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.
Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.
Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the Crested Butte Community Yoga Co-op is excited to announce another summer of Yoga at the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 17 through September 16, 2026, from Noon to 1 pm in the Mountain Wedding Garden Pavilion for a FREE all-levels community yoga class! […]
Spend a summer evening in our courtyard creating functional and decorative ceramics-explore hand- building through mugs, berry bowls, wall pieces, and planters in these relaxed, skill-building workshops. Cost Per Each Workshop: Member $42 | Non-Member $50
Get your bike out and join the Crested Butte Land Trust and the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association for a ride on Lupine 1 and 2! Learn about the history of the trails and the collaboration that brought them to life from CBMBA's own Dave Ochs. Limited space please RSVP to this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_vdA30A7oPcQefjBgmQS6cWYXlpSQ9zljujS1ZxOR7s/edit to […]
On June 19 and 20, 2026, Crested Butte will be hosting its first-ever speed puzzling competition at the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Speed puzzling is a fast-growing competitive sport where competitors race to assemble a jigsaw puzzle the quickest. June 19 will have a tournament of Jigsaw Puzzle Chess (a quick one-on-one race), […]
Join fellow book lovers for a discussion of "Nature of Fear: Survival Lessons From the Wild" led by the book's author, RMBL scientist and UCLA professor Dr. Dan Blumstein. Co-hosted by RMBL and Townie Books, this engaging conversation will explore what wildlife can teach us about fear, risk, and survival. All are welcome, whether you've […]
Celebrate community and science at RMBL's Gothic site, a historic former mining town and current biological field station at the base of Gothic Mountain. This fun afternoon includes family-friendly tours, with stories about RMBL's history and outdoor science community. Bring the kids for hands-on learning at our Youth Programs activity stations, featuring nature-inspired crafts, games, […]
Free happy hour featuring Irwin Brewing Co. "Marmot Tears IPA" - a special edition of their best-selling IPA, with a portion of proceeds benefiting RMBL - and a talk with marmot expert Dr. Dan Blumstein. Email [email protected] to reserve your seats for a "Dinner with Dan" after the talk ($125/person). Learn more at rmbl.org/marmottears/.
Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
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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