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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.

Monday Night Magic

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Monday night magic is an inclusive, for all ages, skill levels and deck competitiveness. Join us on Monday nights for casual Commander games where you can meet other local players and share deck builds or even learn how to play. This is an open play event, meaning no entry fee or tournament structure, just socializing […]

MEM & MSE Community Forum

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join the Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability in celebrating our graduating Master in Environmental Management students and Master of Science in Ecology students at the 2024 Community Forum. Be inspired as our MEM students share the outcomes of their 600-hour-project work and our MSE students share the findings of their extensive research! Join […]

free

Horseback Antler Shed Hunt – Opening Day

Crested Butte and Gunnison

Hunt antler sheds by horseback on opening day! Here's your chance to join Erin and friends on an exhilarating hunt for antler sheds through some of the most beautiful country on the Western Slope! We'll saddle up and venture into scenic wilderness areas, where we'll explore trails and open landscapes in search of antlers shed […]

$500

Wednesday Clay Day

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

This Spring themed clay class will bring flowers, birds and sunny landscapes to life! This afterschool handbuilding and wheel throwing class will teach techniques in sculpting, carving and glazing.

$127 – $150

Lunchtime Restorative Yoga

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

Enjoy a midday break with Lunchtime Restorative Yoga. This class is the perfect way to give your mind and body a little extra care during your workweek. Candy Carson is an Iyengar Yoga Instructor, she has taught yoga since 1993. All levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat + straps + blanket. Additional props […]

$10

Minecraft Madness May

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

Is your kid obsessed with Minecraft? Let them take their creativity off the screen and make art based on their favorite game! Ages 6 - 17.

$127 – $150

Friday Night Magic

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Friday night magic is an inclusive, for all ages, skill levels and deck competitiveness. Join us on Friday nights for casual mix of Magic The Gathering games where you can meet other local players and share deck builds or even learn how to play. This is an open play event, meaning no entry fee or […]

Free

Movie Screening of A Good Neighbor

Semi-Finalist | New York Int. Women Festival and featured in environmental film festivals across the Rocky Mountain region. A GOOD NEIGHBOR is a feature-length documentary about Lucy Molina, a Latina single mother fighting against racism and climate change as she campaigns for city council in one of the nation's most polluted zip codes. The film […]

FREE

Mini Film Fest Screening A Good Neighbor & Hypocit

Semi-Finalist | New York Int. Women Festival and featured in environmental film festivals across the Rocky Mountain region. A GOOD NEIGHBOR is a feature-length documentary about Lucy Molina, a Latina single mother fighting against racism and climate change as she campaigns for city council in one of the nationÕs most polluted zip codes. The film […]

Free

Horseback Antler Shed Hunt

Crested Butte and Gunnison

Hunt antler sheds by horseback on opening weekend! Here's your chance to join Erin and friends on an exhilarating hunt for antler sheds through some of the most beautiful country on the Western Slope! We'll saddle up and venture into scenic wilderness areas, where we'll explore trails and open landscapes in search of antlers shed […]

$500

Learn To Play D&D

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Ever wanted to try D&D, well now's your chance. Everyone at the table is new and we will be taking our time to explain as we go. Join our small adventure to get introduced to the game. You will get a set of dice and a character to learn with and keep! Sign up by […]

$10

Mom + Me Clay Day

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

Come join us for a Mom + Me Clay Day for Mothers' Day! Bring your child(ren) to get creative with clay. Throw on the wheel AND make a hand-built keepsake.

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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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