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.
Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12-4 p.m. at the Ted Scheske Park & Pavilion for the third annual Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival (911 Gothic Rd., Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225). This free community event features live music and free children's activities including a pumpkin patch, cookie decorating, face painting, a bouncy […]
Fall Fest is a celebration of the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce's 100th anniversary-and you're invited! Join us Saturday, October 18 from 2-6 pm at the Fred Field Center for live music, food and drinks, games, vendors, face painting, photo ops, and more. Tickets are $10 and include two beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Kids 12 […]
Join us if you dare for the Gunnison Arts Center's Un-Dead Ball - a frightfully fun Halloween night where the dance floor comes alive! This ghoulish gathering will feature a spooktacular local DJ spinning eerie beats, a full bar serving up creepy craft cocktails, and the crowning of our very own Un-Dead Royalty. Come in […]
Join Western Universities Wilderness Pursuits at their annual gear swap. Got some gear to sell? Want to check out some other great used and new gear? Join our open market on November 5th, 2025 12-2pm and 4-6pm at Western's UC Ballroom. We will also have a ticketed giveaway of some great new gear and experiences […]
The seasons are shifting and with the snow starting to settle in the high mountains, we can't think of a better way to celebrate all we've accomplished together this trail season than our annual Ales for Trails event! Brought to you in partnership with High Alpine Brewing Company, Ales for Trails is Gunnison Trails way […]
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 Festival (fairgrounds) to choose a cake and handcrafted holiday items.
Join us for an evening of talent, community, and fundraising for the Gunnison Creative District! Treats, drinks, and other goodies will be available for purchase. Come prepared to cheer on brave community members of all ages as they perform their hearts out! For ticket information, please contact Heather Hughes at [email protected]
Join us for an evening of talent, community, and fundraising for the Gunnison Creative District! Treats, drinks, and other goodies will be available for purchase. Come prepared to cheer on brave community members of all ages as they perform their hearts out! For ticket information, please contact Heather Hughes at [email protected]
The Dean's List Film Tour lands in Crested Butte, CO-featuring independent crews and locally made ski films. Watch premieres from MOONSHED, BIRD FLU, VVX PRODUCTIONS and more. Come support local athletes and filmmakers, and get stoked for winter!
The WMRT Avalanche Seminar is an annual fundraiser for The Western Mountain Rescue team which is the only collegiate MRA certified rescue team in the country. There will be local avalanche professionals from the Crested Butte Avalanche Center, Irwin Guides, and Crested Butte Ski Patrol. There will be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to […]
Western Film presents Telluride's Mountainfilm in Gunnison! Join the library for two nights of FREE films at the new Mountaineer Cinema at Western. Friday evening features a family-friendly lineup. Mountainfilm is a nonprofit inspiring audiences to create a better world. 6pm on Thursday, 11/13 + Friday, 11/14 (family night) at the Mountaineer Cinema Learn more […]
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!
