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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.

Abra Karbin Ceramics at Crested Butte Art Market

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

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, […]

Free to Attend!

Sundaes & Sidewalk Chalk!

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join us at 2pm at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, July 13 for Sundaes & Sidewalk Chalk! This is a FREE Community Art & Ice Cream Celebration! Reserve a […]

free

Watercolor Social

Plantain Tree 15 Emmons Road, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Watercolor Social at Plantain Tree! Sunday, July 13th 5-7pm with local artist and instructor Sarah Schmidt A paint and sip style class, all materials are included. Enjoy some good vibe […]

$55

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

Afterlife Project patio signing

Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us in welcoming Tim Weed to Crested Butte and Townie Books as he signs copies of his book, The Afterlife Project! A finalist for the Prism Prize for Climate […]

Gunnison Music Cruise

Downtown Gunnison PO Box 3513, Gunnison, CO

The second Gunnison Music Cruise of 2025 features Sunny Downpour. Sponsored by Sanctuary Somatics and Natural Grocers, this uniquely Gunnison concert features a local band playing on a trailer towed […]

free

Coil Creations Clay Class

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

Join artist Caroline Toomer for a fun, hands-on clay adventure! Kids will learn coil building basics to create bowls, cups, creatures, and more-exploring their imaginations and building new skills along […]

$34 – $40

Alla Prima Pet Portraits Class 16+

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

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 […]

$46.75 – $55

Swing Dancing

The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing Dancing on July 16th at The Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Swing and Latin dance lessons begin at 6pm with Live music for dance […]

$15

Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up

Downtown Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO

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 […]

Free to Attend!

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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