your Own Pottery – Happy Hour

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Pop into our Clay Studio and choose your item(s) to glaze for yourself or someone special! We have a huge selection of pottery pieces to choose from : Kitchen wares, […]

$65

Calm Beneath Castles: Matchstick Productions Movie

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Western Colorado University's Alumni Relations office is bringing to campus Matchstick Productions' newest ski movie, Calm Beneath Castles is an awe-inspiring ski movie that delves into the heart, soul, and […]

$5 – $12

The Giver

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte

Jonas lives in a perfect world with no war, fear, pain, or choices. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver, the keeper of […]

$15 – $25

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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