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.
Join us for a vibrant 3-hour raw food class with Cheri Rae Russell, founder of Peace Yoga Gallery and l.o.v.e. cafe. With decades of experience, Cheri blends Italian roots and holistic wisdom to teach nourishing, plant-based dishes using fresh, local ingredients from Mountain Roots. Celebrate community, flavor, and the healing power of food! Co-Sponsored by […]
ith teaching artist Caroline Toomer, young artists will sculpt whimsical garden-themed creations using simple handbuilding techniques and lots of creative freedom.
Join us on this special evening to meet your local artists! Look for the colorful Artwalk tonight flags at participating galleries!
Join artist Karen Hill for a laid-back monthly painting session! Bring your own project and get helpful tips and guidance as you paint alongside Karen, who will be working on her own piece too. It's a fun, supportive space to explore your creativity, ask questions, and connect with fellow artists.
Join visionary artist Amanda Sage for a 2-day painting workshop at the Gunnison Arts Center! Explore the Mischtechnik method as Amanda guides you through creating a powerful image using charcoal and acrylic on canvas. Open to all skill levels, including youth 12+ with a parent. Most materials included.
Join Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson for a practical look at how diet and lifestyle support fertility. Learn key nutrients, foods, and habits that promote hormonal balance and reproductive health.
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, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I'll be at the market the following Sundays: July 6th July 13th July 27th August 3rd August 17th […]
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 sidewalk square (kids + adults divisions!) or stop by to watch the art unfold and vote for your favorites. You can find the artist sign-up […]
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 and amazing food while we watercolor paint!
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 on Monday, July 14th at 10pm following their performance on the town park stage! Tickets and event information can be found at www.publichousecb.com.
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 Literature, The Afterlife Project encompasses a desperate quest for the key to the future of humanity, an impossible love story, and a search for meaning […]
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 through the city with a crowd of dozens of bicyclists following. When they hit the end of the cruise route, the band will play for […]
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!
