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.

Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.

  • OPEN MIC NIGHT @ CRESTED BUCHA

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

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic Night every Thursday at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO fom 7pm to 10pm. Crested Bucha has the best acoustic music listening room in Gunnison in […]

    FREE
  • 5 Point Film Festival

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

    Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, September 11th for an on-the-road film festival from the Five Point Film Fest. The 5Point Adventure Film Festival is […]

    free
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ A BAR ABOVE

    A Bar Above 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson returns to A Bar Above on 19 June 2026 to perform every other Friday during the summer season from 6pm to 9pm. So come on up to Mt […]

    FREE
  • Caleb Wilburn

    The Whammy Bar 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, United States
  • Working Lands Irrigation Project

    Join High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) and the Crested Butte Land Trust (CBLT) for a volunteer workday on the Robinson parcel, conserved by CBLT in 1998, on Saturday, September 12 […]

    Free
  • Chili & Beer Festival

    Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The Chili & Beer Festival is a beloved annual event in Mt. Crested Butte each September, where local chili cooks and regional breweries compete for top honors amid live music, […]

    $50 – $75
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ BRÜHAUS

    Bruhaus 223 Elk Ave., Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson performs every Saturday this summer season at Bruhaus Mountain Tavern in Crested Butte, CO from 4pm to 7pm. Bruhaus has the best outdoor patio on Elk Avenue; so, […]

    FREE
  • Crafternoon in CB:

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

    Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 4 pm on Saturday, September 12 for Crafternoon. For September we'll be making bedazzled books! Bring your own book to bedazzle or […]

    free
  • Pick and Paint

    Sundrop Flora 27788 State Highway 149, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join Artist Bailey Nickel and flower farmer Jenna Hallock at Sundrop Flora Flower Farm for a U-pick and guided painting class! The first hour of the evening will be a […]

    $111
  • 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
  • Colorado West Ballet

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

    For one night only, Colorado West Ballet will present a two-act evening featuring both traditional story ballet and contemporary ballet.

    $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