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.

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  • LVDY Live in Crested Butte

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

    Join us for an intimate concert at the CB Mountain Theater on Thursday, March 26! 403 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO 81224 6:00 pm doors, music will start promptly at […]

    $25
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    All Ages Disco Inferno

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

    Dance the night away to hot disco, funk, and soul beats! Dress up and get down as we crown 2026 Disco Prince and Princess Royalty! KBUT's Disco Inferno is a […]

    $15
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    Al Johnson Telemark Race 2026

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Al Johnson Telemark Race, held annually in Crested Butte, honors the legendary mail carrier and miner, Al Johnson. More than just a race, it's a celebration of mountain heritage […]

    $20.00

  • Beer, Bands & Barbed Wire Strands

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

    This annual weekend festival brings together public landowners, volunteers, conservation partners, and outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to roll up their sleeves, give back to the land we love, […]

    $20

  • 2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The 54th Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, July 31 - August 2, 2026. The outdoor event presents 150 exhibiting fine art vendors in addition […]

    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