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.

  • Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk

    Here and Now Acupuncture and Asian Medicine 115 S Colorado St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha […]

    By Donation
  • 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 linework.

    $55.25 – $65
  • Fraternal Orders Themed Historic Walking Tour

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

    Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on a Fraternal Order Themed […]

    $20 – $25
  • Abra Karbin Ceramics at People’s Fair

    Elk Avenue, Crested Butte Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

    I'm bringing the full rainbow to the Paragon People's Fair in Crested Butte this Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 1. Come find me among the mountains, the artists, the wildly […]

    Free to Attend
  • Batch Cooking Class for Simplicity

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

    Make mealtime easier with Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson! Learn batch cooking basics, sma

    $51 – $60
  • Firebird’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and […]

    Free
  • Easy Jim, Live at Arrowhead Mountain Lodge

    Arrowhead Mountain Lodge 21401 Alpine Plateau Rd., Cimarron, CO, United States

    Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Arrowhead Mountain Lodge on Saturday, August 30th from 6-9pm! More information can be found at www.arrowheadmtlodge.com.

  • BOSS Ross Painting Class! 10+

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

    Join artist Sarah Sharsmith for a relaxed, step-by-step painting night inspired by Bob Ross-complete with fluffy clouds, soft brushstrokes, and happy accidents.

    $35 – $50
  • Abra Karbin Ceramics at People’s Fair

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    I'm bringing the full rainbow to the Paragon People's Fair in Crested Butte this Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 1. Come find me among the mountains, the artists, the wildly […]

    Free to Attend
  • Firebird’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and […]

    Free
  • Decked Out Punk Fest & Skateboard Art Show

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

    Decked Out Punk Fest (9/5) & Skateboard Art Fundraiser (9/5 - 9/27) FREE! This September, the GAC brings skate culture to the gallery walls with Decked Out, a fundraiser exhibition […]

    FREE
  • 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!

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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