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.

  • Karaoke at Montanya

    Karaoke nights are back at the Montanya Tasting Room! Grab your friends, pick your song, and join us for a night of good rum, good company, and questionable singing. Happy […]

    Free
  • First Friday Art Walk

    Join us at the Gunnison Arts Center for our lively First Friday ArtWalk & Music events! Explore the beautifully curated Cy Baird Gallery (Main Floor) and Nancy Tredway Gallery (Upstairs), […]

    Free
  • Try the Wheel: Date Night / Friends Night

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

    Try the Wheel: Date Night / Friends Night | Ages 15+ Nov 6, 5:30-8:00 PM Spend your First Friday with clay, friends, and your favorite drink from the bar! This […]

    $50
  • Chicken and Waffles Pre-Season Party

    Get stoked for winter at the Romp Factory! Join us for a pre-ski season bash supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, helping local kids chase their snow sport dreams. Enjoy […]

  • Easy Jim, Live at the A Bar Above

    Celebrate opening day and the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the A Bar Above in Mt. Crested Butte on Wednesday, November 25th at 4:20pm. Tickets are $20 […]

    $20
  • Holiday Clay Gift Workshop

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

    Holiday Clay Gift Workshop Create handmade clay gifts for family and friends in this special two-day workshop! Students will handbuild unique holiday keepsakes, then return to glaze and decorate their […]

    $75
  • Try the Wheel: Date Night / Friends Night

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

    Try the Wheel: Date Night / Friends Night | Ages 15+ Dec 4, 5:30-8:00 PM Spend your First Friday with clay, friends, and your favorite drink from the bar! This […]

    $50
  • Cocoa & Clay: Holiday Ornaments

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

    Cocoa & Clay: Holiday Ornaments Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa while creating one-of-a-kind clay ornaments to decorate your tree or give as gifts. Kids will explore fun […]

    $25
  • 41st Annual Alley Loop

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    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 […]

  • Gothic Mountain Tour

    Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

    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, […]

  • 2027 Winter Grand Traverse

    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 […]

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