Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!

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.

Drawing the Figure 18+

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Sharpen your skills in this dynamic figure drawing class with artist Karolina Szumilas. Work from a live nude model as you explore gesture, proportion, and expressive linework.

$55.25 – $65

Wine Tasting

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

CB Friends of the Library wine tastings are back! The first of 2025 is June 26th. Tickets sell out quickly so get your tickets soon.

$50.00

Tony’s Speakeasy – A Black & White Affair

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Tony's Speakeasy is an annual celebration and fundraiser commemorating the anniversary of making historic Tony's Conoco the museum's forever home. Our annual community celebration -historically known as the "Black and […]

$30

Harmonic FunKtion @ the Elk’s Lodge

Gunnison Elks Lodge 123 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join Harmonic FunKtion - the Gunnison Valley's premier local funk band - for a night of fun and music at the Gunnison Elk's Lodge, July 5th @ 9:00 P.M.

Van Tours with Vandenbusche

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

This tour will be centered around the history of the Ski Areas of Crested Butte, focusing on the early days of skiing, the Pioneer Ski Area, Rozman Hill, Pershing Mine […]

$75 – $85

Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival

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

Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival is where great wine, delicious food, and mountain vibes come together. Every July, the Center for the Arts brings chefs, winemakers, and food lovers […]

Songwriter Shuffle

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Gunnison Tough's annual Songwriter Shuffle Concert and Auction is the most eminent event of the summer! An intimate concert experience in a spectacular venue, the event serves as our non-profit's […]

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Wine+Food Festival Grand Tasting

Big Mine Ice Arena 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

Join us for the Wine + Food Festival's centerpiece tasting event and taste your way through over 200+ wines, delectable chef-prepared bites, and top notch spirits while you enjoy music, […]

$95

Van Tours with Vandenbusche

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

This tour will be centered around the history of The North Country with discussion topics including O Be Joyful/Pittsburgh, Irwin, Elkton, Smith Hill, Marble, Paradise Divide, Yule Pass, Floresta, Schofield […]

$75 – $85

KBUT 80’s Retro Revolution Dance Party

Big Mine Ice Arena 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

Join YOUR Community Radio Station, KBUT, for our 1st Annual, 80s Retro Revolution Dance and Rollerskating Party at the Big Mine Ice Arena in Crested Butte! It will take place […]

$30

Summer Historic Pub Crawl

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Our historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. Each pub crawl usually features 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in The Gunnison Valley. The tour […]

$40 – $50

GAC Gala

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

GAC 2025 Gala "Under the Stars" Saturday, September 27. 6:00 - 11:30 pm. Join us for the GAC's annual Gala on a new date this year: Saturday, September 27, themed […]

$50 – $75

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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