Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

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.

Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.

  • RMBL Reads book club

    Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 8000 Co Rd 317, Crested Butte, CO

    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 […]

    free
  • Brown Bag Lunch With the KBUTeam

    KBUT 508 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Women’s Networking Night

    Garlic Mike's River Bar 2674 Hwy 135, Gunnison, CO, United States

    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 […]

    $10.00
  • Golden 150 Cross-Colorado Bike Ride

    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 […]

    Free
  • Annual Meeting and potluck

    Crested Butte Depot 716 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

    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 […]

    Free
  • 5 Point Film Festival

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

    Join Gunnison County Library for a fun evening of short adventure documentaries brought to you by the 5 Points Adventure Film Festival On the Road tour. This event is free! […]

    Free
  • WCU Homecoming & Family Weekend

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join us as we celebrate 125 years of tradition, community, and Mountaineer pride at Homecoming & Family Weekend at Western Colorado University. This special weekend brings together alumni, students, families, […]

    $15
  • Histroy Book Club with Tallie Morrison

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join local author Talie Morrison. Still Going Strong chronicles her incredible solo adventures around the world throughout her sixties. From snowstorms in Antarctica to a nearly two-month trek across Europe, […]

    Free
  • WCU Homecoming & Family Weekend

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join us as we celebrate 125 years of tradition, community, and Mountaineer pride at Homecoming & Family Weekend at Western Colorado University. This special weekend brings together alumni, students, families, […]

    $15

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