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.

Pastels & Palomas

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

Let's pop some bubbly and have fun drawing your favorite landscapes with chalk pastels. Pastels allow for so many different styles. This will be the perfect space for artists of […]

$45

Earth Day Clay

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

Celebrate Earth day by putting more nature into our lives! Choose from 2 styles of hand-built planters or design your own to be the perfect new home for your plant […]

Kids & Adult Pricing

Earth Day Clay

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

Celebrate Earth day by putting more nature into our lives! Choose from 2 styles of hand-built planters or design your own to be the perfect new home for your plant […]

Kids & Adult Pricing

Necklace & Bracelet Set (13+)

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

In this class students will learn how to put together their own bracelet and necklace set. Students will work with natural materials such as leaves, sand and feathers to create […]

$40

History of Local Railroading

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 6 pm on Thursday, April 27 for a presentation on the history of local railroading and the famous Baldwin Engine 268 that served […]

free

Pet Portraits in Pastel

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

Pastel can offer a lot of variety similar to that of painting. This course doesn't require any experience and maybe the perfect place to start your art journey. Everyone has […]

$135

Minecraft May

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

Drop off or take the bus from school and arrive into the three dimensional realm of Minecraft by sculpting your own terrain, tools and characters. Please bring a snack to […]

$150

Chinese Cooking Demonstration

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

Elaine has restaurant experience and will demonstrate how to make an authentic chinese meal.You will be instructed on cooking techniques as well as the use of ingredients. In this class […]

$95

Date Night

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

Come learn a new skill with a partner or friend! Date nights will focus on an introduction to wheel throwing where students will learn how to center, pull and shape […]

$62 – $72

Heels Workshop

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

Heels is a style of dance that combines elements of hip hop, contemporary, and jazz dance. This workshop teaches the basics of how to move in heels, incorporates some fun […]

$32

Photo Transfer on Wood

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

Create your collage wall hanging using a photo transfer technique on wood. In the first class students will apply their photographs onto wooden surfaces. The second class will introduce ways […]

$60

Bud Vases & Wall Scones

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO

Students will create a pairing of bud vases or wall pockets using various hand building and texturing techniques. Instructor: Kristin Gruenberger $72/person, $62/member

$72

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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