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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Join us as we celebrate 125 years of tradition, community, and Mountaineer pride at Homecoming & Family Weekend at Western Colorado University. This special weekend brings together alumni, students, families, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community Connections - Brought to you by Crested Butte State of Mind in collaboration with Gunnison Arts Center Free | Open to all | Substance-free Last Wednesdays - 5:30 - […]
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte invites the community to celebrate the 4th Annual Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from noon to 4 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Alley Loop is not your typical Nordic Marathon. It is both a premier American Birkebeiner Qualifying event and Crested Butte's most outrageous costume party of the year! The course […]
A beautiful circumnavigation of Gothic Mountain. The Gothic Mountain Tour features a 23.5-mile competitive race and a 17.85-mile recreational race around the majestic Gothic Mountain. This race is unique, tough, […]
The Grand Traverse is a point-to-point ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Racers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountain range, climbing over 6,800 vertical feet. To ensure competitor […]
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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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