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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  • Trivia at Montanya

    Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

    Join us for an unforgettable Trivia Night at the Montanya Tasting Room, hosted by the high-energy team at Quiz Quiz Bang Bang. Each event features a fun, rotating theme - from pop culture to mountain-town lore - paired with Montanya's signature cocktails and warm, lively vibes. Gather your team, claim your table, and get ready […]

    $20

  • Artlaws of the Southwest Third Thursday Art Pop Up

    Hey all! We are a collective of artists in Gunnison County redefining what it means to create in community. Come have a blast with us at our Third Thursday Art Pop Up! There will be a wide variety of local artists and live musicians, including some that will be hosting interactive booths such as printmaking, […]

    Free

  • The American Southwest at the Majestic Theater 

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join the Crested Butte Land Trust at the Majestic Theater for a screening of The American Southwest. This film is a wild and unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. Produced by Fin and Fur Films, you won't want to miss this special screening.

    free

  • OPEN MIC @ 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 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 […]

    FREE

  • Juneteenth

    Ohm Zone Wellness Center 409 4th St Unit D, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    A community space for remembrance, reflection, healing and support. Includes guided meditation, opportunity for sharing, healing work with clay.

    $22

  • Pint-Sized Polkas

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

    Join us at 4 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, June 19 for some good old fashioned fun with musical group, Pint Sized Polka. Let's sing and dance together and enjoy Wisconsin Schneider & the Magic of Music! This event is free and open to music lovers of all ages.

    free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Patio Pottery | Handbuilt Mug with Text

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

    Spend a summer evening in our courtyard creating functional and decorative ceramics-explore hand- building through mugs, berry bowls, wall pieces, and planters in these relaxed, skill-building workshops. Cost Per Each Workshop: Member $42 | Non-Member $50

    $42

  • JIM DAVIDSON @ A BAR ABOVE

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

    Jim Davidson performs every other Friday this summer season at A Bar Above in Mt Crested Butte, CO from 6pm to 8pm starting on 06/19/2026. So come on by and enjoy A Bar Above's intimate live music ambience, great service, eats and libations while Jim lays down some old-school, traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions […]

    FREE

  • Easy Jim

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead

  • Gunnison Sunset

    OutSpoken

    Join Melanin Mountain Project for OutSpoken on Juneteenth. This year, our vibrant poetry and spoken word event will be held at the Mallardi.

    Free

  • Martar & Pestle

    Sage Grouse Lounge 110 E Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Rock Out with Mortar & Pestle! A local power trio delivering grungy covers & hard-hitting originals.

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