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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.

Date Night

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

Date Night Abra Karbin Studios | Gunnison, CO Fridays, May 24, June 28, July 26, and August 23. 6:00pm to 9:00pm This course is designed for couples who are looking to spend quality time together while exploring the wonderful world of ceramics. In this relaxed and casual atmosphere, you and your partner will embark on […]

$60

Wilderness First Aid & Survival Weekend Retreat

Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison, CO

Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop/retreat focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! June 27th & 28th We're thrilled to present this course ensuring you're well-prepared for your summertime wilderness adventures. Accidents happen, and encountering someone else in distress is always a possibility. Acquiring fundamental first aid and survival skills is essential to […]

$575

Wilderness First Aid & Survival Retreat

Various Gunnison Locations

Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop/retreat focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! July 27th & 28th We're thrilled to present this course ensuring you're well-prepared for your summertime wilderness adventures. Accidents happen, and encountering someone else in distress is always a possibility. Acquiring fundamental first aid and survival skills is essential to […]

$695

An Evening with Ed Zwick

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Support Crested Butte Film Festival and join us for a very special evening with Oscar and Emmy-winning writer-director-producer and Crested Butte resident, Ed Zwick. He'll discuss his new memoir, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood. Ed will do readings from his book, share stories, conversation and more. Books will be available […]

$15

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Alison Nordt, Ph.D. "From JWST to Habitable Worlds: Technology Enabling Scientific Discovery"

Free

Adult Hip-Hop | Drop In

Are you ready to bring some serious heat to the dance floor? Join our Adult Hip-Hop Class and unleash your inner dancer! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking to try something new, our classes offer a fun, energetic environment for all skill levels.

$15

RMBL’s Douglass Distinguished Science Lecture

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

"I am awed by biodiversity. What processes allow many species to live together in the same locality? How are collections of diverse species assembled and how do they function"- Sharon Strauss, PhD. Sharon Strauss is an evolutionary ecologist and is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Evolution and Ecology at the University of California, Davis. She is […]

Free

Paint Your Own Pottery

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

Pop in and pick a pre-made ceramic piece to paint and decorate! We'll take care of the rest and your piece will be available for pick-up within 2 weeks! Saturday, June 29th - Drop in between 10am and 12pm Prices vary depending on the piece you choose!

Varies

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Daniel Drezner, "The Uncertain State of American Grand Strategy"

Free

National Parks Presentation

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

Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, August 8 and Thursday, August 22 for a two-part National Parks presentation with Park Ranger Randy Harabin. Randy will discuss his 25-year experience working for the National Park Service. Part I: The Life of a Park Ranger Part II: Ecosystems of the Grand Tetons […]

free

Paint Your Own Pottery | Bogo 1/2 off

Wonder into our Clay Studio to choose a piece from our large selection of bisqueware. Most colors of the rainbow available. Prices range from $10-$60. Ages 4 and up. Pieces ready for pick-up within 2 weeks!

$45

Evening Wheel Throwing

If you have always wanted to learn the art of throwing on the wheel, this is a great time! This 5 week session touches on all of the basics of throwing, trimming and glazing.

$250

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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