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.

  • Sally Ride Documentary

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

    Crested Butte Film Festival presents this 2025 Sundance film, SALLY, June 6th and 7th at The Majestic Theater- co-hosting with Gunnison Valley Pride. A film from National Geographic that reveals a rich portrait of astronaut Sally Ride.

    $15
  • Gunnison Valley Pride Picnic

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Gunnison Valley Pride will host the 4th Annual Pride Picnic at Legion Park in Gunnison. This event welcomes everyone and is family-friendly and substance free. Come and celebrate Pride Month 2025 with a collection of incredible humans and local organizations/resources. There will be music, activities, food, competitions and plenty of rainbows. Come on down for […]

    Free
  • Sally Ride Documentary

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

    Crested Butte Film Festival presents this 2025 Sundance film, SALLY, June 6th and 7th at The Majestic Theater- Co-hosting with Gunnison Valley Pride. A film from National Geographic that reveals a rich portrait of astronaut Sally Ride.

    $15
  • The Pavillion Dance Series

    The Pavillion, located at Three Rivers Resort in Almont, creates space to connect, dance, enjoy live music and live in the moment. The Pavillion Dance Series invites the north and south ends of the valley together to engage in joyful dance on Wednesday evenings, June 11, 2025 - August 6, 2025. While enjoying fresh perspectives […]

    $15
  • Cellar Door Cinema & FilmCult Present:

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

    Cellar Door Cinema & FilmCult Present: The Theater Gimmicks of William Castle Doors: 7:30 pm. Film: 8:00-9:30 pm. Film Line-up: Wednesday, June 11: House on Haunted Hill (1959) ft. Emergo! Wednesday, July 9: The Tingler (1959) ft. Percepto! Wednesday, August 13: 13 Ghosts (1960) ft. Illusion-O! William Castle was a pioneer of interactive movie experiences. […]

    $11 – $13
  • OPEN MIC @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Open Mic NIght at Crested Bucha, hosted by Jim Davidson of the Black Canyon Ramblers. So come on down and enjoy Todd's premise-brewed kombucha, excellent selection of craft beers, wines, mixed drinks and unique appetizers and support live music in Gunnison!!

    FREE
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ CRESTED BUCHA

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

    Jim Davidson returns to Crested Bucha for a solo performance laying down some old-school fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of songs by Willie Nelson, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan and many, many others.

    FREE
  • Sunday’s @ 6 Live Music

    Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    An eclectic mix of familiar favorites and originals featuring excellent vocal harmonies.

    FREE
  • Bertha: Grateful Drag

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

    BERTHA: Grateful Drag is the world's first Grateful Dead tribute band in drag-an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent, rocking full wigs and full face for a good cause. Fronted by a powerhouse harmony trio of Berthas and backed by an all-Bertha band, BERTHA has captured the hearts of Deadheads everywhere. Their […]

    $40
  • Gunnison Music Cruise

    Downtown Gunnison PO Box 3513, Gunnison, CO

    It doesn't get much more Gunnison than this. Join us downtown for the summer's first Music Cruise of the season featuring the Gunnison Valley's own Lizzy Plotkin and Jenny Hill Pankratz. The show kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with the musicians cruising, and playing, around town on a a trailer with a crew of people […]

    free
  • Mid-Week on Main Street

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main June 18 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Big Love Carwash sponsored by Alpha Mechanical, The Clarke Agency and Tango Boutique. Sound assistance provided by the IBar Ranch. See you in the park!

    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