Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!

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.

Grateful for Gunni Gals Fashion & Wine Walk

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Join us for an evening of wine, fashion and fun! Six downtown Gunnison fashion stops highlighting local spring styles with Buckel Family Wine tastings and curated bites by Natural Grocers. […]

$25

March BOOK Madness!

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

You asked, we delivered! Get ready for a bookish battle to rival our popular Holiday Speed-Date-a-Book! Which new 2025 release will reign supreme? That's up to you! Join us for […]

$10

I Love You Because

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

A modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Together […]

$25

Blank

An experience in co-creation of a one of a kind play where the audience participate in the writing and performing of their unique creation in the moment.

$25

Big + Little Art

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

Create, move, and bond in our Big + Little class with Kit Wijkowski! Explore art and movement together through painting, sculpture, music, and dance. This class fosters creativity and connection.

$55.25 – $65

Sculptural Ceramics Weekend Workshop 16+

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

Join Hannah Willis for two weekends of creativity and hands-on learning in our Ceramic Sculpture Workshop! This immersive session is perfect for those looking to explore the art of sculpting […]

$85 – $100

I Love You Because

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

A modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Together […]

$25

I Love You Because

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

A modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Together […]

$25

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim on Thursday, April 3rd at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte for Deadhead Ed's "End of Season Party" and […]

$40

Astro Bandits live at The Eldo

The Eldo 215 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Astro Bandits are a local Crested Butte band that blend a fiery fusion of psychedelic rock, funk, blues, and punk, where raw energy meets soaring improvisation, crafting immersive, ever-evolving musical […]

Free

Astro Bandits live at A Bar Above

A Bar Above 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Astro Bandits, a local Crested Butte band, blends a fiery fusion of psychedelic rock, funk, blues, and punk, where raw energy meets soaring improvisation, crafting immersive, ever-evolving musical odysseys. Come […]

Free

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

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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