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.

  • Felted Blooms Art Class

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

    Dive into fiber art with local artist Sarah Sharsmith in this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of wet felting as you create vibrant, sculptural wool flowers-layer, shape, and add […]

    $29.75 – $35
  • 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
  • Rachel VanSlyke @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States
    Free
  • The Clay Lab: Squishmellows

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

    In this playful class, kids will create their own Squishmallow-inspired sculptures using clay and simple hand-building techniques.

    $102 – $120
  • HBD, HP! FREE movie at the Majestic

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us at 3:30 pm at the Majestic Theater in Crested Butte on Friday, August 1 for a FREE showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. This screening is […]

    free
  • 50th Annual MTCB Town Picnic

    Join us for the town of Mt. Crested Butte's 50th Annual Town Picnic! This is a family-friendly picnic for all residents of Mt. Crested Butte. Come out for a good […]

    FREE
  • Crested Butte Arts Festival

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

    Free
  • Pop Art Party

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

    Join us from 6-8 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, August 1, 2025 for a Pop Art Program with modern pop artist Michael Albert. This modern pop art experience […]

    free
  • Monday Night Magic

    Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a […]

    Free
  • Singletrack! The Musical

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents a staged reading/singing of Steven Cole Hughes' new musical, Singletrack! A comedy musical about a high-school mountain biker in Gunnison, CO, who must choose between […]

    $10 – $20

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