2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival
The 54th Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, July 31 - August 2, 2026. The outdoor event presents 150 exhibiting fine art vendors in addition […]
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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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Elk Avenue Crested Butte
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Alpenglow: Hand Turkey
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CODenver-based band Hand Turkey delivers high-energy, groove-driven tunes designed to keep audiences on their feet. Originally formed in 2020 as a quartet of high school and college friends, the group […]
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Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Cowboy Songs
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, COArt Song Colorado presents a new musical experience, taking classic Western songs to tell an original story inspired by Western films. With new song arrangements by Denver composer, Cherise Leiter, […]
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The Crane Wives
The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! The Crane Wives will take the stage on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. […]
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Exhibit Opening Reception
Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United StatesJoin us for an evening celebrating the distinct visions of artists Carol Connor and Sarah Schmidt in the Ascent & Confluence Exhibit Rooms at Terrible Mountain Gallery. *Charcuterie Provided
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4th Annual MTCB Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition
Get ready for one of the tastiest events of the summer! Join the Town of Mt. Crested Butte for the 4th Annual Pickin' a Food Truck Competition-an afternoon and evening […]
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Alpenglow: Chantil and The Dukes of Art
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, COChantil Dukart is an award-winning contemporary jazz pianist and vocalist with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq tribes of Alaska. Dukart has performed with leading voices in contemporary music, including […]
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Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Junwen Liang
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, COJunwen Liang is a Chinese pianist celebrated for performances marked by poetic refinement, intellectual depth, and remarkable sensitivity at the keyboard. Praised by Richard Goode as a "very gifted pianist […]
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Artlaws of the Southwest Third Thursday Art Pop Up
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 […]
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CBMBA Work Weekend Overnight
Join a fun weekend of trail building and comradery with loads of good food, beverage and good times while camping at a beautiful CB location.
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CBMBA Wednesday Trail Work Day
Help maintain some of CB's pristine singletrack and enjoy comradery, food and prizes.
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Exhibit Opening Reception
Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United StatesJoin us for an evening celebrating the distinct visions of artists Katie Briggs and Becka Jahelka in the Ascent & Confluence Exhibit Rooms at Terrible Mountain Gallery. * Charcuterie Provided
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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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