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.

  • Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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 […]

    $20 – $25
  • Gunnison Music Cruise

    Downtown Gunnison PO Box 3513, Gunnison, CO

    It doesn't get much more Gunnison than this. Join us downtown for the summer's first Music Cruise of the season featuring the Gunnison Valley's own Lizzy Plotkin and Jenny Hill […]

    free
  • Pinch Pot Piggy Banks 7+

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

    Save your pennies in style! In this fun class with artist Caroline Toomer, you'll sculpt and decorate your own piggy bank using the pinch pot method-complete with coin slot and […]

    $34 – $40
  • CBMBA Wednesday Trail Work Day

    TBD

    Volunteer with CBMBA to work on trail sustainability in our valley. Food, drinks and raffle will culminate the work afternoon.

    Free
  • Mid-Week on Main Street

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main June 18 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Big Love Carwash sponsored […]

    FREE
  • Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk

    Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha […]

    By Donation
  • Alla Prima Pet Portraits 16+

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

    Capture your furry (or feathered!) friend in this fun pet portrait painting class! Using an 8x8 canvas, a photo reference, and the alla prima oil technique, you'll create a colorful […]

    $46.75 – $55
  • Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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 […]

    $20 – $25
  • Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up

    Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a […]

    Free to Attend!
  • AND Series: Resin + Rose 21+

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

    Join artist Shana Vogel for a fun, beginner-friendly resin workshop and create your own shiny, one-of-a-kind piece-like a coaster, tray, or abstract art. Sip rosŽ as you pour, swirl, and […]

    $46.75 – $55
  • Cookbook Club: Listen To Your Vegetables: Italian-

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

    As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, we're celebrating the flavors of spring with a fresh and vibrant edition of Cookbook Club! Join […]

    $25
  • Cookbook Club: Listen To Your Vegetables

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

    As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, we're celebrating the flavors of spring with a fresh and vibrant edition of Cookbook Club! Join […]

    $25

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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