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.

  • Drawing the Figure 18+

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

    Sharpen your skills in this dynamic figure drawing class with artist Karolina Szumilas. Work from a live nude model as you explore gesture, proportion, and expressive linewor

    $55.25 – $65
  • Cookbook Club Feature Dinner: Bitter & Sweet

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

    As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, we're bringing a special edition of Cookbook Club to the table! Join us for an intimate […]

    $95
  • Patio Pottery: Ceramic Alters 15+

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

    Connect, create, and craft a personal ceramic altar in this outdoor pottery class with artist Kit Wijkowski. You'll learn approachable handbuilding techniques to shape a meaningful piece that reflects you.

    $38.25 – $45
  • Art Walk

    Various Crested Butte locations

    Join us on this special evening to meet your local artists! Look for the colorful Artwalk tonight flags at participating galleries!

    Free!
  • Nutrition for Postnatal Recovery

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

    Join Holistic Chef and Nutritionist Ashley Anderson for a supportive workshop on postnatal recovery. Explore key nutrients, healing foods, and simple practices to help restore and nourish your body and […]

    $46.75 – $55
  • Chaski Quartet

    Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm for a special, free matinee performance by Chaski Quartet. Described in the Gunnison Country Times as […]

    free
  • Chaski Quartet at the Gunnison Library

    Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Chaski Quartet will share vibrant string quartet music both old and new, for both classical music lovers and listeners hearing a string quartet live for the first time. We're delighted […]

    Free
  • Historic Photography Series – Workshop

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Explore a hands-on artistic process that blends historic photography and painterly expression. Participants of all ages (recommended for ages 4+) are invited to reimagine personal photos through the Polaroid lift […]

    $40 – $45
  • Transform + Create: Writing Journals

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

    In this creative workshop with Theresa Ely, students will transform upcycled packing paper into unique word banners using simple design techniques and personal phrases.

    $21.25 – $25
  • Gunny Valley Sessions

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Come support young musicians as they perform live on stage at Western's Quigley band shell! WANNA PERFORM? K-12 students can register by Aug 9th at [email protected]. Emcee'd by Lizzy Plotkins […]

    FREE
  • AND Series: Macrame + Moscow Mules

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

    Sip, knot, and create! Join fiber artists Dani Burke and Hope Kesler for a relaxed eveni

    $42.50 – $50
  • Roundtable Round Up

    South Main Gunnison 513 South Main Street, Gunnison, CO

    The first Artists Roundtable Roundup will be held on August 14th from 5:30-8:30. Join the Gunnison Creative District and the Blue Thunder Circle for a curated evening of art and […]

    Free

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