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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Flauschink is comink! Join us for all the festivities starting on Wednesday, April 1st 6:30pm at the Museum with the historic slide show of skiing in the valley and how it all started. Thursday, April 2nd is the Royal Run with the King and Queen, meet at the Queen at noon. Friday, April 3rd is […]
Join the Trailhead and the CB Heritage Museum to celebrate the new Big Mine cabin exhibit in the Trailhead Children's Museum! Bring your family to live (play) like a pioneer in a mining cabin. The Trailhead Children's Museum will be celebrating with a ribbon cutting at noon and s'mores on the deck.
Join us for a preview of what's ahead this summer in the Gunnison Valley. Local organizations and businesses will share what they have planned for the season, offering a look at the events, energy, and opportunities shaping summer in Gunnison.
Join former Buddhist monk, teacher, writer, educator, and Spiritual Director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center right here in Gunnison Colorado at their sister center, the Here and Now Center. This will be a day long retreat starting at 9:30 am and ending at 3:30 pm with an hour lunch break (option to bring […]
A community space for remembrance, reflection, healing and support. Includes guided meditation, opportunity for sharing, healing work with clay.
Join Melanin Mountain Project for OutSpoken on Juneteenth. This year, our vibrant poetry and spoken word event will be held at the Mallardi.
Join fellow book lovers for a discussion of "Nature of Fear: Survival Lessons From the Wild" led by the book's author, RMBL scientist and UCLA professor Dr. Dan Blumstein. Co-hosted by RMBL and Townie Books, this engaging conversation will explore what wildlife can teach us about fear, risk, and survival. All are welcome, whether you've […]
BROWN BAG LUNCH with YOUR Community Radio Station! KBUT invites you to join us for a community chat at 508 Maroon Ave, CB. Wednesday, July 1st @ 11:30am-1:30pm. Bring your own lunch, questions and feedback. Come hang with the KBUTeam for an afternoon of conversation and connection. We want to hear from you and spend […]
Join us at The River Bar at Garlic Mikes on Wednesday, July 29th from 5:30-7:30 PM for our July Women's Networking Night. Women's Networking Nights (WNN) take place on the last Wednesday of each month and are all about creating space for the women of the Gunnison Valley to connect, build relationships, and support one […]
The Golden 150 is passing through Crested Butte, CO! The Golden 150 is a three-week bike ride across Colorado from border to border, east to west, in honor of our Centennial State's 150th birthday! The route follows the Colorado section (Section 3) of the Adventure Cycling Association's newly-launched Golden Gravel Trail. I'll be cycling this […]
Join us to celebrate and promote human powered recreation! We will have music, food camaraderie and our annual meeting. Anyone who enjoys and supports human powered recreation is welcome to join us!
Join us for the 37th Annual Headwaters Conference hosted by the Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability at Western Colorado University. Join us as we explore Southern Identity, the power of community, and Environmental Justice at this year's conference! Presentations! Art displays! Moving film & conversation! We will be joined by Joycelyn Davis & […]
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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