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.

  • SonofaGunn Presents

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

    35th SonofaGunn Presents: "The Errors Tour" Week one: February 27th, 28th & March 1st. Saturday Matinee Shows on 3/1 & Week two: March 6th, 7th & 8th. Doors open at 7:00, Curtain 7:30 pm. Saturday Matinees: Doors open at 2:00, Curtain 2:30 pm. When pop icon Taylor Swiftly gets stranded in Gunnison after the town's […]

    $15 – $30
  • International Women’s Day Celebration

    Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

    Join us at Montanya for a special International Women's Day Celebration from March 7th-9th! We're honoring the incredible women in our community with: $10 Dark & Snowy cocktails for women. Happy Hour all weekend from 3-5 PM. 20% off bottles. Free glassware with any merchandise purchase Let's raise a glass to strength, resilience, and the […]

    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 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
  • Wontanara! An African Arts Theater Show

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

    Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater show, choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno. This dynamic show will tell a story of humanity through music, movement, multimedia and more. A full live orchestra of Western and traditional African instruments will accompany dancers, aerialists, acrobats, breakdancers and more. Visiting […]

  • Kissidugu Performance

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

    Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater performance choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno. This dynamic show will tell a story of humanity through music, movement, multimedia and more. A full live orchestra of Western and traditional African instruments will accompany dancers, aerialists, acrobats, breakdancers, and more. Visiting […]

  • I Love You Because

    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
  • Saturday Clay Day: Pot O’ Gold- Kids

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

    Join Hannah Willis for a fun and creative clay class where youth and families can create their very own "pot of gold" treasures! This hands-on workshop will guide you through shaping, molding, and decorating unique clay pots with a touch of gold flair. Perfect for all skill levels, this class is a wonderful opportunity to […]

    $29.75 – $35
  • Super Saturday Storytime!

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

    Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 8 for Super Saturday Storytime. March's theme is T-Rex T-Party! Stories followed by a special activity from The Trailhead Children's Museum! Free & open to the public.

    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
  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

    $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

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