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.

  • 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
  • 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!

  • 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
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Bridges of the Butte Townie Tour

    Elk Avenue and 3rd Street Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Support the Adaptive Sports Center's mission to provide affordable lessons, top-tier equipment, and expert instruction across a wide range of adaptive disciplines. Join us for our 4-hour Townie Tour and […]

  • Public Lands Palooza

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Celebrate our shared love for public lands at HCCA's first-ever Public Lands Palooza on Saturday, September 13 at Zuni West Brewery, featuring live music by Strand Hill, prizes, and free […]

    Free
  • CB Nordic Fall Potluck

    Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States
    Free
  • Plein Air Watercolor Hike

    Join local artist Mike Mahoney for a guided Plein Air Watercolor Hike on the Lower Loop. Learn the science behind watercoloring and capture the beauty of the valley through art. […]

    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