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.

Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.

  • Super Saturday Storytime

    Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 11 for Super Saturday Storytime. January's theme is Hibernation Hangout! There will be stories and an activity for […]

    free
  • Kevin Donovan & Karen Janssen

    Come enjoy an eclectic mix of music, from folky to funky, bluegrass to ballads, soulful to swing!

  • Sunday Morning Boardgames

    Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Looking for a fun way to start your Sunday? Join us at Storyweaver Games every Sunday morning at 10 AM for a relaxed and exciting board game event! Each week, […]

    Free
  • The Tiger Collection

    Crested Butte Town Hall 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    These fun- and joy-filled classes are for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Immerse your child in the language of music! Class runs for 10 weeks, and includes music and […]

    $195
  • The Tiger Collection

    Crested Butte Town Hall 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    These fun- and joy-filled classes are for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Immerse your child in the language of music! Class runs for 10 weeks, and includes music and […]

    $195
  • Munchkin’s Music and Dance

    High Attitude Dance Academy 120 N Wisconsin St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    These fun- and joy-filled classes are for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Immerse your child in the language of music! Class runs for 10 weeks, and includes music and […]

    $195
  • CRWC Lunch & Learn

    Zoom

    Did you know that by the end of 2025, it is a requirement that all employers must be in compliance with the new requirement that employers must offer a retirement […]

    Free
  • Learn to Skate Free!

    Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    We're thrilled to offer another season of Learn to Skate free lessons. Our favorite thing in the world is helping people get out on snow to enjoy the magical world […]

    Free
  • Threads of Change

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

    Gunnison writers, photographs and artists who participated in the Gunnison Valley Journal will offer short readings, punctuated with music and more! In the gallery, an exhibit on the changing nature […]

    free
  • Stargazing Tours

    Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States
    $100
  • 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Calling all winter enthusiasts! High Country Conservation Advocates and the Winter Wildlands Alliance are bringing the 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival to the Western University Theater in Gunnison on January […]

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