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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.

Cooking Matters Class

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

FREE Cooking Matters Course hosted by Mountain Roots Food Project! Wednesdays, Feb 21-March 27 11 am-1pm at the Gunnison Public Library. Develop skills to shop for and cook healthy foods […]

Free

Kids Clay: Wacky Wednesday

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

Join us for 4 fun filled days of hand-building, sculpture making and glazing, OH MY! Get your kiddos hands in clay and their creativity flowing in this four part class. […]

Clay Studio: Handbuilding + Wheel Throwing

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

Lets make some pots! Beginners and Advanced students welcome! Choose handbuilding projects, wheel throwing or a combination of both. Learn techniques for throwing on the wheel, handbuilding, combining the two, […]

Clay Studio: Wheel Throwing Nights

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

Lets make some pots! Beginners and Advanced students welcome! Learn techniques for throwing on the wheel, surface design and glazing on your 3D functional creations from our masterful instructors. Session […]

Sonofagunn 2024

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Sonofagunn 2024 presents Clueless, a murder mystery. Thursday-Saturday Feb 22, 23, 24, 30th March 1 & 2nd. Thursday night show is $25 and Friday and Saturday shows are $30. Doors […]

$25 – $30

Move The Butte

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO
$15 – $45

Gunnison Trails 9th Annual Winter Blast!

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

The temps are cold, the days are short, but we've got singletrack on the mind! Come celebrate the release of winter alongside our incredible trail community at Gunnison Trails' 9th […]

$35,

Moss Mugs & Mudslides

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

Dabble in some clay creativity and hand-build yourself a cute nature inspired mug paired with a sweet Mudslide cocktail. Add some fungi and insect friends then glaze on your desired […]

SonofaGunn 2024

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Everyone's favorite SonofaGunn is back this year with a mash-up of the famous board game Clue and the fan favorite 90's movie Clueless! Join us for a night of entertainment […]

Public House Presents: The Lil Smokies

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

Blending virtuosic instrumental acrobatics with riveting lyrical craftsmanship, The Lil Smokies have earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in modern American roots music thanks to their […]

$40

Blue Mesa Ice Fishing Weekend (2 Days)

Blue Mesa Reservoir Gunnison, CO, United States

Are you itching to get outside and enjoy scenic western Colorado while learning a new winter sport?! We would love to host you for the weekend at Blue Mesa Reservoir […]

$350

Kids Clay: Game Making

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

Time to get creative in the Clay Studio! Come join us to hand build your Tic Tac Toe Game! Create your own theme and sculpt all the pieces like Minecraft, […]

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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