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.

  • Used Art Supply Market

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

    Looking for affordable art supplies? Don't miss the Gunnison Arts Center's first-ever Used Art Supply Sale-a fun, budget-friendly event featuring gently used tools, paints, sketchbooks, and more from local artists! Want to Sell Supplies? Fill out this form and reserve a table! 100% of table fees go directly to our programs.

  • History Jeep Tour

    Taylor Park

    A historic 4x4 tour of the mining ruins and ghost towns of Taylor Park to benefit the Hartman Castle Preservation. Ride with us or follow in your own 4x4.

    $75 – $150
  • 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
  • Pinch Pot Piggy Banks 7+

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

    Save your pennies in style! In this fun class with artist Caroline Toomer, you'll sculpt and decorate your own piggy bank using the pinch pot method-complete with coin slot and lots of personality.

    $34 – $40
  • Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk

    Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    The 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 […]

    By Donation
  • Alla Prima Pet Portraits 16+

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

    Capture your furry (or feathered!) friend in this fun pet portrait painting class! Using an 8x8 canvas, a photo reference, and the alla prima oil technique, you'll create a colorful portrait with step-by-step guidance from artist Karolina Szumilas.

    $46.75 – $55
  • 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
  • AND Series: Resin + Rose 21+

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

    Join artist Shana Vogel for a fun, beginner-friendly resin workshop and create your own shiny, one-of-a-kind piece-like a coaster, tray, or abstract art. Sip rosŽ as you pour, swirl, and sparkle your way through the process.

    $46.75 – $55
  • Cookbook Club: Listen To Your Vegetables: Italian-

    Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

    As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, we're celebrating the flavors of spring with a fresh and vibrant edition of Cookbook Club! Join us for a collaborative potluck inspired by Listen to Your Vegetables: Italian-Inspired Recipes for Every Season by Sarah Grueneberg. Embracing the best of the season, […]

    $25
  • Patio Pottery 15+

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

    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
  • Wine Knot 101: A Fly-Fishing + Wine Workshop

    Gunnison River Fly Shop 213 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Equipment 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 […]

    $50
  • 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 […]

    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