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.

  • Big Richard

    Big Richard | Crested Butte Public House | March 21, 2025 The world-class musicians in Big Richard initially convened in 2021 for a festival date. The quartet showed up to […]

    $40
  • Jewelry Series: Strung Necklace With Gemstones

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

    Join Anette Akelson for an engaging jewelry-making class! In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to design and string a beautiful necklace using gemstones. Anette will guide you through selecting […]

    $46.75 – $55
  • Felix Cartal

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

    Felix Cartal | Crested Butte Public House + Sleds & Kegs | March 22, 2025 Felix Cartal is a prolific producer and DJ that hails from Vancouver, Canada. His style […]

    $30
  • Ghost-Note

    Ghostnote | Crested Butte Public House | March 29, 2025 GHOST-NOTE IS AN EXPLOSION OF SOUND. HEADED BY SNARKY PUPPY'S MULTI-GRAMMY-WINNING PERCUSSION DUO OF ROBERT "SPUT" SEARIGHT AND NATE WERTH, […]

    $55
  • N2N Season Ender w/ Hyphy Han

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

    N2N Season Ender Party with Hyphy Han | Crested Butte Public House | April 5, 2025 Close out the resort season with the dance party of the season! April 5 […]

    $30
  • Intro to Oil Painting 18+

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

    Discover the joy of oil painting in this beginner-friendly class with Karolina Szumilas! Learn essential techniques such as blending, layering, and color mixing while working on your own masterpiece. Karolina […]

    $127.50 – $150
  • Feminine Rager

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

    Lace up your combat boots, dust on the body glitter and get ready to Rage! The Feminine Rager is an Adults Only community dance party featuring live performances by local […]

    $20
  • AND Series: Wood Burning + Whiskey

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

    Unwind and ignite your creativity in this unique wood-burning workshop with Chelsea McKenzie. Sip on expertly crafted whiskey cocktails while learning the art of pyrography. Chelsea will guide you through […]

    $46 – $54
  • Friends Night Throwing 21+

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

    Gather your friends for an evening of fun and creativity at our Friends Night Wheel Throwing Class! Join Cat Avila as she guides you through the basics of wheel throwing […]

    $51 – $60
  • High Vibes Clay Class

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

    Get creative and craft your own custom accessories in this laid-back clay workshop with Cat Avila. Learn hand-building techniques to make unique pieces like ashtrays, stash jars, or other personalized […]

    $85 – $100
  • Date Night Throwing

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

    Join Cat Avila for a one-night wheel throwing date night class designed for couples. Spend the evening learning the art of wheel throwing as you create personalized pottery together. Whether […]

    $102 – $120
  • Jewelry Series: Earrings Galore

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

    Join Anette Akselson for a fun and creative jewelry-making class focused on crafting beautiful, one-of-a-kind earrings. This hands-on workshop teaches techniques to design and assemble various styles, from simple studs […]

    $46.75 – $55

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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