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.

  • MTCB Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition

    Snowmass Parking Lot Snowmass Road, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us for great food, live music, children's activities, and more. Competition judging punch cards and competing free bites will be first-come-first-serve and are limited-we recommend arriving early if you want to be a judge!

    FREE
  • Chaski Quartet at the Gunnison Library

    Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Chaski Quartet will share vibrant string quartet music both old and new, for both classical music lovers and listeners hearing a string quartet live for the first time. We're delighted to be back at the Gunnison Public Library as part of our summer Colorado tour: we have free concert for music lovers of all ages: […]

    Free
  • Sunday’s @ 6 Live Music

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

    Quarter Mile Mule is a rootsy trio made up of singer-songwriter Chris Coady, guitarist and singer Kevin Doherty, and bassist Brian Camp. With deep ties to the Gunnison Valley and years of playing together, they create heartfelt, uplifting music inspired by place, community, and connection.

    FREE
  • 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
  • Roller Skate Night

    Big Mine Ice Rink 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Free summer skate night! Roller skates and blades provided. Come skate from 5-7pm at Big Mine Ice Rink. Bring your own helmet.

    FREE
  • Skate Night

    Free summer skate night! Roller skates and blades provided. Come skate from 5-7pm at Jorgensen Ice Rink. Bring your own helmet.

    FREE
  • King Stingray, Music on the Mountain

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Music on the Mountain series returns! King Stingray will take the stage on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Jenn Fortin will open at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison […]

    Free
  • Gunny Valley Sessions

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Come support young musicians as they perform live on stage at Western's Quigley band shell! WANNA PERFORM? K-12 students can register by Aug 9th at [email protected]. Emcee'd by Lizzy Plotkins and headlined by local band The Expanding Minds, this is sure to be a meaningful evening full of fun and entertainment. Bring your own picnic, […]

    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
  • 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
  • High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Arts and Crafts Festival that runs in conjunction with the Gunnison Car Show. Local and regional vendors with hand crafted items for sale - jewelry, pottery, macrame, pet leashes and collars, honey, wood crafts, fly rods, wine jelly, garden art, home decor, lotions and potions, tee shirts, candles, crochet and sewn items, and more.

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