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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  • Break Dance/ Hip Hop Class

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

    A welcoming class for all levels of adult and teen movers! Two incredible educators from the Bboy Factory in Denver will be sharing fundamentals of hip hop and break dance […]

    $20
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    Firefly Sightings in Gunnison Valley

    Gunnison Valley

    Seen fireflies near RMBL? CU Boulder researchers are mapping where these glowing beetles appear in Colorado. If you spot fireflies this summer, let us know here: https://forms.gle/gknEebT2DjJNyC7f9 or by email […]

    Free
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    Baxter’s Gulch Hike w/ CB Wildflower Fest

    Baxter Gulch TH off Hwy 135 Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join the Land Trust and our partners at the CB Wildflower Festival for a hike on Baxter's Gulch Trail. RSVPs are required at [email protected]. This is a moderate-level 3-mile, out-and-back […]

  • Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Summer Fundraiser

    Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Come dance and sing with Bill Dowell and Friends at the 2nd Annual Crested Butte Mountain Theatre's Summer Fund Raiser. Long time C.B. entertainer, Bill will be bringing his special […]

    $50

  • Youth Cultural Arts Camp

    Jerry's Gym 507 Maroon Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join Fara Tolno from Guinea, West Africa and local educator Angela Carroll for FIVE fantastic days of cultural arts classes with an opportunity to perform at the Arts Fair on […]

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  • African Dance Intensive

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

    An opportunity for IN-DEPTH study of African Dance with option to perform at the Arts Fair on Saturday August 2nd. Guest artist Fara Tolno is a joyful and skilled teacher […]

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    BULL FEST

    Gunnison County Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Family Friendly! Bull Riding, Bull fighting (Not what you think...I promise), mutton bustin, barnyard Olympics, food trucks, & Dancing afterward with an awesome band! Standby & check our website for […]

    $35
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    Excursion de Bosque

    Woods Walk Crested Butte, United States

    Join the Crested Butte Land Trust for an excursion on conserved lands in Spanish! Contact Jess Forbes via WhatsApp (802-922-6691) or [email protected] with questions and to RSVP. More details soon!

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    Grand Traverse Mountain Run

    Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The Grand Traverse Mountain Run is a point-to-point ultra marathon from Crested Butte to Aspen, Colorado. The course follows the route of the Grand Traverse Backcountry Ski race. Runners travel […]

  • Abra Karbin Ceramics at People’s Fair

    Elk Avenue, Crested Butte Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

    I'm bringing the full rainbow to the Paragon People's Fair in Crested Butte this Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 1. Come find me among the mountains, the artists, the wildly […]

    Free to Attend
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    The Grand Traverse Bike

    Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The Grand Traverse Mountain Bike is no ordinary mountain bike race. It is a point-to-point from Aspen to Crested Butte, Colorado. In total, bikers travel 40 miles across the Elk […]

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    Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championships

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championship seeks to create a competitive environment for all adaptive mountain bikers across a wide variety of riding styles and equipment selections. Hosted on Crested […]

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