Live Music with Beer Hunter
All the way from the banks of the East River, "Beer Hunter" plays Countrybilly-style music. Acoustic, electric, original and Americana.
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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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Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States
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Sundays @ 6 | Coal Creek Connection
Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United StatesSundays @ 6 is a free summer concert series in Legion Park, featuring live music every Sunday evening along with food trucks, artisan booths, face painting and special VIP events. Running June 21 - August 9, 2026 July 5: Coal Creek Connection Coal Creek Connection delivers an energetic mix of classic rock, Americana, country covers, […]
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Alpenglow: JD Clayton
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, COThe Fort Smith Arkansas native, JD Clayton, released his debut album Long Way From Home, early last year which has received overwhelming critical acclaim. There's no artifice surrounding the Arkansas-born singer and songwriter. No glitz. No pretension or mythology. JD Clayton's sound, and where he chooses to make it-Arkansas, the most western of the southern […]
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Summer Classics: Acoustic Eidolon
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, COAcoustic Eidolon is the Colorado-based duo of Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire, known for creating a distinctive "new acoustic" sound that blends Celtic, Americana, world, and flamenco influences with striking originality. Featuring Scott on his one-of-a-kind double-neck guitjo and Alkire on cello, the group has built an international reputation for virtuosic musicianship, inventive arrangements, and […]
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Rattlesnake Milk
The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Rattlesnake Milk will take the stage on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live […]
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Native Gardens
Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesGood fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
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Polar Bears, Penguins and Prayer Flags
Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United StatesEric Larsen has spent the past 30 years traveling in some of the most remote and extreme environments on the planet. To date, Eric has completed more North and South Pole expeditions than any other American in history. Eric is Polar adventurer, expedition guide and educator, as well as the author of "On Thin Ice: […]
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Art/Science Exchange at Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesExperience an evening where the logic of science blends with the emotion of art. This free event includes a screening of visual artist Mark Dorf's film Homecoming, followed by an interactive discussion led by Dorf and RMBL scientist Dr. Paul CaraDonna about how the tools we use shape our understanding of the world and how […]
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Native Gardens
Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesGood fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
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Sundays @ 6 | Ruby Dice
Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United StatesSundays @ 6 is a free summer concert series in Legion Park, featuring live music every Sunday evening along with food trucks, artisan booths, face painting and special VIP events. Running June 21 - August 9, 2026 July 12th: Ruby Dice Ruby Dice is an American singer-songwriter and multi- instrumentalist who has been steadily gaining […]
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Alpenglow: John King
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, COÒEveryone has fallen in love,Ó says King. ÒEveryoneÕs had a broken heart. Everyone knows what it feels like to start growing up. I want to create music that speaks to people, so I write songs about the experiences we all share.Ó Raised in the Appalachian foothills of northern Georgia, John King listened to a wide […]
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Summer Classics: National Repertory Orchestra
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, COThe 2026 NRO Alumni String Quartet brings together four accomplished young musicians from across the country for a dynamic chamber performance shaped by impressive training and rising professional careers. Featuring violinists Amelia Bailey and Anna Kelleher, violist Sarah Nichols, and cellist Andrew Shinn, the quartet reflects the National Repertory Orchestra's commitment to showcasing exceptional emerging […]
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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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