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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  • Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours

    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 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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    July 3, 2025: MTCB Independence Day Celebration &

    Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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

  • JIM DAVIDSON @ GARLIC MIKE’S RIVER BAR

    Jim Davidson returns to Garlic Mike's River Bar next to the Gunnison River and featuring Mike's classic River Bar fare. So come on out and listen to the mesemrizing sounds of the river in the background to Jim's old-school, traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of the music of Willie Nelson, George Strait, Johnny Cash, […]

    FREE

  • Free Pancake Breakfast at Legion Park

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    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.

  • Grill & Chill at Romp Skis Post-Parade

    Romp Skis 420 Belleview Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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.

    FREE
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    4th of July

    Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    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

  • JIM DAVIDSON @ BLUE MESA MUSIC

    Blue Mesa Music Store 132 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson returns to Blue Mesa Music for another First Friday Art Walk and on the 4th of July!! So start your 4th of July celebration at Blue Mesa Music and groove to some old-school traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of the music of Willie Nelson, George Strait, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Guy Clark, […]

    FREE
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    Floodgate Operators, Music on the Mountain

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Music on the Mountain series returns for July 4th with Floodgate Operators! Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Matt & Madeline Shugert will open at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. […]

    Free
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    Monday Night Magic

    Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

    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

  • Still House String Band

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    WINNERS OF THE 2024 TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL BAND CONTEST The Still House String Band is the up-and-coming progressive bluegrass band you need to check out. After playing for years as the "house band" for the Peach Street Distillery in Palisade Colorado they became "The Still House String Band." This western slope band plays original songs […]

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