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
  • AND Series: Macrame + Moscow Mules

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

    Sip, knot, and create! Join fiber artists Dani Burke and Hope Kesler for a relaxed eveni

    $42.50 – $50
  • Let’s Paint Barns! A Painting Workshop with Beth Z

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

    Enjoy a day with Beth, learning her tips and tricks, creating your own masterpiece to take home! Students should bring a lunch and an apron. All painting supplies are included. […]

    $195
  • Transform + Create: Writing Journals Youth + Fam

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

    In this creative workshop with Theresa Ely, students will transform upcycled packing paper into unique word banners using simple design techniques and personal phrases.

    $21.25 – $25
  • 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!
  • Mat Pilates Nutrition Workshop & Fundraiser

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join Crux Pilates, Natural Grocers, and Living Journeys for an uplifting and restorative wellness workshop designed to nourish both body and mind. Begin the evening with a grounding Pilates session […]

  • 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
  • Van Tours with Vandenbusche

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This tour will be centered around the history of Taylor Park- The Valley of the Gods. Topics will include Bomber Crash in Taylor Canyon, Taylor Dam & the Taylor Reservoir, […]

    $75 – $85
  • 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
  • Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up

    Downtown Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO

    Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a […]

    Free to Attend
  • Patio Pottery: Lanterns Clay Class

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

    Light up your creativity in this fun pottery workshop with artist Kit Wijkowski! Using slab-building techniques, you'll make a unique ceramic lantern-perfect for candles, fairy lights, or decor.

    $42.5 – $45
  • Painting with Karen Hill

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

    Join artist Karen Hill for a laid-back monthly watercolor session! Bring your own project and get helpful tips and guidance as you paint alongside Karen, who will be working on […]

    $38.25 – $45

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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