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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.

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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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

Gunnison Spring Fling Makers Market

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Celebrate spring and Mother's Day at the Gunnison Spring Fling Makers Market! The market will feature local artists, bakers, makers and farmers with unique handcrafted gift items, fresh eggs, produce and plant starts, pickles, jams, gourmet candy, pottery and more!

Free

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 […]

Free

Writers in Residence Welcome Reception

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Join us in welcoming five wonderful new Writers in Residence to Crested Butte! Okwudili Nebeolisa, Amanda Rizkalla, Phil Coleman, Charlie Sorrenson, and Anna Claire will be writing in Crested Butte for the month of May, culminating in live readings of their writing projects during the Mountain Words Festival.

FREE

WESA Presents: Tacky Prom

Kochevar's Saloon 127 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Come dance the night away with your sweetheart at Tacky Prom at Kochevars! Wear your best tacky outfit from the decade of your choice, for the chance to be crowned Prom King or Queen. White Buffalo DJs will be blasting beats from all eras!

$20

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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