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.

Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

Free

Crested Butte Vintage Pop-Up

Thrive Yoga Crested Butte 326 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

Come peruse and shop a colorful collection of vintage and upcycled clothing, vintage accessories and homewares, and curiosities from eras past!

Back to School Resin Jewelry

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Head back to school in style! Join artist Shana Vogel to create custom resin jewelry-earrings, keychains, or backpack charms-using glitter, dyes, and fun add-ins. A playful class for expressing your […]

$21.25 – $25

Big Summer Bash

Trailhead Children's Museum 606 6th St, Crested Butte

Join the Trailhead Children's Museum on August 2nd, 2025 for our 3rd Annual BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Latin GRAMMY Award winning artist MISTER G. […]

$30.65

CBSF Bluegrass + BBQ Fundraiser

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

Join us for a lively evening supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, featuring delicious food from local favorite Tully's and live music from the Black Canyon Ramblers. This community fundraiser […]

$35

Bluegrass & BBQ

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

Join us for a lively evening supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, featuring delicious food from local favorite Tully's and live music from the Black Canyon Ramblers. This community fundraiser […]

$15 – $35

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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