Events for February 14, 2026 – September 6, 2026 › Recreation › – Page 3 – Crested Butte + Gunnison

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 Grand Traverse

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

The legendary 40-mile backcountry ski race from Mt. CB to Aspen returns for the 27th annual edition. Registration opens December 1st at midnight. If you're not racing, join us at […]

$250

Beer Ski

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

Test your end-of-season endurance, Crested Butte Style! Four laps, four beers. Register for the 4-person relay or take on the ultimate challenge and go it solo, or register for the […]

Feminine Rager

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Lace up your combat boots, dust on the body glitter and get ready to Rage! The Feminine Rager is an Adults Only community dance party featuring live performances by local […]

$20

2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T)

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour @ Western Colorado University Theater The Gunnison TU Chapter is proud to present the 2025 screening of the highly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film […]

$20

Engineering Expo 2025

Paul M. Rady School 777 E. Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join us for the Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program's Engineering Expo, formerly Industry Night, on Thursday April 24, 2025 from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. This event brings together a diverse […]

Free

Legs, Kegs & Eggs 5km Fun run

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

8th Annual Legs, Kegs & Eggs 5km fun run from The Dive to the I Bar Ranch. Day of registration opens at 9am at The Dive. Race starts at 10am. […]

$50

North Pole Basin Hike w/ RMBL

North Pole Basin Crested Butte, CO, United States

What's Been Hopping Around Up There? A Look into Conservation, History, and Boreal Toad Research with Howard Whiteman, PhD, Scott Thomas, PhD, and CBLT Staff. 8 available spots, 3 hour […]

Mighty Mustang!

Gunnison Community School 1099 N 11th St, Gunnison, CO, United States

This event aims to bring students, families, and the larger Gunnison community together for an afternoon of movement, music, and even some special treats. There will be races for runners […]

$10

Freshly Sprouted Improv Comedy

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

Picture this: a group of brave souls gathered in the cozy cabaret theatre, surrounded by the majestic mountains of CB, where the snow is melting faster than the punchlines. The […]

$15

Freshly Sprouted Improv Comedy

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

Picture this: a group of brave souls gathered in the cozy cabaret theatre, surrounded by the majestic mountains of CB, where the snow is melting faster than the punchlines. The […]

$15

Rad! (1986)

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

FilmCult Movie Party: Rad Friday, May 23rd Doors: 7:00pm. Film: 7:30- 9:00 pm. Join us at the Gunnison Arts Center for a screening of the recently remastered cult classic, RAD, […]

$11 – $13

Baetis on the Arkansas River

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Fly fishers and anyone that appreciates local river ecosystems will enjoy this special presentation of the Baetis mayfly hatches in the upper Arkansas River. This free event is hosted by […]

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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