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
  • Drawing and Painting in a Unique Place

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

    Explore how meaningful places spark creativity in this reflective, hands-on workshop with artist Don Seastrum. After a brief session at the Gunnison Arts Center, the class heads outdoors to draw […]

    $131.75 – $155
  • Kuhl Mule Tour

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Celebrate small business and mountain lifestyle living with Treads 'n' Threads and Kuhl. Free food, music, and drinks. Stop by Treads 'n' Threads from 3:30-5:30 pm to pick up your […]

    Free
  • Art as Resistance:

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

    Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 5pm on Thursday, July 31 for "Art as Resistance" an illustration workshop with artist Ellie Fortune. Learn how to cultivate creativity, empower […]

    free
  • Restoring Wolverines to Colorado

    Gunnison County Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join Colorado State University Extension and partners for a free community event to explore wolverine ecology, how and why they're being restored to Colorado, and what it means for our […]

    Free
  • Mapping Your Story

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

    Mapping Your Story: A Writing Workshop July 31 - August 2. Thursday, July 31. 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Friday, August 1. 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. Lunch Provided. Saturday, August […]

    $114.75 – $135
  • Summer Historic Pub Crawl

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Our historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. Each pub crawl usually features 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in The Gunnison Valley. The tour […]

    $40 – $50
  • Gilbert & Sullivan’s

    Union Congregational Church 403 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Presenting Gilbert & Sullivan's comic operetta "Trial by Jury." This family friendly program includes selections from "The Pirates of Penzance," "The Mikado" and H.M.S. Pinafore. Performers include singers and musicians […]

    $16 – $20.
  • Music by Rachel VanSlyke

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States
  • Rachel VanSlyke @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States
    Free
  • The Clay Lab: Squishmellows

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

    In this playful class, kids will create their own Squishmallow-inspired sculptures using clay and simple hand-building techniques.

    $102 – $120

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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