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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.

The Fretliners

The Fretliners Winter Tour | Crested Butte Public House | December 27 & 28, 2024 It is rare for there to exist a defining moment that changes the trajectory of […]

$40

The Fretliners

The Fretliners Winter Tour | Crested Butte Public House | December 27 & 28, 2024 It is rare for there to exist a defining moment that changes the trajectory of […]

$40

New Year’s Eve Party + Live Music

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

Dance into 2025 with funk sensations Cool Cool Cool + Eddie Roberts & the Lucky Strokes at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts! Treat yourself to our VIP package […]

$50

NYE with Just How + Party of 1 = Who NŸ with Hyphy

Local legend Just How has made a name for himself in the electronic music scene, captivating audiences with his innovative live electronic performance sound. Having shared the stage with renowned […]

$35

Infamous Stringdusters Concert

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

The Infamous Stringdusters are a celebrated American progressive bluegrass band known for their virtuosic musicianship, innovative arrangements, and genre-blending style. The GRAMMY Award-winning Americana quintet--Andy Falco , Chris Pandolfi , […]

$45

Public House:Kyle Hollingsworth Band

Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

Decades ago, Kyle Hollingsworth set out on a career in music. With a wealth of desire and an abundance of ability, Hollingsworth has established himself as a formidable and versatile […]

$35

AlpenPhunk: The Sugarman 3

Alpenphunk is where world-class music meets Crested Butte's vibrant mountain culture, creating an unforgettable weekend of sound, skiing and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Neal Sugarman, a saxophonist from Newton, Massachusetts, began his […]

$75

Alpenphunk: Antibalas

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

Alpenphunk is where world-class music meets Crested Butte's vibrant mountain culture, creating an unforgettable weekend of sound, skiing, and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Antibalas, a Brooklyn-based musical collective, was founded in 1997 […]

$45

AlpenPhunk: Cochemea & Friends

Alpenphunk is where world-class music meets Crested Butte's vibrant mountain culture, creating an unforgettable weekend of sound, skiing and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Cochemea Gastelum is a saxophonist, composer, and arranger known […]

$75

AlpenPhunk: Lee Fields backed by The Sugarman 3

Alpenphunk is where world-class music meets Crested Butte’s vibrant mountain culture, creating an unforgettable weekend of sound, skiing and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Lee Fields, born April 26, 1950, is an American […]

$75

Spafford:Spaffski 2025

Spafford | Spaffski 2025 | Crested Butte Public House | February 27 - March 2, 2025 Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints […]

$65

Spafford:Spaffski 2025

Spafford | Spaffski 2025 | Crested Butte Public House | February 27 - March 2, 2025 Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints […]

$65

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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