Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

Explore events and things to do in Gunnison and Crested Butte, from weekend festivals and live music to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, there’s always something happening in the Gunnison Valley. Find events happening today, this weekend, and throughout the year across every season. Use this guide to plan your trip and make the most of your time in Gunnison and Crested Butte.

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  • Chili & Beer Festival

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

    The Chili & Beer Festival is a beloved annual event in Mt. Crested Butte each September, where local chili cooks and regional breweries compete for top honors amid live music, […]

    $50 – $75
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    Pick and Paint

    Sundrop Flora 27788 State Highway 149, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join Artist Bailey Nickel and flower farmer Jenna Hallock at Sundrop Flora Flower Farm for a U-pick and guided painting class! The first hour of the evening will be a […]

    $111
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    80’s Retro Revolution

    Big Mine Ice Rink 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join YOUR Community Radio Station, KBUT, for our 2nd annual, 80s Retro Revolution Dance and Rollerskating Party at the Big Mine Ice Arena in Crested Butte! Taking place on Saturday, […]

    $20
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    Tunes at 10 Peaks

    Umbrella Bar Ten Peaks - Top of Painter Boy Lift

    Tunes at 10 Peaks, a Sunday afternoon Music Series presented by KBUT and CBMR. Select Sundays from 2-5pm in late Summer. September 13th is Dwayne Dodson from Easy Jim, and […]

    Free
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    Crested Butte Film Festival

    The 16th annual Crested Butte Film Festival programs over 50 new release, independent films from around the world while showcasing Colorado filmmakers over four days during the peak of fall […]

    $17

  • WCU Homecoming & Family Weekend

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join us as we celebrate 125 years of tradition, community, and Mountaineer pride at Homecoming & Family Weekend at Western Colorado University. This special weekend brings together alumni, students, families, […]

    $15

  • WCU Homecoming & Family Weekend

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join us as we celebrate 125 years of tradition, community, and Mountaineer pride at Homecoming & Family Weekend at Western Colorado University. This special weekend brings together alumni, students, families, […]

    $15

  • 2027 Winter Grand Traverse

    The Grand Traverse is a point-to-point ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Racers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountain range, climbing over 6,800 vertical feet. To ensure competitor […]

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