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.
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Monday Night Magic
Monday Night Magic
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. […]
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Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
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 of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
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Open for the Summer Season
Open for the Summer Season
Lake Fork Marina nestled on the west end of Blue Mesa Reservoir opens May 15 for the 2025 summer season. The marina offers in and out boat launching, a store and tackle shop, gasoline, boat rentals, boat slips and guided fishing. Open: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday-Mondays Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays (970) 641-3048 TheBlueMesa.com
Advanced Drawing 16+
Advanced Drawing 16+
Take your drawing skills to the next level in this advanced class with Don Seastrum. Explore complex techniques, refine your use of light and shadow, and delve into detailed rendering and composition. With Don's expert guidance, you'll push your artistic boundaries and develop your unique style. Perfect for experienced artists looking to expand their technical […]
Seafood Cooking Class and Delivery
Seafood Cooking Class and Delivery
Lively Life with Sierra Seafood Co. presents a Seafood Cooking Class and Delivery Time. 1 ) ORDER YOUR SEAFOOD link: https://sierraseafood.co/?a=13 2) New customers get $25 off of a $150 minimum order Use Code mx54 3) SIGN UP FOR COOKING CLASS $50 - 2 hours in Crested Butte - Meridian Lake hanks for signing up […]
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Opening Night in the Tropics
Opening Night in the Tropics
OPENING NIGHT IN THE TROPICS. We're kicking off the season with rum-soaked island vibes at Montanya! Friday 5/16 | 6-9PM. Happy Hour ALL day. $5 off our fan-favorite Se–oritas. Tropical shirts encouraged. Good times guaranteed. 204 Elk Ave
Monday Night Magic
Monday Night Magic
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. […]
Greater Tuna
Greater Tuna
Firebird Theatre and the Center for the Arts are proud to present a one-night-only staged reading of Jaston Williams', Joe Sears', and Ed Howard's rip-roaring Texan farce Greater Tuna. Directed by Domenico Marinucci, the play stars two actors as twenty citizens of the fictional "third-smallest" town in the Lone Star State.
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Beers Bands and Barb Wire Strands
Beers Bands and Barb Wire Strands
Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is throwing the biggest Public Lands Party of the Year May 16th-18th to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day! Festivities will include a Wildlife Conservation Project, Live Music, Great Prizes, Vendors, Onsite Camping, Food, Beverages, Bonfires and Camaraderie - all on tap for this event! This event is FREE open to […]
Saturday Clay Day: Ceramic Planters
Saturday Clay Day: Ceramic Planters
Join Cat Avila for a fun and family-friendly ceramic workshop where you'll create your own unique planters! Perfect for youth and their families, this hands-on class will guide you through the process of shaping, decorating, and personalizing ceramic planters. Learn basic hand-building techniques and let your creativity bloom as you craft one-of-a-kind pieces that are […]
Super Saturday Storytime!
Super Saturday Storytime!
Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 17 for Super Saturday Storytime. May's theme is Royal Revelry! Stories and an activity for the whole fam. Free & open to the public.
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Monday Night Magic
Monday Night Magic
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. […]
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Montanya Bingo Night
Montanya Bingo Night
B-I-N-G-O and cocktails, oh my! Join us for Bingo Night at Montanya - Tuesday, May 20th from 6-8PM! We're keeping the off-season vibes strong with free-to-play bingo, happy hour specials all night, and the chance to win fun prizes. $3 off select cocktails, $5 off select food. No cost to play- just bring your awesome […]
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Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
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 of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
Cocktail Seminar: The Tipsy Typewriter
Cocktail Seminar: The Tipsy Typewriter
Raise a glass to literary greats with an evening of cocktails inspired by the masters of the written word. On the eve of the Mountain Words Literary Festival, we'll shake, stir, and sip our way through the Hemingway Daiquiri, Fitzgerald Fizz, and Poe Punch-each crafted with flavors as bold and nuanced as the writers themselves. […]
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Mountain Words Festival
Mountain Words Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, and more!
Lunchtime Still Life 16+
Lunchtime Still Life 16+
Take a creative break during your day and join artist Karolina Szumilas for an inspiring hour-long lunchtime still life class. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a chance to unwind, explore your creativity, and refine your skills in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Use various mediums and create a masterpiece!
MANUAL (Hill/Bloom) Gallery Reception
MANUAL (Hill/Bloom) Gallery Reception
Exhibition: May 22-July 27 Pioneers of digital imaging, Suzanne Bloom and Ed Hill have spent over four decades exploring photography, video, and multimedia art, earning prestigious awards like the Guggenheim Fellowship and multiple NEA Fellowships. Their work, featured in major museums across the U.S., merges technology, nature, and human perception in striking ways. Held in […]
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Architecture Walking Tours
Architecture Walking Tours
Stroll down Elk Avenue with the Crested Butte Museum's staff, and learn about some of the first buildings built on the main street of Crested Butte, including discussions of form, function and architectural details of the late 1800 vernacular with a different special guest from the community joining each week. $10 for Museum Members (monthly […]
Friends Night Throwing 21+
Friends Night Throwing 21+
Gather your friends for an evening of fun and creativity at our Friends Night Wheel Throwing Class! Join Cat Avila as she guides you through the basics of wheel throwing to create your own unique pottery pieces. This hands-on workshop is perfect for socializing, trying something new, and sharing laughs while making art.
Watercolor Workshop 14+
Watercolor Workshop 14+
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring watercolor workshop with the talented artist Candy Carson! In this class, you'll learn the basics of watercolor techniques, including washes, blending, and creating texture, as well as tips for capturing light and movement in your art. Candy's step-by-step guidance will help you build confidence and develop your own […]
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Jewelry Series: Stunning Crowns
Jewelry Series: Stunning Crowns
Join us for a fun-filled youth and family workshop where creativity and connection come together! This class is perfect for all ages and offers a hands-on, interactive experience designed to spark imaginations. Whether you're crafting a special project, learning a new skill, or just enjoying time together, there's something for everyone. Guided by friendly instructors, […]
The Original Growler – Live Music
The Original Growler – Live Music
LIVE MUSIC for the GROWLER: The Eli Emmitt Band is a four-piece Neo-Soul/Jazz Funk Fusion group based in Durango, Colorado featuring Evan Stambler on Drums, Gabe Neymark on Keys, Jay Harootunian on Bass, and Eli Emmitt on guitar and vocals. Filled to the brim with jazzy transitions, soulful vocals, and spacey jams. The Eli Emmitt […]
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Crested Butte Farmers Market
Crested Butte Farmers Market
The Crested Butte Farmers Market offers organic and certified naturally grown vegetables, fruits and herbs, pasture-raised and grass-finished meats, mushrooms, artisanal cheese, chocolate, wine, hard ciders & juices, breads, jams, pickles, cut flowers, as well as an assortment of locally produced arts and crafts. We accept SNAP and can match up to $20 in produce […]
Author Talk:
Author Talk:
Join us for a collaboration with the Crested Butte Center for the ArtsÕ Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, May 25th at 1pm. Author Michael Engelhard will discuss his memoir, Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range. About the book: A lyrical memoir that […]
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Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade
The Crested Butte Memorial Day Parade has been a community staple for well over 100 years. It is a chance for us to come together and remember those who gave their lives defending our freedoms and those who gave their lives to this valley. Families with deep roots in Crested Butte travel from across the […]
Memorial Day Luncheon and Polka Party
Memorial Day Luncheon and Polka Party
BBQ luncheon at the Parish Hall after the Parade. Come one come all. Free. Followed by Pete Dundee and his band playing Polka Music.
Monday Night Magic
Monday Night Magic
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. […]
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Stay Safe Out There
Stay Safe Out There
Calling all Crested Butte parents. You're invited to a free night of education on teen party culture, social hosting, and consent with a focus on student safety. Hosted in the multi-purpose room at Crested Butte Community Schools on May 27th from 5:30 to 7 PM. Choice Pass credit is available. To RSVP for free dinner, […]
Baetis on the Arkansas River
Baetis on the Arkansas River
Fly fishers and anyone that appreciates local river ecosystems will enjoy this special presentation of the Baetis mayfly hatches in the upper Arkansas River. This free event is hosted by your local chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU) and is open to the public. The guest speaker, Ken Iwamasa, an author and originator of more than […]
Music Bingo
Music Bingo
80s Music Bingo at Montanya! Join us Tuesday, May 27 from 6–8pm for a throwback night of big hits, bingo, and big hair at Montanya (204 Elk Ave)! No cost to play. Happy Hour all night. 80s attire strongly encouraged-think neon, leg warmers, and epic hair. Prizes include Montanya Tasting Room gift cards! Questions or […]
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Watercolor Social with Zach and Sarah
Watercolor Social with Zach and Sarah
Come paint with local artists! This is a paint and sip style event, includes a glass of wine and materials. We will walk you through one of our own watercolor paintings while.
Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
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 of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
2 events,
Lunchtime Still Life 16+
Lunchtime Still Life 16+
Take a creative break during your day and join artist Karolina Szumilas for an inspiring hour-long lunchtime still life class. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a chance to unwind, explore your creativity, and refine your skills in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Use various mediums and create a masterpiece!
JIM DAVIDSON HOSTS OPEN MIC @ CRESTED BUCHA
JIM DAVIDSON HOSTS OPEN MIC @ CRESTED BUCHA
Crested Bucha presents Open Mic Night hosted by Jim Davidson of the Black Canyon Ramblers. So come on down and support Gunnison Valley live music while chilling with Todd's premise-brewed kombucha, excellent selection of craft beers, wines and mixed drinks and unique appetizers.
6 events,
Architecture Walking Tours
Architecture Walking Tours
Stroll down Elk Avenue with the Crested Butte Museum's staff, and learn about some of the first buildings built on the main street of Crested Butte, including discussions of form, function and architectural details of the late 1800 vernacular with a different special guest from the community joining each week. $10 for Museum Members (monthly […]
Preservation Month Open House
Preservation Month Open House
Join the Museum and Town of Crested Butte for a celebration of our historic places and their continued preservation! Learn about the Crested Butte Historic District and the stories local historic buildings can tell, including the ongoing work of preserving Tony's Conoco at 331 Elk. Snacks and refreshments will be served at this free community […]
JIM DAVIDSON @ A BAR ABOVE
JIM DAVIDSON @ A BAR ABOVE
Jim Davidson returns to A Bar above in Mt Crested Butte bringing his unique fingerstyle guitar and smooth baritone vocals to bear on the music of Willie Nelson, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and many, many others.
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Outdoor Expo & Fishing Derby
Outdoor Expo & Fishing Derby
A fun event for the kids and the whole family here in Jorgensen Park. This event teaches children about the great outdoors and some of the many things to do in our valley, this event also teaches good stewardship of our public lands. This great event includes; free fishing pole, archery course, campfire safety & […]
An Immersive Solo Acoustic Piano Experience
An Immersive Solo Acoustic Piano Experience
Join David Bergstrom for a night at the Gunnison Arts Center. Experience an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring piano music blending neoclassical, new age, ambient, blues, and jazz. David's intuitive, emotional performances go beyond sound-inviting you on a journey of inner discovery. Featuring "Under the Keys" - a unique, immersive experience where you feel the music […]
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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