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.

  • Friday Clay Day: Silly Face Sculpture

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

    Friday Clay Day | Ages 7+ Get your hands dirty at Friday Clay Day, a fun and exploratory class where each session brings a brand-new project! From functional pieces to creative sculptures, participants will experiment with different techniques and ideas while building confidence working with clay. Perfect for all levels, this class is all about […]

    $45
  • Community Soccer Tournament

    Come celebrate our 5th Annual Welcoming Week in Gunnison with a Community Soccer Tournament! The games will run tournament style, and we will cap at 8 teams. Don't have a team? No problem! Sign-ups and registrations at 5pm at Katy O. Rady Field will put you on a team to play. 6pm start time for […]

    Free
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ BILLY BARR

    Jim Davidson returns to billy barr in the Elevation Resort & Spa in Mt Crested Butte, CO from 8pm to 11pm.

    FREE
  • Headwaters Conference

    Join us for the 37th Annual Headwaters Conference hosted by the Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability at Western Colorado University. Join us as we explore Southern Identity, the power of community, and Environmental Justice at this year's conference! Presentations! Art displays! Moving film & conversation! We will be joined by Joycelyn Davis & […]

    FREE
  • Diversity Walk and Hispanic Heritage Celebration

    Our 5th Annual Welcoming Week will culminate with our annual Diversity Walk event that will start at 1pm at 525 N Main St. The City of Gunnison Mayor Plata will read our Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation, and then we will proceed to our parade down Main St and ending at Jorgensen Park. There will be […]

    Free
  • 2nd Annual Public Lands Palooza

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Celebrate National Public Lands Day with HCCA at Zuni West Brewery for our 2nd Annual Public Lands Palooza-a lively community event dedicated to honoring stewards of the public lands we all cherish. Since 1994, National Public Lands Day has taken place on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizing the power of volunteerism in protecting our […]

    Free
  • Maddie Mae

    The Whammy Bar 126 N Main, Gunnison, CO, United States
  • Yoga + Flowers

    Join Sundrop Flora and yoga teacher Kindra De’Arman to celebrate the launch of a new local woman-owned business, Kindra Creative LLC. $20 tickets for 1-hour abundance yoga class and flower bar - build your own bouquet. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Promotional sale of Wildcraft Wellness skin healing and deep tissue salves will also […]

    $20.00

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