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.

  • Wire Wrap Rings

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

    Join Anette Akelson for a hands-on jewelry class where you'll learn to create beautiful gemstone wire wrap rings! This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Spend a relaxing and creative session exploring the art of jewelry making and leave with your own unique, handmade piece.

    $46.75 – $55
  • Wire Wrap Rings

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

    Join Anette Akelson for a hands-on jewelry class where you'll learn to create beautiful gemstone wire wrap rings! This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Spend a relaxing and creative session exploring the art of jewelry making and leave with your own unique, handmade piece.

    $46.75 – $55
  • Saturday Soups

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

    Join Chris Dressick for a 4-week soup-making series! This hands-on class will teach you how to create hearty soups from scratch, exploring a range of flavors and techniques. From classic comfort soups to bold recipes, you'll gain the skills to make soups perfect for any season.

    $170 – $200
  • Oscar Nominated Doc Short Films

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Crested Butte Film Festival, for the seventh year in a row presents two Oscar Nominated Short Film programs in Crested Butte. In each program, you'll see the five finalists in each category and one of them will win the Oscar at The Academy Awards on March 2nd. These are considered the best short films in […]

    $17
  • Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Crested Butte Film Festival, for the seventh year in a row presents two Oscar Nominated Short Film programs in Crested Butte. In each program, you'll see the five finalists in each category and one of them will win the Oscar at The Academy Awards on March 2nd. These are considered the best short films in […]

    $17
  • February Break | Mini Art Camp

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

    Join us for a fun-filled, two-day mini art camp designed for elementary-aged artists! Campers will explore their creativity through hands-on activities in drawing, painting, ceramics, and mixed media while also learning new techniques and expressing their unique artistic styles. Each day includes guided projects, games, and plenty of time to create and share.

    $80.75 – $95
  • Kissidugu Kids Camp

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

    Give your kids a fun and fulfilling February break with immersion in an engaging and dynamic afternoon cultural arts camp! This camp will be targeted to ages 8-12 and will explore the art of storytelling through music, dance, and stories on stage. Each day will include a variety of themes and music and movement classes […]

  • Cultural Arts Kids Camp

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

    Give your kids a fun and fulfilling February break with immersion in an engaging and dynamic afternoon cultural arts camp! This camp will be targeted to ages 8-12 and will explore the art of storytelling through music, dance and stories on stage. Each day will include a variety of themes and music and movement classes […]

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  • Aprs Jazz Concert Series

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

    The Crested Butte Center for the Arts presents Aprs Jazz with Gypsy Jazz Social Club. 90 minute of Mysterious Yet Strangely Familiar music happens on Tuesday, February 18, starting at 5:00 pm.

  • The Clay Lab: Squishmallows

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

    Join Kit Wijkowski for a fun Clay Lab session designed for kids! Sculpt your own Squishmallow-inspired clay figure and learn how to shape, mold, and add cute details. This class will spark creativity and let kids create a unique, huggable design they can take home.

    $136 – $160
  • And Series: Clay Yonis + Cosmos

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

    Celebrate self-love, empowerment, and creativity in this And Series with Hannah Willis and Cat Avila in a unique and meaningful clay workshop! Participants will sculpt and design their own clay yonis, embracing individuality and artistic expression while sipping on a Cosmo! Guided by Hannah and Cat, you'll learn handbuilding techniques to shape your piece and […]

    $46.75 – $55
  • Third Thursday Threads

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

    Bring your fiber arts WIP, yarn to de-stash, or that forgotten project in the back of your closet and join us for a relaxing and inspiring session. Work on your project while we share tips, inspiration, and encouragement to spark creativity and support each other's craft.

    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