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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.

Adult Hip-Hop

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

Bring your friends and learn with instructor, Saki Sullivan, some new moves in this 4 session hip-hop class.

$40

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival will take place from July 12-21 with over 150 events offered by 40 instructors and tour guides.

$35

Parent/Tot Paint Your Own Pottery

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Parent/Tot Paint Your Own Pottery Saturday, May 18, June 8, July 13. 10:00am to 1:00pm Join me for a delightful Parent/Tot Paint Your Own Pottery class at Abra Karbin Ceramics in Gunnison, CO! Unleash your creativity alongside your little one as you embark on a colorful journey of clay painting. Held on select Saturdays - […]

$$ Price ranges on i

And Series:Pearl Wire Wrap

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

Join Glass and Jewelry Artist, Valerie Logan, for an evening of wire in a fun and immersive social art experience. One free alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink is included with each registration

$60

CBMT YouTheatre Camp

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for two weeks (M-F) of fun, creativity, and opportunity to learn new skills! The program introduces students to theatre basics including respect for one another, and for the performance space, working together, preparedness for a role, and how one rehearses and performs a play, Activities will include introduction to being on the stage, […]

$500

Family Polka Party!

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

EVENT DETAILS Join us at 4:30pm at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, July 16 for some good old fashioned fun with musical group, Pint Sized Polka. Let's sing and dance together and enjoy Wisconsin Schneider & the Magic of Music! This event is free and open to music lovers of all ages.

free

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Dr. Paul Spiegel, "Delivering Humanitarian Assistance in Gaza: Public Health Strategies and Interventions"

Free

MIT Spokes

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

We hope you'll join us for a Learning Festival with MIT Spokes on Wednesday, July 17 from 10am-3pm at the Gunnison Library. Are you interested in Science, Technology or Math? Come to our learning festival to learn more about: Coding with Scratch The Chemistry of Concrete The Physics of Sound 3D Printing Strawberry DNA Extraction […]

free

MacramŽ Workshop | Hat Hangers

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

Hang your hat in style! Learn how to make your very own MacramŽ hat hanger!

$25

Democracy & Resilience

Elevation Hotel and Spa 500 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

Care about diversity in the environmental movement? Dr. Kimberly Ruffin (author of _Black on Earth_) will give a free public lecture based on her next book, entitled: "The Resilience of Ancestral Stories: America's Enslaved Ancestors and Democratizing the U.S. Nature Narrative" at 7 PM on July 18 in the Anthracite Room of the Elevation Hotel […]

Free

Pop Up Pottery – Date Night

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

Join us for a Pottery Pop Up Date Night! Bring your loved one and get your hands in the mud. Pick up your finished pot within two weeks!

$100

Improv Workshop

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Discover the joy of improvisation with our series of engaging workshops over the next four months! No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. Unleash your imagination, build confidence, and have fun! This is a great way to hang out with the theatre community in the valley. Come play with Subject to Change!

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

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