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.

  • Big Mine Cabin Ribbon Cutting

    Trailhead Children's Museum 606 6th St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Summer Forecast

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

    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 […]

  • Heroic Heart Half Day Retreat with John Bruna

    Here and Now Acupuncture and Asian Medicine 115 S Colorado St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    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 […]

    By Donation
  • Juneteenth

    Ohm Zone Wellness Center 409 4th St Unit D, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    A community space for remembrance, reflection, healing and support. Includes guided meditation, opportunity for sharing, healing work with clay.

    $22
  • OutSpoken

    Join Melanin Mountain Project for OutSpoken on Juneteenth. This year, our vibrant poetry and spoken word event will be held at the Mallardi.

    Free
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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