What can you do to help with climate change? Celebrate the power of the people and find out at this free film festival.
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.
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What can you do to help with climate change? Celebrate the power of the people and find out at this free film festival.
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Calling all caregivers of little ones, bring yourself and your mini crew over to the museum on Monday May 5th from 10am-11am for a free casual, unstructured play hour with other parents and their tots before regular business hours. Geared towards kids age five and younger, but all are welcome. Be sure to bring quarters […]
FREE
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Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
Free
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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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Explore sculpture in this four-week beginner class with artist Caroline Toomer. Learn hand-building, carving, and 3D techniques-no experience needed, just curiosity and creativity!
$191.25 – $225
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The Town of Crested Butte invites you to the annual Town Picnic Friday, June 6th from 11:30-2:30 at Rainbow Park. Join your friends and neighbors in a community gathering to celebrate summer! Enjoy free burgers and hot dogs, games, and activities. Bring a dessert or side to share and help us reduce our carbon footprint […]
FREE
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Annual Kick-off party to for CBMBA to inform members and non-members about CBMBA's mission and goals, plus upcoming events for the summer and fall.
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Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
Free
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Get your hands dirty and join us with the Mountain Roots Food Project at Glacier Farm. Help get the garden ready for a productive season and learn about the important work and collaboration going on at Glacier Farm! We'll also have a station for painting garden bed signs - arts and crafts for all ages!
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Following the kick-off party on June 6th, volunteers will have the opportunity to give back to the mountain bike community with trail work on National Trails Day. Meet at Tent City at 10:00. BBQ, drinks and comradery will culminate the day!
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Gunnison Valley Pride will host the 4th Annual Pride Picnic at Legion Park in Gunnison. This event welcomes everyone and is family-friendly and substance free. Come and celebrate Pride Month 2025 with a collection of incredible humans and local organizations/resources. There will be music, activities, food, competitions and plenty of rainbows. Come on down for […]
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Join us for the Beaver Creek Classic, a 3D Archery Tournament hosted by the West Elk Archery Club at the Gunnison State Wildlife Area at Beaver Creek on Sunday, June 8th! This family-friendly event is a fundraiser to support the club and its programs. Registration opens at 8:00 AM, with the shoot starting at 9:30 […] |
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Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
Free
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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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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The Pavillion, located at Three Rivers Resort in Almont, creates space to connect, dance, enjoy live music and live in the moment. The Pavillion Dance Series invites the north and south ends of the valley together to engage in joyful dance on Wednesday evenings, June 11, 2025 - August 6, 2025. While enjoying fresh perspectives […]
$15
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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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Open Mic NIght at Crested Bucha, hosted by Jim Davidson of the Black Canyon Ramblers. So come on down and enjoy Todd's premise-brewed kombucha, excellent selection of craft beers, wines, mixed drinks and unique appetizers and support live music in Gunnison!!
FREE
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Join artist Cat Avila for a fun and messy kids' wheel throwing class! Young potters will learn the basics of working on the pottery wheel, shaping clay into bowls, cups, and more.
$102 – $120
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KBUT Community Radio invites you to the 23rd Annual Friday Night Fish Fry taking place on Friday, June 13th, 2025 from 4pm-10pm. Join us picnic style for the most delicious Cajun-style fish fry dinner served up with some hot southern music from our KBUT DJs, super fun kids activities from The Trailhead, lawn games, community […]
Free – $45
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Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
Free
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Join self-taught baker Lauryn Kiefer for a fun, beginner-friendly quiche class! Learn to make a flaky crust, tasty fillings, and get tips for customizing and freezing this versatile dish-perfect for easy breakfasts or lunches.
$42.50 – $50
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Looking for affordable art supplies? Don't miss the Gunnison Arts Center's first-ever Used Art Supply Sale-a fun, budget-friendly event featuring gently used tools, paints, sketchbooks, and more from local artists! Want to Sell Supplies? Fill out this form and reserve a table! 100% of table fees go directly to our programs. |
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An eclectic mix of familiar favorites and originals featuring excellent vocal harmonies.
FREE
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Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
Free
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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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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It doesn't get much more Gunnison than this. Join us downtown for the summer's first Music Cruise of the season featuring the Gunnison Valley's own Lizzy Plotkin and Jenny Hill Pankratz. The show kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with the musicians cruising, and playing, around town on a a trailer with a crew of people […]
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Save your pennies in style! In this fun class with artist Caroline Toomer, you'll sculpt and decorate your own piggy bank using the pinch pot method-complete with coin slot and lots of personality.
$34 – $40
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Volunteer with CBMBA to work on trail sustainability in our valley. Food, drinks and raffle will culminate the work afternoon.
Free
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Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main June 18 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Big Love Carwash sponsored by Alpha Mechanical, The Clarke Agency and Tango Boutique. Sound assistance provided by the IBar Ranch. See you in the park!
FREE
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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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a little different as we will have rotating artists showcasing their crafts but live music, food and great art will always be a guarantee. Free to […]
Free to Attend!
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Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
Free
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Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs at Zuni West Brewing in Crested Butte South for their "One Year Anniversary Bash" on Saturday, June 21st! The party starts at noon, Easy Jim takes the stage at 6pm, and tickets can be found at www.zunistreetcb.com.
$25
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2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour - Majestic Theater, Crested Butte Screening begins at 6:30 PM (Happy Hour Starts at 6PM) The Gunnison TU Chapter is proud to present the 2025 screening of the highly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T). The F3T is a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from […] |
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Alternative People is a jam-fusion quartet whose cosmic sound-rooted in original music from the "fourth dimension" and an eclectic range of covers-blends elements of funk, metal, rock, bluegrass, hip-hop, and more into a stratospheric sonic journey.
FREE
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Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
Free
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Join us for an educational session on invasive weed species in our area, followed by a guided walk to identify and pull weeds, and finish up the morning with a free BBQ lunch and local gift card giveaways! WHEN: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm WHERE: Ted Scheske Park Pavilion (911 […]
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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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Summer 2025 - Yoga In The Garden The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the Crested Butte Community Yoga Co-op is excited to announce its third year of Yoga in the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 25 through September 24, 2025, from Noon to 1 pm in the Mountain Wedding Garden […]
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History Professor Dr. Jerry Frank will discuss how we tell stories about our public lands in Colorado, particularly the fascinating relationship between our public lands, narrative, and power in the American West.
$20
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The free Music on the Mountain series returns this summer with The Record Company on Wednesday, June 25, 2025! Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Tyler Hansen will open at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the […]
Free
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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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Free movie night at the Majestic Theater. Come watch Puss in Boots!
FREE
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For decades, one of the longest-running British-style brass bands in the country has met in Gunnison during the summer to learn from expert conductors and entertain the community. Join us for 2025's spectacular show featuring the incredible talents of John Pirillo (cornet), Western's own Dr. Ross Venneberg (cornet), and dynamic duo conductors Dr. Tom Davoren […]
FREE!
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Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
Free
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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 an Alley Themed Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Tours meet at the Museum at 4th and Elk […]
$20 – $25
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Saturday | June 28th | 10 am - 2 pm | Gunnison, CO Come hang with us at Subversive Stitches Sew Shop and enjoy an art pop-up hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Free to attend! 419 N Main St, Gunnison, CO 81230 Some artists featured this month: @mentality_to_reality @scraphappystudios @katiebriggsart @kateseeleybean Let's make […]
Free to Attend!
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Sundays are better with clay! Find Abra Karbin Ceramics at the Crested Butte Art Market* every Sunday from 9am-2pm (rain or shine) alongside the Farmers Market. Come for the veggies, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I'll be at the market the following Sundays: June 29th July 6th July 13th July 27th August 3rd […]
Free to Attend!
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Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
Free
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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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Volunteer your time and talent for a CBMBA trail work afternoon. Food, drinks and a raffle will culminate the event.
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The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing Dancing on July 2nd. Lessons begin at 6pm featuring basics and beyond of Western Swing Dancing and Waltzing. With Live Music for Dance by Lizzy Plotkin, Jenny Hill and Mike Facey from 7:30-9pm.
$15
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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 an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
$20 – $25
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Join us for a free family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration. Featuring live music, food and beverage offerings by CBMR, and children's activities! We'll finish the evening with an Independence Day fireworks show starting at dark. Gates open at 4:30 pm.
FREE
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The Gunnison County Farm Bureau is hosting a free pancake breakfast at Legion Park on July 4th. The breakfast will be held at the same time as the hot air balloon rally that morning. The breakfast will be 6 AM - 8 AM.
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Romp Skis is firing up the grill and cracking open the good stuff with our friends at Long Drink after the legendary Crested Butte 4th of July Parade! Come hang, sip, and enjoy factory tours, cold drinks, and tasty bites with the Romp Skis crew.
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4th of July Celebrations - Gunnison Colorado - Jorgensen Park -- Everything starts at 4:00 pm, including kids games, food court, and beer garden. SUP Demos from 5 - 6 pm, Pup & SUP Race at 6 pm, live Music with Bombargo starting at 6:30 pm, and Fireworks at 9:30 pm. Bring your own chairs!!!! […]
Free
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The Black Canyon Ramblers are very excited to be performing at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Summer Folk Fest on the deck of Butte 66 Bar & Grille overlooking Mt Crested Butte. So come on up and enjoy good food and drink and relax to some old-school traditional acoustic music of your favorite folk and […]
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The Copper Children are a diverse blend of styles and influences that span from the choral sounds of American gospel music to the psychedelic acid jam fueled sounds of the 60s. Live, they take you into your heart space, conjuring the spirit of unity, freedom, silliness, and Love, with harmonies and rhythms that remind us […] |
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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