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.

  • OPEN MIC @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic Night every Thursday at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO fom 7pm to 10pm. Crested Bucha has the best acoustic music listening room in Gunnison in […]

    FREE
  • Juneteenth

    Ohm Zone Wellness Center 409 4th St Unit D, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    A community space for remembrance, reflection, healing and support. Includes guided meditation, opportunity for sharing, healing work with clay.

    $22
  • Pint-Sized Polkas

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

    Join us at 4 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, June 19 for some good old fashioned fun with musical group, Pint Sized Polka. Let's sing and dance together […]

    free
  • Patio Pottery | Handbuilt Mug with Text

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

    Spend a summer evening in our courtyard creating functional and decorative ceramics-explore hand- building through mugs, berry bowls, wall pieces, and planters in these relaxed, skill-building workshops. Cost Per Each […]

    $42
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ A BAR ABOVE

    A Bar Above 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson performs every other Friday this summer season at A Bar Above in Mt Crested Butte, CO from 6pm to 8pm starting on 06/19/2026. So come on by and […]

    FREE
  • Easy Jim

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead

  • OutSpoken

    Join Melanin Mountain Project for OutSpoken on Juneteenth. This year, our vibrant poetry and spoken word event will be held at the Mallardi.

    Free
  • Martar & Pestle

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

    Rock Out with Mortar & Pestle! A local power trio delivering grungy covers & hard-hitting originals.

  • CBLT Mountain Bike Ride with CBMBA

    Lupine Loop Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Get your bike out and join the Crested Butte Land Trust and the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association for a ride on Lupine 1 and 2! Learn about the history […]

    free
  • Sunni Gunni ~Local Art Market

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

    Sunni Gunni ~Local Art Markets Saturdays - 10:00 - 2:00 PM | June 20th, July 18th, + September 26th Celebrate local creativity at the Sunni Gunni Art Market, a vibrant […]

  • Inner Piece Speed Puzzle Competition

    Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

    On June 19 and 20, 2026, Crested Butte will be hosting its first-ever speed puzzling competition at the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Speed puzzling is a fast-growing competitive […]

    $25 – $50
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ BRUHAUS

    Bruhaus 223 Elk Ave., Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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, […]

    FREE

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