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.
Experience The ReMemberers as they bring The Firebird to life through a spellbinding blend of ritual storytelling, global song, live instrumentation, and theatre. This multidisciplinary trio-Violet Southard, Alex Harvey, and John de Kadt-creates an immersive performance that feels part concert, part ceremony, and part ancient tale told around the hearth. Their new presentation of the […]
Join Gunnison Valley Health and Gunnison Tough for a night dedicated to women’s wellness and self-care. Schedule your free mammogram, discover women’s health resources available right here in the Valley, and enjoy food, gift bags, prizes and more!
Join us for a casual drop-in event to learn more about Lower Loop Trailhead planning and share ideas!
Valley Voices: Service, Hospitality, Construction & Skilled Trades Valley Voices is a recurring discussion series bringing people together from across the Valley to talk openly about mental health, wellbeing, community connection, and access to resources. This month, we’re creating space for people working in service, hospitality, construction, and skilled trades to connect and talk about […]
Join us Sunday, October 11th from 6:00–7:30 pm for an evening exploring sleep, rest, and ways to help your body and mind truly unwind. Roanne Houck, ND, will share practical tools and lifestyle practices to support better sleep, followed by gentle somatic practices and a guided Yoga Nidra meditation with yoga instructor and somatic practitioner […]
There are 14 state measures on our 2026 ballots. Gunnison County local governments will also be there to explain local ballot issues. Please come to learn and please vote.
the 14 state ballot measures will be explained and local governments will explain the 3 local measures. Please join us and please vote.
Gunnison Restaurant Week runs October 16–25. Visit participating local food businesses, check in through the free digital passport, and earn chances to win prizes including custom Romp skis. It’s a fun, easy way to try somewhere new, support local, and get stoked for ski season. Learn more at gunnisonchamber.com/restaurantweek.
Storybook readings with characters dressed in costume. Children may go to the different centers within the library to listen to stories. Free face painting. Free lunch at noon-Mac n Cheese extravaganza with a surprise dessert.
A group of music makers from the mountains of Colorado and beyond are descending upon the small town of Paonia for the first ever Paonia Porchfest. The day will be a musical adventure, roaming down the autumn colors of town streets, through backyards and alleyways.? Bring a blanket or lawn chair for hanging and your […]
No proof of income, ID, or residency is required to use Pantry services. The Pantry is here to make life a little easier, stretch your budget a little further, and keep the Gunnison Valley a wonderful place for all to live. Come shop the Pop up Pantry at Oh Be Joyful Church!
Sometimes we don’t need to figure everything out. Sometimes we just need to walk. Join CB State of Mind and Kaitlyn Seifert, founder of Ohm Zone, for a monthly walk through the woods designed to slow down, reconnect, and make space to breathe. We’ll take a gentle-paced walk along the Lower Loop with meditation prompts, […]
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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