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.

Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking […]

$20 – $25

Floyd Bauler LIVE

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South

July 3, 2025: MTCB Independence Day Celebration &

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte

Join us for a free family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration. Featuring live music, food and beverage offerings by CBMR, and children's activities! We'll finish the evening with an Independence […]

FREE

JIM DAVIDSON @ GARLIC MIKE’S RIVER BAR

Jim Davidson returns to Garlic Mike's River Bar next to the Gunnison River and featuring Mike's classic River Bar fare. So come on out and listen to the mesemrizing sounds […]

FREE

RMBL’s Douglass Distinguished Science Lecture

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte

Over the past two decades, the United States has lost a quarter of butterflies. This includes loss of common species like monarchs and cabbage whites, and rare species on the […]

Free

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

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