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.

Music Cruise and Welcome Back Western!
5:30pm, Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Music Cruise, 5:30pm start at IOOF Park and ending at the Quigley Bandshell, please join us with your bike, skates, etc.
Featuring music on the music cruise by Expanding Minds (Western student band) and special performance by the Western Drum Line at 6:30pm at the Quigley Bandshell. There will also be a DJ Skyler Mattias from Gunnison Valley Entertainment after the Drum Line performance.
Food truck featuring Mt. Kaz Catering and the Churros Mio Cart. First two hundred (200) churros are FREE to participants.
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!