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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.

Exhibition Opening Re-Wombing by Paige Stewart

Paige Stewart Studio 723 S 9th Street Suite 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

"Re-Wombing" is an experiential textile sculpture by Paige Stewart. This new artwork acts as an amplifier for healing, by allowing the participant to enter the womb, follow a specialized meditation and re-womb or rebirth themselves anew. This artwork is installed for three months in Gunnison; Each weekend there will be specific healing programming set-up in […]

FREE

Harvest Block Print

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

Create beautiful, handcrafted prints using traditional block printing techniques. Design and carve your own blocks inspired by autumn's bounty, and learn how to transfer your designs onto paper or fabric. Perfect for all skill levels, this class is a fun and creative way to embrace fall and produce unique, seasonal art. Ages 12+ Saturday, October […]

$35

Run with the Mountaineers

Mountaineer Bowl 106 Maintenance Dr, Gunnison, CO, United States

Kids ages 4-13 are invited to RUN OUT ONTO THE FIELD JUST LIKE THE MOUNTAINEERS at halftime under the lights on October 5! Kick-off is at 6:00 p.m. and kids lineup starts with 10 minutes to go in the second quarter at the Home Locker Room windows. Also every time the Mountaineers score, we will […]

Death Becomes Her

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once arch-rival Helen's fiance. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot.

$5

Benefit concert and auction in honor of Brent Winston

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

Concert features Evelyn Roper. Tickets are $25 per person. Premiere tables are available for $1,000. Participate in a silent auction and live auction. 100% of the money raised will go to the Winston family.

$25

Clay Street Unit Live at Zuni West Brewing

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Based out of Denver, CO, Clay Street Unit is rooted deep in homegrown southern country and folk that branches into the bluegrass sound that's heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Forming in early 2021, the band recently released their first EP in the fall of 2022 and just recorded their first full-length album set to be […]

FREE

Gunnison Valley Observatory Deluxe Tour

Gunnison Valley Observatory 2408 County Road 38, Gunnison, CO

A second special "after season" viewing event at the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Hopefully better weather in October. Smaller group so you get to spend more time looking through GVO's large telescope. We normally view 3-4 objects and weather permitting we should hopefully be able to view 7-8 on this specially scheduled Deluxe Tour. Kids welcome […]

$25

Live Music with Clay Street Unit

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Oktoberfest at Zuni West Brewing. Based out of Denver, CO, Clay Street Unit is rooted deep in homegrown southern country and folk that branches into the bluegrass sound that's heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Forming in early 2021, the band recently released their first EP in the fall of 2022 and just recorded their first […]

FREE

Monday Night Magic

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

Every week Storyweaver Games invites our Magic: The Gathering players to meet up and play at the store. Sometimes this is player's choice and other times we are running a Standard Tournament. Either way it's free to play at the tables and even when we have an event like the Standard Tournament going on you […]

Free

Applied Color Theory

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

Color is one of the fundamental elements of the creative process and as such, it is important to understand how to employ the interactive properties of color to actual works of art. This course explores, through direct application the use of color, hue, value, intensity, simultaneity, and proportion to studio work. Previous experience working with […]

$45

Pumpkin and Pours

Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

Come join us at Montanya Distillers to decorate pumpkins! Bring your creativity-we'll provide the pumpkins, paint, and more. Sip on spooky Montanya cocktails while you decorate! $20 per pumpkin. 6-8pm

$20

Connect the Dots

Thrive Yoga Crested Butte 326 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Developing emotional intelligence and self-awareness through play (aimless amusement). Workshop will include a mini lesson, guided visualization and play, embodiment, journaling and reflection.

$30 – $50

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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