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.

Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking […]

$20 – $25

Crazy About Trees: Acrylic Painting in Watercolor

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Celebrate the beauty of trees in this expressive landscape painting workshop with artist Mary Pat Ettinger. you'll layer color, light, and texture to bring tree-filled scenes to life. Work from […]

$68 – $80

Summer Classics: Gypsy Jazz Social Club

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

Mysterious... yet strangely familiar, the Gypsy Jazz Social Club (GJSC) musical journey embraces the acoustic swing sound pioneered in the 1930s and 1940s by Django Reinhardt and others and is […]

Free

Macrame Workshop: Plant Hangers

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Dani Burke and Hope Kesler will guide you through crafting your own custom macramŽ plant hangerÑperfect for displaying your favorite greenery with style.Bring a plant cutting to pot after your […]

$29.75 – $35

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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