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.

  • Sunni Gunni Art Market: Local Art Sale

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

    Celebrate local creativity at the Sunni Gunni Art Market, a lively pop-up hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center and curated by local artists! Enjoy drinks, live music, and shop unique […]

  • Crafted Crowns Gemstone Art Class Youth

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

    Channel your inner royalty in this whimsical wire-wrapping workshop with artist Anette Akselson! Learn to create your own gemstone crown using wire, gemstones, and creative flair.

    $25.50 – $30
  • Crafted Crowns Gemstone Art Class Adult

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

    Channel your inner royalty in this whimsical wire-wrapping workshop with artist Anette Akselson! Learn to create your own gemstone crown using wire, gemstones, and creative flair.

    $25.50 – $30
  • Firebird’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Crested Butte Depot 716 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

    This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and […]

    Free
  • The 2nd Annual Play Crawl

    Come bike with us as we embark on a crawl to three of Gunnison's favorite establishments; Buckel Family Winery, Crested Bucha, and The Dive. Grab a drink and hear a […]

    $10 – $20
  • Firebird’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Crested Butte Depot 716 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

    This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and […]

    Free
  • Colorado Grandeur: Plein Air Painters of America 2

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

    Colorado Grandeur brings together the Plein Air Painters of America for their largest exhibition and sale in years, showcasing an estimated 150 breathtaking paintings inspired by the landscapes of Colorado. […]

    Free
  • 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
  • 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

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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