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.
Please join us at 5:30 pm at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, September 16 for a FREE screening of ENCANTO (PG). Bring your coziest blanket and pjs and enjoy this fun family film. Snacks provided! Free & open to the public.
Music Cruise and Welcome Back Western! 5:30pm, Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Music Cruise, 5:30pm start at IOOF Park and ending at the Quigley Bandshell, please join us with your bike, skates, etc. Featuring music on the music cruise by Expanding Minds (Western student band) and special performance by the Western Drum Line at 6:30pm at […]
4 Wednesdays, September 17 - October 8 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Learn to throw simple forms on the wheel and transform them into beautiful art through carving, brushwork and other surface design techniques with Karolina Szumilas. Location: GAC Clay Studio | Instructor: Karolina Szumilas $200 | Non-Member $170 | Member
Stomp some grapes (yes, you can get in the bin), Sip wine throughout the winemaking process, Burnell's food truck will be slinging their goodness, Fall vibes with Sundrop Flora flowers to take home along with other family-friendly fun
Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main September 17 at 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Western Music Department in collaboration with Gunnison Resiliency Project and Gunnison Week of Welcome sponsored by Alpha Mechanical, The Clarke Agency and Tango Boutique. Sound assistance provided by […]
Crested 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 […]
Thursday, September 18th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM Sip and create in this playful pastel workshop with local artist Gail Sovick! Enjoy a refreshing Paloma while exploring the vibrant world of soft pastels in a relaxed, social setting. Gail will guide you through simple techniques to blend, layer, and play with color-no experience needed Location: […]
An Evening with PBS NewsHour's Miles O'Brien: The Crucial Role of Field Stations in Science Friday, September 19 | 6:30-9:00 PM Crested Butte Center for the Arts | $25 Join PBS NewsHour's Miles O'Brien for an evening exploring how field stations advance science and shape our understanding of the natural world. Enjoy light bites, sip […]
Friday, September 19 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | Skull Sculptures Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this hands-on pottery class! Join artist Alaina Holcombe to learn basic sculpting techniques while make a one of a kind Halloween decoration. Ages 15+ Location: GAC Clay Studio | Instructor: Alaina Holcombe $60 | Non-Member, […]
Friday, September 19th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM Get creative with resin in this hands-on class led by artist Shana Vogel! Learn the basics of working with resin while designing your own unique set of coasters. Choose from a variety of colors, additives, and effects to make each piece your own. Location: GAC Courtyard (weather […]
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 casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
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!
