Explore events and things to do in Gunnison and Crested Butte, from weekend festivals and live music to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, there’s always something happening in the Gunnison Valley. Find events happening today, this weekend, and throughout the year across every season. Use this guide to plan your trip and make the most of your time in Gunnison and Crested Butte.
Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.
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3 Separate Sessions, Sundays | 12:00 - 3:00 PM September 28th | Homemade Ricotta Cheese + Italian Appetizers Come learn how to make your own healthy and delicious fresh ricotta cheese! Instructor: Desiree Marceau $65 | Non-Member $55 | Member
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Learn how to make your very own ceramic pumpkin! Join our Guest Artist, Melissa Michel (insta @scumugs) from Art Spot Silverthorne make magic with clay! Grab your partner (or bestie) and get creative! Learn the pottery wheel together in this playful, hands-on workshop. No experience needed - just good vibes, clay, and maybe a little […]
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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 […]
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The Gunnison Valley Producers' Guild invites you to learn to ferment local food with wild-fermenter Nick Easley and local farmers and fermenters. This hands-on workshop will include tastings from local fermenters, printouts and directions. You'll leave with TWO jars of fermenting local vegetables and a network of local enthusiasts. Join us at the Fred Field […]
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Acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben, author of more than 20 books, comes to Crested Butte with his latest release, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization. McKibben, is one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis and insists this moment is also full […]
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A one-day deep dive to explore merging inner + outer vision through paint! Amanda will guide you through stages of developing and discovering a painting in acrylic! Saturday, October 11th | 10:00 - 6:00 PM Location: GAC Cy Baird Main Gallery. Instructor: Amanda Sage
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Join us for a hands-on clay adventure designed just for kids (adults are welcome enroll, hang with your child or leave them with us)! In this fun and creative class, young artists will explore the basics of pottery through a mix of handbuilding and wheel techniques. From shaping and sculpting to glazing their own unique […]
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Please join us at 4 pm at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, October 18 for a Family Breakdancing Class. Guest artist Ian Flaws, owner of Denver's BBoy Factory, will instruct participants of all ages on Breakdancing! Free and open to the public.
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Please join us at 3 pm at the Crested Butte Library on Sunday, October 19 for a Graffiti Art Class. Guest artist Ian Flaws, owner of Denver's BBoy Factory, will instruct participants (8 and older) on Graffiti Art! Free and open to the public.
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Join us at 6pm on Monday, October 27 at the Crested Butte Library for a Colorado Trail Travelog. 56 Days, 537 Miles, 1 Trail, a 10 Year Old, a Mom, an Amazing Trail Fairy Team, and a whole lotta adventure. Our family spent 56 days thru-hiking the Colorado Trail this summer. The logistics on this […]
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Ready to level up your social media game? Join us October 29 from 5:30-6:30PM at the ICELab for a FREE Social Media Workshop with Rob Strickland of Midnight Marketing Solutions. Don't miss this chance to boost your skills and take your business further!
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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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