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Come paint with local artists! This is a paint and sip style class, all materials are provided. We will lead you through one of our own watercolor paintings while you munch and sip on your Breadery favorites.
$55
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Gunnison Valley Events Calendar
Explore events and things to do in Gunnison and Crested Butte, from weekend festivals and live music to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, there’s always something happening in the Gunnison Valley. Find events happening today, this weekend, and throughout the year across every season. Use this guide to plan your trip and make the most of your time in Gunnison and Crested Butte.
Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.
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What can you do to help with climate change? Celebrate the power of the people and find out at this free film festival.
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Discover the joy of clay in this hands-on beginner wheel throwing class with ceramic artist Cassandra Duft-perfect for newcomers or those brushing up their skills!
$255 – $300
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Join artist Karolina Szumilas for a relaxed, daytime ceramics class exploring the rhythm of the wheel. Open to all levels, it's a creative, grounding midday break.
$170 – $200
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Curious about watercolor? Join artist Karen Hill for a beginner-friendly class covering brushwork, color mixing, and simple techniques in a fun, supportive setting-no experience needed!
$140.25 – $160
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Explore sculpture in this four-week beginner class with artist Caroline Toomer. Learn hand-building, carving, and 3D techniques-no experience needed, just curiosity and creativity!
$191.25 – $225
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Paint fresh blooms in one sitting with artist Karolina Szumilas using the alla prima technique. Learn bold brushwork, color mixing, and composition in a relaxed, creative setting-great for all skill levels!
$46.75 – $55
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Crested Butte Film Festival presents this 2025 Sundance film, SALLY, June 6th and 7th at The Majestic Theater- co-hosting with Gunnison Valley Pride. A film from National Geographic that reveals a rich portrait of astronaut Sally Ride.
$15
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Get back to the basics of feeling good with Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson! In this empowering class, you'll learn the essentials of holistic nutrition. perfect for anyone looking to eat well and feel more confident in the kitchen.
$46.75 – $55
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Gunnison Valley Pride will host the 4th Annual Pride Picnic at Legion Park in Gunnison. This event welcomes everyone and is family-friendly and substance free. Come and celebrate Pride Month 2025 with a collection of incredible humans and local organizations/resources. There will be music, activities, food, competitions and plenty of rainbows. Come on down for […]
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Create a one-of-a-kind affirmation journal with artist Teresa Ely using upcycled packing paper! Learn folding, surface design, and distressing techniques, then fill your journal with affirmations, poems, or lyrics.
$21.25 – $25
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Create a one-of-a-kind affirmation journal with artist Teresa Ely using upcycled packing paper! Learn folding, surface design, and distressing techniques, then fill your journal with affirmations, poems, or lyrics.
$21.25 – $25
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The Pavillion, located at Three Rivers Resort in Almont, creates space to connect, dance, enjoy live music and live in the moment. The Pavillion Dance Series invites the north and south ends of the valley together to engage in joyful dance on Wednesday evenings, June 11, 2025 - August 6, 2025. While enjoying fresh perspectives […]
$15
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Join artists Hope Kesler and Dani Burke for a creative macramŽ class where you'll make flower-patterned wristlets using beautiful designs made from cord!
$46.75 – $55
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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
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Open Mic NIght at Crested Bucha, hosted by Jim Davidson of the Black Canyon Ramblers. So come on down and enjoy Todd's premise-brewed kombucha, excellent selection of craft beers, wines, mixed drinks and unique appetizers and support live music in Gunnison!!
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Join artist Cat Avila for a fun and messy kids' wheel throwing class! Young potters will learn the basics of working on the pottery wheel, shaping clay into bowls, cups, and more.
$102 – $120
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KBUT Community Radio invites you to the 23rd Annual Friday Night Fish Fry taking place on Friday, June 13th, 2025 from 4pm-10pm. Join us picnic style for the most delicious Cajun-style fish fry dinner served up with some hot southern music from our KBUT DJs, super fun kids activities from The Trailhead, lawn games, community […]
Free – $45
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Jim Davidson returns to Crested Bucha for a solo performance laying down some old-school fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of songs by Willie Nelson, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan and many, many others.
FREE
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Join self-taught baker Lauryn Kiefer for a fun, beginner-friendly quiche class! Learn to make a flaky crust, tasty fillings, and get tips for customizing and freezing this versatile dish-perfect for easy breakfasts or lunches.
$42.50 – $50
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Looking for affordable art supplies? Don't miss the Gunnison Arts Center's first-ever Used Art Supply Sale-a fun, budget-friendly event featuring gently used tools, paints, sketchbooks, and more from local artists! Want to Sell Supplies? Fill out this form and reserve a table! 100% of table fees go directly to our programs. |
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A historic 4x4 tour of the mining ruins and ghost towns of Taylor Park to benefit the Hartman Castle Preservation. Ride with us or follow in your own 4x4.
$75 – $150
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It doesn't get much more Gunnison than this. Join us downtown for the summer's first Music Cruise of the season featuring the Gunnison Valley's own Lizzy Plotkin and Jenny Hill Pankratz. The show kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with the musicians cruising, and playing, around town on a a trailer with a crew of people […]
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Save your pennies in style! In this fun class with artist Caroline Toomer, you'll sculpt and decorate your own piggy bank using the pinch pot method-complete with coin slot and lots of personality.
$34 – $40
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The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
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Capture your furry (or feathered!) friend in this fun pet portrait painting class! Using an 8x8 canvas, a photo reference, and the alla prima oil technique, you'll create a colorful portrait with step-by-step guidance from artist Karolina Szumilas.
$46.75 – $55
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Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a little different as we will have rotating artists showcasing their crafts but live music, food and great art will always be a guarantee. Free to […]
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Join artist Shana Vogel for a fun, beginner-friendly resin workshop and create your own shiny, one-of-a-kind piece-like a coaster, tray, or abstract art. Sip rosŽ as you pour, swirl, and sparkle your way through the process.
$46.75 – $55
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As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, we're celebrating the flavors of spring with a fresh and vibrant edition of Cookbook Club! Join us for a collaborative potluck inspired by Listen to Your Vegetables: Italian-Inspired Recipes for Every Season by Sarah Grueneberg. Embracing the best of the season, […]
$25
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Celebrate creativity and pride with clay in this colorful, hands-on class! Join artist Kit Wijkowski on the patio to hand-build a vibrant planter full of personality.
$38.25 – $45
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Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs at Zuni West Brewing in Crested Butte South for their "One Year Anniversary Bash" on Saturday, June 21st! The party starts at noon, Easy Jim takes the stage at 6pm, and tickets can be found at www.zunistreetcb.com.
$25
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History Professor Dr. Jerry Frank will discuss how we tell stories about our public lands in Colorado, particularly the fascinating relationship between our public lands, narrative, and power in the American West.
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The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
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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
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For decades, one of the longest-running British-style brass bands in the country has met in Gunnison during the summer to learn from expert conductors and entertain the community. Join us for 2025's spectacular show featuring the incredible talents of John Pirillo (cornet), Western's own Dr. Ross Venneberg (cornet), and dynamic duo conductors Dr. Tom Davoren […]
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Saturday | June 28th | 10 am - 2 pm | Gunnison, CO Come hang with us at Subversive Stitches Sew Shop and enjoy an art pop-up hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Free to attend! 419 N Main St, Gunnison, CO 81230 Some artists featured this month: @mentality_to_reality @scraphappystudios @katiebriggsart @kateseeleybean Let's make […]
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Join Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson for a hands-on intro to fermentation! Learn how fermented foods support gut health as you make three simple, probiotic-rich recipes to recreate at home.
$46.75 – $55
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Sundays are better with clay! Find Abra Karbin Ceramics at the Crested Butte Art Market* every Sunday from 9am-2pm (rain or shine) alongside the Farmers Market. Come for the veggies, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I'll be at the market the following Sundays: June 29th July 6th July 13th July 27th August 3rd […]
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The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing Dancing on July 2nd. Lessons begin at 6pm featuring basics and beyond of Western Swing Dancing and Waltzing. With Live Music for Dance by Lizzy Plotkin, Jenny Hill and Mike Facey from 7:30-9pm.
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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 White Ball" - is taking a trip back in time. We're turning the clock back 100 years to bring you Tony's Speakeasy: A Black and […]
$30
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Jim Davidson returns to Garlic Mike's River Bar next to the Gunnison River and featuring Mike's classic River Bar fare. So come on out and listen to the mesemrizing sounds of the river in the background to Jim's old-school, traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of the music of Willie Nelson, George Strait, Johnny Cash, […]
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4th of July Celebrations - Gunnison Colorado - Jorgensen Park -- Everything starts at 4:00 pm, including kids games, food court, and beer garden. SUP Demos from 5 - 6 pm, Pup & SUP Race at 6 pm, live Music with Bombargo starting at 6:30 pm, and Fireworks at 9:30 pm. Bring your own chairs!!!! […]
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Jim Davidson returns to Blue Mesa Music for another First Friday Art Walk and on the 4th of July!! So start your 4th of July celebration at Blue Mesa Music and groove to some old-school traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of the music of Willie Nelson, George Strait, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Guy Clark, […]
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The Black Canyon Ramblers are very excited to be performing at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Summer Folk Fest on the deck of Butte 66 Bar & Grille overlooking Mt Crested Butte. So come on up and enjoy good food and drink and relax to some old-school traditional acoustic music of your favorite folk and […]
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Harmorie Funktion is a turk fusion band dedicated to writing, recording, and parter ning enginal music. Available to hire for everts, weddings, tastivals, and clubs, Harmenic Furton is filling the fuck shaped hole in the bunrison valley since 2024.
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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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