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.

Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.

Beers Bands and Barb Wire Strands

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison

Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is throwing the biggest Public Lands Party of the Year May 16th-18th to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day! Festivities will include a Wildlife Conservation Project, […]

free

Saturday Clay Day: Ceramic Planters

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Join Cat Avila for a fun and family-friendly ceramic workshop where you'll create your own unique planters! Perfect for youth and their families, this hands-on class will guide you through […]

$29.75 – $35

Super Saturday Storytime!

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte

Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 17 for Super Saturday Storytime. May's theme is Royal Revelry! Stories and an activity for the whole […]

free

Saturday Clay Day: Ceramic Planters

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Join us for a hands-on ceramic planter class with the talented artist Cat Avila! In this workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of hand-building techniques to create your own unique, beautiful […]

$38.25 – $45

Bruce Hayes & and Ragged Mtn Bluegrass

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison

Live music from Bard Edington at 5:00pm and Bruce Hayes and Ragged Mtn Bluegrass at 6:30pm

$15 – $20

Karaoke at Montanya

Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

Karaoke Night at Montanya Saturday, May 17th, 6-9 PM. 204 Elk Ave - Montanya Tasting Room. Rum cocktails to fuel your courage. All voices welcome-from shy singers to local legends. […]

Free

Freshly Sprouted Improv Comedy

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte

Picture this: a group of brave souls gathered in the cozy cabaret theatre, surrounded by the majestic mountains of CB, where the snow is melting faster than the punchlines. The […]

$15

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