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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The Chili & Beer Festival is a beloved annual event in Mt. Crested Butte each September, where local chili cooks and regional breweries compete for top honors amid live music, mountain views, and a lively community atmosphere.
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 […]
Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 4 pm on Saturday, September 12 for Crafternoon. For September we'll be making bedazzled books! Bring your own book to bedazzle or choose from a selection we'll have. NEW: Please register for the event by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDNg1svB1WSg0uxVMGtriuzY9LDFzclmG0XEYuHT8KdrJa5w/viewform Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions with different projects every […]
Join Artist Bailey Nickel and flower farmer Jenna Hallock at Sundrop Flora Flower Farm for a U-pick and guided painting class! The first hour of the evening will be a U-pick, where you create your own jar of flowers. Then, Bailey will lead a guided painting class, using your flowers as the subject. All painting […]
Join YOUR Community Radio Station, KBUT, for our 2nd annual, 80s Retro Revolution Dance and Rollerskating Party at the Big Mine Ice Arena in Crested Butte! Taking place on Saturday, September 12th from 6-9:30pm with DJ Triple L spinning tunes from the decade of big hair, bold moves, and breakbeats! So lace up those skates […]
For one night only, Colorado West Ballet will present a two-act evening featuring both traditional story ballet and contemporary ballet.
Trail Ride for the group will be announced closer to the date and will begin at noon; party for all who volunteered for the season at Bonez starting at 5 p.m.
Tunes at 10 Peaks, a Sunday afternoon Music Series presented by KBUT and CBMR. Select Sundays from 2-5pm in late Summer. September 13th is Dwayne Dodson from Easy Jim, and Friends.
Jim Davidson performs every Sunday this summer season at Garlic Mike’s River Bar in Gunnison, CO from 5:30pm to 8:30pm starting on 6/21/2026. The River Bar is located on the Gunnison River and is THE best outdoor venue in Gunnison; so, come on by and enjoy the soothing sounds of the river, great service, eats […]
In the heart of the Quartz Creek Valley, where the echoes of history meet the stillness of the wild, we invite you to find your center. Held within the walls of a historic 1898 saloon turned fine art gallery, The Art of Alignment is more than a yoga class-it is a weekly sanctuary for those […]
LVDY is the Colorado-based duo of Kathleen Hooper and Aubrey Mable, creating music that moves, uplifts, and connects. With roots in singer-songwriter, indie-folk and a sound shaped by soaring harmonies and organic instrumentation, LVDY crafts songs that feel like home. In unison it is almost unrecognizable who's who, and in harmony, an effortless blend that […]
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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