Art as Resistance:
Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 5pm on Thursday, July 31 for "Art as Resistance" an illustration workshop with artist Ellie Fortune. Learn how to cultivate creativity, empower […]
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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.
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Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States
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Summer Historic Pub Crawl
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesOur historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. Each pub crawl usually features 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in The Gunnison Valley. The tour […]
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Gilbert & Sullivan’s
Union Congregational Church 403 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesPresenting Gilbert & Sullivan's comic operetta "Trial by Jury." This family friendly program includes selections from "The Pirates of Penzance," "The Mikado" and H.M.S. Pinafore. Performers include singers and musicians […]
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Rachel VanSlyke @ billy barr
billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United StatesFree -
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The Clay Lab: Squishmellows
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesIn this playful class, kids will create their own Squishmallow-inspired sculptures using clay and simple hand-building techniques.
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Alla Prima Flowers in Oil 16+
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesPaint fresh blooms in one sitting with artist Karolina Szumilas using the alla prima technique. Learn bold brushwork, color mixing, and composition in a relaxed, creative setting-great for all skill […]
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Crested Butte Arts Festival
Elk Avenue Crested ButteThe 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]
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Pop Art Party
Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesJoin us from 6-8 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, August 1, 2025 for a Pop Art Program with modern pop artist Michael Albert. This modern pop art experience […]
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Singletrack! The Musical
Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., GunnisonGunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents a staged reading/singing of Steven Cole Hughes' new musical, Singletrack! A comedy musical about a high-school mountain biker in Gunnison, CO, who must choose between […]
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Crested Butte Arts Festival
Elk Avenue Crested ButteThe 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]
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Back to School Resin Jewelry
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesHead back to school in style! Join artist Shana Vogel to create custom resin jewelry-earrings, keychains, or backpack charms-using glitter, dyes, and fun add-ins. A playful class for expressing your […]
$21.25 – $25
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!
