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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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 […]
Readings and music from Crested Butte artists who participated in the Gunnison Valley Journal.
Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Public House in Crested Butte on Friday, January 23rd! Doors open at 8pm, showtime is 9pm, and tickets can […]
Don your robes and get down to the Majestic for the 1998 cult classic Coen Brothers film - The Big LebowskiI! There will be White Russians aplenty and a costume […]
Lego Land | Ages 7+ January 26-February 9 & 4:00-6:00 PM (3 Mondays) Bring Lego creations to life in clay! Kids build imaginative structures inspired by their favorite bricks. Instructor: […]
HCCA, with permission from Director Conor Hagen and in partnership with Western Colorado University, is hosting a FREE screening of High Country at the University's theater. Come enjoy the nostalgic, […]
Conor Hagen's Film about community history and conservation. It is a collaborative effort between High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) and Western Colorado University's Film Studies Program.
Icebreakers "The Valley of Fools" Clown Troupe Show Friday, January 31st - Show 7:00 pm. Saturday, February 1st - Shows at 2:00 & 7:00 pm. Doors open 30 min prior […]
Celebrate Valentine's Day with creativity and fun in this special ceramics class with Hannah Willis! You will craft your own heart-shaped box using basic handbuilding techniques, learning to shape and […]
Celebrate Valentine's Day with creativity and fun in this special ceramics class with Hannah Willis! You will craft your own heart-shaped box using basic handbuilding techniques, learning to shape and […]
Join us for the first ever IRL Movie Club! The In Real Life (IRL) Movie Club is an in-person club where you can gather regularly, connect with your community, and […]
Discover the joy of oil painting in this beginner-friendly class with Karolina Szumilas! Learn foundational techniques, from blending colors to creating textures, as you bring your artistic vision to life […]
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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