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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Move the Butte 2026

February 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$20 – $40
Gunnison Sunset

Move the Butte is a community dance production that features diverse dance styles performed by over 140 local Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley adults. The show serves our entire community as a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment as well as an opportunity for dancers to perform on stage. This production showcases many dance styles such as Ballet, Tap, Aerial, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Burlesque, Fire Performing, Hula Hooping, and more! Approximately 1,400 audience members watch Move the Butte each year, and we encourage any new participants to join us! Move the Butte 2026 Show Dates at the Center for the Arts CB: Thursday, February 19, Opening Night @ 7pm Friday, February 20, Show Night @ 7pm Saturday, February 21, Matinee Show @ 4pm & Finale Show @ 8pm

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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