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.

  • Sally Ride Documentary

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

    Crested Butte Film Festival presents this 2025 Sundance film, SALLY, June 6th and 7th at The Majestic Theater- co-hosting with Gunnison Valley Pride. A film from National Geographic that reveals a rich portrait of astronaut Sally Ride.

    $15
  • Glacier Farm Tour w/ Mountain Roots Foods Project

    Glacier Farm 21050 CO-135, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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!

  • CBMBA National Trails Work Day

    Brush Creek Trailhead Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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!

  • Gunnison Valley Pride Picnic

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Transform + Create: Upcycled Affirmation Journals

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

    Create a one-of-a-kind affirmation journal with artist Teresa Ely using upcycled packing paper! Learn folding, surface design, and distressing techniques, then fill your journal with affirmations, poems, or lyrics.

    $21.25 – $25
  • Lemon Bars with Decorative Stencils 10+

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

    Join self-taught baker Lauryn Kiefer to whip up bright, zesty lemon bars-perfect for summer! In this hands-on class, you'll make them from scratch and add a creative twist with custom powdered sugar stenciling. Sweet, citrusy, and almost too pretty to eat!

    $55.25 – $65
  • Sally Ride Documentary

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

    Crested Butte Film Festival presents this 2025 Sundance film, SALLY, June 6th and 7th at The Majestic Theater- Co-hosting with Gunnison Valley Pride. A film from National Geographic that reveals a rich portrait of astronaut Sally Ride.

    $15
  • Beaver Creek Classic 3D Archery Tournament

    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 […]

  • 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
  • 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
  • The Pavillion Dance Series

    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
  • 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

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