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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.

The Motet

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

The Motet is a must-see for fans of funk, soul, jazz, and rock. For over 20 years, this six-piece band has created electrifying live performances that blend each member's talent […]

Maddy O’Neal

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

Maddy O'Neal Dirty Funky Bass Music but make it Pretty Maddy O'Neal's music embodies a rich tapestry of genres, seamlessly blending elements from across the spectrum. Her sound, characterized by […]

$50

Kendoll + Bowie Jane First Chair

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

Kendoll + Bowie Jane First Chair Tour | Crested Butte Public House | February 22, 2025 Kendoll's music pushes the boundaries of bassline house with a mixture of heavy UK […]

$35

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

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

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

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

Ghost-Note

Ghostnote | Crested Butte Public House | March 29, 2025 GHOST-NOTE IS AN EXPLOSION OF SOUND. HEADED BY SNARKY PUPPY'S MULTI-GRAMMY-WINNING PERCUSSION DUO OF ROBERT "SPUT" SEARIGHT AND NATE WERTH, […]

$55

Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

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

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