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.

  • Singletrack! The Musical

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents a staged reading/singing of Steven Cole Hughes' new musical, Singletrack! A comedy musical about a high-school mountain biker in Gunnison, CO, who must choose between following the singletrack, or following her heart.

    $10 – $20
  • Crested Butte Arts Festival

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food vendors and complimentary kids crafting tent throughout the weekend.

    Free
  • Crested Butte Vintage Pop-Up

    Thrive Yoga Crested Butte 326 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Come peruse and shop a colorful collection of vintage and upcycled clothing, vintage accessories and homewares, and curiosities from eras past!

  • Back to School Resin Jewelry

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

    Head back to school in style! Join artist Shana Vogel to create custom resin jewelry-earrings, keychains, or backpack charms-using glitter, dyes, and fun add-ins. A playful class for expressing your unique style!

    $21.25 – $25
  • Big Summer Bash

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

    Join the Trailhead Children's Museum on August 2nd, 2025 for our 3rd Annual BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Latin GRAMMY Award winning artist MISTER G. In this dynamic, interactive concert, you can look forward to a bilingual performance celebrating community, creativity and the beauty of the natural world. Come ready […]

    $30.65
  • CBSF Bluegrass + BBQ Fundraiser

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

    Join us for a lively evening supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, featuring delicious food from local favorite Tully's and live music from the Black Canyon Ramblers. This community fundraiser helps provide opportunities for local youth to thrive in snowsports, from scholarships to gear support. Enjoy great eats, mountain vibes, and foot-stomping tunes-all for a […]

    $35
  • Bluegrass & BBQ

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

    Join us for a lively evening supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, featuring delicious food from local favorite Tully's and live music from the Black Canyon Ramblers. This community fundraiser helps provide opportunities for local youth to thrive in snowsports, from scholarships to gear support. Enjoy great eats, mountain vibes, and foot-stomping tunes-all for a […]

    $15 – $35
  • Abra Karbin Ceramics at Crested Butte Art Market

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    Sundays are better with clay! Find Abra Karbin Ceramics at the Crested Butte Art Market* every Sunday from 9am-2pm (rain or shine) alongside the Farmers Market. Come for the veggies, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I'll be at the market the following Sundays: August 3rd August 17th September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte […]

    Free to Attend!
  • Crested Butte Arts Festival

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food vendors and a complimentary kids crafting tent throughout the festival weekend.

    Free
  • Music by Rachel VanSlyke

    Crested Butte Arts Festival 601 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States
  • Sunday’s @ 6 Live Music

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

    Stovetop Gemini is a high-energy, four-piece band from Denver fusing alternative and hard rock with heavy grooves, intricate guitar work, and soaring vocals for a raw, cosmic rock 'n' roll experience.

    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

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