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.

  • Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championships

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championship seeks to create a competitive environment for all adaptive mountain bikers across a wide variety of riding styles and equipment selections. Hosted on Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Lower Loop in town, the race weekend highlights some of the area's riding with trails that will challenge even the most […]

  • Abra Karbin Ceramics at Crested Butte Art Market

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    Sundays are better with clay! Find Abra Karbin Ceramics at the Crested Butte Art Market* every Sunday from 9am-2pm (rain or shine) alongside the Farmers Market. Come for the veggies, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I'll be at the market the following Sundays: September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte Art Market is hosted […]

    Free to Attend!
  • Bridges of the Butte Townie Tour

    Elk Avenue and 3rd Street Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Support the Adaptive Sports Center's mission to provide affordable lessons, top-tier equipment, and expert instruction across a wide range of adaptive disciplines. Join us for our 4-hour Townie Tour and see how much cycling (and fundraising!) you can complete, riding a route that loops across all of the town's iconic bridges. Stick around for the […]

  • 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 casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]

    Free
  • Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours

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

    Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]

    $20 – $25
  • Diversity

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison
    Free
  • Trivia Night at Montanya

    Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

    Bring your friends and your brain power for an unforgettable night of trivia. September 10th 6-08 pm Happy Hour All Night $2 off drinks $3 off food. Montanya Distillers | 204 Elk Ave [email protected] to reserve your table

    Free
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ BON TON BISTRO

    Bon Ton Bistro 329 Main Street, Pitkin, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic Night at the Bon Ton Bistro inside the Pitkin Hotel. If you have never had the food at the Bon Ton, the food alone is worth the trip to Pitkin. Pam and Bob Taylor have done a fabulous job renovating the Pitkin Hotel and the quality of this work is […]

    FREE
  • Cellar Door Cinema: Carnival of Souls (1962)

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

    Cellar Door Cinema: Carnival of Souls (1962) Wednesday, September 10. Doors: 7:30pm. Film: 8:00-9:30pm. Descend into the unknown with Cellar Door Cinema, where every 2nd Wednesday of the month, classic black and white films unravel the mysteries of the unknown, the underground, the strange, the beautiful, and the haunting with cinematic wonder and timeless artistry. […]

    $7.20 – $8
  • Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours

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

    Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]

    $20 – $25
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic Night at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO every Thursday from 7pm to 10pm. Crested Bucha's Open Mic Night has become a real community event hosting anywhere from 8 to 15 performers. So come on out and support live music from amateurs and professionals in the Gunnison Valley while enjoying Todd's […]

    FREE

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