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.

  • Community Connections – Mindful Fiber Night

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

    Community Connections - Brought to you by Crested Butte State of Mind in collaboration with Gunnison Arts Center - Free | Open to all | Substance-free Last Wednesdays - 5:30 […]

  • New Orleans Suspects

    The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! New Orleans Suspects will take the stage on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. […]

    Free
  • Friday Clay Day

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

    Friday Clay Day | Ages 7+ Get your hands dirty at Friday Clay Day, a fun and exploratory class where each session brings a brand-new project! From functional pieces to […]

    $38
  • Wildflower Picture Frame – Friday Clay Day

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

    Friday Clay Day | Ages 7+ Get your hands dirty at Friday Clay Day, a fun and exploratory class where each session brings a brand-new project! From functional pieces to […]

    $45
  • Root + Release Workshop

    Dragon Asana 322 North Main Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

    AWAKEN A Weekend of Movement, Nervous System Reset, and Embodied Transformation Grounded. Transformational. Intentional. A progressive weekend experience designed to support growth through awareness, challenge, release, and integration. Slow down. […]

    $45
  • Super Saturday Storytime!

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

    Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 27 for Super Saturday Storytime! June's theme is Reading Rodeo with special guests from the Cattlemen's days royal […]

    free
  • RMBL Family Fest @ Gothic

    Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 8000 Co Rd 317, Crested Butte, CO

    Celebrate community and science at RMBL's Gothic site, a historic former mining town and current biological field station at the base of Gothic Mountain. This fun afternoon includes family-friendly tours, […]

    Free
  • Sundays @ 6 | Empathy Protocol

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Sundays @ 6 is a free summer concert series in Legion Park, featuring live music every Sunday evening along with food trucks, artisan booths, face painting, and special VIP events. […]

    Free
  • Alpenglow: The Motet

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

    Formed over two decades ago, the funk six-piece The Motet have learned to work as an interlocking unit, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output. This […]

    Free
  • Summer Classics: Quartz Alley Combo

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

    Quartz Alley Combo is a Crested Butte-based quartet known for mixing modern and vintage jazz with a playful, adventurous spirit and a strong sense of place. Drawing inspiration from the […]

    Free
  • Billy Allen + The Pollies

    The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Billy Allen + The Pollies will take the stage on Wednesday, July […]

    Free
  • Crested Butte Social Party

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

    Join the Crested Butte Museum for an old fashioned social with vinyls on the turntables and live music from the band San Leandro. Featuring local vendors, activities, craft stations, a […]

    $20

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