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.

  • Sons of Habit, Music on the Mountain

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Music on the Mountain series returns! Sons of Habit will take the stage on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte […]

    Free
  • Swing Dancing

    The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing Dancing on July 30th at Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Swing Dance Lessons start at 6pm and live music for dance featuring Salida's Bruce […]

    $15
  • Kuhl Mule Tour

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Celebrate small business and mountain lifestyle living with Treads 'n' Threads and Kuhl. Free food, music, and drinks. Stop by Treads 'n' Threads from 3:30-5:30 pm to pick up your […]

    Free
  • Art as Resistance:

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

    Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 5pm on Thursday, July 31 for "Art as Resistance" an illustration workshop with artist Ellie Fortune. Learn how to cultivate creativity, empower […]

    free
  • Restoring Wolverines to Colorado

    Gunnison County Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join Colorado State University Extension and partners for a free community event to explore wolverine ecology, how and why they're being restored to Colorado, and what it means for our […]

    Free
  • Rachel VanSlyke @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States
    Free
  • HBD, HP! FREE movie at the Majestic

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us at 3:30 pm at the Majestic Theater in Crested Butte on Friday, August 1 for a FREE showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. This screening is […]

    free
  • 50th Annual MTCB Town Picnic

    Join us for the town of Mt. Crested Butte's 50th Annual Town Picnic! This is a family-friendly picnic for all residents of Mt. Crested Butte. Come out for a good […]

    FREE
  • Free Music in the Garden

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The museum is excited to bring back live music in the garden on Fridays in August from 5pm to 7pm. Libations & snacks will be available for purchase. This is […]

    FREE
  • Crested Butte Arts Festival

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

    Free

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