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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.

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

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

KBUT Mardi Gras Parade

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Crested Butte with a parade down Elk Avenue. Floats gather at 4:20, and the parade starts at 5:00. There will be a band at the Mallardi […]

free

Kissidugu Performance

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

Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater performance choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno. This dynamic show will tell a story of humanity […]

Vandelux

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

Vandelux Ski Tour | Crested Butte Public House | Friday March 7 & Saturday March 8, 2025 Vandelux (Evan White) is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist from Vancouver, BC, now […]

$50

Vandelux

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

Vandelux Ski Tour | Crested Butte Public House | Friday March 7 & Saturday March 8, 2025 Vandelux (Evan White) is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist from Vancouver, BC, now […]

$50

The Floozies

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

The Floozies bring the funk into the digital age with their electrifying blend of electronic beats and authentic grooves. Known for their sold-out shows and festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Electric […]

An Evening With Keller Williams at Public House

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

An Evening with Keller Williams | Crested Butte Public House | March 15, 2025?? Musical Mad Scientist, Keller Williams, returns to Crested Butte in support of his new album "Deer". […]

$65

Robert Earl Keen

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

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Robert Earl Keen, the legendary singer-songwriter and Americana pioneer whose storytelling and dynamic performances have captivated audiences for over three decades. With 21 […]

$75

Big Richard

Big Richard | Crested Butte Public House | March 21, 2025 The world-class musicians in Big Richard initially convened in 2021 for a festival date. The quartet showed up to […]

$40

Felix Cartal

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

Felix Cartal | Crested Butte Public House + Sleds & Kegs | March 22, 2025 Felix Cartal is a prolific producer and DJ that hails from Vancouver, Canada. His style […]

$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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