The bridges on Hwy. 50 between Gunnison and Montrose are now OPEN 24/7 with pilot cars. Learn more here.

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.

Wildlife Connections

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the Gunnison Wildlife Association and guest speaker Dan Gates to discuss the overwhelming success of the North American Model of wildlife conservation and efforts to dismantle it, including a 2024 Ballot Initiative that would replace Colorado's time proven, science-based management of mountain lions and bobcats with ballot box biology.

FREE

KWSB Spring Formal

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join us to celebrate spring in the valley! Each ticket includes dinner, 2 free drinks (for 21+), and for the first 130 people, a free KWSB glass! Formal dress is encouraged but not required. Tickets are $15 until March 8th! Go to KWSB.org or find us on Instagram @KWSB91.1 for more information!

$20

2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour and presenting partners Rab & Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Brought to you by the Crested Butte Search and Rescue Team, invites you to join us for the 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23, 2024 - 7 to 10pm. […]

$25

Farm and Garden Poetry Slam

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Welcome to the Farm and Garden Poetry Slam, where the beauty of nature meets the power of spoken word! Join us for an evening celebrating the rhythms of the earth and the creativity of our community. Whether you're an avid poet or simply appreciate the art of storytelling, this is your opportunity to share your […]

Donation

2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour and presenting partners Rab & Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Brought to you by the Crested Butte Search and Rescue Team, invites you to join us for the 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23, 2024 - 7 to 10pm. […]

$25

Gunnison Valley Trivia Night

Double Shot Cyclery 222 North Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Test your knowledge of Gunnison Valley trivia with Coldharbour down at Double Shot Cyclery on March 28th from 7-9 PM with our MC of the night, Chris Nutgrass! $5 donations are encouraged to play but not required. All proceeds will support Coldharbour and our amazing host, Double Shot! The winning team will receive some Coldharbour […]

Easy Jim, Live at the CB Center for the Arts

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

Celebrate a great ski season with Easy Jim at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts for Deadhead Ed's End of Season Party on Thursday, April 4th at 8pm. All proceeds from this event benefit the Crested Butte Community School Enrichment Program. Tickets and more information can be found at www.crestedbuttearts.org.

$35

21st Annual Crab & Steak Feed Dinner and Auction

Mountaineer Field House 500 E Ruby Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Hey Mountaineer fans! Don't miss the largest annual single fundraising event for Mountaineer Athletics-the 21st Annual Sam Boyd Crab and Steak Feed Dinner and Auction! This year's Crab and Steak Feed will be hosted on April 6th in Western Colorado's Mountaineer Field House. The annual gathering-sponsored again this spring by Lacy Construction and United Companies-directly […]

$70 – $1000

HCCA Happy Hour

The Eldo 215 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

High Country Conservation Advocates invites you meet their new Advocacy Director, Jon Hare, at HCCA Happy Hour on Thursday, April 11. Join HCCA at the Eldo, from 5 to 7 pm for fun conversation. Jon is leading HCCA on its continuing mission of protecting the future of the public lands we all love, right here […]

Free

Legs, Kegs & Eggs 5km

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

5km fun run from The Dive at 10am to the I Bar Ranch. A benefit for Mentors

$45

WESA Presents: Tacky Prom

Kochevar's Saloon 127 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Come dance the night away with your sweetheart at Tacky Prom at Kochevars! Wear your best tacky outfit from the decade of your choice, for the chance to be crowned Prom King or Queen. White Buffalo DJs will be blasting beats from all eras!

$20

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!

View Annual Events

Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

"*" indicates required fields

Sign Up To Receive Our Emails

Want to stay connected with Gunnison Crested Butte? Our free newsletters keep you in the know about everything Gunnison Valley.

Hidden
General Newsletter
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Site developed by Agency Tourism Marketing