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.

  • High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Arts and Crafts Festival that runs in conjunction with the Gunnison Car Show. Local and regional vendors with hand crafted items for sale - jewelry, pottery, macrame, pet leashes and […]

  • Transform + Create: Writing Journals Youth + Fam

    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
  • Abra Karbin Ceramics at Crested Butte Art Market

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    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, […]

    Free to Attend!
  • Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up

    Downtown Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO

    Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a […]

    Free to Attend
  • Third Thursdays Art Pop Up

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    On August 21st, we're bringing the Artlaw spirit to life with a pop-up event-an unapologetic showcase of work that's gritty, vibrant, and true to the artist's voice, giving our community […]

    Free
  • Patio Pottery: Lanterns Clay Class

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

    Light up your creativity in this fun pottery workshop with artist Kit Wijkowski! Using slab-building techniques, you'll make a unique ceramic lantern-perfect for candles, fairy lights, or decor.

    $42.5 – $45
  • Painting with Karen Hill

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

    Join artist Karen Hill for a laid-back monthly watercolor session! Bring your own project and get helpful tips and guidance as you paint alongside Karen, who will be working on […]

    $38.25 – $45
  • Five Point Film Festival: On the Road

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

    Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, August 22 for an on-the-road film festival from the Five Point Film Fest. The 5Point Adventure Film Festival is […]

    free
  • 5 Point Film Festival

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

    Free showing of the 5 Point Film Festival: On Tour reel at the Gunnison Public Library. Family friendly! 7 short film from the yearly festival in Carbondale, CO

    Free
  • Ethan J. Perry Skeleton Crew Tour 2025

    Tully's 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Boulder-based artist Ethan J. Perry performs solo acoustic shows featuring introspective and genre-blending music that promises an intimate, heartfelt experience.

    Free
  • SIX STRINGS FOR SIX POINTS

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    SIX STRINGS FOR SIX POINTS is a fundraiser for Six Points Evaluation & Training, Inc being held at Crested Bucha on Friday, 22 August, starting at 6pm. Six Points Evaluation […]

    FREE
  • Farm to Table Dinner

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

    A farm-to-table evening celebrating food, wine, and flowers! Join us for an intimate and elegant wine dinner at Iola Valley Farm, where Buckel Family Wine and Sundrop Flora come together […]

    $125

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