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.

  • Music Cruise and Welcome Back Western! 

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

    Music Cruise and Welcome Back Western!  5:30pm, Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Music Cruise, 5:30pm start at IOOF Park and ending at the Quigley Bandshell, please join us with your bike, […]

  • 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 September 17 at 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Western Music Department […]

    FREE
  • An Evening with PBS NewsHour’s Miles O’Brien

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

    An Evening with PBS NewsHour's Miles O'Brien: The Crucial Role of Field Stations in Science Friday, September 19 | 6:30-9:00 PM Crested Butte Center for the Arts | $25 Join […]

    $25
  • Hispanic Heritage Celebration

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Hispanic Heritage Celebration-Music, food vendors, games, beer garden. Fun for everyone.

    Free
  • Julian Young

    The Whammy Bar 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Solo Voice and Keys, improvisation, and reimagination. Classic songs, originals, soulful singing, and unbeatable atmosphere. The Whammy Bar is opening, and the music will be exceptional.

    Free
  • Live Music – Bill Dowell

    The Whammy Bar 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Live music with Bill Dowel 7-10 pm at The Whammy Bar, 126 N Main St. Gunnison

  • Opening Reception with the Artists

    Off Center Designs 115 W Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us for a delightful "Opening Reception with the Artists" on Friday, September 26, from 6-8 PM at Off Center Designs and kick off the 2025 Scenic Studio Tour. This […]

    FREE
  • Live Music – Julian Young

    The Whammy Bar 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Live Music with Julian Young at The Whammy Bar 7-10 pm, 126 N Main Street, Gunnison

  • Gunnison Country Artists ‘Scenic Studio Tour’

    Gunnison County Gunnison County, CO

    Experience an unforgettable journey through the vibrant artistic landscape of Gunnison Country. Join us during our annual self-guided Scenic Studio Tour, where you can connect with artists and witness their […]

    FREE
  • Crested Butte Punk Fest

    CB Bowl Bash 11:00am-4:00pm @CB Skate Bands: Down Valley Trash (Cover Set) 12:45-1:15ish The Hacks 1:30-2:30 King Rat 2:45-4:15ish CB Punk Fest @ Talk of the Town 6:00pm - 1:30am […]

    Free
  • Ethan J. Perry Skeleton Crew Tour 2025

    Tully's 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Boulder-based artist Ethan J. Perry performs solo acoustic shows featuring introspective and genre-blending music that promises an intimate, heartfelt experience.

    Free
  • The Goonies 80/90’s tribute band

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

    WCU Family Weekend, so let's take you back to the 80s & 90s with The Goonies. Wear your day glo! Benefit concert for Western's Track & Field and Cross County […]

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