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.

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Art Walk

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us on this special evening to meet your local artists! Look for the colorful Artwalk tonight flags at participating galleries!

Free!

Historic Photography Series – Workshop

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

Explore a hands-on artistic process that blends historic photography and painterly expression. Participants of all ages (recommended for ages 4+) are invited to reimagine personal photos through the Polaroid lift […]

$40 – $45
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Fraternal Orders Themed Historic Walking Tour

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

Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on a Fraternal Order Themed […]

$20 – $25

Art Walk

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us on this special evening to meet your local artists! Look for the colorful Artwalk tonight flags at participating galleries!

Free!

Opening Reception with the Artists

Off Center Designs 115 W Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us for a delightful "Opening Reception with the Artists" on Friday, September 26, from 6-8 PM at Off Center Designs and kick off the 2025 Scenic Studio Tour. This […]

FREE

Gunnison Country Artists ‘Scenic Studio Tour’

Gunnison County Gunnison County, CO

Experience an unforgettable journey through the vibrant artistic landscape of Gunnison Country. Join us during our annual self-guided Scenic Studio Tour, where you can connect with artists and witness their […]

FREE

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

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WinterGlow

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Crested Butte's holiday tree lighting event.

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

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