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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.

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

Beginner Salsa

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

Singles and Partners welcome for 4 evenings of Salsa in the Cumbia style!

$40

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Sophia Rosenfeld, "What Can We Talk About? The Free Speech Battle in our Colleges and Universities"

Free

The Almont Pavillion Dance Series

The Almont Pavillion Dance series takes place every Wednesday night through the summer with free dance lessons from 6-7pm and live music for dancing from 7:30-9pm. The Pavillion is the historic dance hall built in 1921 on the property of 3 rivers resort. The venue is an easy walk from the RTA and is free […]

Free

Parent/Tween Hand Building Experience

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

Parent/Tween Hand Building Experience Wednesday, May 22 OR July 24. 6:00pm to 9:00pm This course is designed to bring parents and tweens together for a fun and creative pottery adventure. In this casual and relaxed setting, you and your tween will learn the art of hand building with clay. No previous experience is required - […]

$40 – $60

Filmmaker Workshop W/Michael & Tyler

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

Filmmaker Workshop ($15 Ticket) 25th @ 10-12pm. Get your tickets at https://www.cbfilmfest.org/events Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz know a thing or two about filmmaking - and the audacity it takes to get a film made. Join us for this lively workshop led by Tyler & Michael. You'll learn a thing or two, and hear some […]

$15

Pop Up Pottery – Friends Night Out

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

Bring your friends and have a creative night on the wheel with your besties!

$50

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

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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