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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.

Cauldrons + Creepy Garland

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

Get into the Halloween spirit with our Cauldron & Creepy Garland Ceramic Class! Craft your own spooky cauldron and ghostly garland for a touch of seasonal magic. Join us for […]

$50

MTCB Fall Festival

Mountain Wedding Garden 911 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for a free fun-filled afternoon featuring live music by Mama Lingua, pumpkin patch and children's activities by Trailhead, cookie decorating, a live charcuterie display, free drinks, and more! […]

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. […]

$35

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 […]

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 […]

$25

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 […]

$45

North Valley Pop up Pantry

Lodge at Mountaineer Square Courtyard 620 Gothic Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh […]

Free

Pop Up Pottery – Friends Night Out

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

Grab your friends and get your hands dirty! Join us for a fun and creative Pottery Night Out. Cheers to clay, laughter, and unforgettable memories! Friday, October 11th | 5:30 […]

$50

Sage Burner Trail Race

Hartman Rocks Recreation Area Gunnison, CO

Sage Burner Trail Race is hosted in the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area of Gunnison, Colorado. The race offers some technical slickrock, some smooth singletrack, and doubletrack for speed.

$60

Sewing 101

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

This class will teach those new to sewing with a machine the basic skills to get started. Each participant will go home with their own homemade pillowcase.

material cost

Who Done It Murder Mystery

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for a 1920Õs themed murder mystery with the Crested Butte Mountain Theatre! The scene: It is the 1920s and you are a member of the notorious Tracy Gang. […]

$40 – $45

Pop Up Pottery – Date Night

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

Date night with a twist! Join us for a fun and creative Pottery Date Night Class. Shape memories together and make something special! 21+ Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic options available. Friday, […]

$100

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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