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.

  • Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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 […]

    $20 – $25
  • Crazy About Trees: Acrylic Painting in Watercolor

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

    Celebrate the beauty of trees in this expressive landscape painting workshop with artist Mary Pat Ettinger. you'll layer color, light, and texture to bring tree-filled scenes to life. Work from inspiring reference images or bring your own. Open to all levels

    $68 – $80
  • Macrame Workshop: Plant Hangers

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

    Dani Burke and Hope Kesler will guide you through crafting your own custom macramŽ plant hangerÑperfect for displaying your favorite greenery with style.Bring a plant cutting to pot after your hanger is finished, and join in a cutting swap with fellow plant lovers!

    $29.75 – $35
  • Van Tours with Vandenbusche

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This tour will be centered around the history of the Ski Areas of Crested Butte, focusing on the early days of skiing, the Pioneer Ski Area, Rozman Hill, Pershing Mine Ski Hill, Quick's Hill CBMR, and more. Visit https://crestedbuttemuseum.com/events-programs/van-tours-with-vandenbusche/ for more information. Tickets for members are $75 each and for non-members are $85 each. Tickets […]

    $75 – $85
  • Daytime Wheel Throwing 16+

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

    Join artist Karolina Szumilas for a relaxed, daytime ceramics class exploring the rhythm of the wheel. Open to all levels, it's a creative, grounding midday break.

    $170 – $200
  • Mixed Media Art Explorers Camp

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

    Get ready for color, creativity, and discovery! In Art Explorers, kids dive into mixed media with Caroline Toomer-experimenting with paint, collage, sculpture, and more to create unique, imaginative art each day.

    $63.75 – $75
  • Swing Dancing

    The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing and Two-step Dancing on July 9th at The Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Dance lessons begin at 6pm with Live music for dance featuring Evelyn Roper, Johnny Kongo and Sean Turner from 7:30-9pm.

    $15
  • Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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 […]

    $20 – $25
  • Handbuilding Hangout

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

    Unwind and get creative in this relaxed handbuilding class with Cat Avila. Explore techniques like pinch pots, coils, and slabs while developing your personal style. Open to all skill levels in a fun, supportive environment.

    $119 – $140
  • Drawing the Figure 18+

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

    Sharpen 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.

    $55.25 – $65
  • Alla Prima Flowers in Oil 16+

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

    Paint fresh blooms in one sitting with artist Karolina Szumilas using the alla prima technique. Learn bold brushwork, color mixing, and composition in a relaxed, creative setting-great for all skill levels!

    $46.75 – $55
  • Plant Based Magic: 11 Tips to a Healthy You

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

    Join us for a vibrant 3-hour raw food class with Cheri Rae Russell, founder of Peace Yoga Gallery and l.o.v.e. cafe. With decades of experience, Cheri blends Italian roots and holistic wisdom to teach nourishing, plant-based dishes using fresh, local ingredients from Mountain Roots. Celebrate community, flavor, and the healing power of food! Co-Sponsored by […]

    $42.50 – $50

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