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.
Please join at the Gunnison Library us on Thursday, February 7 for a poetry reading and community potluck with special guest: poet aaron a. abeyta. Each poem, those personal gestures of honesty, compassion, healing and joy are our attempts to enter a temporal and sacred space-where the universal and the personal meet at the confluence […]
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. We occasionally host themed walking tours that focus on […]
Celebrate the season of renewal and creativity with our Easter-themed Egg Tray Making Ceramic Class! Join us for a festive workshop where you can craft your very own ceramic egg trays, just in time for Easter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned ceramic enthusiast, our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of […]
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. We occasionally host themed walking tours that focus on […]
Celebrate the season of renewal and creativity with our Easter-themed Egg Tray Making Ceramic Class! Join us for a festive workshop where you can craft your very own ceramic egg trays, just in time for Easter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned ceramic enthusiast, our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of […]
Join the Gunnison Wildlife Association and guest speaker Dan Gates to discuss the overwhelming success of the North American Model of wildlife conservation and efforts to dismantle it, including a 2024 Ballot Initiative that would replace Colorado's time proven, science-based management of mountain lions and bobcats with ballot box biology.
Do you miss your favorite Firebrand Soups? Learn from the legend herself how to make them at home! March recipe: Savannah Bisque (it's vegan!) Choose the date that works for your schedule! This class is available on: March 9th | 3pm-5pm OR March 23rd | 3pm-5pm Location: GAC Cafe Gallery. Please enter through our courtyard […]
A night of information, including slides, about the historic Hartman Castle in Gunnison and the efforts to restore and use it as a community event space. Free desserts, cash bar
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. We occasionally host themed walking tours that focus on […]
Hunting season is over and now you have all this great meat to cook. But are you tired of the same recipes you've cooked year after year? Join CSU Extension and others for an evening of tasting unique wild game dishes including elk, deer, rabbit, fish, and mountain lion! Also, learn new cooking techniques from […]
Test your knowledge of Gunnison Valley trivia with Coldharbour down at Double Shot Cyclery on March 28th from 7-9 PM with our MC of the night, Chris Nutgrass! $5 donations are encouraged to play but not required. All proceeds will support Coldharbour and our amazing host, Double Shot! The winning team will receive some Coldharbour […]
Dive into the world of functional art with our Spoon Rest Making Ceramic Class! Join me for a hands-on workshop where you'll craft your own stylish and practical spoon rests from clay. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced ceramic enthusiast, Abra will guide you through the process of hand-building or wheel throwing to create […]
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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