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Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

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.

Live Music at Zuni West Brewing

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

Enjoy the soulful blues / funk sounds of Gene James.

FREE

Alpenglow: Floodgate Operators

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

2nd place finishers at the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest, Floodgate Operators are a 5-piece bluegrass band from Crested Butte, CO. Floodgate Operators combine fast, flat-picking traditionals with energetic, heartfelt originals to create a jamgrass experience that has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Listen to Floodgate Operators' newest single, "Land Rush" […]

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Hiroya Tsukamoto

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

Originally from Kyoto, Japan, Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Crested Butte with his unique guitar style, haunting melodies, and transcendent compositions to blend classical, world, and jazz music into a profoundly reflective experience.

Jack’s Karaoke Night

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

Get ready to belt it out, or sit back and enjoy the best bad singers of the Butte. Karaoke nights are always FREE, but we ask that you consider buying concessions or a drink to support fun events like this at the Majestic.

Free

Los Frikis Screening Event

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

Join us to welcome the "Peanut Butter Falcon boys" back to town! Don't miss this special screening of their new film, followed by a Q&A with Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. Inspired by true events, Los Frikis is a powerful coming-of-age story set in early 90s Cuba, centering around 18-year-old Gustavo (Eros de la Puente) […]

$25 – $75

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern post-punk & electro. Local opener starts at 5:30 pm.

The Almont Pavillion Dance Series

The Almont Pavillion Dance series takes place every Wednesday night through the summer with free dance lessons from 6-7pm and live music for dancing from 7:30-9pm. The Pavillion is the historic dance hall built in 1921 on the property of 3 rivers resort. The venue is an easy walk from the RTA and is free […]

Free

Filmmaker Workshop W/Michael & Tyler

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

Filmmaker Workshop ($15 Ticket) 25th @ 10-12pm. Get your tickets at https://www.cbfilmfest.org/events Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz know a thing or two about filmmaking - and the audacity it takes to get a film made. Join us for this lively workshop led by Tyler & Michael. You'll learn a thing or two, and hear some […]

$15

The Big Summer Bash

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

Join the Trailhead Children's Museum for our BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Colorado's own Black Canyon Boys and the Mojo Birds. The Black Canyon Boys are a high-energy, family friendly, bluegrass trio out of Montrose, CO. The Mojo Birds are an eclectic band of songwriters based in Durango, CO, whose […]

Free – $80

The Highwaymen Show

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

Lovers of "classic country" we have great news for you: The Highwaymen Show is coming to Crested Butte! This is the only touring Highwaymen show in the world that pays tribute to all four of the original Highwaymen: Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. The Highwaymen Show- American Outlaw Tribute has toured […]

$55

Sabotage (Beastie Boys Tribute)

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

Tincup Whiskey Summer Concert Series Presents, Sabotage (Beastie Boys Tribute) OÕ my god itÕs a mirageÉIÕm telling all yÕall itÕsÉ

$30

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

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