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.

  • Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk

    Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]

    By Donation
  • Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up

    Downtown Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO

    Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a little different as we will have rotating artists showcasing their crafts but live music, food and great art will always be a guarantee. Free to […]

    Free to Attend!
  • 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: July 27th August 3rd August 17th September 7th September 14th […]

    Free to Attend!
  • Restoring Wolverines to Colorado

    Gunnison County Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join Colorado State University Extension and partners for a free community event to explore wolverine ecology, how and why they're being restored to Colorado, and what it means for our state. Snacks and drinks provided, with 20 chances to win a prize at the end of the summer!

    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 time and meet your neighbors! Please bring a side dish that feeds eight people, and Mt. CB will supply the rest! An RSVP is required […]

    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: August 3rd August 17th September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte […]

    Free to Attend!
  • Gunny Valley Sessions

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Come support young musicians as they perform live on stage at Western's Quigley band shell! WANNA PERFORM? K-12 students can register by Aug 9th at [email protected]. Emcee'd by Lizzy Plotkins and headlined by local band The Expanding Minds, this is sure to be a meaningful evening full of fun and entertainment. Bring your own picnic, […]

    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: August 17th September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte Art Market […]

    Free to Attend!
  • Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up

    Downtown Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO

    Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a little different as we will have rotating artists showcasing their crafts but live music, food and great art will always be a guarantee. Free to […]

    Free to Attend
  • Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk

    Here and Now Acupuncture and Asian Medicine 115 S Colorado St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]

    By Donation
  • Abra Karbin Ceramics at People’s Fair

    Elk Avenue, Crested Butte Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

    I'm bringing the full rainbow to the Paragon People's Fair in Crested Butte this Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 1. Come find me among the mountains, the artists, the wildly good food smells, and the swirling late-summer vibes. I'll be selling handmade ceramics that are equal parts colorful, functional, and functional. Whether you're hunting for […]

    Free to Attend
  • Abra Karbin Ceramics at People’s Fair

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    I'm bringing the full rainbow to the Paragon People's Fair in Crested Butte this Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 1. Come find me among the mountains, the artists, the wildly good food smells, and the swirling late-summer vibes. I'll be selling handmade ceramics that are equal parts colorful, functional, and functional. Whether you're hunting for […]

    Free to Attend

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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