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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August's specialty walking tour will focus on Public Art around town with the CB Creative District. Join our us at 10:15am this Saturday 8/8 to experience Gunnison Valley history first hand! Register online or during museum store hours
Get ready for one of the tastiest events of the summer! Join the Town of Mt. Crested Butte for the 4th Annual Pickin' a Food Truck Competition-an afternoon and evening packed with incredible food, live music, family-friendly fun, and community spirit. Sample bites from competing food trucks, cast your vote, and help crown this year's […]
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, come on by and enjoy the outdoor live music ambience, great service, eats and libations while Jim lays down some old-school, traditional fingerstyle guitar and […]
Local Vocals Concert Saturday, August 8th | 7:00-10:00 pm. Experience a unique concert as local singer-songwriters take to the stage to combine their stories, inspiration, music, and talent, featuring 4 to 5 local songwriters including Chris Coady, Bill Dowell, Eliza Thorp, and more! Presented by Chris Coady and High Nowhere Productions, hosted by the Gunnison […]
Experience a unique concert in the Blue Box Theater as local singer-songwriters take to the stage to combine their stories, inspiration, music, and talent, featuring Chris Coady, Bill Dowell, Eliza Thorp, Bonnie Jeanne, and Alden Burt! Presented by Chris Coady and High Nowhere Productions, hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center.
Jim Davidson performs at Butte 66 Bar & Grille in Mt Crested Butte, CO every Sunday from 11am to 2pm. The view of the mountan from the Butte 66 deck is EPIC and the service and food is excellent. So, come on up and enjoy Jim's old-school traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of country, […]
Join HCCA on Sunday, August 9, at 4 PM at The Depot for an evening of community, celebration, and inspiration as we kick off HCCA's 50th Anniversary. Hear from special guest Jason Blevins of The Colorado Sun on the challenges facing the Gunnison Country.
Jim Davidson performs every Sunday this summer season at Garlic Mike's River Bar in Gunnison, CO from 5:30pm to 8:30pm starting on 6/21/2026. The River Bar is located on the Gunnison River and is THE best outdoor venue in Gunnison; so, come on by and enjoy the soothing sounds of the river, great service, eats […]
Sundays @ 6 is a free summer concert series in Legion Park, featuring live music every Sunday evening along with food trucks, artisan booths, face painting and special VIP events. Running June 21 - August 9, 2026 August 9: Opal Moon Evelyn Roper is planted in roots music. Her songwriting reflects that with an emphasis […]
Limited to 6 students, this class offers a rare opportunity to explore postural alignment through the lens of yoga kurunta - the "yoga of ropes" developed by B.K.S. Iyengar using suspended ropes anchored to the wall. Iyengar drew on the ancient practice of using natural supports like vines and tree limbs, formalizing it into a […]
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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