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.

  • Structure + Chaos: Gallery Reception

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

    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 […]

    Free
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ GUNNISON CAR SHOW

    Downtown Gunnison PO Box 3513, Gunnison, CO

    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 […]

    FREE
  • Golden 150 Cross-Colorado Bike Ride

    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 […]

    Free
  • Live at Garlic Mikes River Bar

    Garlic Mike's River Bar 2674 Hwy 135, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Chris Coady plays live at Garlic Mikes River Bar.

    Free
  • Bull Fest

    Gunnison County Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Gunnison Tough Bull Fest Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds. Join us for a Rip Roaring time! Bull Riding, American Bull Fighting, Latigos Up Drill Team, Live […]

    $15
  • The Galentines

    Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

    The Galentines return to the Gunnison Valley for the final show of their summer tour, bringing their bold, harmony-rich indie rock to the Almont Resort. The Galentines are an all-girl […]

    $15 – $20
  • Tunes at 10 Peaks

    Umbrella Bar Ten Peaks - Top of Painter Boy Lift

    Tunes at 10 Peaks, a Sunday afternoon Music Series presented by KBUT and CBMR. Select Sundays from 2-5pm in late Summer. August 16th is Sam Heart.

    Free
  • Little Feat

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

    Big sound. Long roads. One last run. Little Feat brings The Last Farewell Tour to I Bar Ranch on August 16. A band that helped shape American rock, New Orleans […]

  • All About Color: Painting Workshop with Beth Zink

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

    Spend a fun day with artist and instructor Beth Zink, exploring the properties of color, and how to use color to achieve a variety of effects in your paintings. It […]

    $195
  • CB Southpenglow: Steely Dead

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

    Free | Hosted in CB South at Red Mountain Park CB Southplenglow is back with SteelyDead, plus Drew and Eli Emmitt opening up the night. Join us in CB South […]

    Free
  • Art of Alignment

    Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United States

    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 […]

    $20

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