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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Big Summer Bash
Join the Trailhead Children’s Museum on August 2nd, 2025 for our 3rd Annual BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Latin GRAMMY Award winning artist MISTER G. In this dynamic, interactive concert, you can look forward to a bilingual performance celebrating community, creativity and the beauty of the natural world. Come ready to sing and dance! Your ticket to the BIG SUMMER BASH will include live music, face painting, and larger than life art and play experiences. PLUS In 2025 the Bash is even bigger and better – we are adding a second day! Join us on August 1st for an Instrument Making Workshop with Colorado band The Mojo Birds. Create your own instrument, design and decorate, and learn a new song to share onstage at the Bash on August 2nd! Bring the whole family with our discounted family ticket packs, and come celebrate summer with the Trailhead! Family Ticket Packs will ONLY be available online and prices will increase at the door. Get your family pack today and save!
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!
