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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Chantil Dukart is an award-winning contemporary jazz pianist and vocalist with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq tribes of Alaska. Dukart has performed with leading voices in contemporary music, including […]
Junwen Liang is a Chinese pianist celebrated for performances marked by poetic refinement, intellectual depth, and remarkable sensitivity at the keyboard. Praised by Richard Goode as a "very gifted pianist […]
Gunnison Tough Bull Fest Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds. Join us for a Rip Roaring time! Bull Riding, American Bull Fighting, Latigos Up Drill Team, Live […]
Tunes at 10 Peaks, a Sunday afternoon Music Series presented by KBUT and CBMR. Select Sundays from 2-5pm in late Summer. August 16th is Sam Heart.
Big sound. Long roads. One last run. Little Feat brings The Last Farewell Tour to I Bar Ranch on August 16. A band that helped shape American rock, New Orleans […]
Free | Hosted in CB South at Red Mountain Park CB Southplenglow is back with SteelyDead, plus Drew and Eli Emmitt opening up the night. Join us in CB South […]
Hey all! We are a collective of artists in Gunnison County redefining what it means to create in community. Come have a blast with us at our Third Thursday Art […]
Celebrate the start of the Fall 2026 semester with a free campus block party on the first Friday after students return. Hosted on South Main Street, the event will feature […]
Tunes at 10 Peaks, a Sunday afternoon Music Series presented by KBUT and CBMR. Select Sundays from 2-5pm in late Summer. August 30th is Opal Moon.
Join us for an evening celebrating the distinct visions of artists Katie Briggs and Becka Jahelka in the Ascent & Confluence Exhibit Rooms at Terrible Mountain Gallery. * Charcuterie Provided
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, […]
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 […]
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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