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.

  • The 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join HCCA for the 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival in Gunnison at the UC Theater on Western Colorado University's campus on Thursday, January 15 at 5 PM! This screening features […]

    $20
  • CB Nordic Community Race

    Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States
  • A Pair of Textured Mugs

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

    A Pair of Textured Mugs Ages 15+ Saturday, January 17 5:00-8:00 PM Learn handbuilding and texture techniques to create your own unique and customized ceramic mugs-perfect for your morning coffee […]

    $50
  • Evening Wheel Throwing

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

    Evening Wheel Throwing | Ages 15+ Session 1: 6 Tuesdays January 20-February 24. 5:45-8:45 PM End your day creatively while learning wheel techniques, trimming, and glazing in a supportive setting. […]

    $300
  • Cross-Country Ski to Magic Meadows Yurt

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

    Join RMBL alongside community partner, the Crested Butte Land Trust (CBLT), for a scenic cross-country ski out to the Magic Meadows Yurt for a demonstration of the Natural Resource Conservation […]

    Free-Must RSVP
  • Ceramic Valentines

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

    Saturday Clay Day | Ages 6+ Valentines January 24. 12:00-2:30 Kids explore clay while making the above-themed creations. Drop-off or parent participation welcome. Instructor: Coco Warren $45 Non-Member | $38 […]

    $45
  • Apres Clay | Ceramic Valentines

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

    Apres Clay | Ages 15+ Saturday, January 24. Valentine Clay 4:30-6:30 PM Celebrate the season of love by sculpting Valentine-inspired clay pieces. Instructor: Alaina Holcombe $45 Non-Member | $38 Member

    $38
  • Drew Emmitt, John Cowan & Eli Emmitt

    Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of virtuosic bluegrass and soul-stirring harmony as Drew Emmitt, John Cowan, and Eli Emmitt take the stage at Public House. A founding member of […]

    $65
  • Alley Loop Nordic Race

    Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States
  • CB Nordic Community Race

    Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States
  • Alpine Ski Tour on Crested Butte Mountain Resort

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us for an afternoon of skiing with RMBL docents and educators at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR)! Learn how geology and snowpack trends shape Crested Butte as a premier […]

    Free-Must RSVP
  • Western Ski Weekend | Après-Ski Party

    Butte 66 10 Crested Butte Way, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Wrap up the ski day at our exciting Apres-Ski Party from 3:30 - 5:30 PM, hosted at Butte 66. Join us after a day on the slopes to relax, connect, […]

    $10

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