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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    CB Nordic Community Race

    Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States
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    Apres Ski: History of Crested Butte Ski Area Lecture

    Elevation Hotel and Spa 500 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

    Join us for a special day celebrating the history of the Crested Butte Ski Area with Andy Eflin, son of founder Dick Eflin After a day of skiing, head to the Elevation Hotel Ballroom at 4:00pm for an engaging slideshow presentation featuring rare photos, early promotional footage, and stories from the very beginning, including how […]

    $10 – $15
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    Opera Colorado: The Pirates of Penzance

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

    Opera Colorado brings the magic of opera to Crested Butte with a stunning performance showcasing powerful voices, timeless stories, and unforgettable music. Full of sentimental pirates, blundering policemen, absurd adventures, and improbable paradoxes, experience Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious farce! The story follows the misadventures of young Frederic, an orphan apprenticed to a raucous band of […]

    $25
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    Strand Hill @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Set break 7-8pm

    Free
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    Alpine Ski Tour on Crested Butte Mountain Resort

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us for an afternoon of skiing with RMBL docents and educators at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR)! Learn how geology and snowpack trends shape Crested Butte as a premier ski destination - and how spring runoff transforms the mountain into a wildflower paradise. The group will explore intermediate "blue" terrain off the Paradise, Painter […]

    Free-Must RSVP
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    The Relative Minors @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Set break 7-8pm

    Free
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    Grand Opening of Dragon Asana

    Dragon Asana 322 North Main Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

    friday feb 6 FREE Yoga 5:30 - 6:30pm Refreshments 6:30pm - 8:00PM Open House 322 North Main st in Gunnison

    free
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    Send It: a ROMP x Center Ski Art Exhibition

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

    Ski films by Matchstick Productions 6-7pm | Gallery Reception 6:30-8:30pm Send It brings together local artists and master ski builders for a limited-edition series of custom skis that celebrate Crested Butte's creative spirit. Each artist-designed pair will be unveiled at the gallery opening, featuring a live DJ, one-of-a-kind pop-up flash tattoos by Alex Stevenson, and […]

    Free

  • Live Music: Highlife at Zuni West Brewing

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Highlife is a local band that has been laying their groovy pockets around the valley for the last couple of years. This show will highlight multiple originals, these compositions vary in musical styles including blues, funk, rock and jazz mixed with a few soulful covers to fill out the sets. Special guest Andrew Hadley will […]

    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