Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.
Decked Out Punk Fest (9/5) & Skateboard Art Fundraiser (9/5 - 9/27) FREE! This September, the GAC brings skate culture to the gallery walls with Decked Out, a fundraiser exhibition […]
spicy dubstep, deep dub to experimental bass music Presented by Bass Elevation
This program looks at how shifts in life can mirror the uncertainty we all face. Each piece reminds us that even in times of change and discomfort, there's potential to […]
Cellar Door Cinema: Carnival of Souls (1962) Wednesday, September 10. Doors: 7:30pm. Film: 8:00-9:30pm. Descend into the unknown with Cellar Door Cinema, where every 2nd Wednesday of the month, classic […]
FilmCult Movie Party: The Wicker Man (1973) Friday, September 12. Doors: 6:30pm. Wreathmaking: 7:00-8:00pm. Film: 8:00 – 9:30pm. Celebrate the spirit of Vinotok with a screening of The Wicker Man […]
Music of the Grateful Dead with Easy Jim
Enjoy an evening of free Folk Music in the Center for the Arts Atrium featuring local musicians Matt Shugert, Madeline Shugert and Lizzy Plotkin, collectively known as The Ditchwalkers. No […]
Music Cruise and Welcome Back Western! 5:30pm, Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Music Cruise, 5:30pm start at IOOF Park and ending at the Quigley Bandshell, please join us with your bike, […]
Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main September 17 at 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Western Music Department […]
An Evening with PBS NewsHour's Miles O'Brien: The Crucial Role of Field Stations in Science Friday, September 19 | 6:30-9:00 PM Crested Butte Center for the Arts | $25 Join […]
Hispanic Heritage Celebration-Music, food vendors, games, beer garden. Fun for everyone.
Solo Voice and Keys, improvisation, and reimagination. Classic songs, originals, soulful singing, and unbeatable atmosphere. The Whammy Bar is opening, and the music will be exceptional.
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!
