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.

  • Fermentation Fest

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    The Gunnison Valley Producers' Guild invites you to learn to ferment local food with wild-fermenter Nick Easley and local farmers and fermenters. This hands-on workshop will include tastings from local […]

    $38
  • Monday Night Magic

    Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a […]

    Free
  • Fall Folk: The Rememberers

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

    Join us for an evening of free folk music and storytelling with this unique and compelling show by The Rememberers. No tickets needed. Simply show up, enjoy the sounds, and […]

    Free
  • Bill McKibben Author Talk

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

    Acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben, author of more than 20 books, comes to Crested Butte with his latest release, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a […]

    Free
  • Bingo at Montanya

    Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

    Bingo Night at Montanya Join us for an evening of Bingo, cocktails, and community on October 8th from 6-8pm. Free to play with Happy Hour specials all night long. Space […]

    Free
  • WCU Homecoming 2025

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join us in Gunnison, CO, for a memorable Homecoming celebration at Western Colorado University! We are excited to honor and celebrate the milestone reunions of the classes ending in 0 […]

    $15
  • Monday Night Magic

    Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a […]

    Free
  • Friday Night Magic

    Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us at Storyweaver Games every Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. […]

    Free
  • Lighting of the W Party

    Paul M. Rady School 777 E. Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us as we dance through the decades, indulge in delectable food and refreshing drinks, and celebrate the traditional Lighting of the W!

    $15
  • Sage Burner Trail Race

    Hartman Rocks Recreation Area Gunnison, CO

    Sage Burner Trail Race is a foot race at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area offers some technical slickrock, some smooth singletrack, and doubletrack for speed, but don't be fooled by this […]

    $66.25
  • Painting with Light

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

    A one-day deep dive to explore merging inner + outer vision through paint! Amanda will guide you through stages of developing and discovering a painting in acrylic! Saturday, October 11th […]

    $129 – $150

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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