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.

  • Surface Design on Wheel Thrown Bodies

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

    4 Wednesdays, September 17 - October 8 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Learn to throw simple forms on the wheel and transform them into beautiful art through carving, brushwork […]

    $170 – $200
  • And Series: Pastels + Palomas | Ages 21+

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

    Thursday, September 18th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM Sip and create in this playful pastel workshop with local artist Gail Sovick! Enjoy a refreshing Paloma while exploring the vibrant world […]

    $38 – $45
  • Date Night/Friends Night Clay | Ages 18+

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

    Learn how to throw on the potters' wheel! Join our Guest Artist, Melissa Michel (@scumugs) from Art Spot Silverthorne make magic with clay! Perfect for couples, friends, or first dates. […]

    $51 – $60
  • Drawing the Figure | Ages 18+

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

    Friday | 5:30 - 8:30 | September 26th Explore gesture, proportion, and expression while drawing from a live nude model in this dynamic, studio-style class. Led by artist Karolina Szumilas, […]

    $44 – $50
  • Date Night/Friends Night Clay | Ages 18+

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

    Learn how to make your very own ceramic mug! Join our Guest Artist, Melissa Michel (insta @scumugs) from Art Spot Silverthorne make magic with clay! Grab your partner (or bestie) […]

    $51 – $60
  • GAC Gala

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

    GAC 2025 Gala "Under the Stars" Saturday, September 27. 6:00 - 11:30 pm. Join us for the GAC's annual Gala on a new date this year: Saturday, September 27, themed […]

    $50 – $75
  • Date Night/Friends Night Clay | Ages 18+

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

    Learn how to make your very own ceramic pumpkin! Join our Guest Artist, Melissa Michel (insta @scumugs) from Art Spot Silverthorne make magic with clay! Grab your partner (or bestie) […]

    $51 – $60
  • Crafternoon at the Old Rock

    Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 14 for Crafternoon. For October we'll be making decorative, dried floral pumpkins. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Crafternoons […]

    free
  • Karaoke Night

    Blackstock Bistro 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States
  • The Un-Dead Ball 18+

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

    Join us if you dare for the Gunnison Arts Center's Un-Dead Ball - a frightfully fun Halloween night where the dance floor comes alive! This ghoulish gathering will feature a […]

    $10 – $20
  • Daytime Wheel Throwing + Handbuilding

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

    Daytime Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding | Ages 15+ Session 1: 6 Tuesdays, January 20-February 24. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Build your skills in both wheel throwing and handbuilding in this daytime […]

    $300

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