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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.

Fat Bike Worlds

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

The Borealis Fat Bike Worlds return to Crested Butte for the 10th anniversary January 24th-26th, 2025. Join us for a three day party, race and celebration!

$165

Boss Ross

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

Unleash your inner artist and join us for a delightful winter-themed Boss Ross painting class led by the talented Sarah Sharsmith. In this beginner-friendly session, you'll learn how to create […]

$45

10 Years Gone – Led Zeppelin Tribute

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

Join us as CBMBA & the Center present Ten Years Gone in celebration of the Fat Bike World Championship! 10 Years Gone is a Denver-based tribute band that brings the […]

Monday Night Magic

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

Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a […]

Free

A Taste of the Wild – Taste Testing Fair

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

Join CSU Extension and partners in the 3rd annual taste testing fair. Taste new recipes made by local hunters, guides, and those who have knowledge of cooking with various types […]

free

Stargazing Tours

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States
$100

HeArt Work | The Art of Bukaty

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

Generously underwritten by the Blake Hawk Family and Gunnison Valley Health Foundation. Everything he has dreamed, everything he has felt, everything he has created - it all has led to […]

Free

Learn to Skate Free!

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

We're thrilled to offer another season of Learn to Skate free lessons. Our favorite thing in the world is helping people get out on snow to enjoy the magical world […]

Free

The Clay Lab: Wheel Work

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

Join Kit Wijkowski for a hands-on pottery adventure! Kids will learn the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, shaping, and creating unique pieces to take home.Perfect for beginners or those […]

$120

High Country film

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Conor Hagen's Film about community history and conservation. It is a collaborative effort between High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) and Western Colorado University's Film Studies Program.

Free

AlpenPhunk: The Sugarman 3

Alpenphunk is where world-class music meets Crested Butte's vibrant mountain culture, creating an unforgettable weekend of sound, skiing and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Neal Sugarman, a saxophonist from Newton, Massachusetts, began his […]

$75

Monday Night Magic

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

Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a […]

Free

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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