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.

  • Souper Bowl Making

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

    Get creative and give back by joining Kit Wijkowski in crafting bowls for our Souper Bowl fundraiser! In this fun and engaging workshop, you'll learn to handbuild and/or wheel throw your very own bowls. Keep all the bowls you create except for one, which will be featured in our fundraiser and available for purchase to […]

    $150
  • The Tiger Collection

    Crested Butte Town Hall 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    These fun- and joy-filled classes are for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Immerse your child in the language of music! Class runs for 10 weeks, and includes music and a book to take home.

    $195
  • The Tiger Collection

    Crested Butte Town Hall 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    These fun- and joy-filled classes are for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Immerse your child in the language of music! Class runs for 10 weeks, and includes music and a book to take home.

    $195
  • Wacky Wednesday: Wall Art

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

    Unleash your creativity and transform your space in Wacky Wednesday Wall Art! In this hands-on workshop, you'll design and craft unique wall art using paints, 3D materials, and an abundance of imagination. From vibrant murals to quirky sculptures, this class is all about experimenting with bold techniques and bringing your wildest artistic visions to life. […]

    $100
  • Beginner Wheel Throwing

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

    Unwind and get creative in the evenings with Wheel Throwing led by the talented Cassandra Duft. This class is designed for all skill levels, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced potter looking to refine your technique. Cassandra will guide you through the process of centering, shaping, and glazing as you create your own […]

    $300
  • Munchkin’s Music and Dance

    High Attitude Dance Academy 120 N Wisconsin St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    These fun- and joy-filled classes are for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Immerse your child in the language of music! Class runs for 10 weeks, and includes music and a book to take home.

    $195
  • CRWC Lunch & Learn

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    Did you know that by the end of 2025, it is a requirement that all employers must be in compliance with the new requirement that employers must offer a retirement program to their employees? The requirement is for businesses that have been in business for at least two years with 5+ employees. There is no […]

    Free
  • Learn to Skate Free!

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

    We're thrilled to offer another season of Learn to Skate free lessons. Our favorite thing in the world is helping people get out on snow to enjoy the magical world of nordic skiing, and we know that a little instruction is the best way to get you gliding and loving this sport as much as […]

    Free
  • And Series: Florals + Fuzzy Navels

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

    Join Deirdre Jones for a vibrant floral acrylic painting workshop where you'll create a beautiful flower composition with a complementary background. Begin by painting the background color, then bring your floral design to life. Finally, enhance your artwork by painting the negative space around the flowers in white, making them pop. With still life arrangements […]

    $45
  • Threads of Change

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

    Gunnison writers, photographs and artists who participated in the Gunnison Valley Journal will offer short readings, punctuated with music and more! In the gallery, an exhibit on the changing nature of rural America, touring from the Smithsonian, will be featured.

    free
  • Stargazing Tours

    Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States
    $100
  • 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Calling all winter enthusiasts! High Country Conservation Advocates and the Winter Wildlands Alliance are bringing the 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival to the Western University Theater in Gunnison on January 16th. Doors open at 6:30; films at 7pm. For more info, hccacb.org.

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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