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.

  • Baxter’s Gulch Hike w/ CB Wildflower Fest

    Baxter Gulch TH off Hwy 135 Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join the Land Trust and our partners at the CB Wildflower Festival for a hike on Baxter's Gulch Trail. RSVPs are required at [email protected]. This is a moderate-level 3-mile, out-and-back […]

  • Painting with Karen Hill

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

    Join artist Karen Hill for a laid-back monthly painting session! Bring your own project and get helpful tips and guidance as you paint alongside Karen, who will be working on […]

    $38.25 – $45
  • Patio Pottery: Snack Trays 15+

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

    In this relaxed outdoor class, artist Kit Wijkowski will guide you through creating your own custom ceramic snack tray using approachable handbuilding techniques. This is a great chance to try […]

    $38.25 – $45
  • Monday Night Magic

    Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a […]

    Free
  • Ethan J. Perry Skeleton Crew Tour 2025

    Tully's 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Boulder-based artist Ethan J. Perry performs solo acoustic shows featuring introspective and genre-blending music that promises an intimate, heartfelt experience.

    Free
  • KBUT 80’s Retro Revolution Dance Party

    Big Mine Ice Arena 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

    Join YOUR Community Radio Station, KBUT, for our 1st Annual, 80s Retro Revolution Dance and Rollerskating Party at the Big Mine Ice Arena in Crested Butte! It will take place […]

    $30
  • Dive Into Improv!

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Sponsored by The Dive, this evening will encourage you let go of that pesky voice in your head that might be silencing your best ideas, all while playing and laughing […]

    $50
  • Two Nights of Floodgate Operators

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Two night campout with Gunnison Valley favorites, Floodgate Operators!

  • Harmonic FunKtion @ The Almont Resort

    Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

    Join Harmonic FunKtion - the Gunnison Valley's premier local funk band - for a night of fun and music at The Almont Resort, July 25th. Music starts at 8:30 P.M., […]

    $25
  • GVAWL’s Annual Yard Sale, Part 2

    The Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) will be holding round 2 of their annual yard sale on Saturday, July 26th from 9am until 2:30pm at 508 N. 7th St. […]

    Free
  • Themed Historic Walking Tour

    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 a Second Street and […]

    $20 – $25
  • KIDS BILINGUAL ADVENTURE YOGA

    Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us from 10:30-11:15 am at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, July 26 for Kids Bilingual Adventure Yoga! Practice kid-friendly yoga, mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs on a yoga adventure […]

    free

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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