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.
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Celebrating 15 Years of film in the Gunnison Valley! Over 80 handpicked films, special events, and unforgettable experiences await at the 15th annual Crested Butte Film Festival. There are free coffee talks and panels all week, passholders are invited to special filmmaker parties, and don't miss the Youth Film Program on Sunday, free to all […]
Join local artist Mike Mahoney for a guided Plein Air Watercolor Hike on the Lower Loop. Learn the science behind watercoloring and capture the beauty of the valley through art. Supplies provided. Space is limited and RSVPs are required at [email protected]
3 Separate Sessions, Sundays | 12:00 - 3:00 PM September 28th | Homemade Ricotta Cheese + Italian Appetizers Come learn how to make your own healthy and delicious fresh ricotta cheese! Instructor: Desiree Marceau $65 | Non-Member $55 | Member
Learn how to make your very own ceramic pumpkin! Join our Guest Artist, Melissa Michel (insta @scumugs) from Art Spot Silverthorne make magic with clay! Grab your partner (or bestie) and get creative! Learn the pottery wheel together in this playful, hands-on workshop. No experience needed - just good vibes, clay, and maybe a little […]
Join us for free fall portraits, pumpkins & refreshments at Town Ranch Gazebo Wednesday, October 1st from 3-6:30pm and provide input on the Town's parks, recreation, open space and trails.
Performances: Friday and Saturday, October 3rd & 4th | Doors 7:00, Curtain 7:30 pm. The Gunnison Arts Center and Firebird Theatre are proud to present Theatre from the Machine, an evening of short plays and sketches mostly written by artificial intelligence and performed in staged reading format by human actors. This hour-long night at the […]
The Gunnison Valley Producers' Guild invites you to learn to ferment local food with wild-fermenter Nick Easley and local farmers and fermenters. This hands-on workshop will include tastings from local fermenters, printouts and directions. You'll leave with TWO jars of fermenting local vegetables and a network of local enthusiasts. Join us at the Fred Field […]
Multicourse wine, paired dinner featuring game and global wines.
Acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben, author of more than 20 books, comes to Crested Butte with his latest release, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization. McKibben, is one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis and insists this moment is also full […]
A one-day deep dive to explore merging inner + outer vision through paint! Amanda will guide you through stages of developing and discovering a painting in acrylic! Saturday, October 11th | 10:00 - 6:00 PM Location: GAC Cy Baird Main Gallery. Instructor: Amanda Sage
Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 14 for Crafternoon. For October we'll be making decorative, dried floral pumpkins. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions with different projects every month for teens and adults. All supplies and basic instructions are provided. Free & open to the […]
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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