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.

Super Saturday Storytime!

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison

Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 9 for a super special, Super Saturday Storytime. After story time, musician Lizzy Plotkin will lead families […]

free

Nutrition for Postnatal Recovery

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Join Holistic Chef and Nutritionist Ashley Anderson for a supportive workshop on postnatal recovery. Explore key nutrients, healing foods, and simple practices to help restore and nourish your body and […]

$46.75 – $55

MTCB Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition

Snowmass Parking Lot Snowmass Road, Mt. Crested Butte

Join us for great food, live music, children's activities, and more. Competition judging punch cards and competing free bites will be first-come-first-serve and are limited-we recommend arriving early if you […]

FREE

Chaski Quartet

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison

Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm for a special, free matinee performance by Chaski Quartet. Described in the Gunnison Country Times as […]

free

Chaski Quartet at the Gunnison Library

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison

Chaski Quartet will share vibrant string quartet music both old and new, for both classical music lovers and listeners hearing a string quartet live for the first time. We're delighted […]

Free

Local Vocals w/ Chris Coady

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Local Vocals w/ Chris Coady Saturday, August 9. 7:00- 9:30pm. Experience a unique concert as local singer-songwriters take to the stage to combine their stories, inspiration, music, and talent, ft. […]

$20 – $25

Abbie Gardner

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

Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana harmony trio Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty […]

$25

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