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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
