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

    80’s Karaoke Night

    Blackstock Bistro 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us as we go off menu and on the mic for our 80s themed karaoke night! Costumes are encouraged and we have a prize for best dressed. All songs […]

  • BLACK CANYON RAMBLERS @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Crested Bucha and the Black Canyon Ramblers team up to present a free concert in grateful appreciation for the support from the residents of the Gunnison Valley and the students […]

    FREE

  • JIM DAVIDSON @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson returns to Crested Bucha to lay down some old-school traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocals covering artists such as Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, George Strait, Hank Williams and many, […]

    FREE
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Karaoke Night

    Blackstock Bistro 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States

  • Opening Night in the Tropics

    Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

    OPENING NIGHT IN THE TROPICS. We're kicking off the season with rum-soaked island vibes at Montanya! Friday 5/16 | 6-9PM. Happy Hour ALL day. $5 off our fan-favorite Se–oritas. Tropical […]

    Free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Greater Tuna

    Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

    Firebird Theatre and the Center for the Arts are proud to present a one-night-only staged reading of Jaston Williams', Joe Sears', and Ed Howard's rip-roaring Texan farce Greater Tuna. Directed […]

  • Freshly Sprouted Improv Comedy

    Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Picture this: a group of brave souls gathered in the cozy cabaret theatre, surrounded by the majestic mountains of CB, where the snow is melting faster than the punchlines. The […]

    $15
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Beers Bands and Barb Wire Strands

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

    Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is throwing the biggest Public Lands Party of the Year May 16th-18th to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day! Festivities will include a Wildlife Conservation Project, […]

    free

  • Bruce Hayes & and Ragged Mtn Bluegrass

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

    Live music from Bard Edington at 5:00pm and Bruce Hayes and Ragged Mtn Bluegrass at 6:30pm

    $15 – $20

  • Karaoke at Montanya

    Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

    Karaoke Night at Montanya Saturday, May 17th, 6-9 PM. 204 Elk Ave - Montanya Tasting Room. Rum cocktails to fuel your courage. All voices welcome-from shy singers to local legends. […]

    Free

  • Freshly Sprouted Improv Comedy

    Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Picture this: a group of brave souls gathered in the cozy cabaret theatre, surrounded by the majestic mountains of CB, where the snow is melting faster than the punchlines. The […]

    $15

  • CRESTED BUCHA OPEN MIC NIGHT

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Crested Bucha presents Open Mic Night hosted by Jim Davidson of the Black canyon Ramblers. So come on down and support Gunnison Valley live music while chilling with Todd's premise-brewed […]

    FREE

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