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.

  • Jim Davidson @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States
    Free
  • GVAWL’s Annual Yard Sale

    Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) will be hosting their annual Yard Sale on Friday, July 18th and Saturday, July 19th from 8am until 3pm each day at 508 N. 7th St. in Gunnison. This event is HUGE and you do not want to miss it. Most items will be by donation although some will […]

    Free
  • Amanda Sage Vision Train Workshop

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

    Join Amanda Sage for a 90-minute guided journey with the Vision Train Drawing Project. Explore your unique gifts through drawing and writing in a fun, supportive space-no experience needed, just curiosity! Times: 10 - 11:30 OR 12:00 -1:30

    $20
  • Sunni Gunni Art Market: Local Art Sale

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

    Celebrate local creativity at the Sunni Gunni Art Market, a lively pop-up hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center and curated by local artists! Enjoy drinks, live music, and shop unique art from up to 20 makers-paintings, ceramics, prints, jewelry, and more. Expect good vibes, hand-poke tattoos, and one-of-a-kind finds!

  • Meatstock Master Cooking Class

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

    Join Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson to learn the basics of traditional meat stock-a gut-healing, nutrient-rich staple. This hands-on class covers how to make, store, and use it to support everyday wellness.

    $51 – $60
  • Cookies Made Easy Shortbread Cooking Class

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

    Join self-taught baker Lauryn Kiefer for a sweet shortbread session! Learn the classic recipe, then get creative with mix-ins like ganache, curd, and fresh strawberries. A fun, hands-on class for cookie lovers of all levels!

    $46.75 – $55
  • Wine+Food Festival Grand Tasting

    Big Mine Ice Arena 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

    Join us for the Wine + Food Festival's centerpiece tasting event and taste your way through over 200+ wines, delectable chef-prepared bites, and top notch spirits while you enjoy music, outdoor festivities, and art, all under one roof.

    $95
  • Coal Creek Connection

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Located in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, Coal Creek Connection plays a variety of high-quality original and cover music including classic rock, country, folk, blues, funk, and more. CCC's multi-part harmonies are sure to get yo up and dancing.

  • Romeo + Juliet + Cocktails + Music

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    The Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents an evening of poetry, music, and dance, inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Cocktails and mocktails themed to the event! ALL AGES welcome, outside under the stars of the Quigley Bandshell.

    $10 – $20
  • Sunday’s @ 6 Live Music

    Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Cole Creek Connection delivers an energetic mix of classic rock, Americana, country covers, and original songs, with tight musicianship and vocal harmonies that get audiences dancing and singing along to their feel-good sound.

    FREE

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