Upcoming Events – Crested Butte + Gunnison

Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!

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.

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 […]

$20 – $25

Lunchtime Still Life 16+

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

Take a creative break during your day and join artist Karolina Szumilas for an inspiring hour-long lunchtime still life class. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, […]

$10

Clay Lab: Outdoor Sculptures- Kids

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

Join Kit Wijkowski for a creative Clay Lab session where you'll design and build outdoor sculptures! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn techniques for shaping and detailing clay to create […]

$136 – $160

Grateful for Gunni Gals Fashion & Wine Walk

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

Join us for an evening of wine, fashion and fun! Six downtown Gunnison fashion stops highlighting local spring styles with Buckel Family Wine tastings and curated bites by Natural Grocers. […]

$25

March BOOK Madness!

Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

You asked, we delivered! Get ready for a bookish battle to rival our popular Holiday Speed-Date-a-Book! Which new 2025 release will reign supreme? That's up to you! Join us for […]

$10

I Love You Because

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 […]

$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 […]

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

Big + Little Art

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

Create, move, and bond in our Big + Little class with Kit Wijkowski! Explore art and movement together through painting, sculpture, music, and dance. This class fosters creativity and connection.

$55.25 – $65

Sculptural Ceramics Weekend Workshop 16+

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

Join Hannah Willis for two weekends of creativity and hands-on learning in our Ceramic Sculpture Workshop! This immersive session is perfect for those looking to explore the art of sculpting […]

$85 – $100

March Meltdown

Elevation Hotel and Spa 500 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

Matchstick Productions, Mount Crested Butte, and JOSE at the Elevation Hotel are teaming up to throw a FREE end-of-season party benefiting the Crested Butte Avalanche Center. Join us at the […]

Free

I Love You Because

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 […]

$25

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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