Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

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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  • Gunnison Sunset

    80’s Retro Revolution

    Big Mine Ice Rink 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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, […]

    $20
  • Gunnison Sunset

    World Wide Day Of Play

    Trailhead Children's Museum 606 6th St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The Trailhead Children's Museum presents the World Wide Day Of Play in association with Nickelodeon and the Association of Children's Museums. Join us at the Trailhead Children's Museum for a […]

  • 41st Annual Alley Loop

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The Alley Loop is not your typical Nordic Marathon. It is both a premier American Birkebeiner Qualifying event and Crested Butte's most outrageous costume party of the year! The course […]

  • Gothic Mountain Tour

    Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

    A beautiful circumnavigation of Gothic Mountain. The Gothic Mountain Tour features a 23.5-mile competitive race and a 17.85-mile recreational race around the majestic Gothic Mountain. This race is unique, tough, […]

  • 2027 Winter Grand Traverse

    The Grand Traverse is a point-to-point ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Racers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountain range, climbing over 6,800 vertical feet. To ensure competitor […]

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