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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Mt Crested Butte Historic Pub Crawl

January 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$35 – $40

Our historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. Each pub crawl usually features 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in The Gunnison Valley. The tour lasts about 2 hours and includes a drink at each location, and stories and history from local historians at each location. Commemorative pub mugs are available for purchase with your ticket. Space is limited, and our crawls are only offered a few times a year, so make sure to get tickets before it sells out. This event is 21 and up, we will ask for proof of identification before the start of the event. This pub crawl will focus on skiing and the ski industry and is hosted in partnership with the Town of Mt. Crested Butte. Speakers include: Dr. Gloria Beim, MD A sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon who has served as a team doctor multipole times at the Olympics, Paralympics, and numerous other large sporting events. Wendy Fisher One of the biggest names in women’s freeskiing, Wendy Fisher wears many hats: Olympian, ski-film athlete, ski instructor, DJ (for real!), mom, and freeskiing champion.

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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