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.

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  • Gunnison Sunset

    Threads of Change

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Gunnison writers, photographs and artists who participated in the Gunnison Valley Journal will offer short readings, punctuated with music and more! In the gallery, an exhibit on the changing nature […]

    free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Calling all winter enthusiasts! High Country Conservation Advocates and the Winter Wildlands Alliance are bringing the 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival to the Western University Theater in Gunnison on January […]

  • Easy Jim, Live at Kochevar’s

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

    Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs live at Kochevar's in Crested Butte with special guest Willa Emmitt on Friday, January 17th at 7pm! Ticket information can be found […]

    $20

  • 2024 Marmot Awards Gala

    Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre's annual awards gala THE GOLDEN MARMOT AWARDS will be a fun-filled review of 2024's productions and events. Who will we name Outstanding Actor and Actress? […]

    FREE
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Live Music – Dad Grass

    Dad Grass is the project of Scott Stewart and Kevin Dougherty, the guitarists and vocalists of the well renowned Colorado bluegrass group Floodgate Operators. Expect everything from bluegrass traditionals to […]

  • Pre-K Play with Art

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

    Sometimes it's about the journey, not the destination. Join us in this half-day program to explore art through play, by getting hands on with unique and familiar materials, free form […]

    $50

  • Gunnison Valley Journal Celebration

    Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Readings and music from Crested Butte artists who participated in the Gunnison Valley Journal.

    free

  • Easy Jim, Live at the Public House

    Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Public House in Crested Butte on Friday, January 23rd! Doors open at 8pm, showtime is 9pm, and tickets can […]

    $35

  • Big Lebowski Night

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Don your robes and get down to the Majestic for the 1998 cult classic Coen Brothers film - The Big LebowskiI! There will be White Russians aplenty and a costume […]

    $5

  • Live Music at Zuni West feat. Jim Davidson

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Originally from Texas, Jim's acoustic guitar workings focus on fingerstyle folk, bluegrass, country and Americana with deep appreciation for the finger styles of old bluesmen such as Mississippi John Hurt, […]

    FREE

  • Icebreakers Clown Show

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Icebreakers "The Valley of Fools" Clown Troupe Show Friday, January 31st - Show 7:00 pm. Saturday, February 1st - Shows at 2:00 & 7:00 pm. Doors open 30 min prior […]

    $12 – $20

  • IRL Movie Club

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us for the first ever IRL Movie Club! The In Real Life (IRL) Movie Club is an in-person club where you can gather regularly, connect with your community, and […]

    $5 – $14

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