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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Join us for a preview of what's ahead this summer in the Gunnison Valley. Local organizations and businesses will share what they have planned for the season, offering a look at the events, energy, and opportunities shaping summer in Gunnison.
This annual weekend festival brings together public landowners, volunteers, conservation partners, and outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to roll up their sleeves, give back to the land we love, and celebrate the power of the public lands community. Participants will work alongside agency partners, BHA staff, and the Colorado BHA Chapter to remove barbed […]
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! Held at the historic I Bar Ranch in Gunnison, this annual weekend festival brings together public landowners, volunteers, conservation partners, and outdoor enthusiasts from across […]
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 exploring the future of our food system, corporate agriculture, and the urgent need to prioritize health over profit. After the film, stay for a discussion […]
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 what you have-turning pantry staples and everyday ingredients into dishes that feel abundant, satisfying, and full of flavor. Pick up a copy at Townie Books […]
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 this Memorial Day weekend and meet some of your favorite authors!
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 at the Gunnison Library on Friday, May 22th at 6pm. FREE COPIES of American Eclipse are available to pick up at each library location beginning […]
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 how the weirdest, funniest misunderstandings in human history come from our very human minds. Expect to laugh and learn in equal measure as we explore: […]
Local art, artisan food, live music and Hartman Castle Tours to correspond with the Saturday of the Gunnison Growler bike race.
Live music with Harmonic Funktion. Gates - 7:00pm/Show 8:00pm Live FUNK!
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 presentation begins at 6pm and will be available to Members at the Supporter Level or in the Pot Belly Stove Club. 6pm at the Crested […]
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 in Gunnison, Colorado and the amazing history of Alonzo and Annie Hartman, pioneers of the Gunnison Valley. Snacks and refreshments will be served at this […]
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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