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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Chantil Dukart is an award-winning contemporary jazz pianist and vocalist with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq tribes of Alaska. Dukart has performed with leading voices in contemporary music, including Esperanza Spalding, Nikki Glaspie (Beyonce, Dumpstaphunk), Michael Pilot (Hamilton) and Guggenheim fellow Nicholas Galanin, at notable venues including the Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian, Kuumbwa Jazz […]
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 […]
Junwen Liang is a Chinese pianist celebrated for performances marked by poetic refinement, intellectual depth, and remarkable sensitivity at the keyboard. Praised by Richard Goode as a "very gifted pianist and a musician of great sensitivity," Liang has earned growing recognition as both a soloist and collaborative artist, with appearances alongside orchestras including the Central […]
Lift your friends, build trust, and discover what you're truly capable of - AcroYoga is as fun as it is empowering. Acro yoga is the practice of connection, communication, and trust. This class is designed to help you move beyond what you think is possible and experience strength, balance, and teamwork in a supportive, welcoming […]
The Gunni Grinder is 120 miles of pure Colorado gravel grit. Starting and finishing near downtown Gunnison, this course throws down some of Gunnison County's toughest, most remote, and jaw-dropping gravel and dirt roads. Big climbs. Big miles. Big views. This is backcountry gravel at its finest. Not ready to go full send? The Gunni […]
Join Colorado Historian Dr. D Vandenbusche on a full day tour of Ohio Creek & Ohio Pass history. Lunch and transportation to and from the Museum is included in your ticket price A few bits of history you will learn on tour: Gary Steffans Joe Peanuts Coal - Baldwin and Kubler King's Ranch Denver South […]
Free family skate night. Roller skates and blades are provided or bring your own! Helmets are required.
Join us for the Gallery Reception of Timothy White & Steve Belz: Structure + Chaos! Featuring new works in mixed media and ceramics by Tim White and Steve Belz, Structure + Chaos is a dual exploration of the push and pull between human systems and the natural world, and the often messy interface between our […]
Jim Davidson performs at the 38th Annual Gunnison Car Show Friday Night Cruise-In in downtown Gunnison, CO from 5pm to 8pm. The Gunnison Car Club and other automobile clubs will be showing off their fabulous vintage vehicles in downtown Gunnison while Jim lays down some old-school traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of country, folk, […]
The Golden 150 is passing through Crested Butte, CO! The Golden 150 is a three-week bike ride across Colorado from border to border, east to west, in honor of our Centennial State's 150th birthday! The route follows the Colorado section (Section 3) of the Adventure Cycling Association's newly-launched Golden Gravel Trail. I'll be cycling 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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