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.

  • Harmonic FunKtion

    Gunnison Elks Lodge 123 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    On May 2nd at the Elks Lodge, Harmonic FunKtion will take the stage to perform live funk fusion music. Playing mostly original compositions, Harmonic FunKtion blends a variety of genres with precise intention. Show begins at 7:00 with DJ Walter Bottel. Harmonic FunKtion begins at 7:30, and after party continues with DJ Walter Bottel.

    $10.00
  • Easy Jim, Two Nights at Kochevar’s

    Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs a two night run at Kochevar's in Crested on Friday, May 2nd AND Saturday, May 3rd! Doors open at 7pm, showtime is 7:30pm, and tickets are $20 cash only at the door. The band thanks you for your support!

    $20
  • 80’s Karaoke Night

    Blackstock Bistro 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us as we go off menu and on the mic for our 80s themed karaoke night! Costumes are encouraged and we have a prize for best dressed. All songs (not just 80s) will be available to sing, we are not limiting our set!

  • BLACK CANYON RAMBLERS @ CRESTED BUCHA

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

    Crested Bucha and the Black Canyon Ramblers team up to present a free concert in grateful appreciation for the support from the residents of the Gunnison Valley and the students and faculty at Western Colorado University.

    FREE
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ CRESTED BUCHA

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

    Jim Davidson returns to Crested Bucha to lay down some old-school traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocals covering artists such as Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, George Strait, Hank Williams and many, many others.

    FREE
  • Karaoke Night

    Blackstock Bistro 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States
  • Opening Night in the Tropics

    Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

    OPENING NIGHT IN THE TROPICS. We're kicking off the season with rum-soaked island vibes at Montanya! Friday 5/16 | 6-9PM. Happy Hour ALL day. $5 off our fan-favorite Se–oritas. Tropical shirts encouraged. Good times guaranteed. 204 Elk Ave

    Free
  • Greater Tuna

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

    Firebird Theatre and the Center for the Arts are proud to present a one-night-only staged reading of Jaston Williams', Joe Sears', and Ed Howard's rip-roaring Texan farce Greater Tuna. Directed by Domenico Marinucci, the play stars two actors as twenty citizens of the fictional "third-smallest" town in the Lone Star State.

  • Freshly Sprouted Improv Comedy

    Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Picture this: a group of brave souls gathered in the cozy cabaret theatre, surrounded by the majestic mountains of CB, where the snow is melting faster than the punchlines. The air is crisp, the jokes are crisper, and the only thing blooming faster than the wildflowers is the hilarity on stage. Our very own, Subject2Change […]

    $15
  • Beers Bands and Barb Wire Strands

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

    Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is throwing the biggest Public Lands Party of the Year May 16th-18th to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day! Festivities will include a Wildlife Conservation Project, Live Music, Great Prizes, Vendors, Onsite Camping, Food, Beverages, Bonfires and Camaraderie - all on tap for this event! This event is FREE open to […]

    free
  • Bruce Hayes & and Ragged Mtn Bluegrass

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

    Live music from Bard Edington at 5:00pm and Bruce Hayes and Ragged Mtn Bluegrass at 6:30pm

    $15 – $20
  • Karaoke at Montanya

    Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

    Karaoke Night at Montanya Saturday, May 17th, 6-9 PM. 204 Elk Ave - Montanya Tasting Room. Rum cocktails to fuel your courage. All voices welcome-from shy singers to local legends. Good vibes, great drinks, and unforgettable moments

    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