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.

  • Crested Butte Bazaar

    4-Way Stop Crested Butte, United States

    We're back for ROUND 2!!! The inaugural Crested Butte Bazaar in June was such a hit that we're back for another date, Saturday August 29! The Bazaar is a vibrant […]

    Free
  • Much Ado About Nothing

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Firebird Theatre's annual Summer Shakespeare in the Park is just around the corner! This year we are putting on Shakespeare's classic rom-com, Much Ado About Nothing! The performances are free […]

    Free
  • Annual Meeting and potluck

    Crested Butte Depot 716 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

    Join us to celebrate and promote human powered recreation! We will have music, food camaraderie and our annual meeting. Anyone who enjoys and supports human powered recreation is welcome to […]

    Free
  • Much Ado About Nothing

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Firebird Theatre's annual Summer Shakespeare in the Park is just around the corner! This year we are putting on Shakespeare's classic rom-com, Much Ado About Nothing! The performances are free […]

    Free
  • Oxford House: Welcome Home Screening

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join us for a screening of Oxford House's "Welcome Home" documentary, which highlights the history of Oxford House as well as current Oxford House residents throughout the country. After the […]

    Free
  • Art of Alignment

    Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United States

    In 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 […]

    $20
  • Exhibit Opening Reception

    Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United States

    Join us for an evening celebrating the distinct visions of artists Katie Briggs and Becka Jahelka in the Ascent & Confluence Exhibit Rooms at Terrible Mountain Gallery. * Charcuterie Provided

    Free
  • Art of Alignment

    Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United States

    In 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 […]

    $20
  • Working Lands Irrigation Project

    Join High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) and the Crested Butte Land Trust (CBLT) for a volunteer workday on the Robinson parcel, conserved by CBLT in 1998, on Saturday, September 12 […]

    Free
  • Chili & Beer Festival

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

    The Chili & Beer Festival is a beloved annual event in Mt. Crested Butte each September, where local chili cooks and regional breweries compete for top honors amid live music, […]

    $50 – $75
  • Colorado West Ballet

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

    For one night only, Colorado West Ballet will present a two-act evening featuring both traditional story ballet and contemporary ballet.

    $45
  • Tunes at 10 Peaks

    Umbrella Bar Ten Peaks - Top of Painter Boy Lift

    Tunes at 10 Peaks, a Sunday afternoon Music Series presented by KBUT and CBMR. Select Sundays from 2-5pm in late Summer. September 13th is Dwayne Dodson from Easy Jim, and […]

    Free

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