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.

  • A Pair of Textured Mugs

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

    A Pair of Textured Mugs Ages 15+ Saturday, January 17 5:00-8:00 PM Learn handbuilding and texture techniques to create your own unique and customized ceramic mugs-perfect for your morning coffee ritual. Instructor: Kristin Gruenberger $60 Non-Member | $50 Member

    $50
  • Sunni Gunni Local Art Market

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

    Saturdays, 10:00 - 4:00 PM | All Artists + Mediums Welcomed January 17th, April 4th, May 2nd Celebrate local creativity at the Sunni Gunni Art Market, a vibrant pop-up hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center and curated by local artists! Sip on your favorite drink, enjoy live music, and browse a dynamic mix of art […]

  • Soup Series: Local Chefs Big Flavors

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

    Warm up this season with our local Soup Series, featuring beloved local "celebrity" chefs sharing their favorite recipes, techniques, and culinary stories. Each session spotlights a different chef as they guide you through creating a signature soup from scratch. Participants will chop, simmer, taste, and learn hands-on tips for building bold, comforting flavors at home. […]

    $50
  • Wacky Wednesday | Ages 7-10

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

    Get ready to get silly, creative, and a little bit messy! Wacky Wednesday is all about exploring art in the most playful way possible. Each week, kids dive into a new off-the-wall project-think upside-down drawings, unusual materials, goofy color combinations, and art prompts that spark big imagination. We'll experiment, laugh, try new techniques, and celebrate […]

    $110
  • Starting Fresh

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

    7 Tuesdays, January 13th - February 24th | 6:00 - 7:30 PM Join health and fitness instructor Macy Grace Vinther and a supportive community to learn quick, healthy recipes, sustainable movement, and goal-focused habit building. In small group sessions, you'll enjoy personalized guidance, cook delicious meals, set weekly habits, and practice accessible movement routines to […]

    $235
  • Writing the Short Play

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

    3 Saturdays, January 10th - 24th | 10:00 - 12:00 PM Writing a short play is a great way for not only aspiring playwrights, but all theatre people or writers in other genres to get better acquainted with playwriting. This workshop will review essential elements of dramatic writing in general, and the specific conventions of […]

    $80
  • Fundamentals of Linear Perspective

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

    5 Saturdays, January 10th - February 7th | 10:00 - 12:00 PM Master the basics of linear perspective in this foundational drawing class with artist Don Seastrum. Learn how to create depth, dimension, and accurate spatial relationships using one-, two-, and three-point perspective techniques. Perfect for artists of all levels looking to strengthen their drawing […]

    $135
  • Date Night/Friends Night Wheel Throwing

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

    Try the Wheel: Date Night / Friends Night | Ages 15+ January 9. 5:30-7:30 PM Spin the wheel with friends or a partner in this relaxed, beginner-friendly evening of clay play. No experience needed for an evening of laughter and clay-splattered memories. Instructor: Lauren Roullier $50 Non-Member | $42 Member

    $42
  • Vision Train Art Jam

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

    2nd Thursdays | Jan. 8th, Feb. 12th, Mar. 12th, Apr. 9th, + May 14th | 5:00 - 8:00 PM Bring your own project and materials to join a supportive, collaborative space where we create together in real time! The Vision Train is an international creative community that has been gathering on the same Zoom call […]

    Free
  • Daytime Wheel Throwing + Handbuilding

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

    Daytime Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding | Ages 15+ Session 1: 6 Tuesdays, January 20-February 24. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Build your skills in both wheel throwing and handbuilding in this daytime 6-week series. Beginner and Intermediate levels welcome. Instructor: Lauren Roullier $300 | Non-Member $255 | Member

    $300
  • Handbuilding Hangout: Coasters/Holders

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

    Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this hands-on pottery class! Join artist Alaina Holcombe on the patio to hand-build and glaze your own unique ceramic piece using simple techniques and lots of personality. Whether you're crafting a charcuterie tray, slab vase, coasters and Holiday Ornaments, you'll leave with something functional, fun, and […]

    $51 – $60
  • The Clay Lab: Ornament Making

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

    Workshop 3: Saturday, November 15 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Ornament Making Join us for a hands-on clay adventure designed just for kids (adults are welcome enroll, hang with your child or leave them with us)! In this fun and creative class, young artists will explore the basics of pottery through a mix […]

    $42.50 – $50

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