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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  • Subject to Change

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

    Subject to change is back in our first show of the year on the Mallardi Cabaret Stage. As always we have members of the rotating comedy troupe coming together to […]

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Winter Blast

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join Gunnison Trails for our annual Winter Blast fundraiser - celebrating community, longer days and our shared love for trails and public lands. Held at the Western University Center ballroom, […]

    $35

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    Snowshoe to Snodgrass Mountain

    Snodgrass Gothic Road Trail Head Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Explore the winter landscape of Snodgrass Mountain with Ken Williams, Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and his field team. Learn how snowpack measurements help predict water availability and […]

    Free-Must RSVP
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    Jazz Night

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Come see Gunnison Valley's favorite 3 piece jazz band...the Quartz Alley Combo. Playing this Friday evening at Crested Bucha from 6-9pm. Free event.

    Free

  • Crafternoon at the Old Rock

    Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 6 pm on Tuesday, March 10 for Crafternoon. For March we'll be making bedazzled books! Bring your own book to bedazzle or […]

    free
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    Resin Coasters

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

    Friday, March 13th | 5:30 - 7:30 PM Get creative with resin in this hands-on class led by artist Shana Vogel! Learn the basics of working with resin while designing […]

    $55

  • 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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

    2026 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hosted by Crested Butte Search and Rescue. Two night of mountain sports and mountain culture films - different films each night. Fundraising […]

    $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

  • Deadhead Ed’s End of Season Party w/Easy Jim

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

    Celebrate the end of the ski season and the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Center for the Arts Crested Butte on Thursday, April 2nd at 8pm. […]

    $35

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    Boss Ross | All ages

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

    Happy little trees await! Join artist Sarah Sharsmith for a joyful and relaxed night of painting inspired by the legendary Bob Ross. Follow along step-by-step as you create your own […]

    $50
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    Mother’s Day And Series: Resin + Rootbeer Floats

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

    Saturday, May 9th | 3:30 - 6:30 PM Celebrate Mother's Day with a hands-on workshop led by local artist Shana Vogel. Participants will create their own resin jewelry-perfect for gifting […]

    $45

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