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.

  • Wildflower Picture Frame – Friday Clay Day

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

    Friday Clay Day | Ages 7+ Get your hands dirty at Friday Clay Day, a fun and exploratory class where each session brings a brand-new project! From functional pieces to creative sculptures, participants will experiment with different techniques and ideas while building confidence working with clay. Perfect for all levels, this class is all about […]

    $45
  • RMBL Reads book club

    Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 8000 Co Rd 317, Crested Butte, CO

    Join fellow book lovers for a discussion of "Nature of Fear: Survival Lessons From the Wild" led by the book's author, RMBL scientist and UCLA professor Dr. Dan Blumstein. Co-hosted by RMBL and Townie Books, this engaging conversation will explore what wildlife can teach us about fear, risk, and survival. All are welcome, whether you've […]

    free
  • Root + Release Workshop

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

    AWAKEN A Weekend of Movement, Nervous System Reset, and Embodied Transformation Grounded. Transformational. Intentional. A progressive weekend experience designed to support growth through awareness, challenge, release, and integration. Slow down. Open the body. Down regulate the nervous system. This grounding evening practice is designed to help you release the weight of the week, reconnect to […]

    $45
  • Mountain Jam, music of The Allman Brothers

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

    On Site camping is available for this performance. The band was formed in the summer of 2025, to honor and celebrate the timeless music of The Allman Brothers Band. With a deep respect for the tradition of improvisation and dynamic live performance, Mountain Jam channels the essence of the originals while adding their own unique […]

    $20 – $25
  • Super Saturday Storytime!

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

    Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 27 for Super Saturday Storytime! June's theme is Reading Rodeo with special guests from the Cattlemen's days royal court! Stories & activities for the whole family. Free & open to the public.

    free
  • Rise + Refine Workshop

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

    Alignment-based exploration focused on strength, awareness, and transformation through challenge. This workshop breaks down the mechanics and intelligence behind arm balances, inversions, transitions, and standing postures in a supportive and accessible environment. Offering: alignment lab posture refinement arm balances inversion foundations partner assists technique + inquiry Theme: "Change happens in the discomfort."

    $50
  • 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, 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 […]

    FREE
  • Bill Dowell – live!

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

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

    Seratones are a Shreveport, Louisiana-bred band led by powerhouse vocalist A.J. Haynes, known for fusing rock, soul, funk, R&B, and electronic textures into a sound that feels both fiercely modern and deeply rooted. Across their evolution, the group has built a reputation for pairing explosive musicianship with music that carries real emotional and cultural weight. […]

    $30

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