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.

  • Beers, Bands, and Barbed Wire Strands

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

    The 4th annual Beer, Bands & Barbed Wire Strands is our signature family friendly stewardship event of the year and one of BHA's largest habitat restoration and public lands gatherings! […]

    $20
  • Food & Film

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

    Free movie night! Join Mountain Roots and the community on Saturday, May 16th at the Majestic Theatre in Crested Butte for a screening of Food, Inc. 2, a powerful film […]

    free
  • Cookbook Club: Something from Nothing

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

    Discover the magic of making more with less at our community potluck inspired by Something from Nothing: A Cookbook by Alison Roman! This collection celebrates the art of cooking with […]

    $25
  • Mountain Words Festival

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

    The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary festival featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, and more. It offers a variety of paid and free events. Join us […]

  • Community Read: American Eclipse

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

    Join us for a literary adventure and community conversation! This Community Read will culminate during the Crested Butte Center for the ArtsÕ Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk […]

    free
  • Myth Understandings: An Evening of Comedy

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

    Why do so many persistent myths, superstitions, and folk beliefs arise? Why does our social brain love stories that feel true over facts that are true? Shane's newest show explores […]

    $35
  • Art Fair at Hartman Castle

    Hartman Castle 277 Gunnison County Road 38, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Local art, artisan food, live music and Hartman Castle Tours to correspond with the Saturday of the Gunnison Growler bike race.

  • Harmonic Funktion

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

    Live music with Harmonic Funktion. Gates - 7:00pm/Show 8:00pm Live FUNK!

  • From the Archives: The Valley’s Early Days Lecture

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Celebrate Preservation Month with a free public talk about the nineteenth-century "early days" of the Gunnison Country with photographs from the personal collection of esteemed historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche. The […]

  • Preservation Month Celebration

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join the Crested Butte Museum and Hartman Castle Preservation for a celebration of our local historic places and their continued preservation! Learn about the effort to save the Hartman Castle […]

    Free
  • Speed Puzzling Happy Hour

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

    In preparation for the Speed Puzzle Competition on June 19 + 20, join us for a playful, fast-paced evening of puzzles, friendly competition, and community connection. Whether youÕre a seasoned […]

    Free
  • Wildflower Watercolor Workshop

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

    Friday, May 29th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM Celebrate the beauty of nature in this hands-on watercolor workshop focused on painting wildflowers. Participants will learn techniques for creating soft washes, […]

    $40

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