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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.

Dad + Me Clay Day

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Bring your child(ren) to get creative with clay. Throw on the wheel AND make a hand-built keepsake.

$50

Gunnison Valley Pride Picnic

Legion Park Gunnison

3rd Annual Pride Picnic Come and join us for a family and dog friendly event! Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community or one of our amazing allies, […]

Free

Summer Solstice Block Party

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Join the Gunnison Arts Center on Saturday June 15th to celebrate the Summer Solstice with a Block Party and Longest Day of Art Challenge! We're shutting down South Main to […]

Paint Your Own Skateboard

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Choose a deck color, use tape and other objects to create a design and tag your skateboard with spray paint! Ages 7 to 107. Purchase of class allows entrance to […]

$75

African Dance Youth + Adult

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

Community Dance + Drumming Class and performance by Etienne Tolno on S. Main | 3:00pm Youth West African Dance + Drumming | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Adult West African Dance | […]

$20

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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