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.

  • 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, to welcome Growler participants and kick off biking season in the Gunnison Valley! This 1986 BMX film favorite, packed with epic stunts, '80s nostalgia, and […]

    $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 your local chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU) and is open to the public. The guest speaker, Ken Iwamasa, an author and originator of more than […]

    Free
  • Outdoor Expo & Fishing Derby

    Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    A fun event for the kids and the whole family here in Jorgensen Park. This event teaches children about the great outdoors and some of the many things to do in our valley, this event also teaches good stewardship of our public lands. This great event includes; free fishing pole, archery course, campfire safety & […]

    FREE
  • Glacier Farm Tour w/ Mountain Roots Foods Project

    Glacier Farm 21050 CO-135, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Get your hands dirty and join us with the Mountain Roots Food Project at Glacier Farm. Help get the garden ready for a productive season and learn about the important work and collaboration going on at Glacier Farm! We'll also have a station for painting garden bed signs - arts and crafts for all ages!

  • Salem Band & Risen Project Film Tour

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

    Cresta Alta film chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile, and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The film screening is followed by a Q&A with environmental filmmaker and socially-conscious musician, Todd Anders Johnson. Salem, a band comprised of regional Colorado musicians with a reggae rock sound, will then perform! Todd Anders Johnson's […]

    $25 – $30
  • Beaver Creek Classic 3D Archery Tournament

    Join us for the Beaver Creek Classic, a 3D Archery Tournament hosted by the West Elk Archery Club at the Gunnison State Wildlife Area at Beaver Creek on Sunday, June 8th! This family-friendly event is a fundraiser to support the club and its programs. Registration opens at 8:00 AM, with the shoot starting at 9:30 […]

  • History Jeep Tour

    Taylor Park

    A historic 4x4 tour of the mining ruins and ghost towns of Taylor Park to benefit the Hartman Castle Preservation. Ride with us or follow in your own 4x4.

    $75 – $150
  • Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up

    Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a little different as we will have rotating artists showcasing their crafts but live music, food and great art will always be a guarantee. Free to […]

    Free to Attend!
  • 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour – Majestic Theater, Cre

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour - Majestic Theater, Crested Butte Screening begins at 6:30 PM (Happy Hour Starts at 6PM) The Gunnison TU Chapter is proud to present the 2025 screening of the highly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T). The F3T is a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from […]

  • Wine Knot 101: A Fly-Fishing + Wine Workshop

    Gunnison River Fly Shop 213 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Equipment review and Knot-sense ~ "Wine Knot" 101 Join us for a basic overview of your fly-fishing gear and the knots to get your flies secured to your leader, and so much more. This one-and-a-half (probably two) hour class will cover the terminology of fly-fishing gear, rigging your rod and getting your flies tied on […]

    $50
  • MTCB Yoga In The Garden

    Mountain Wedding Garden 911 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Summer 2025 - Yoga In The Garden The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the Crested Butte Community Yoga Co-op is excited to announce its third year of Yoga in the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 25 through September 24, 2025, from Noon to 1 pm in the Mountain Wedding Garden […]

    FREE
  • Art Shed Show

    Subversive Stitches Sew Shop 419 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Saturday | June 28th | 10 am - 2 pm | Gunnison, CO Come hang with us at Subversive Stitches Sew Shop and enjoy an art pop-up hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Free to attend! 419 N Main St, Gunnison, CO 81230 Some artists featured this month: @mentality_to_reality @scraphappystudios @katiebriggsart @kateseeleybean Let's make […]

    Free to Attend!

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