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.

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Today

  • Super Saturday Storytime!

    Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 28 for Super Saturday Storytime. March's theme is Royal Revelry with special guests, the Flauschink King and Queen! Free & open to the public.

    free

  • No Kings 3 Protest

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. […]

  • Gunnison Sunset

    Scott Stewart @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Set Break 7-8pm

    Free

  • Live Music: Highlife at Zuni West Brewing

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Free Live Music at Zuni West Brewing Featuring Highlife, a local band

    Free

  • Farm & Garden Poetry Slam

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

    Calling all poets, farmers, ranchers, and local food lovers--the Gunnison Valley Producers' Guild will be hosting its annual Farm & Garden Poetry Slam at the Gunnison Arts Center! Join your neighbors and local farmers on stage or in the audience as folks share original nature-based poems. The event will also feature a "Dress Like a […]

    $10

  • Pulse Saturdays

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

    Live Music by DJ Mijo & DJ Walter Balltell

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    Make Change

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    It's time to come together to ski and ride in support of mental health with Make Change, a CB State of Mind fundraiser in partnership with ACE Hardware-Crested Butte, Crux Pilates, Westen Colorado University and Tully's. The event is simple: register and collect pledges at a rate of ONE PENNY per vertical foot. Join us […]

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    Al Johnson Telemark Race 2026

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Al Johnson Telemark Race, held annually in Crested Butte, honors the legendary mail carrier and miner, Al Johnson. More than just a race, it's a celebration of mountain heritage and our community. All race information on website.

    $20.00

  • Pulse Saturdays

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

    Trivia Night at Sage Grouse Lounge!

  • Gunnison Sunset

    Flauschink

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Flauschink is comink! Join us for all the festivities starting on Wednesday, April 1st 6:30pm at the Museum with the historic slide show of skiing in the valley and how it all started. Thursday, April 2nd is the Royal Run with the King and Queen, meet at the Queen at noon. Friday, April 3rd is […]

    $5.00 – $10

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