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.

  • Ceramic Valentines

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

    Saturday Clay Day | Ages 6+ Valentines January 24. 12:00-2:30 Kids explore clay while making the above-themed creations. Drop-off or parent participation welcome. Instructor: Coco Warren $45 Non-Member | $38 […]

    $45
  • Apres Clay | Ceramic Valentines

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

    Apres Clay | Ages 15+ Saturday, January 24. Valentine Clay 4:30-6:30 PM Celebrate the season of love by sculpting Valentine-inspired clay pieces. Instructor: Alaina Holcombe $45 Non-Member | $38 Member

    $38
  • Drew Emmitt, John Cowan & Eli Emmitt

    Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of virtuosic bluegrass and soul-stirring harmony as Drew Emmitt, John Cowan, and Eli Emmitt take the stage at Public House. A founding member of […]

    $65
  • Open Mic Night @ The Whammy Bar

    The Whammy Bar 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Open mic night at The Whammy Bar has moved to Tuesdays! Sign up starts @ 7:00, and music starts @ 7:30. Buy one get one free Miller Highlife special.

  • History Book Club with Ian Billick

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

    Join our Crested Butte Mayor, Ian Billick, for Feburary book club. "From the Age of Exploration to the Age of Discovery" embeds field research at RMBL in the larger context […]

    Free
  • Drawing a Still Life

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

    Spend a focused hour drawing everyday objects in a relaxed, supportive setting. Explore composition, proportion, and shading while practicing observation skills and developing your personal style. Perfect for beginners or […]

    $25
  • Watercolor: Still Life

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

    3 Wednesdays, January 28th - February 11th | 5:30 - 7:30 PM Discover the beauty of everyday objects in this still-life watercolor workshop. Participants will explore composition, light, and color […]

    $140
  • Ribbon Cutting

    Jailhouse Collections 409 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The new, tiny Six Points boutique in the old stone jailhouse 409 2nd St., Crested Butte ; "Jailhouse Collections" is having a ribbon cutting/grand opening! Please stop by take selfies […]

    Free
  • OPEN MIC @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join guest host Stefan Bodevin of Sugarbush for Open Mic Night at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO from 7pm to 10pm.

    FREE
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ BILLY BARR

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join Jim Davidson at billy barr in the Elevation Resort & Spa in Mt Crested Butte, CO from 8pm to 11pm.

    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