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.

  • Tony’s Speakeasy – A Black & White Affair

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Tony's Speakeasy is an annual celebration and fundraiser commemorating the anniversary of making historic Tony's Conoco the museum's forever home. Our annual community celebration -historically known as the "Black and […]

    $30
  • Harmonic FunKtion @ the Elk’s Lodge

    Gunnison Elks Lodge 123 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join Harmonic FunKtion - the Gunnison Valley's premier local funk band - for a night of fun and music at the Gunnison Elk's Lodge, July 5th @ 9:00 P.M.

  • Van Tours with Vandenbusche

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This tour will be centered around the history of the Ski Areas of Crested Butte, focusing on the early days of skiing, the Pioneer Ski Area, Rozman Hill, Pershing Mine […]

    $75 – $85
  • Drawing the Figure 18+

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Sharpen your skills in this dynamic figure drawing class with artist Karolina Szumilas. Work from a live nude model as you explore gesture, proportion, and expressive linework.

    $55.25 – $65
  • Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival

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

    Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival is where great wine, delicious food, and mountain vibes come together. Every July, the Center for the Arts brings chefs, winemakers, and food lovers […]

  • Easy Jim Alpenglow After Party at the Public House

    Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

    The Crested Butte Public House invites you to the Alpenglow After Party with Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead who will perform two more sets with no song repeats […]

    $35
  • Songwriter Shuffle

    Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

    Gunnison Tough's annual Songwriter Shuffle Concert and Auction is the most eminent event of the summer! An intimate concert experience in a spectacular venue, the event serves as our non-profit's […]

    Varies
  • AND Series: Watercolor + Wine Class 21+

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Unwind with a brush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other! Join artist Karen Hill for a playful evening of watercolor exploration-no experience necessary. You'll learn […]

    $38.25 – $45
  • Wine+Food Festival Grand Tasting

    Big Mine Ice Arena 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

    Join us for the Wine + Food Festival's centerpiece tasting event and taste your way through over 200+ wines, delectable chef-prepared bites, and top notch spirits while you enjoy music, […]

    $95
  • Break Dance/ Hip Hop Class

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

    A welcoming class for all levels of adult and teen movers! Two incredible educators from the Bboy Factory in Denver will be sharing fundamentals of hip hop and break dance […]

    $20
  • Van Tours with Vandenbusche

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This tour will be centered around the history of The North Country with discussion topics including O Be Joyful/Pittsburgh, Irwin, Elkton, Smith Hill, Marble, Paradise Divide, Yule Pass, Floresta, Schofield […]

    $75 – $85
  • KBUT 80’s Retro Revolution Dance Party

    Big Mine Ice Arena 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

    Join YOUR Community Radio Station, KBUT, for our 1st Annual, 80s Retro Revolution Dance and Rollerskating Party at the Big Mine Ice Arena in Crested Butte! It will take place […]

    $30

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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