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GVC3 2nd Annual Film Festival
GVC3 2nd Annual Film Festival
What can you do to help with climate change? Celebrate the power of the people and find out at this free film festival.
Free
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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.
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Beginner Wheel Throwing 16+
Beginner Wheel Throwing 16+
Discover the joy of clay in this hands-on beginner wheel throwing class with ceramic artist Cassandra Duft-perfect for newcomers or those brushing up their skills!
$255 – $300
2 events,
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Daytime Wheel Throwing 16+
Daytime Wheel Throwing 16+
Join artist Karolina Szumilas for a relaxed, daytime ceramics class exploring the rhythm of the wheel. Open to all levels, it's a creative, grounding midday break.
$170 – $200
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The Art of Watercolor 16+
The Art of Watercolor 16+
Curious about watercolor? Join artist Karen Hill for a beginner-friendly class covering brushwork, color mixing, and simple techniques in a fun, supportive setting-no experience needed!
$140.25 – $160
3 events,
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Van Tours with Vandenbusche
Van Tours with Vandenbusche
Explore the history and geology of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with Geologist Steve Jenkins and Historian Duane Vandenbusche. We meet in Gunnison at 8am. Duane and Steve will go over their topics for the day and we will head out in the van to make stops along the way. A miner's sack lunch […]
$75 – $85
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Sculpting in Clay 12+
Sculpting in Clay 12+
Explore sculpture in this four-week beginner class with artist Caroline Toomer. Learn hand-building, carving, and 3D techniques-no experience needed, just curiosity and creativity!
$191.25 – $225
2 events,
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Alla Prima Flowers in Oil 16+
Alla Prima Flowers in Oil 16+
Paint fresh blooms in one sitting with artist Karolina Szumilas using the alla prima technique. Learn bold brushwork, color mixing, and composition in a relaxed, creative setting-great for all skill levels!
$46.75 – $55
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Lost Worlds of Blue Mesa Duane Lecture
Lost Worlds of Blue Mesa Duane Lecture
Come to the Crested Butte Museum for a lecture and slideshow by Dr. Duane Vandenbusche exploring the towns and locations that were lost to Blue Mesa Reservoir when the dam was built. View historic photos and learn about Powderhorn Pool, the Gunnison Tunnel, Gunnison River Resorts, Iola, Cimmeron the Gunnison Navy, the Moncrief Showlow story, […]
FREE
3 events,
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Back to the Basics: Foundational Nutrition 15+
Back to the Basics: Foundational Nutrition 15+
Get back to the basics of feeling good with Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson! In this empowering class, you'll learn the essentials of holistic nutrition. perfect for anyone looking to eat well and feel more confident in the kitchen.
$46.75 – $55
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Transform + Create: Upcycled Affirmation Journals
Transform + Create: Upcycled Affirmation Journals
Create a one-of-a-kind affirmation journal with artist Teresa Ely using upcycled packing paper! Learn folding, surface design, and distressing techniques, then fill your journal with affirmations, poems, or lyrics.
$21.25 – $25
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Lemon Bars with Decorative Stencils 10+
Lemon Bars with Decorative Stencils 10+
Join self-taught baker Lauryn Kiefer to whip up bright, zesty lemon bars-perfect for summer! In this hands-on class, you'll make them from scratch and add a creative twist with custom powdered sugar stenciling. Sweet, citrusy, and almost too pretty to eat!
$55.25 – $65
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1 event,
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Historic Photography Series – History Lecture
Historic Photography Series – History Lecture
The Camera Through Time: A Hands On History A lecture lead by local photographer, Kara Collin, taking a chronological look at photography's evolution from the 1800s to modern digital including a display of real cameras from different eras.
$20 – $25
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
2 events,
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Transform + Create: Upcycled Affirmation Journals
Transform + Create: Upcycled Affirmation Journals
Create a one-of-a-kind affirmation journal with artist Teresa Ely using upcycled packing paper! Learn folding, surface design, and distressing techniques, then fill your journal with affirmations, poems, or lyrics.
$21.25 – $25
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The Pavillion Dance Series
The Pavillion Dance Series
The Pavillion, located at Three Rivers Resort in Almont, creates space to connect, dance, enjoy live music and live in the moment. The Pavillion Dance Series invites the north and south ends of the valley together to engage in joyful dance on Wednesday evenings, June 11, 2025 - August 6, 2025. While enjoying fresh perspectives […]
$15
3 events,
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Macrame: Flower Wristlets
Macrame: Flower Wristlets
Join artists Hope Kesler and Dani Burke for a creative macramŽ class where you'll make flower-patterned wristlets using beautiful designs made from cord!
$46.75 – $55
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Drawing the Figure 18+
Drawing the Figure 18+
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
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The Clay Lab: Wheel Work 7+
The Clay Lab: Wheel Work 7+
Join artist Cat Avila for a fun and messy kids' wheel throwing class! Young potters will learn the basics of working on the pottery wheel, shaping clay into bowls, cups, and more.
$102 – $120
2 events,
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Quiche Made Simple 10+
Quiche Made Simple 10+
Join self-taught baker Lauryn Kiefer for a fun, beginner-friendly quiche class! Learn to make a flaky crust, tasty fillings, and get tips for customizing and freezing this versatile dish-perfect for easy breakfasts or lunches.
$42.50 – $50
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Used Art Supply Market
Used Art Supply Market
Looking for affordable art supplies? Don't miss the Gunnison Arts Center's first-ever Used Art Supply Sale-a fun, budget-friendly event featuring gently used tools, paints, sketchbooks, and more from local artists! Want to Sell Supplies? Fill out this form and reserve a table! 100% of table fees go directly to our programs.
1 event,
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History Jeep Tour
History Jeep Tour
A historic 4x4 tour of the mining ruins and ghost towns of Taylor Park to benefit the Hartman Castle Preservation. Ride with us or follow in your own 4x4.
$75 – $150
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
3 events,
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Pinch Pot Piggy Banks 7+
Pinch Pot Piggy Banks 7+
Save your pennies in style! In this fun class with artist Caroline Toomer, you'll sculpt and decorate your own piggy bank using the pinch pot method-complete with coin slot and lots of personality.
$34 – $40
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Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
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 of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
By Donation
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Alla Prima Pet Portraits 16+
Alla Prima Pet Portraits 16+
Capture your furry (or feathered!) friend in this fun pet portrait painting class! Using an 8x8 canvas, a photo reference, and the alla prima oil technique, you'll create a colorful portrait with step-by-step guidance from artist Karolina Szumilas.
$46.75 – $55
3 events,
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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AND Series: Resin + Rose 21+
AND Series: Resin + Rose 21+
Join artist Shana Vogel for a fun, beginner-friendly resin workshop and create your own shiny, one-of-a-kind piece-like a coaster, tray, or abstract art. Sip rosŽ as you pour, swirl, and sparkle your way through the process.
$46.75 – $55
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Cookbook Club: Listen To Your Vegetables: Italian-
Cookbook Club: Listen To Your Vegetables: Italian-
As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, we're celebrating the flavors of spring with a fresh and vibrant edition of Cookbook Club! Join us for a collaborative potluck inspired by Listen to Your Vegetables: Italian-Inspired Recipes for Every Season by Sarah Grueneberg. Embracing the best of the season, […]
$25
1 event,
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Patio Pottery 15+
Patio Pottery 15+
Celebrate creativity and pride with clay in this colorful, hands-on class! Join artist Kit Wijkowski on the patio to hand-build a vibrant planter full of personality.
$38.25 – $45
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Wine Knot 101: A Fly-Fishing + Wine Workshop
Wine Knot 101: A Fly-Fishing + Wine Workshop
Equipment review and Knot-sense ~ "Wine Knot" 101 Join us for a basic overview of your fly-fishing gear and the knots to get your flies secured to your leader, and so much more. This one-and-a-half (probably two) hour class will cover the terminology of fly-fishing gear, rigging your rod and getting your flies tied on […]
$50
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MTCB Community Weed Pull 2025
MTCB Community Weed Pull 2025
Join us for an educational session on invasive weed species in our area, followed by a guided walk to identify and pull weeds, and finish up the morning with a free BBQ lunch and local gift card giveaways! WHEN: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm WHERE: Ted Scheske Park Pavilion (911 […]
FREE
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
2 events,
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Telling Stories
Telling Stories
History Professor Dr. Jerry Frank will discuss how we tell stories about our public lands in Colorado, particularly the fascinating relationship between our public lands, narrative, and power in the American West.
$20
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Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
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 of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
By Donation
2 events,
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Drawing the Figure 18+
Drawing the Figure 18+
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
0 events,
3 events,
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Alleys of Crested Butte Themed Walking Tour
Alleys of Crested Butte Themed Walking Tour
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 an Alley Themed Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Tours meet at the Museum at 4th and Elk […]
$20 – $25
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Painting with Light Workshop – Amanda Sage
Painting with Light Workshop – Amanda Sage
Join visionary artist Amanda Sage for 2 weekend intensive painting workshops at the Gunnison Arts Center! Explore the foundations of Mischtechnik method as Amanda guides you through creating a powerful image using charcoal and acrylic on canvas. Open to all skill levels, including youth 12+ with a parent. Most materials included.
$212.50 – $250
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3 Simple Ferments 15+
3 Simple Ferments 15+
Join Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson for a hands-on intro to fermentation! Learn how fermented foods support gut health as you make three simple, probiotic-rich recipes to recreate at home.
$46.75 – $55
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
1 event,
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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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