2025 Fourth of July Celebrations in Crested Butte and Gunnison
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 2025 July Fourth celebration in Gunnison Valley. Check back later for more information!
Cattlemen’s Days Carnival
Ride carnival rides, snack on fried food and cotton candy, and enjoy summer at the Cattlemen’s Days Carnival! Day tickets and unlimited wristbands are available.
Date and time: July 2-5, 2025; all day
Location: Gunnison County Fairgrounds
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Live music from Rachel VanSlyke
See Rachel VanSlyke perform twice over Fourth of July weekend. Catch her at the Train Depot on July 3rd and at the Bruhaus on July 4th.
Date and time: July 3, 2025; 5-8 p.m. & July 4, 2025; 3-5:30 p.m.
Location: The Train Depot and Bruhaus in Crested Butte
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: July 3, 2025; 4:30-10:00 p.m.
Location: Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 12 Snowmass Road, Crested Butte
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Floodgate Operators at Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain is held every summer on the Red Lady Stage at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area. See Matt & Madeline Shugert and Floodgate Operators on July Fourth. Food and drinks will be served at the event. Head to the lawn in front of the stage for a night of dancing and fun!
Date and time: July 4, 2025; 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Red Lady Stage at Crested Butte Mountain Resort
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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: July 4, 2025
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: July 4, 2025; 7:00-10:30 a.m.
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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Cattlemen’s Days Ranch Rodeo
Learn more about Gunnison’s ranching heritage at the free ranch rodeo.
Date and time: July 5, 2025; 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Location: Gunnison County Fairgrounds
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Tincup Whiskey Summer Concert Series: Ozomatli
Head to I Bar Ranch to celebrate 30 years of Ozomatli! Bring your dancing shoes for an incredible night.
Date and time: July 5, 2025; 7:00-10:30 p.m.
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 2025 guide for events and activities in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Our events calendar can also help you plan your trip!
