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.
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Watercolor Social at Plantain Tree! Sunday, July 27th 5-7pm with local artists and instructors Zach Bauer and Sarah Schmidt A paint and sip style class, all materials are included. Enjoy some good vibe and amazing food while we watercolor paint!
$55
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Join Fara Tolno from Guinea, West Africa and local educator Angela Carroll for FIVE fantastic days of cultural arts classes with an opportunity to perform at the Arts Fair on Saturday August 2nd. Youth ages 7-12 are invited for daily drum, dance, song, games, art and more from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Jerry's Gym in […]
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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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This is an outstanding musical opportunity!! Fara has played with artists such as BB King, Neil Young, Burning Spear, Mamady Keita, Otis Taylor, Joe Cocker, Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, and more. Fara will teach a 4 class course, placing a traditional African rhythm onto a variety of instruments to build a cohesive musical piece. All […]
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An opportunity for IN-DEPTH study of African Dance with option to perform at the Arts Fair on Saturday August 2nd. Guest artist Fara Tolno is a joyful and skilled teacher that loves sharing his culture. Wear comfortable clothes that allow for a full range of movement and bring a water bottle. This class has potential […]
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The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing Dancing on July 30th at Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Swing Dance Lessons start at 6pm and live music for dance featuring Salida's Bruce Warren Trio (with Lizzy Plotkin) goes from 7:30-9pm.
$15
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Dive into fiber art with local artist Sarah Sharsmith in this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of wet felting as you create vibrant, sculptural wool flowers-layer, shape, and add detail to bring your felted blooms to life.
$29.75 – $35
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Explore how meaningful places spark creativity in this reflective, hands-on workshop with artist Don Seastrum. After a brief session at the Gunnison Arts Center, the class heads outdoors to draw inspiration from nature while working with mixed media. All levels welcome!
$131.75 – $155
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Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 5pm on Thursday, July 31 for "Art as Resistance" an illustration workshop with artist Ellie Fortune. Learn how to cultivate creativity, empower the self, and connect through art making. Includes drawing tips and techniques. Materials provided. Open to all skill levels-teens & adults welcome! You can learn […]
free
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5 events,
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In this playful class, kids will create their own Squishmallow-inspired sculptures using clay and simple hand-building techniques.
$102 – $120
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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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The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food vendors and complimentary kids crafting tent throughout the weekend.
Free
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3 events,
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The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food vendors and complimentary kids crafting tent throughout the weekend.
Free
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Head back to school in style! Join artist Shana Vogel to create custom resin jewelry-earrings, keychains, or backpack charms-using glitter, dyes, and fun add-ins. A playful class for expressing your unique style!
$21.25 – $25
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Join the Trailhead Children's Museum on August 2nd, 2025 for our 3rd Annual BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Latin GRAMMY Award winning artist MISTER G. In this dynamic, interactive concert, you can look forward to a bilingual performance celebrating community, creativity and the beauty of the natural world. Come ready […]
$30.65
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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: August 3rd August 17th September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte […]
Free to Attend!
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The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food vendors and a complimentary kids crafting tent throughout the festival weekend.
Free
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1 event,
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Join us for 3-day art camp full of color, creativity, and fun! Kids will explore painting, drawing, sculpture, and more.
$63.75 – $75
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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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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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The Pavillion Dance Series presents a night of Two-steppin and Honky Tonk on August 6th at the Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Dance lessons start at 6pm and live music for dance featuring Paonia's Cryin' Shame Band goes from 7:30-9pm.
$15
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Unwind and get creative in this relaxed handbuilding class with Cat Avila. Explore techniques like pinch pots, coils, and slabs while developing your personal style. Open to all skill levels in a fun, supportive environment.
$119 – $140
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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 linewor
$55.25 – $65
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As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, we're bringing a special edition of Cookbook Club to the table! Join us for an intimate chef-prepared dinner prepared by BruHaus chefs and inspired by Bitter & Sweet in collaboration with author Omid Roustaei. This beautifully crafted meal will explore the […]
$95
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Connect, create, and craft a personal ceramic altar in this outdoor pottery class with artist Kit Wijkowski. You'll learn approachable handbuilding techniques to shape a meaningful piece that reflects you.
$38.25 – $45
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Join Holistic Chef and Nutritionist Ashley Anderson for a supportive workshop on postnatal recovery. Explore key nutrients, healing foods, and simple practices to help restore and nourish your body and mind after birth.
$46.75 – $55
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Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm for a special, free matinee performance by Chaski Quartet. Described in the Gunnison Country Times as making "music for human connection", Chaski Quartet returns to the Gunnison County Library to perform the music of Dvorak, Haydn, Greenstein, and Coleridge-Taylor as part […]
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Chaski Quartet will share vibrant string quartet music both old and new, for both classical music lovers and listeners hearing a string quartet live for the first time. We're delighted to be back at the Gunnison Public Library as part of our summer Colorado tour: we have free concert for music lovers of all ages: […]
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Explore a hands-on artistic process that blends historic photography and painterly expression. Participants of all ages (recommended for ages 4+) are invited to reimagine personal photos through the Polaroid lift technique-a process that delicately transfers a Polaroid print onto watercolor paper, creating a dreamy, hand-crafted piece of photographic art. Use your own photograph or choose […]
$40 – $45
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In this creative workshop with Theresa Ely, students will transform upcycled packing paper into unique word banners using simple design techniques and personal phrases.
$21.25 – $25
Come support young musicians as they perform live on stage at Western's Quigley band shell! WANNA PERFORM? K-12 students can register by Aug 9th at [email protected]. Emcee'd by Lizzy Plotkins and headlined by local band The Expanding Minds, this is sure to be a meaningful evening full of fun and entertainment. Bring your own picnic, […]
FREE
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Sip, knot, and create! Join fiber artists Dani Burke and Hope Kesler for a relaxed eveni
$42.50 – $50
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The first Artists Roundtable Roundup will be held on August 14th from 5:30-8:30. Join the Gunnison Creative District and the Blue Thunder Circle for a curated evening of art and community. There will be snacks and refreshments as well as art stations and opportunities to connect with fellow artists, creatives and community members. This event […]
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2 events,
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Arts and Crafts Festival that runs in conjunction with the Gunnison Car Show. Local and regional vendors with hand crafted items for sale - jewelry, pottery, macrame, pet leashes and collars, honey, wood crafts, fly rods, wine jelly, garden art, home decor, lotions and potions, tee shirts, candles, crochet and sewn items, and more.
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In this creative workshop with Theresa Ely, students will transform upcycled packing paper into unique word banners using simple design techniques and personal phrases.
$21.25 – $25
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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: August 17th September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte Art Market […]
Free to Attend!
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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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On August 21st, we're bringing the Artlaw spirit to life with a pop-up event-an unapologetic showcase of work that's gritty, vibrant, and true to the artist's voice, giving our community a place to connect, create, and push boundaries together.
Free
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Light up your creativity in this fun pottery workshop with artist Kit Wijkowski! Using slab-building techniques, you'll make a unique ceramic lantern-perfect for candles, fairy lights, or decor.
$42.5 – $45
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Join artist Karen Hill for a laid-back monthly watercolor session! Bring your own project and get helpful tips and guidance as you paint alongside Karen, who will be working on her own piece too. It's a fun, supportive space to explore your creativity, ask questions, and connect with fellow artists.
$38.25 – $45
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Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, August 22 for an on-the-road film festival from the Five Point Film Fest. The 5Point Adventure Film Festival is a four-day event that celebrates stories of adventure, with a focus on positive social and environmental change. It's held annually in Carbondale, Colorado, and features […]
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Celebrate local creativity at the Sunni Gunni Art Market, a lively pop-up hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center and curated by local artists! Enjoy drinks, live music, and shop unique art from up to 20 makers-paintings, ceramics, prints, jewelry, and more. Expect good vibes, hand-poke tattoos, and one-of-a-kind finds!
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Channel your inner royalty in this whimsical wire-wrapping workshop with artist Anette Akselson! Learn to create your own gemstone crown using wire, gemstones, and creative flair.
$25.50 – $30
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Channel your inner royalty in this whimsical wire-wrapping workshop with artist Anette Akselson! Learn to create your own gemstone crown using wire, gemstones, and creative flair.
$25.50 – $30
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This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and rude mechanicals is considered one of the Bard's greatest works. This production is directed by Tristan Buss and will include the use of mask-work inspired […]
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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 […]
By Donation
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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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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 a Fraternal Order Themed Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings that were once fraternal orders, Crested Butte history, and stories from the community. Tours meet […]
$20 – $25
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I'm bringing the full rainbow to the Paragon People's Fair in Crested Butte this Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 1. Come find me among the mountains, the artists, the wildly good food smells, and the swirling late-summer vibes. I'll be selling handmade ceramics that are equal parts colorful, functional, and functional. Whether you're hunting for […]
Free to Attend
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Make mealtime easier with Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson! Learn batch cooking basics, sma
$51 – $60
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I'm bringing the full rainbow to the Paragon People's Fair in Crested Butte this Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 1. Come find me among the mountains, the artists, the wildly good food smells, and the swirling late-summer vibes. I'll be selling handmade ceramics that are equal parts colorful, functional, and functional. Whether you're hunting for […]
Free to Attend
This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and rude mechanicals is considered one of the Bard's greatest works. This production is directed by Tristan Buss and will include the use of mask-work inspired […]
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Decked Out Punk Fest (9/5) & Skateboard Art Fundraiser (9/5 - 9/27) FREE! This September, the GAC brings skate culture to the gallery walls with Decked Out, a fundraiser exhibition of custom skateboard decks created by local skaters and artists. Proceeds benefit the GAC's mission to connect and inspire through the arts. Join us for […]
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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!
