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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Put your thinking caps on and join us for a lively night of trivia fun for locals and visitors of all ages! Trivia is FREE TO PLAY, with a cash bar serving up tasty drinks. Donations are always appreciated and help support the museum-so sip, play, and show off your smarts. Come solo or bring […]
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KARAOKE NIGHTS ARE BACK Join us June 3rd from 6-9 PM Grab the mic, bring your crew, and sing like nobody's judging. Good songs, Happy Hour all night, and just the right amount of chaos. See you there.
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Try the Wheel: Date Night / Friends Night | Ages 15+ First Friday Art Walk | June 5; 5:30-8:00 PM Spin the wheel with friends or a partner in this relaxed, beginner-friendly evening of clay play. No experience needed for an evening of laughter and clay-splattered memories. Instructor: Lauren Roullier $50 Non-Member | $42 Member
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Come hear about CBMBA events and projects for the upcoming summer and enjoy pizza, drinks, socializing and a look at the new CBMBA merchandise! |
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Help shape a new trail connecting Caves to Lower Cement and enjoy a BBQ and prizes at the end of the day.
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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.
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Join us for a hilariously spirited night of bingo, rum, and big-time bragging rights! Hosted by our friends at Quiz Quiz Bang Bang, this isn't your grandma's bingo-expect music, laughs, and multiple fast-paced rounds to keep the energy high. It's free to play, so grab your crew, sip on your favorite Montanya cocktails, and get […]
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 pm for a special, free performance by Chaski Quartet. Described in the Gunnison Country Times as making "music for human connection," Chaski Quartet returns to Colorado and New Mexico this summer for 8 performances, including 5 performances within Colorado Department of Corrections […]
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The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the Crested Butte Community Yoga Co-op is excited to announce another summer of Yoga at the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 17 through September 16, 2026, from Noon to 1 pm in the Mountain Wedding Garden Pavilion for a FREE all-levels community yoga class! […]
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Help maintain some of CB's pristine singletrack and enjoy comradery, food and prizes. |
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Hey all! We are a collective of artists in Gunnison County redefining what it means to create in community. Come have a blast with us at our Third Thursday Art Pop Up! There will be a wide variety of local artists and live musicians, including some that will be hosting interactive booths such as printmaking, […]
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Join the Crested Butte Land Trust at the Majestic Theater for a screening of The American Southwest. This film is a wild and unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. Produced by Fin and Fur Films, you won't want to miss this special screening.
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Join us at 4 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, June 19 for some good old fashioned fun with musical group, Pint Sized Polka. Let's sing and dance together and enjoy Wisconsin Schneider & the Magic of Music! This event is free and open to music lovers of all ages.
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At just 18, Bella Rayne is a self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose sound is quickly turning heads across the country. Born in the mountains of North Carolina and raised along the rugged coast of Mendocino, California, she blends rock and Americana with the improvisational spirit of the jam-band tradition, creating a sound that feels […]
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Join Madeline and Matt Shugert for an evening exploring the many voices of the saxophone, one of music's most versatile and historically polarizing instruments. Though often associated with jazz, the saxophone has a rich place in classical music and traditions around the world. Through a program spanning Baroque transcriptions, French Impressionist works, and classic and […]
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The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! New Orleans Suspects will take the stage on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All […]
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Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 27 for Super Saturday Storytime! June's theme is Reading Rodeo with special guests from the Cattlemen's days royal court! Stories & activities for the whole family. Free & open to the public.
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Formed over two decades ago, the funk six-piece The Motet have learned to work as an interlocking unit, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output. This symbiosis has led to a unique style and cohesive musical chemistry, as seen in the band's immaculate live performances and seamless blend of funk, soul, […]
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Quartz Alley Combo is a Crested Butte-based quartet known for mixing modern and vintage jazz with a playful, adventurous spirit and a strong sense of place. Drawing inspiration from the classic small-group tradition while bringing their own fresh energy, the band moves comfortably between straight-ahead swing, soulful grooves, and inventive reinterpretations that keep their performances […]
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Help maintain some of CB's pristine singletrack and enjoy comradery, food and prizes.
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The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Billy Allen + The Pollies will take the stage on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 […]
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The Mt. Crested Butte Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 5 to 10 pm at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) Base Area. Fireworks will start around 9:30 pm. Join us for a free family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration. Featuring live […]
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Join us for an evening celebrating the distinct visions of artists Cody Kuehl and Elizabeth Dryden in the Ascent & Confluence Exhibit Rooms at Terrible Mountain Gallery. *Charcuterie Provided
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The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Boombox will take the stage on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live series […]
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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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