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.

  • Big Summer Bash

    Trailhead Children's Museum 606 6th St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join the Trailhead Children's Museum on August 2nd, 2025 for our 3rd Annual BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Latin GRAMMY Award winning artist MISTER G. In this dynamic, interactive concert, you can look forward to a bilingual performance celebrating community, creativity and the beauty of the natural world. Come ready […]

    $30.65
  • CBSF Bluegrass + BBQ Fundraiser

    Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

    Join us for a lively evening supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, featuring delicious food from local favorite Tully's and live music from the Black Canyon Ramblers. This community fundraiser helps provide opportunities for local youth to thrive in snowsports, from scholarships to gear support. Enjoy great eats, mountain vibes, and foot-stomping tunes-all for a […]

    $35
  • Bluegrass & BBQ

    Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

    Join us for a lively evening supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, featuring delicious food from local favorite Tully's and live music from the Black Canyon Ramblers. This community fundraiser helps provide opportunities for local youth to thrive in snowsports, from scholarships to gear support. Enjoy great eats, mountain vibes, and foot-stomping tunes-all for a […]

    $15 – $35
  • BULL FEST

    Gunnison County Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Family Friendly! Bull Riding, Bull fighting (Not what you think...I promise), mutton bustin, barnyard Olympics, food trucks, & Dancing afterward with an awesome band! Standby & check our website for more information

    $35
  • Bull Fest

    Gunnison County Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Gunnison Tough looks forward to carrying on local Tough Enough To Wear Pink traditions this summer through a new event...BULL FEST! Thanks to our partners, Tough Enough to Wear Pink and Wrangler Bucking Cancer! Presented by our Title Sponsor, Teton Ridge! Don't put away your pink apparel and dancing boots just yet! Come celebrate Tough […]

    Varies
  • Mat Pilates Nutrition Workshop & Fundraiser

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join Crux Pilates, Natural Grocers, and Living Journeys for an uplifting and restorative wellness workshop designed to nourish both body and mind. Begin the evening with a grounding Pilates session led by Ashley Jackson of Crux Pilates, focusing on mindful movement, breath work, and stress relief. Following the class, enjoy an engaging and informative nutrition […]

  • Third Thursdays Art Pop Up

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    On August 21st, we're bringing the Artlaw spirit to life with a pop-up event-an unapologetic showcase of work that's gritty, vibrant, and true to the artist's voice, giving our community a place to connect, create, and push boundaries together.

    Free
  • SIX STRINGS FOR SIX POINTS

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    SIX STRINGS FOR SIX POINTS is a fundraiser for Six Points Evaluation & Training, Inc being held at Crested Bucha on Friday, 22 August, starting at 6pm. Six Points Evaluation and Training, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization (under IRS Code 501(c)3) serving people with intellectual disabilities and people with traumatic brain injury in Gunnison […]

    FREE
  • A Louisiana style Community Crawfish Boil

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    A community gathering supporting CB State of Mind. Come down to Zuni West Brewing for a Community Crawfish Boil benefiting CB State of Mind. Doors open at 1:30pm, food will be served at 3:00pm and live music starts around 4:00pm. Secure your spot. $25/adult* and $10/ages 12 and under. All proceeds go to CB State […]

    $596 – $4698
  • Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championships

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championship seeks to create a competitive environment for all adaptive mountain bikers across a wide variety of riding styles and equipment selections. Hosted on Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Lower Loop in town, the race weekend highlights some of the area's riding with trails that will challenge even the most […]

  • Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championships

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championship seeks to create a competitive environment for all adaptive mountain bikers across a wide variety of riding styles and equipment selections. Hosted on Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Lower Loop in town, the race weekend highlights some of the area's riding with trails that will challenge even the most […]

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