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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The Gunni Grinder is 120 miles of pure Colorado gravel grit. Starting and finishing near downtown Gunnison, this course throws down some of Gunnison County's toughest, most remote, and jaw-dropping gravel and dirt roads. Big climbs. Big miles. Big views. This is backcountry gravel at its finest. Not ready to go full send? The Gunni […]
The Golden 150 is passing through Crested Butte, CO! The Golden 150 is a three-week bike ride across Colorado from border to border, east to west, in honor of our Centennial State's 150th birthday! The route follows the Colorado section (Section 3) of the Adventure Cycling Association's newly-launched Golden Gravel Trail. I'll be cycling this […]
Roll out your mat, breathe in the fresh air, and move with your community - all for a great cause. Join us for an outdoor yoga class set in the heart of Gunnison, where your practice gives back. This donation-based class is open to all levels and ages. Designed to help you start your weekend […]
Join us to celebrate and promote human powered recreation! We will have music, food camaraderie and our annual meeting. Anyone who enjoys and supports human powered recreation is welcome to join us!
Join Sundrop Flora at Buckel Family Wines' cozy Gunnison Tasting Room for a hands-on floral workshop featuring 100% locally grown blooms! You'll be guided through the art of building a beautiful bouquet - perfect to brighten up your home or gift to someone special! Ticket includes your first glass of wine + all flowers and […]
Join High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) and the Crested Butte Land Trust (CBLT) for a volunteer workday on the Robinson parcel, conserved by CBLT in 1998, on Saturday, September 12 from 8:30 AM to 2 PM. Volunteers will work implement the final phase of installing a new irrigation system to support the property's long-term stewardship […]
Join YOUR Community Radio Station, KBUT, for our 2nd annual, 80s Retro Revolution Dance and Rollerskating Party at the Big Mine Ice Arena in Crested Butte! Taking place on Saturday, September 12th from 6-9:30pm with DJ Triple L spinning tunes from the decade of big hair, bold moves, and breakbeats! So lace up those skates […]
TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesday, September 16 6–8 PM Montanya Tasting Room Free to play. Teams welcome. Happy Hour ALL NIGHT. Come test your random knowledge, sip some rum, and see who takes the crown.
Our 5th Annual Welcoming Week will culminate with our annual Diversity Walk event that will start at 1pm at 525 N Main St. The City of Gunnison Mayor Plata will read our Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation, and then we will proceed to our parade down Main St and ending at Jorgensen Park. There will be […]
Join Sundrop Flora and yoga teacher Kindra De’Arman to celebrate the launch of a new local woman-owned business, Kindra Creative LLC. $20 tickets for 1-hour abundance yoga class and flower bar - build your own bouquet. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Promotional sale of Wildcraft Wellness skin healing and deep tissue salves will also […]
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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