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.

  • Oktoberfest

    Bruhaus Oktoberfest is a full day of German inspired food, drinks, games, contests, and live entertainment in Crested Butte. Join us Saturday, October 3 from noon to 9 PM for […]

    $10
  • Murder Mystery Party

    Step into a night of mystery, suspicion, and scandal at the Crested Butte Mountain Theatre (Mallardi Theatre)! The Crested Butte Museum and Mallardi Theatre are teaming up for an interactive […]

    $40 – $60
  • Cursed Carnival Haunted House

    Old Masonic Lodge 120 N. Iowa St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Western Colorado University's Cursed Carnival Haunted House is coming to Gunnison October 29, 30, and 31! Join us from 6-11 p.m. each night at the Old Masonic Lodge, 120 N. […]

    $10
  • Gunnison Ghostly Goodie Grab

    Get ready for a spooky good time in Downtown Gunnison! The 2026 Ghostly Goodie Grab is a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration bringing our community together for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, […]

    Free
  • WCU Freeride Fundraiser Movie Night

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Winter is almost here, and we're kicking it off right! The Western Colorado University Freeride Team is hosting a screening of Matchstick Productions' new ski film, The Way Out, on […]

    $5 – $15
  • Sugarplum Festival Cakes and Gifts

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

    Top O' the World Garden Club fundraiser that helps us buy flowers for the community gardens that we plant and maintain in Gunnison. Please visit our booth at the Sugarplum […]

    Free
  • Chicken and Waffles Pre-Season Party

    Get stoked for winter at the Romp Factory! Join us for a pre-ski season bash supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, helping local kids chase their snow sport dreams. Enjoy […]

  • KBUT’s ONLINE HOLIDAY AUCTION

    KBUT invites you to SHOP LOCALLY this season at our Online Holiday Auction. Support YOUR Community Radio Station and tons of Gunnison Valley Businesses who so generously donated to our […]

  • 2026 Colorado Gives Day Rally – Gunnison

    Let’s show the Gunnison Valley what we’re giving for on Colorado Gives Day! Join CFGV and fellow nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers for a community rally to raise awareness […]

    Free
  • 2026 Colorado Gives Day Rally – Crested Butte

    Let’s show the Gunnison Valley what we’re giving for on Colorado Gives Day! Join CFGV and fellow nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers for a community rally to raise awareness […]

    Free
  • 41st Annual Alley Loop

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The Alley Loop is not your typical Nordic Marathon. It is both a premier American Birkebeiner Qualifying event and Crested Butte's most outrageous costume party of the year! The course […]

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