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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Join us at the Gunnison Library at 2 pm on Saturday, June 6 for an entertaining and immersive West African Kora experience! We'll learn how this impressive instrument is built, who typically plays it and the types of events it is often utilized at. Perfect for the whole family! Free & Open to the Public.
Five powerful days rooted in Hip Hop culture for youth ages 6-17. This immersive experience introduces young creatives to the elements of Hip Hop through music, movement, lyric writing, and visual art. Participants will collaborate to create and perform in a live showcase while developing their own original book of songs, a custom wearable graffiti […]
Traditional dance lessons followed by live music. Visit https://events.humanitix.com/2026-pavillion-dance-series for details.
Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
Join our Conservation Ranger on an educational float down the Slate River. Starting at Aperture Boat Launch and ending in Skyland. There are limited spots available please RSVP at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1C2937zqD8OH5qPrIcuw4XCX50N-BKlaUW5W8Kf6xuLU/edit to attend. You must secure your own shuttle and floatation device. PDFs are required for all participants.
Join HCCA for a Happy Hour at the Eldo Brewery on Thursday, June 11 at 5:30 PM, featuring a special screening of the Our Lands, Our Future: The GORP Act, a short film. Enjoy light appetizers on us while connecting with fellow conservation-minded neighbors in a relaxed setting. This event is free and open to […]
This year's pride film is a secret... but it's an Oscar-nominated, multi-award winning documentary. Facing an incurable diagnosis, two poet lovers embark on a poignant yet unexpectedly humorous exploration of love, mortality, and life's moments
The Gunnison River Festival (GRF) is meant to promote awareness and celebration of local rivers as a priceless resource through river-themed recreation, arts and education. We endeavor to promote the diversity of recreational activities available either on or near rivers, to encourage the use of the County's Whitewater park for both residents and visitors, to […]
Calling all gravel bikers! Join us for a celebration of the new Gunnison Valley edition of the Gravel Adventure Field Guide on Saturday, June 13. Two group rides head out from downtown Gunnison in the morning, and the day culminates in a happy hour celebration at Goodday Bikes. Visit this website for more informatino about […]
5th Annual Gunnison Valley Pride Picnic - ALL are welcome - Family friendly - Free - Substance free - Games, activities and competitions - Free food - Local organizations and non-profit resource tables
Backyard BBQ Bash - Father's Day Celebration! Join us June 13th, at 8 pm at Legion Park for the ultimate Father's Day party. Enjoy yard games, a bouncy house, great music, and compete for a stuffed cooler (Retail Value Approximately $200) Fathers, bring your best dish served on a bun - pulled pork, hot dogs, […]
Crested Butte, CO based Floodgate Operators know a thing or two about getting the party started. Founded in 2018, Floodgate Operators have grown from a dive bar bluegrass act to a force of original music and showmanship which has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West. The band has released three records, Drought Driven […]
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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