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.

  • Oktoberfest

    Gunnison Bank and Trust 232 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States
    FREE
  • Theater from the Machine | Readers Theater

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

    Performances: Friday and Saturday, October 3rd & 4th | Doors 7:00, Curtain 7:30 pm. The Gunnison Arts Center and Firebird Theatre are proud to present Theatre from the Machine, an […]

    $18 – $20
  • Fermentation Fest

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    The Gunnison Valley Producers' Guild invites you to learn to ferment local food with wild-fermenter Nick Easley and local farmers and fermenters. This hands-on workshop will include tastings from local […]

    $38
  • Bill McKibben Author Talk

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

    Acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben, author of more than 20 books, comes to Crested Butte with his latest release, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a […]

    Free
  • Painting with Light

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

    A one-day deep dive to explore merging inner + outer vision through paint! Amanda will guide you through stages of developing and discovering a painting in acrylic! Saturday, October 11th […]

    $129 – $150
  • Crafternoon at the Old Rock

    Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 14 for Crafternoon. For October we'll be making decorative, dried floral pumpkins. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Crafternoons […]

    free
  • Ceramic Ghost Lanterns Ages 7+

    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 enroll, hang with your child or leave them with us)! In this fun and creative class, […]

    $42.50 – $50
  • Family Breakdancing Class!

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

    Please join us at 4 pm at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, October 18 for a Family Breakdancing Class. Guest artist Ian Flaws, owner of Denver's BBoy Factory, will instruct […]

    free
  • Graffiti Art Class

    Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Please join us at 3 pm at the Crested Butte Library on Sunday, October 19 for a Graffiti Art Class. Guest artist Ian Flaws, owner of Denver's BBoy Factory, will […]

    free
  • Dracula & Spider

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

    Dracula + Spider Friday and Saturday, October 24th + 25th Doors: 6:30 pm. Curtain: 7:00 pm. The Up Valley, Down Valley Players present Michael Callihan's readers theatre adaptation of Orson […]

    $13.50 – $15
  • Gunnison Holiday Makers Market

    Sip craft cocktails, nibble on small plates and shop local artisans for unique handcrafted gifts perfect for everyone on your holiday shopping list!

    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