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.

  • Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Crested Butte Film Festival, for the seventh year in a row presents two Oscar Nominated Short Film programs in Crested Butte. In each program, you'll see the five finalists in […]

    $17
  • Kissidugu Kids Camp

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

    Give your kids a fun and fulfilling February break with immersion in an engaging and dynamic afternoon cultural arts camp! This camp will be targeted to ages 8-12 and will […]

  • Aprs Jazz Concert Series

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

    The Crested Butte Center for the Arts presents Aprs Jazz with Gypsy Jazz Social Club. 90 minute of Mysterious Yet Strangely Familiar music happens on Tuesday, February 18, starting at […]

  • Melanin Mountain Project Film Festival

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us for Black history month film festival offerings to inspire, challenge, uplift and entertain.

    Free
  • Melanin Mountain Project Film Festival

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Black history month film presented by Melanin Mountain Project, The Majestic, and Montanya.

    Free
  • African Dance Youth + Adult

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

    Join us for an energetic and immersive African Dance Class with Fara Tolno of the Kissidugu Foundation. His dance classes will be accompanied by live drumming, including lead drummer (and […]

    $20
  • Melanin Mountain Project Film Festival

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This 2024 film directed by Titus Kaphar is presented by Crusty Butt Mutts.

    Free
  • Melanin Mountain Project Film Festival

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Two films celebrating Black athletes and entrepreneurs in the outdoors.

    Free
  • Blank

    An experience in co-creation of a one of a kind play where the audience participate in the writing and performing of their unique creation in the moment.

    $25
  • West African Music Experience!

    Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us at the Gunnison Library on Friday, February 28 from 6-7 pm for a super special, all ages cultural event. Fara Tolno will present a West African Music Experience! […]

    free
  • Cultural Arts Family Night

    Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Come out for this free family friendly event featuring guest artists Fara and Etienne Tolno. Experience and share in the cultural rhythms, stories and movements of Guinea, West Africa. Performance, […]

  • Melanin Mountain Project Film Festival

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This 2021 film directed by Shaka King is presented by The Eldo.

    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