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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.

West African Kora Experience

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

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, who typically plays it and the types of events it is often utilized at. Perfect for the whole family! Free & Open to the Public.

free

May Crafternoon

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

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 simple Roman calligraphy techniques including letterform and spacing. Send some snail mail demonstrating your new skills with a pre-postaged post card! Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented […]

free

Free Mug Making Class – GRASP

Gunnison Valley Mentors 101 N 8th St, Gunnison, CO, United States

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 organizations; Gunnison County Juvenile Services, Gunnison County Health and Human Services, the Health Coalition of the Gunnison Valley, the Center for Mental Health, Gunnison Valley […]

Free

Sci-Friday!

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

A fun, PG-13 Sci-Fi Movie curated by our very own Child of the Popcorn, Crystal Staggs, come unwind at the end of the week with a FREE, classic, and genuinely great science fiction film.

FREE

Kabaka Pyramid Live! at the Public House

Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

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 style; blending the power, energy and melody of Reggae with the lyricism of Hip hop. A key pillar of the Reggae Revival movement, Kabaka Pyramid […]

$25

Parent/Tot Paint Your Own Pottery

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

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 Own Pottery class at Abra Karbin Ceramics in Gunnison, CO! Unleash your creativity alongside your little one as you embark on a colorful journey of […]

pay per piece

Left on Red

Talk of the Town 230 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

Free live music at Talk of the Town

Free

Mountain Words Festival

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

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.

Natura de Libris Reception

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

Join us for the reception of Natura de Libris to celebrate the artist, Alvaro Alejandro. Featuring a robust bar menu as well as complimentary house wine or beer.

Free

Wild Feminine: Unbind + Clay Shrines

Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

EMBARK ON A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH CLAY IN THIS WILD FEMININE WORKSHOP SERIES Rooted in a fusion of artistry and somatics, these workshops offer a sacred space to explore, express, and empower your wild woman nature. Each workshop is crafted around the journey of embodying feminine power - from freeing and nourishing, to healing and […]

$65 – $100

Date Night

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Date Night Abra Karbin Studios | Gunnison, CO Fridays, May 24, June 28, July 26, and August 23. 6:00pm to 9:00pm This course is designed for couples who are looking to spend quality time together while exploring the wonderful world of ceramics. In this relaxed and casual atmosphere, you and your partner will embark on […]

$60

Mountain Words Festival

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

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.

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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