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.

  • 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, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I'll be at the market the following Sundays: September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte Art Market is hosted […]

    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 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
  • 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
  • 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 drinks for summer volunteers. This free community event kicks off at 3 PM-don't miss the chance to toast to the lands that bring us together! […]

    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, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I'll be at the market the following Sundays: September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte Art Market is hosted […]

    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 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
  • 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 and other surface design techniques with Karolina Szumilas. Location: GAC Clay Studio | Instructor: Karolina Szumilas $200 | Non-Member $170 | Member

    $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 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: 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 of soft pastels in a relaxed, social setting. Gail will guide you through simple techniques to blend, layer, and play with color-no experience needed Location: […]

    $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 PBS NewsHour's Miles O'Brien for an evening exploring how field stations advance science and shape our understanding of the natural world. Enjoy light bites, sip […]

    $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 basic sculpting techniques while make a one of a kind Halloween decoration. Ages 15+ Location: GAC Clay Studio | Instructor: Alaina Holcombe $60 | Non-Member, […]

    $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 your own unique set of coasters. Choose from a variety of colors, additives, and effects to make each piece your own. Location: GAC Courtyard (weather […]

    $46 – $55

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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