The bridges on Hwy. 50 between Gunnison and Montrose are now OPEN 24/7 with pilot cars. Learn more here.

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.

Closing Weekend: Woody, Augi & Bayne

Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

Closing Weekend Celebration: Bass w/ Woody, Augi, Bayne & Suprise Guest Headliner

$30

Julian Young

Double Shot Cyclery 222 North Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States
FREE

African Dance

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

Learn African Dance techniques with teacher Maputo Mensah from Ghana. Kids Dance | April 16 | 4:15-5:30 (ages 5-14) Adult Dance | April 16| 5:30-6:45

$15 – $20

Ceramic Flower Blocks

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Flower Blocks Saturday, April 20th, 12:00 to 3:00pm $60/Adult Immerse yourself in the world of whimsical blooms with our Flower Block Class. This creative endeavor invites participants of all skill […]

$60

Firebrand Soup Series

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

Do you miss your favorite Firebrand Soups? Our Series this month highlights Hungarian Mushroom + Vegan Mushroom Learn from the legend herself, Heidi Magnus, how to make your favorite Firebrand […]

$50 – $60

Ceramic Lanterns

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Ceramic Lanterns Monday, April 22nd, 5:30 to 8:30pm $60/Adult Step into the enchanting world of illumination with our Luminous Creations: Ceramic Hand-Building Lantern Class. This class beckons participants of all […]

$60

Super Saturday Storytime!

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

Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 27 for Super Saturday Storytime. Let's gather to celebrate National Poetry Month with some rhyme time, and […]

free

MEM & MSE Community Forum

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join the Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability in celebrating our graduating Master in Environmental Management students and Master of Science in Ecology students at the 2024 Community Forum. […]

free

Wednesday Clay Day

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

This Spring themed clay class will bring flowers, birds and sunny landscapes to life! This afterschool handbuilding and wheel throwing class will teach techniques in sculpting, carving and glazing.

$127 – $150

Minecraft Madness May

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

Is your kid obsessed with Minecraft? Let them take their creativity off the screen and make art based on their favorite game! Ages 6 - 17.

$127 – $150

Mom + Me Clay Day

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

Come join us for a Mom + Me Clay Day for Mothers' Day! Bring your child(ren) to get creative with clay. Throw on the wheel AND make a hand-built keepsake.

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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

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