Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

Explore events and things to do in Gunnison and Crested Butte, from weekend festivals and live music to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, there’s always something happening in the Gunnison Valley. Find events happening today, this weekend, and throughout the year across every season. Use this guide to plan your trip and make the most of your time in Gunnison and Crested Butte.

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Dracula & Spider

October 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$13.50 – $15

Dracula + Spider Friday and Saturday, October 24th + 25th Doors: 6:30 pm. Curtain: 7:00 pm. The Up Valley, Down Valley Players present Michael Callihan’s readers theatre adaptation of Orson Welles’s 1938 Mercury Theater radio production of Dracula – the chilling tale of a mad Transylvanian Count turned blood-sucking fiend in search of a bride. If you have a weak heart, you may want to cover your eyes during certain scenes! Stay after intermission for Spider – a creepy-crawly reminder that the average person swallows eight spiders a year while sleeping… and far more might just be walking across your face, even human sized ones! Location: Blue Box Theater | Directed by Mike Callihan Tickets: $15 | Non-Member, $13.50 | Member

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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