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What can you do to help with climate change? Celebrate the power of the people and find out at this free film festival.
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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.
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Calling all caregivers of little ones, bring yourself and your mini crew over to the museum on Monday May 5th from 10am-11am for a free casual, unstructured play hour with other parents and their tots before regular business hours. Geared towards kids age five and younger, but all are welcome. Be sure to bring quarters […]
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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. […]
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The Town of Crested Butte invites you to the annual Town Picnic Friday, June 6th from 11:30-2:30 at Rainbow Park. Join your friends and neighbors in a community gathering to celebrate summer! Enjoy free burgers and hot dogs, games, and activities. Bring a dessert or side to share and help us reduce our carbon footprint […]
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Annual Kick-off party to for CBMBA to inform members and non-members about CBMBA's mission and goals, plus upcoming events for the summer and fall.
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Come to the Crested Butte Museum for a lecture and slideshow by Dr. Duane Vandenbusche exploring the towns and locations that were lost to Blue Mesa Reservoir when the dam was built. View historic photos and learn about Powderhorn Pool, the Gunnison Tunnel, Gunnison River Resorts, Iola, Cimmeron the Gunnison Navy, the Moncrief Showlow story, […]
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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!
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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 […]
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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. […]
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Trivia Night at Montanya Tuesday, June 10th| 6-8 PM. 204 Elk Ave, Crested Butte Gather your smartest (or silliest) friends and join us for a night of trivia, cocktails, and community fun at Montanya Distillers! Happy Hour All Night! $2 off all drinks, $3 off food. Team up and test your knowledge. Prizes, bragging rights, […]
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Open Mic NIght at Crested Bucha, hosted by Jim Davidson of the Black Canyon Ramblers. So come on down and enjoy Todd's premise-brewed kombucha, excellent selection of craft beers, wines, mixed drinks and unique appetizers and support live music in Gunnison!!
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KBUT Community Radio invites you to the 23rd Annual Friday Night Fish Fry taking place on Friday, June 13th, 2025 from 4pm-10pm. Join us picnic style for the most delicious Cajun-style fish fry dinner served up with some hot southern music from our KBUT DJs, super fun kids activities from The Trailhead, lawn games, community […]
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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. […]
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Jim Davidson returns to Crested Bucha for a solo performance laying down some old-school fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of songs by Willie Nelson, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan and many, many others.
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An eclectic mix of familiar favorites and originals featuring excellent vocal harmonies.
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Get ready to kick off Alpenglow in stunning Crested Butte with the incredibly talented Floyd Bauler and Big Love Car Wash! Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering these artists for the first time, grab your friends, bring a blanket, and soak up the sounds of summer in Crested Butte!
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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. […]
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It doesn't get much more Gunnison than this. Join us downtown for the summer's first Music Cruise of the season featuring the Gunnison Valley's own Lizzy Plotkin and Jenny Hill Pankratz. The show kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with the musicians cruising, and playing, around town on a a trailer with a crew of people […]
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Volunteer with CBMBA to work on trail sustainability in our valley. Food, drinks and raffle will culminate the work afternoon.
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Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main June 18 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Big Love Carwash sponsored by Alpha Mechanical, The Clarke Agency and Tango Boutique. Sound assistance provided by the IBar Ranch. See you in the park!
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The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
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Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a little different as we will have rotating artists showcasing their crafts but live music, food and great art will always be a guarantee. Free to […]
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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. […]
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Alternative People is a jam-fusion quartet whose cosmic sound-rooted in original music from the "fourth dimension" and an eclectic range of covers-blends elements of funk, metal, rock, bluegrass, hip-hop, and more into a stratospheric sonic journey.
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Paul Hoffman, the dynamic frontman of Greensky Bluegrass! A trailblazer in modern bluegrass and jam music, Hoffman's innovative approach blends acoustic roots with a fearless, boundary-pushing sound. Known for his raw energy, captivating mandolin work, and relentless pursuit of musical exploration, he transforms every performance into an unforgettable experience.
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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. […]
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Join us for an educational session on invasive weed species in our area, followed by a guided walk to identify and pull weeds, and finish up the morning with a free BBQ lunch and local gift card giveaways! WHEN: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm WHERE: Ted Scheske Park Pavilion (911 […]
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Instrumental crossover string quartet "Spinphony" is breaking down barriers between classical, rock, and pop music. Mixing and mashing catchy melodies into unique arrangements such as "Bach in Black" and "Don't Stop Beethoven," Spinphony bridges the gap between a rock band and a string quartet. They have performed shows worldwide and collaborated with 2 Cellos, Evanescense, […]
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Summer 2025 - Yoga In The Garden The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the Crested Butte Community Yoga Co-op is excited to announce its third year of Yoga in the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 25 through September 24, 2025, from Noon to 1 pm in the Mountain Wedding Garden […]
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History Professor Dr. Jerry Frank will discuss how we tell stories about our public lands in Colorado, particularly the fascinating relationship between our public lands, narrative, and power in the American West.
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The free Music on the Mountain series returns this summer with The Record Company on Wednesday, June 25, 2025! Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Tyler Hansen will open at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the […]
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Free movie night at the Majestic Theater. Come watch Puss in Boots!
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For decades, one of the longest-running British-style brass bands in the country has met in Gunnison during the summer to learn from expert conductors and entertain the community. Join us for 2025's spectacular show featuring the incredible talents of John Pirillo (cornet), Western's own Dr. Ross Venneberg (cornet), and dynamic duo conductors Dr. Tom Davoren […]
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Saturday | June 28th | 10 am - 2 pm | Gunnison, CO Come hang with us at Subversive Stitches Sew Shop and enjoy an art pop-up hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Free to attend! 419 N Main St, Gunnison, CO 81230 Some artists featured this month: @mentality_to_reality @scraphappystudios @katiebriggsart @kateseeleybean Let's make […]
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Sundays are better with clay! Find Abra Karbin Ceramics at the Crested Butte Art Market* every Sunday from 9am-2pm (rain or shine) alongside the Farmers Market. Come for the veggies, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I'll be at the market the following Sundays: June 29th July 6th July 13th July 27th August 3rd […]
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A trailblazing solo pianist, Bowling reimagines the music of the Grateful Dead and Phish, blending classical precision with boundless improvisation. Known for her mesmerizing performances-whether on legendary stages like Carnegie Hall or amidst the raw beauty of national parks-she transforms the piano into a vessel of sonic exploration. Don't miss this chance to witness her […]
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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. […]
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Hot Tub Jazz is a Grand Junction-based jazz quartet that has performed at Colorado Mountain Winefest, Jazz Among the Grapevines, and countless private events. Hot Tub Jazz plays many of the great jazz standards of the American Songbook, contemporary tunes from folks like Michael Franks and Van Morrison, as well as jazz versions of other […]
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Volunteer your time and talent for a CBMBA trail work afternoon. Food, drinks and a raffle will culminate the event.
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Join us for a free family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration. Featuring live music, food and beverage offerings by CBMR, and children's activities! We'll finish the evening with an Independence Day fireworks show starting at dark. Gates open at 4:30 pm.
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The Gunnison County Farm Bureau is hosting a free pancake breakfast at Legion Park on July 4th. The breakfast will be held at the same time as the hot air balloon rally that morning. The breakfast will be 6 AM - 8 AM.
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Romp Skis is firing up the grill and cracking open the good stuff with our friends at Long Drink after the legendary Crested Butte 4th of July Parade! Come hang, sip, and enjoy factory tours, cold drinks, and tasty bites with the Romp Skis crew.
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4th of July Celebrations - Gunnison Colorado - Jorgensen Park -- Everything starts at 4:00 pm, including kids games, food court, and beer garden. SUP Demos from 5 - 6 pm, Pup & SUP Race at 6 pm, live Music with Bombargo starting at 6:30 pm, and Fireworks at 9:30 pm. Bring your own chairs!!!! […]
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The Black Canyon Ramblers are very excited to be performing at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Summer Folk Fest on the deck of Butte 66 Bar & Grille overlooking Mt Crested Butte. So come on up and enjoy good food and drink and relax to some old-school traditional acoustic music of your favorite folk and […]
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The Copper Children are a diverse blend of styles and influences that span from the choral sounds of American gospel music to the psychedelic acid jam fueled sounds of the 60s. Live, they take you into your heart space, conjuring the spirit of unity, freedom, silliness, and Love, with harmonies and rhythms that remind us […] |
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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