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.
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.
Celebrate spring and Mother's Day at the Gunnison Spring Fling Makers Market! The market will feature local artists, bakers, makers and farmers with unique handcrafted gift items, fresh eggs, produce […]
Join us in welcoming five wonderful new Writers in Residence to Crested Butte! Okwudili Nebeolisa, Amanda Rizkalla, Phil Coleman, Charlie Sorrenson, and Anna Claire will be writing in Crested Butte […]
Come support the Trailhead Children's Museum and put together a one-of-a-kind bouquet for mom at the Mother's Day Flower Bar on Saturday, May 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]
Do you miss your favorite Firebrand Soups? Our Series this month highlights Creamy Asparagus + Vegan Asparagus Learn from the legend herself, Heidi Magnus, how to make your favorite Firebrand […]
Bring your boys to eat pizza, do crafts, facepainting, play games, and dance! Spend some quality time with your little fella being silly, creative, and making memories. Join us in […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 1:30 pm on Sunday, May 12 for an entertaining and immersive West African Kora experience! We'll learn how this impressive instrument is built, […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Thursday, May 16 for Crafternoon. For May we will enjoy a calligraphy workshop instructed by local artist William Tintera. Learn […]
Free family mug making class at the Mentors Building in Gunnison on Friday, May 17th from 5:30-8:30 pm. Hosted by GRASP, GCSAPP. The Consortium (GRASP) initially consisted of 6 key […]
Grammy Award Winning Kabaka Pyramid is live with an unprecedented blend of Reggae and Hip Hop! Kabaka Pyramid is a Grammy Award Winning conscious revolutionary lyricist with a signature musical […]
Parent/Tot Paint Your Own Pottery Abra Karbin Ceramics | Gunnison, CO Saturdays, May 18, June 8, and July 13. 10:00am to 1:00pm Join me for a delightful Parent/Tot Paint Your […]
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more.
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!
