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.

The Grand Traverse Bike

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte

The Grand Traverse Mountain Bike is no ordinary mountain bike race. It is a point-to-point from Aspen to Crested Butte, Colorado. In total, bikers travel 40 miles across the Elk […]

Abra Karbin Ceramics at People’s Fair

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

I'm bringing the full rainbow to the Paragon People's Fair in Crested Butte this Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 1. Come find me among the mountains, the artists, the wildly […]

Free to Attend

A Louisiana style Community Crawfish Boil

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South

A community gathering supporting CB State of Mind. Come down to Zuni West Brewing for a Community Crawfish Boil benefiting CB State of Mind. Doors open at 1:30pm, food will […]

$596 – $4698

Firebird’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and […]

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