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.
King Stingray, Music on the Mountain
August 13 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
The Music on the Mountain series returns! King Stingray will take the stage on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Jenn Fortin will open at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Food and beverages will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join us on the lawn! “Destined to be an instant classic.” Rolling Stone King Stingray is a story of lifelong friendship. Growing up together in Yirrkala North-East Arnhem Land (a very remote Aboriginal community on in the northern tip of Australia) founding members Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga(frontman) and Roy Kellaway (guitar) have been playing and making music together for as long as they can remember. Read more about their unique story here. The band blend ancient indigenous melodies (Yol?u Manikay) with surf, indie and funk influences to create their unique “Yol?u surf-rock” sound which has captivated the nation.
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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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