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.
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Izakaya Cabin 321 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States -
Summer Classics: Gypsy Jazz Social Club
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, COMysterious... yet strangely familiar, the Gypsy Jazz Social Club (GJSC) musical journey embraces the acoustic swing sound pioneered in the 1930s and 1940s by Django Reinhardt and others and is today enjoying a resurgence in popularity among musicians and jazz aficionados alike. Gypsy Jazz Social Club is a consortium of versatile musicians scattered throughout western […]
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Macrame Workshop: Plant Hangers
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesDani Burke and Hope Kesler will guide you through crafting your own custom macramŽ plant hangerÑperfect for displaying your favorite greenery with style.Bring a plant cutting to pot after your hanger is finished, and join in a cutting swap with fellow plant lovers!
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Van Tours with Vandenbusche
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesThis tour will be centered around the history of the Ski Areas of Crested Butte, focusing on the early days of skiing, the Pioneer Ski Area, Rozman Hill, Pershing Mine Ski Hill, Quick's Hill CBMR, and more. Visit https://crestedbuttemuseum.com/events-programs/van-tours-with-vandenbusche/ for more information. Tickets for members are $75 each and for non-members are $85 each. Tickets […]
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4-H Fair Youth Shows
Gunnison County Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesThe community is warmly invited to come down to the county fairgrounds and see 4-H project displays as well as 4-H/FFA animal shows. Help us support our youth who have worked so hard and learned new life skills!
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Daytime Wheel Throwing 16+
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesJoin artist Karolina Szumilas for a relaxed, daytime ceramics class exploring the rhythm of the wheel. Open to all levels, it's a creative, grounding midday break.
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Mixed Media Art Explorers Camp
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesGet ready for color, creativity, and discovery! In Art Explorers, kids dive into mixed media with Caroline Toomer-experimenting with paint, collage, sculpture, and more to create unique, imaginative art each day.
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Swing Dancing
The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing and Two-step Dancing on July 9th at The Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Dance lessons begin at 6pm with Live music for dance featuring Evelyn Roper, Johnny Kongo and Sean Turner from 7:30-9pm.
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Art/Science Exchange – Gothic Artists in Residence
Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesJoin us for an evening at the intersection of art and science with RMBL scientist Paul CaraDonna and artist Mark Dorf. For the past several summers, RMBL has been hosting artists up at Gothic to work alongside scientists. As researchers count flowers and analyze data, our artists in residence observe the scientific method while embarking […]
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesCrested 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 Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
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Handbuilding Hangout
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesUnwind and get creative in this relaxed handbuilding class with Cat Avila. Explore techniques like pinch pots, coils, and slabs while developing your personal style. Open to all skill levels in a fun, supportive environment.
$119 – $140
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!
