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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Please join us at 1pm at the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, October 1 for a special performance for littles by the Creede Repertory Theatre. CRT's The Tiny Tour presents "Campsite 12," devised by Jenni Harbor, Tyler Horn, and Bethany Eilean Talley. Ray is ready for a relaxing, solo camping trip in the great outdoors. When […]
Open Mic at The Whammy Bar 7-10 pm, 126 N Main Street, Gunnison
Performances: Friday and Saturday, October 3rd & 4th | Doors 7:00, Curtain 7:30 pm. The Gunnison Arts Center and Firebird Theatre are proud to present Theatre from the Machine, an evening of short plays and sketches mostly written by artificial intelligence and performed in staged reading format by human actors. This hour-long night at the […]
Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12-4 p.m. at the Ted Scheske Park & Pavilion for the third annual Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival (911 Gothic Rd., Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225). This free community event features live music and free children's activities including a pumpkin patch, cookie decorating, face painting, a bouncy […]
Showtime 1: Doors Open: 6:00 PM, Showtime: 7:00 PM Showtime 2: Doors Open: 8:30 PM, Showtime: 9:30 PM "After The Snowfall" is a celebration of skiing in its purest form, chronicling the world's best athletes and everyday skiers as they chase snow, risk it all, and find joy in the mountains. From deep powder mornings […]
Join us for an evening of free folk music and storytelling with this unique and compelling show by The Rememberers. No tickets needed. Simply show up, enjoy the sounds, and grab a complimentary drink on us!
Fall Fest is a celebration of the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce's 100th anniversary-and you're invited! Join us Saturday, October 18 from 2-6 pm at the Fred Field Center for live music, food and drinks, games, vendors, face painting, photo ops, and more. Tickets are $10 and include two beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Kids 12 […]
Join us for an evening of free Folk music with Natalie Spears & David Brown (Rising Appalachia). An incredible duo for a perfect and intimate fall evening. No tickets needed. Simply show up, enjoy the sounds, and grab a complimentary drink on us!
Dracula + Spider Friday and Saturday, October 24th + 25th Doors: 6:30 pm. Curtain: 7:00 pm. The Up Valley, Down Valley Players present Michael Callihan's readers theatre adaptation of Orson Welles's 1938 Mercury Theater radio production of Dracula - the chilling tale of a mad Transylvanian Count turned blood-sucking fiend in search of a bride. […]
Julian Young and Dana shaw are teaming up to give you a double feature you'll never forget! Organ pedals, electric pianos, smashing drums, and screaming soul that will shake your bones!
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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