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 […]

    $20 – $25
  • Public Lands Palooza

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Celebrate our shared love for public lands at HCCA's first-ever Public Lands Palooza on Saturday, September 13 at Zuni West Brewery, featuring live music by Strand Hill, prizes, and free […]

    Free
  • Abra Karbin Ceramics at Crested Butte Art Market

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    Sundays are better with clay! Find Abra Karbin Ceramics at the Crested Butte Art Market* every Sunday from 9am-2pm (rain or shine) alongside the Farmers Market. Come for the veggies, […]

    Free to Attend!
  • 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 […]

    $20 – $25
  • Surface Design on Wheel Thrown Bodies

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

    4 Wednesdays, September 17 - October 8 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Learn to throw simple forms on the wheel and transform them into beautiful art through carving, brushwork […]

    $170 – $200
  • 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 […]

    $20 – $25
  • And Series: Pastels + Palomas | Ages 21+

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

    Thursday, September 18th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM Sip and create in this playful pastel workshop with local artist Gail Sovick! Enjoy a refreshing Paloma while exploring the vibrant world […]

    $38 – $45
  • An Evening with PBS NewsHour’s Miles O’Brien

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

    An Evening with PBS NewsHour's Miles O'Brien: The Crucial Role of Field Stations in Science Friday, September 19 | 6:30-9:00 PM Crested Butte Center for the Arts | $25 Join […]

    $25
  • Handbuilding Hangout | Ages 15+

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

    Friday, September 19 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | Skull Sculptures Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this hands-on pottery class! Join artist Alaina Holcombe to learn […]

    $51 – $60
  • Resin Coasters | Ages 12+

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

    Friday, September 19th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM Get creative with resin in this hands-on class led by artist Shana Vogel! Learn the basics of working with resin while designing […]

    $46 – $55
  • Saturday Clay Day: Black Bear Mugs

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

    Join us for a hands-on clay adventure designed just for kids(adults are welcome to stay or leave)! In this fun and creative class, young artists will explore the basics of […]

    $35 – $50
  • Free Salsa Lessons!

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

    Join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Monday, September 22 and learn to dance salsa with Treicy & Caro! Free and open to all. No experience needed, all […]

    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