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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Gunnison Valley Events Calendar
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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Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States
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Wine Knot 101: A Fly-Fishing + Wine Workshop
Gunnison River Fly Shop 213 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesEquipment 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 […]
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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 […]
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesCrested 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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Telling Stories
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 8000 Co Rd 317, Crested Butte, COHistory 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.
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Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesCrested 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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Drawing the Figure 18+
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesSharpen 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.
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Alleys of Crested Butte Themed Walking Tour
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesCrested 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 […]
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Painting with Light Workshop – Amanda Sage
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesJoin 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.
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3 Simple Ferments 15+
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesJoin 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.
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesCrested 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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