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.

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  • RMBL Reads book club

    Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 8000 Co Rd 317, Crested Butte, CO

    Join fellow book lovers for a discussion of "Nature of Fear: Survival Lessons From the Wild" led by the book's author, RMBL scientist and UCLA professor Dr. Dan Blumstein. Co-hosted […]

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  • Super Saturday Storytime!

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

    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 […]

    free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Bill Dowell – live!

    Sage Grouse Lounge 110 E Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

  • RMBL Family Fest @ Gothic

    Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 8000 Co Rd 317, Crested Butte, CO

    Celebrate community and science at RMBL's Gothic site, a historic former mining town and current biological field station at the base of Gothic Mountain. This fun afternoon includes family-friendly tours, […]

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    Sundays @ 6 | Empathy Protocol

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Sundays @ 6 is a free summer concert series in Legion Park, featuring live music every Sunday evening along with food trucks, artisan booths, face painting, and special VIP events. […]

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  • Gunnison Sunset

    Alpenglow: The Motet

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

    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 […]

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  • Gunnison Sunset

    Summer Classics: Quartz Alley Combo

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

    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 […]

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    Dave Pinkerton

    Sage Grouse Lounge 110 E Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Dave Pinkerton plays the banjo for happy hour!

  • Mexico vs. Ecuador @ The Whammy

    The Whammy Bar 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Partido de Mexico vs. Ecuador!! Especiales: Cubeta de Cerveza $29, Shots de Tequila $5.

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    Brown Bag Lunch With the KBUTeam

    KBUT 508 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    BROWN BAG LUNCH with YOUR Community Radio Station! KBUT invites you to join us for a community chat at 508 Maroon Ave, CB. Wednesday, July 1st @ 11:30am-1:30pm. Bring your […]

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