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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    Sunni Gunni ~Local Art Market

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Sunni Gunni ~Local Art Markets Saturdays - 10:00 - 2:00 PM | June 20th, July 18th, + September 26th Celebrate local creativity at the Sunni Gunni Art Market, a vibrant […]

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    Alpenglow: Bella Rayne

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

    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 […]

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    Summer Classics in the Courtyard: The Devil’s Horn

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

    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 […]

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    CBLT Happy Hour at Redline Gallery

    Redline Gallery 429 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us for a happy hour at Red Line Gallery as we kick off the summer season with live music and refreshments!

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    Community Connections – Mindful Fiber Night

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Community Connections - Brought to you by Crested Butte State of Mind in collaboration with Gunnison Arts Center - Free | Open to all | Substance-free Last Wednesdays - 5:30 […]

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    New Orleans Suspects

    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. […]

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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 […]

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    Bill Dowell – live!

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

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