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.

  • Ribbon Cutting

    Jailhouse Collections 409 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The new, tiny Six Points boutique in the old stone jailhouse 409 2nd St., Crested Butte ; "Jailhouse Collections" is having a ribbon cutting/grand opening! Please stop by take selfies in front of the jail, say hi, pick up a treat and check us out!

    Free
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ BILLY BARR

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join Jim Davidson at billy barr in the Elevation Resort & Spa in Mt Crested Butte, CO from 8pm to 11pm.

    FREE
  • Lights in the Valley

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Lights in the Valley is a 2 day healing arts fair in the Gunnison Valley, Jan 30th & 31st 2026 featuring local practitioners, mini-sessions, workshops, and a community market. The fair is free and open to the public, with ticketed workshops and a Friday night headliner!

    FREE
  • Kids Cook!

    Mountain Roots 600 N 8th St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Mountain Roots invites kids ages 10-14 to join our Kids Cook! courses, designed to inspire and educate teenagers about the world of culinary arts. Our classes feature fun themes, cooking from scratch, and plenty of tasting. With different recipes each week, kids learn skills to cook delicious meals that are nutritious, organic, and locally sourced […]

    $5 – $80
  • Casey Falter @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Set break 7-8pm

    Free
  • Lights in the Valley

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Lights in the Valley is a two-day winter healing arts fair Jan 30th & 31st 2026 in Gunnison Valley featuring local practitioners, mini-sessions, workshops, and a community market. The fair is free and open to the public, with ticketed workshops and a Friday night headliner.

    FREE
  • A Taste Of The Wild

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the flavors of the Gunnison Valley. Local hunters, guides, and seasoned wild-game cooks will showcase creative dishes featuring a variety of wild game, offering guests the chance to taste something truly special. Elk, Deer, Bear, Moose. And other wild game specialties From bold flavors to traditional favorites, this event brings […]

    Donation
  • Opera Colorado: The Pirates of Penzance

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

    Opera Colorado brings the magic of opera to Crested Butte with a stunning performance showcasing powerful voices, timeless stories, and unforgettable music. Full of sentimental pirates, blundering policemen, absurd adventures, and improbable paradoxes, experience Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious farce! The story follows the misadventures of young Frederic, an orphan apprenticed to a raucous band of […]

    $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