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.

  • Easy Jim Alpenglow After Party at the Public House

    Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

    The Crested Butte Public House invites you to the Alpenglow After Party with Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead who will perform two more sets with no song repeats […]

    $35
  • 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
  • Afterlife Project patio signing

    Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us in welcoming Tim Weed to Crested Butte and Townie Books as he signs copies of his book, The Afterlife Project! A finalist for the Prism Prize for Climate […]

  • Summer Classics: Rhythm Future Quartet

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

    The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet is keeping the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today's musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, […]

  • Gunnison Music Cruise

    Downtown Gunnison PO Box 3513, Gunnison, CO

    The second Gunnison Music Cruise of 2025 features Sunny Downpour. Sponsored by Sanctuary Somatics and Natural Grocers, this uniquely Gunnison concert features a local band playing on a trailer towed […]

    free
  • Coil Creations Clay Class

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

    Join artist Caroline Toomer for a fun, hands-on clay adventure! Kids will learn coil building basics to create bowls, cups, creatures, and more-exploring their imaginations and building new skills along […]

    $34 – $40
  • CBMBA Wednesday Trail Work Day

    TBD

    Volunteer your time and talent for trail work and sustainability. Food, drinks and a raffle will culminate the event.

    Free
  • Mid-Week on Main Street

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main July 16 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Opal Moon sponsored by […]

    FREE
  • ALO, Music on the Mountain

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Music on the Mountain series returns! ALO will take the stage on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort […]

    Free
  • Alla Prima Pet Portraits Class 16+

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

    Capture your furry (or feathered!) friend in this fun pet portrait painting class! Using an 8x8 canvas, a photo reference, and the alla prima oil technique, you'll create a colorful […]

    $46.75 – $55
  • Swing Dancing

    The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing Dancing on July 16th at The Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Swing and Latin dance lessons begin at 6pm with Live music for dance […]

    $15

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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