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.

  • Grill & Chill at Romp Skis Post-Parade

    Romp Skis 420 Belleview Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Romp Skis is firing up the grill and cracking open the good stuff with our friends at Long Drink after the legendary Crested Butte 4th of July Parade! Come hang, sip, and enjoy factory tours, cold drinks, and tasty bites with the Romp Skis crew.

    FREE
  • Starry Evening Gala

    Big Mine Ice Arena 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

    This will be a night to remember! Featuring a cocktail hour, live music, silent and live auction, and delicious catered dinner. Celebrate with your friends and neighbors who support the lands and the waterways of Gunnison Valley and the Crested Butte Land Trust's mission to protect our open spaces.

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  • Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival

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

    Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival is where great wine, delicious food, and mountain vibes come together. Every July, the Center for the Arts brings chefs, winemakers, and food lovers to Crested Butte for a weekend packed with tastings, dinners, and hands-on experiences celebrating the culinary arts. Whether you're sipping rare vintages, learning from the […]

  • Songwriter Shuffle

    Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

    Gunnison Tough's annual Songwriter Shuffle Concert and Auction is the most eminent event of the summer! An intimate concert experience in a spectacular venue, the event serves as our non-profit's largest fundraising event of the year helping us to continue providing comprehensive cancer programs to keep our community strong! The Songwriter Shuffle features incredibly talented […]

    Varies
  • GVAWL’s Annual Yard Sale

    Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) will be hosting their annual Yard Sale on Friday, July 18th and Saturday, July 19th from 8am until 3pm each day at 508 N. 7th St. in Gunnison. This event is HUGE and you do not want to miss it. Most items will be by donation although some will […]

  • GVAWL’s Annual Yard Sale

    Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) will be hosting their annual Yard Sale on Friday, July 18th and Saturday, July 19th from 8am until 3pm each day at 508 N. 7th St. in Gunnison. This event is HUGE and you do not want to miss it. Most items will be by donation although some will […]

    Free
  • Wine+Food Festival Grand Tasting

    Big Mine Ice Arena 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

    Join us for the Wine + Food Festival's centerpiece tasting event and taste your way through over 200+ wines, delectable chef-prepared bites, and top notch spirits while you enjoy music, outdoor festivities, and art, all under one roof.

    $95
  • KBUT 80’s Retro Revolution Dance Party

    Big Mine Ice Arena 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

    Join YOUR Community Radio Station, KBUT, for our 1st Annual, 80s Retro Revolution Dance and Rollerskating Party at the Big Mine Ice Arena in Crested Butte! It will take place on Friday, July 25th from 6-10pm with DJ Triple L spinning tunes to bring you back in time! So, bring your finest wheels and dance […]

    $30
  • GVAWL’s Annual Yard Sale, Part 2

    The Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) will be holding round 2 of their annual yard sale on Saturday, July 26th from 9am until 2:30pm at 508 N. 7th St. Items are by donation and proceeds go to the animal shelter. Come say hi, shop, and learn about GVAWL!

    Free
  • Feast in the Field

    Red Dog Ranch Crested Butte, CO, United States
  • Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Summer Fundraiser

    Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Come dance and sing with Bill Dowell and Friends at the 2nd Annual Crested Butte Mountain Theatre's Summer Fund Raiser. Long time C.B. entertainer, Bill will be bringing his special brand of good times music. Help celebrate and support CBMT's 53-years of bringing locally produced live theater. Tickets are available at cbmountaintheatre.org.

    $50
  • Art in the Park

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Vendors display and sell their art

    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