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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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 which Jim MCs the event and staffs the professional sound gear to help every performer sound their best. So come on down and enjoy the […]
Annual Taylor River Race through the Gunnison River Festival. Competitions includes long boats, men's & women's kayak, rafts. Afterparty at Harmels. Pre-registration is highly recommend as spots are limited!
This year's pride film is a secret... but it's an Oscar-nominated, multi-award winning documentary. Facing an incurable diagnosis, two poet lovers embark on a poignant yet unexpectedly humorous exploration of love, mortality, and life's moments
Come support our local drag artists in a debut performance at the Gunnison Arts Center. This will be an immersive experience throughout the gallery and theatre.
An Immersive Drag Experience at the Gunnison Arts Center Friday, June 12 | Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM This immersive drag experience will bring queer art to the stage featuring local drag kings and queens, many performing solo for the first time. Come support your neighbors and enjoy an evening of queer joy. […]
The Gunnison River Festival (GRF) is meant to promote awareness and celebration of local rivers as a priceless resource through river-themed recreation, arts and education. We endeavor to promote the diversity of recreational activities available either on or near rivers, to encourage the use of the County's Whitewater park for both residents and visitors, to […]
Calling all gravel bikers! Join us for a celebration of the new Gunnison Valley edition of the Gravel Adventure Field Guide on Saturday, June 13. Two group rides head out from downtown Gunnison in the morning, and the day culminates in a happy hour celebration at Goodday Bikes. Visit this website for more informatino about […]
Bring your own mat and help us kick off a day of PRIDE celebrations, followed by a picnic from 11-3. We will also have a table set up there. Venmo us or bring cash: all donations day of or earlier go to Gunnison Valley PRIDE. Please use the word "PRIDE" in your Venmo donation so […]
Jim Davidson performs at Walmart's Employee Car Show in Gunnison, CO from 11am to 1pm. The car show itself runs from 10am to 2pm and the vehicle entries are provided by the employees of Walmart who will also be judging those entries. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
5th Annual Gunnison Valley Pride Picnic - ALL are welcome - Family friendly - Free - Substance free - Games, activities and competitions - Free food - Local organizations and non-profit resource tables
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, come on by and enjoy the outdoor live music ambience, great service, eats and libations while Jim lays down some old-school, traditional fingerstyle guitar and […]
Backyard BBQ Bash - Father's Day Celebration! Join us June 13th, at 8 pm at Legion Park for the ultimate Father's Day party. Enjoy yard games, a bouncy house, great music, and compete for a stuffed cooler (Retail Value Approximately $200) Fathers, bring your best dish served on a bun - pulled pork, hot dogs, […]
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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