Skate Night
Free family skate night. Roller skates and blades are provided or bring your own! Helmets are required.
FREE
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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.
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The Band Loula
The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! The Band Loula will take the stage on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. […]
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Skate Night
Big Mine Ice Rink 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesFree family skate night. Roller skates and blades are provided or bring your own! Helmets are required.
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Opera Scenes
Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., GunnisonJoin for an evening of song performance from students and professional performers from around the nation. Directed by Sarah Meyers of the New York Metropolitan Opera, this will be an […]
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Festival Orchesta Concert
Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., GunnisonJoin for this incredible event with a full symphony orchestra featuring Angel Gomez, Tenor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, along with numerous renown orchestral players, conductors and singers […]
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Living Journeys Summit Hike
Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO -
1st Gunnison Vintage Marketplace
Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United StatesFun Vintage Marketplace fair featuring multiple vendors for two day event. Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 in Jorgensen Park, Highway 50, Gunnison. Come find unique and one of […]
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WCU Alumni River Float
Gunnison County Whitewater Park Highway 50, Gunnison, COJoin fellow Western Colorado University alumni for a fun and relaxing afternoon floating the scenic town stretch of the Gunnison River! We'll launch from Shady Island at 11 AM and […]
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1st Gunnison Vintage Marketplace
Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United StatesFun Vintage Marketplace fair featuring multiple vendors for two day event. Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 in Jorgensen Park, Highway 50, Gunnison. Come find unique and one of […]
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Sundays @ 6 | Jeff Crosby Band
Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United StatesSundays @ 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. […]
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Alpenglow: Clay Street Unit
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, COHailing from Denver, Colorado, Clay Street Unit mixes the acoustic instrumentation of bluegrass and folk with the amplified energy of Americana and country. The result is a singular interpretation of […]
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Art of Alignment
Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United StatesIn the heart of the Quartz Creek Valley, where the echoes of history meet the stillness of the wild, we invite you to find your center. Held within the walls […]
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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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