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.

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  • HCCA Happy Hour

    The Eldo 215 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join HCCA for a Happy Hour at the Eldo Brewery on Thursday, June 11 at 5:30 PM, featuring a special screening of the Our Lands, Our Future: The GORP Act, […]

    Free

  • Heroic Heart Half Day Retreat with John Bruna

    Here and Now Acupuncture and Asian Medicine 115 S Colorado St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join former Buddhist monk, teacher, writer, educator, and Spiritual Director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center right here in Gunnison Colorado at their sister center, the Here and Now […]

    By Donation

  • Juneteenth

    Ohm Zone Wellness Center 409 4th St Unit D, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    A community space for remembrance, reflection, healing and support. Includes guided meditation, opportunity for sharing, healing work with clay.

    $22
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Patio Pottery | Handbuilt Mug with Text

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Spend a summer evening in our courtyard creating functional and decorative ceramics-explore hand- building through mugs, berry bowls, wall pieces, and planters in these relaxed, skill-building workshops. Cost Per Each […]

    $42
  • Gunnison Sunset

    OutSpoken

    Join Melanin Mountain Project for OutSpoken on Juneteenth. This year, our vibrant poetry and spoken word event will be held at the Mallardi.

    Free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Friday Clay Day

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Friday Clay Day | Ages 7+ Get your hands dirty at Friday Clay Day, a fun and exploratory class where each session brings a brand-new project! From functional pieces to […]

    $38
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Wildflower Picture Frame – Friday Clay Day

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Friday Clay Day | Ages 7+ Get your hands dirty at Friday Clay Day, a fun and exploratory class where each session brings a brand-new project! From functional pieces to […]

    $45

  • RMBL Reads book club

    Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 8000 Co Rd 317, Crested Butte, CO

    Join fellow book lovers for a discussion of "Nature of Fear: Survival Lessons From the Wild" led by the book's author, RMBL scientist and UCLA professor Dr. Dan Blumstein. Co-hosted […]

    free

  • RMBL Family Fest @ Gothic

    Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 8000 Co Rd 317, Crested Butte, CO

    Celebrate community and science at RMBL's Gothic site, a historic former mining town and current biological field station at the base of Gothic Mountain. This fun afternoon includes family-friendly tours, […]

    Free

  • Gunnison Sunset

    Try the Wheel: Date Night / Friends Night

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us during First Friday Art Walks for a relaxed evening of clay. Have a drink, try the wheel with friends or a partner, and enjoy a welcoming, beginner-friendly studio […]

    $50

  • Art of Alignment

    Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United States

    In the heart of the Quartz Creek Valley, where the echoes of history meet the stillness of the wild, we invite you to find your center. Held within the walls […]

    $20

  • Polar Bears, Penguins and Prayer Flags

    Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United States

    Eric Larsen has spent the past 30 years traveling in some of the most remote and extreme environments on the planet. To date, Eric has completed more North and South […]

    Free

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