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.

  • Blank

    An experience in co-creation of a one of a kind play where the audience participate in the writing and performing of their unique creation in the moment.

    $25
  • 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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

    Crested Butte Search and Rescue is hosting the 31st showing of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Join us on Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 for two different nights of outdoor adventure and mountain culture films. This is a fundraiser for Crested Butte Search and Rescue.

    $25
  • 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 casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]

    Free
  • Trivia Nights at the Museum

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

    Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March 2025. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. Past themes include Geography, Famous Faces, Movies, Pop-Culture and more! Each round will have one question about Crested Butte […]

    $10 – $40
  • 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
  • Clay Lab: Outdoor Sculptures- Kids

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

    Join Kit Wijkowski for a creative Clay Lab session where you'll design and build outdoor sculptures! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn techniques for shaping and detailing clay to create unique pieces perfect for gardens, patios, or outdoor spaces. Kit's expert guidance will inspire you to explore your artistic side and leave with a one-of-a-kind […]

    $136 – $160
  • I Love You Because

    Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    A modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Together they learn to love each other not despite their faults, but because of them.

    $25
  • 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 casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]

    Free
  • Blank

    An experience in co-creation of a one of a kind play where the audience participate in the writing and performing of their unique creation in the moment.

    $25
  • Big + Little Art

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

    Create, move, and bond in our Big + Little class with Kit Wijkowski! Explore art and movement together through painting, sculpture, music, and dance. This class fosters creativity and connection.

    $55.25 – $65
  • I Love You Because

    Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    A modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Together they learn to love each other not despite their faults, but because of them.

    $25
  • I Love You Because

    Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    A modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Together they learn to love each other not despite their faults, but because of them.

    $25

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