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.
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Join the Museum and Town of Crested Butte for a celebration of our historic places and their continued preservation! Learn about the Crested Butte Historic District and the stories local historic buildings can tell, including the ongoing work of preserving Tony's Conoco at 331 Elk. Snacks and refreshments will be served at this free community […]
Trivia Night at Montanya Tuesday, June 10th| 6-8 PM. 204 Elk Ave, Crested Butte Gather your smartest (or silliest) friends and join us for a night of trivia, cocktails, and community fun at Montanya Distillers! Happy Hour All Night! $2 off all drinks, $3 off food. Team up and test your knowledge. Prizes, bragging rights, […]
No Kings March: National Day of Defiance
Join us for an educational session on invasive weed species in our area, followed by a guided walk to identify and pull weeds, and finish up the morning with a free BBQ lunch and local gift card giveaways! WHEN: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm WHERE: Ted Scheske Park Pavilion (911 […]
Join us in a community gathering to view and learn from neighbors' stories. Light apps and popcorn provided, bar will be open. Screening will have subtitles in Spanish.
Join us for free fall portraits, pumpkins & refreshments at Town Ranch Gazebo Wednesday, October 1st from 3-6:30pm and provide input on the Town's parks, recreation, open space and trails.
Curious about universal health care systems and how they work? This free film documents journalist and author T.R. Reid's firsthand experiences with other health care systems across the globe. He will lead a discussion following the film and we are very fortunate to have him visiting the Gunnison Valley.
Join Townie Books and Stix & Stones for a Resistance Fair! We'll be knitting "Melt the Ice" Hats, sharing resistance books recommendation, collaborating, commiserating, and taking action! Proceeds from finished hats as well as patterns will benefit MN Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC), and proceeds from book sales will benefit Juntos por Gunnison.
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. […]
HCCA and filmmaker Cody Perry (Rig to Flip) are excited to showcase an evening of films featuring The GORP Act Video Series, sharing voices from across our region about the importance of protecting public lands, followed by Common Waters-a powerful film about the fight to protect the public's right to float, scout, and portage Colorado's […]
Join Paige Stewart Studio, Fig Hollow- Jennifer Hern, Priscilla Swanson, Abra Karbin Ceramics and special guest Kaitlin Lewis at the end of S 9th Street for a Spring Bazaar! This two-day Bazaar will include paintings, pottery, sculpture, tie-dye, furniture, and one-on-one oracle readings! We know that you will be uplifted and find the exact little […]
Every Friday protest the Trump administration at the 4way from 4-5pm.
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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