Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.

  • Roller Skate Night

    Big Mine Ice Rink 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Free summer skate night! Roller skates and blades provided. Come skate from 5-7pm at Big Mine Ice Rink. Bring your own helmet.

    FREE
  • Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Summer Strings

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

    Enjoy an evening of chamber music and classical favorites performed by a talented ensemble in the courtyard-intimate, timeless, and perfect for a summer night.

    Free
  • Skate Night

    Free summer skate night! Roller skates and blades provided. Come skate from 5-7pm at Jorgensen Ice Rink. Bring your own helmet.

    FREE
  • Transform + Create: Writing Journals

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

    In this creative workshop with Theresa Ely, students will transform upcycled packing paper into unique word banners using simple design techniques and personal phrases.

    $21.25 – $25
  • King Stingray, Music on the Mountain

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Music on the Mountain series returns! King Stingray will take the stage on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain […]

    Free
  • Gunny Valley Sessions

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Come support young musicians as they perform live on stage at Western's Quigley band shell! WANNA PERFORM? K-12 students can register by Aug 9th at [email protected]. Emcee'd by Lizzy Plotkins […]

    FREE
  • Music by Rachel VanSlyke

    A Bar Above 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States
  • Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking […]

    $20 – $25
  • AND Series: Macrame + Moscow Mules

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

    Sip, knot, and create! Join fiber artists Dani Burke and Hope Kesler for a relaxed eveni

    $42.50 – $50
  • Roundtable Round Up

    South Main Gunnison 513 South Main Street, Gunnison, CO

    The first Artists Roundtable Roundup will be held on August 14th from 5:30-8:30. Join the Gunnison Creative District and the Blue Thunder Circle for a curated evening of art and […]

    Free
  • Let’s Paint Barns! A Painting Workshop with Beth Z

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

    Enjoy a day with Beth, learning her tips and tricks, creating your own masterpiece to take home! Students should bring a lunch and an apron. All painting supplies are included. […]

    $195

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

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