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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.

Strengthen & Lengthen

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

Develop core strength, superb balance, and healthy flexibility in "Strengthen & Lengthen" to improve your overall quality of life. All levels are welcome and if you're wondering if this is […]

$70

Clay Cookie Jar, Plate, + Mug

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

Learn the basics of handbuilding, surface design and glazing while making holiday keepsakes.

$75

Holiday Afterschool Mixed Media

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

Make Art Afterschool! Mixed media art uses all different types of materials, learn new ways to make art while creating fun holiday crafts! Ages 6-11

$100

Live Fully: Wreath Making

Buckel Family Wine 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison, CO, United States

Adorn your front door! Alexis from Sundrop Flora will be using her locally grown dried flowers to teach and guide you in creating a wreath to bring you holiday cheer. […]

$85

World Premier of Saving Hartman Castle-PBS

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join us for the world premiere of Rocky Mountain PBS's Colorado Experience: "Saving Hartman Castle." Watch alongside the local stars of the production as we experience the film together for […]

Free

The Giver

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Jonas lives in a perfect world with no war, fear, pain, or choices. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver, the keeper of […]

By donation

Sugarplum Art Fair Festival

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Shop local for your holiday gifts at the 49th annual Sugarplum Festival!

CB Makers Market

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

Mark your calendars for the annual Holiday Maker's Market this November 8-9, proudly presented by the Center for the Arts and the Trailhead Children's Museum. The Market will be held […]

free

Paint Your Own Pottery – Happy Hour

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

Pop into our Clay Studio and choose your item(s) to glaze for yourself or someone special! We have a huge selection of pottery pieces to choose from : Kitchen wares, […]

$65

The Giver

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Jonas lives in a perfect world with no war, fear, pain, or choices. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver, the keeper of […]

$15 – $25

The Womb in Traditional Medicine: Voice, Vibration

Paige Stewart Studio 723 S 9th Street Suite 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Saturday, November 9th, 2024 from 9am-12pm Come explore the womb through the lens of tribal and traditional medicine. Jessica Sylvanson leads this powerful workshop. We will look at the energetics […]

$35

Sugarplum Art Fair Festival

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Shop local for your holiday gifts at the 49th annual Sugarplum Festival!

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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