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.

  • Resin Coasters | Ages 12+

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

    Friday, September 19th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM Get creative with resin in this hands-on class led by artist Shana Vogel! Learn the basics of working with resin while designing […]

    $46 – $55
  • Saturday Clay Day: Black Bear Mugs

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

    Join us for a hands-on clay adventure designed just for kids(adults are welcome to stay or leave)! In this fun and creative class, young artists will explore the basics of […]

    $35 – $50
  • Diversity Walk

    Diversity Walk: Meet at the Community Foundation to join in a parade down Main Street and celebrate our community.

    Free
  • Free Salsa Lessons!

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

    Join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Monday, September 22 and learn to dance salsa with Treicy & Caro! Free and open to all. No experience needed, all […]

    free
  • Crested Butte Film Festival

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

    Celebrating 15 Years of film in the Gunnison Valley! Over 80 handpicked films, special events, and unforgettable experiences await at the 15th annual Crested Butte Film Festival. There are free […]

    Free – $17
  • Crested Butte Film Festival

    Celebrating 15 Years of film in the Gunnison Valley! Over 80 handpicked films, special events, and unforgettable experiences await at the 15th annual Crested Butte Film Festival. There are free […]

    Free – $17
  • Alla Prima: Pet Portraits | Ages 15+

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

    6:00 - 8:00 PM | Thursday, September 25th Paint your furry (or feathered) friend in this fun, beginner-friendly class! Using the grid method and alla prima technique, you'll create an […]

    $46 – $55
  • Date Night/Friends Night Clay | Ages 18+

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

    Learn how to throw on the potters' wheel! Join our Guest Artist, Melissa Michel (@scumugs) from Art Spot Silverthorne make magic with clay! Perfect for couples, friends, or first dates. […]

    $51 – $60
  • Crested Butte Film Festival

    Celebrating 15 Years of film in the Gunnison Valley! Over 80 handpicked films, special events, and unforgettable experiences await at the 15th annual Crested Butte Film Festival. There are free […]

    Free – $17
  • 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!
  • Drawing the Figure | Ages 18+

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

    Friday | 5:30 - 8:30 | September 26th Explore gesture, proportion, and expression while drawing from a live nude model in this dynamic, studio-style class. Led by artist Karolina Szumilas, […]

    $44 – $50
  • Opening Reception with the Artists

    Off Center Designs 115 W Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us for a delightful "Opening Reception with the Artists" on Friday, September 26, from 6-8 PM at Off Center Designs and kick off the 2025 Scenic Studio Tour. This […]

    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