2026 Fourth of July Celebrations in Crested Butte and Gunnison
Celebrate July Fourth in the Gunnison Valley:
Fourth of July in Gunnison and Crested Butte is packed with classic small-town celebrations, from parades and pancake breakfasts to live music, rodeos, and fireworks. Whether you’re with family or friends, there are events happening all weekend across the Gunnison Valley.
- Enjoy fireworks, concerts, carnivals, and parades in Gunnison, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte.
- Highlights include the Crested Butte July 4th Parade, Jorgensen Park fireworks, live music at CBMR and Cattlemen’s Days events.
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There are plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July 2025 in Gunnison and Crested Butte! There will be fireworks, concerts, parades, kids activities and more. Check out the list below to learn more and plan your 2026 July Fourth celebration in Gunnison Valley. Check back later for more information!
Cattlemen’s Days 4-H Horse Show, Ranch Rodeo and Open Horse Show
Cattlemen’s Days kicks off Fourth of July weekend! Check out the 4-H Horse Show on July 3. Local school kids will present their horsemanship skills, horse care knowledge and bond with their horses. The Ranch Rodeo is on July 4. Ranch Rodeos showcase working ranch skills. Events include bronc riding, stray gathering, calf branding and trailer loading. The Open Horse Show is on July 5. Similar to the 4-H Horse Show, this event allows competitors to present their horsemanship skills.
Date and time: July 3-5, 2026; time varies
Location: Gunnison County Fairgrounds
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Mt. Crested Butte’s 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks (on July 3rd)
The town of Mt. Crested Butte will have live music, fireworks and food at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area. Gates open for this family-friendly event at 4:30 p.m. Sam Eberle, the Williams Brothers Band and Savannah Rae will perform. Fireworks will begin at dusk.
Date and time: TBD
Location: Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 12 Snowmass Road, Crested Butte
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4th of July at Jorgensen Park in Gunnison
Attend July 4th events at Jorgensen Park starting at 4 P.M. Enjoy kids’ games, food and drinks, SUP demos, the Pup and Sup Race, and live music. Fireworks begin at 9:30 P.M. Bring your own chair!
Date and time: TBD
Location: Jorgensen Park, 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison
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4th of July Pancake Breakfast
Celebrate the 51st annual July 4th Pancake Breakfast! This breakfast is hosted by the Crested Butte Fire and EMS Volunteer Squad. Get some pancakes to start the festivities and support our first responders! Enjoy lawn games, ladder truck rides and balloon art. This is the last pancake breakfast at the station on Maroon Avenue before the new station opens. Proceeds from this event support the Crested Butte Fire and EMS Volunteer Squad, the High School Explorers Club and the Crested Butte Fallen Fire Fighter Fund. Please bring your own reusable plates, cups and cutlery.
Time: TBD
Location: Station 1, 306 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte
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Crested Butte July 4th Parade
Don’t miss the annual 4th of July parade in Crested Butte! Watch the parade and then cool off with the town water fight! Check back later for more information!
Date and time: July 4
Location: Elk Avenue, Crested Butte
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Corb Lund at I Bar Ranch
See singer-songwriter Corb Lund perform at the I Bar Ranch. Bring your dancing shoes for an incredible night! Camping will be available the night of the concert.
Date and time: July 2, 2026; 7 PM
Location: I Bar Ranch, Gunnison
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Things to do in Gunnison and Crested Butte
Looking for other things to do on your summer trip? Check out our summer 2026 guide for events and activities in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Our events calendar can also help you plan your trip!
