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.

  • Super Saturday Storytime

    Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 24 for Super Saturday Storytime. January's theme is Hibernation Hangout. Cozy jammies are encouraged! Free & open to the public.

    free
  • Open Mic Night @ The Whammy Bar

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

    Open mic night at The Whammy Bar has moved to Tuesdays! Sign up starts @ 7:00, and music starts @ 7:30. Buy one get one free Miller Highlife special.

  • History Book Club with Ian Billick

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

    Join our Crested Butte Mayor, Ian Billick, for Feburary book club. "From the Age of Exploration to the Age of Discovery" embeds field research at RMBL in the larger context of exploration and discovery, from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 that sparked exploration, through the emergence of the scientific societies in the 17th century, […]

    Free
  • Ribbon Cutting

    Jailhouse Collections 409 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The new, tiny Six Points boutique in the old stone jailhouse 409 2nd St., Crested Butte ; "Jailhouse Collections" is having a ribbon cutting/grand opening! Please stop by take selfies in front of the jail, say hi, pick up a treat and check us out!

    Free
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ BILLY BARR

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join Jim Davidson at billy barr in the Elevation Resort & Spa in Mt Crested Butte, CO from 8pm to 11pm.

    FREE
  • Lights in the Valley

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Lights in the Valley is a 2 day healing arts fair in the Gunnison Valley, Jan 30th & 31st 2026 featuring local practitioners, mini-sessions, workshops, and a community market. The fair is free and open to the public, with ticketed workshops and a Friday night headliner!

    FREE
  • Casey Falter @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Set break 7-8pm

    Free
  • RMBL Apres Science with Dr. David Inouye

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This winter, RMBL is hosting Apres Science, a cozy series of living-room style talks that bring RMBL's science, research, education, and community together under one roof. These intimate gatherings offer a rare chance to hear directly from the scientists who shape our understanding of mountain ecosystems - and to connect with neighbors, friends, and fellow […]

    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