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.

  • Histroy Book Club with Tallie Morrison

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

    Join local author Talie Morrison. Still Going Strong chronicles her incredible solo adventures around the world throughout her sixties. From snowstorms in Antarctica to a nearly two-month trek across Europe, […]

    Free
  • Family Movie Night

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

    Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Please join us at 6 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, September 25 for a FREE screening of COCO (2017). Bring your coziest blanket […]

    free
  • Autumn Market @ Tractor Supply

    The Autumn Market @ Tractor Supply is an exciting community event that is taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10am-2pm. There will be vendors selling creative and locally […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Susan Ritchey

    Dr. William Niemi, Western College University Professor, will discuss how modern democracy has been the historical product of active citizens and that it cannot survive without their participation in the […]

    free
  • Community Connections – Watercolor for Relaxation

    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 - […]

  • Crestone Artists Open Studio Tour

    The Crestone Artists community invites you to the 14th annual Open Studio Tour on October 4th & 5th from 12 to 5pm, with an artists’ reception and preview exhibit on […]

    free
  • 2026 MTCB Fall Festival

    Mountain Wedding Garden 911 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The Town of Mt. Crested Butte invites the community to celebrate the 4th Annual Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from noon to 4 […]

    FREE
  • Fall Fest

    The Town of Mt. Crested Butte invites the community to celebrate the season at the 4th Annual Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12 to […]

    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