The bridges on Hwy. 50 between Gunnison and Montrose are now OPEN 24/7 with pilot cars. Learn more here.

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.

Beer Ski

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Test your end of season endurance, Crested Butte Style! Grab 3 friends for a 4-person relay. Or take on the ultimate challenge of Solo Racer We will be serving hot […]

African Dance

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

Learn African Dance techniques with teacher Maputo Mensah from Ghana. Kids Dance | April 16 | 4:15-5:30 (ages 5-14) Adult Dance | April 16| 5:30-6:45

$15 – $20

Firebrand Soup Series

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

Do you miss your favorite Firebrand Soups? Our Series this month highlights Hungarian Mushroom + Vegan Mushroom Learn from the legend herself, Heidi Magnus, how to make your favorite Firebrand […]

$50 – $60

Legs, Kegs & Eggs 5km

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

5km fun run from The Dive at 10am to the I Bar Ranch. A benefit for Mentors

$45

MEM & MSE Community Forum

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join the Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability in celebrating our graduating Master in Environmental Management students and Master of Science in Ecology students at the 2024 Community Forum. […]

free

Horseback Antler Shed Hunt – Opening Day

Crested Butte and Gunnison

Hunt antler sheds by horseback on opening day! Here's your chance to join Erin and friends on an exhilarating hunt for antler sheds through some of the most beautiful country […]

$500

Wednesday Clay Day

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

This Spring themed clay class will bring flowers, birds and sunny landscapes to life! This afterschool handbuilding and wheel throwing class will teach techniques in sculpting, carving and glazing.

$127 – $150

Lunchtime Restorative Yoga

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

Enjoy a midday break with Lunchtime Restorative Yoga. This class is the perfect way to give your mind and body a little extra care during your workweek. Candy Carson is […]

$10

Minecraft Madness May

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

Is your kid obsessed with Minecraft? Let them take their creativity off the screen and make art based on their favorite game! Ages 6 - 17.

$127 – $150

Horseback Antler Shed Hunt

Crested Butte and Gunnison

Hunt antler sheds by horseback on opening weekend! Here's your chance to join Erin and friends on an exhilarating hunt for antler sheds through some of the most beautiful country […]

$500

Mom + Me Clay Day

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

Come join us for a Mom + Me Clay Day for Mothers' Day! Bring your child(ren) to get creative with clay. Throw on the wheel AND make a hand-built keepsake.

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Horseback Antler Shed Hunt

Crested Butte and Gunnison

Hunt antler sheds by horseback on opening weekend! Here's your chance to join Erin and friends on an exhilarating hunt for antler sheds through some of the most beautiful country […]

$500

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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