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.

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  • Gunnison Sunset

    Date Night/Friends Night Clay | Ages 18+

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

    Learn how to make your very own ceramic pumpkin! Join our Guest Artist, Melissa Michel (insta @scumugs) from Art Spot Silverthorne make magic with clay! Grab your partner (or bestie) […]

    $51 – $60

  • Crafternoon at the Old Rock

    Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 14 for Crafternoon. For October we'll be making decorative, dried floral pumpkins. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Crafternoons […]

    free

  • Karaoke Night

    Blackstock Bistro 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States

  • The Un-Dead Ball 18+

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

    Join us if you dare for the Gunnison Arts Center's Un-Dead Ball - a frightfully fun Halloween night where the dance floor comes alive! This ghoulish gathering will feature a […]

    $10 – $20

  • Daytime Wheel Throwing + Handbuilding

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

    Daytime Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding | Ages 15+ Session 1: 6 Tuesdays, January 20-February 24. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Build your skills in both wheel throwing and handbuilding in this daytime […]

    $300
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Floodgate Operators

    Ring in the New Year with Floodgate Operators at Zuni West in CB South!

    $20 – $25

  • NYE DJ’s & Midnight Toast

    Sage Grouse Lounge 110 E Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Ring in the new year at the Sage Grouse! Two DJs from 9pm-1am, midnight champagne toast & free entry!

  • Eli Emmitt Band with VERY Special Guests

    Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

    A four piece (plus VERY special guests) soul project created in southwest Colorado. Drawing from the old and the new, their music blends influences like Stevie Wonder, and D'angelo with […]

    $25

  • Date Night/Friends Night Wheel Throwing

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

    Try the Wheel: Date Night / Friends Night | Ages 15+ January 9. 5:30-7:30 PM Spin the wheel with friends or a partner in this relaxed, beginner-friendly evening of clay […]

    $42

  • Karaoke Night

    Blackstock Bistro 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States

  • Date Night

    Garlic Mike's 2674 CO-135, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Chef curated dinner for 2.

    $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