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.

  • DJ Blake Get Back

    Elevation Hotel and Spa 500 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO
    Free
  • Trivia Night!

    Sage Grouse Lounge 110 E Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Trivia Tuesday at Sage Grouse Lounge! Free to play, prizes for winning team & rotating topics.

  • Story Catcher Festival

    The Spring Story Catcher Festival celebrates the power of storytelling and creative expression at Western Colorado University. Each year, the festival brings writers, students, and the community together to share […]

    Free
  • Bingo at Montanya

    Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

    Join us for a hilariously spirited night of bingo, rum, and big-time bragging rights! Hosted by our friends at Quiz Quiz Bang Bang, this isn't your grandma's bingo-expect music, laughs, […]

    Free
  • A Night of Conservation Storytelling

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    HCCA and filmmaker Cody Perry (Rig to Flip) are excited to showcase an evening of films featuring The GORP Act Video Series, sharing voices from across our region about the […]

    Free
  • Poletry: An Unmasking

    Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Last fall an art form was born in Crested Butte - Poletry. Born of empowered pole dancing and poetry, it's a place where we celebrate the power of our bodies […]

    $15
  • Karaoke at Montanya

    Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

    KARAOKE NIGHTS ARE BACK Join us April 1st & April 12th | 6-9 PM Grab the mic, bring your crew, and sing like nobody's judging Happy Hour all night Good […]

    Free
  • Community Dig in Days!

    Mountain Roots 600 N 8th St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Enjoy a free lunch with the community and help the Mountain Roots team prep beds, clean up the space, and prepare each garden for a bountiful season of growing fresh, […]

    free
  • Kroshack Masked Performer!

    Sage Grouse Lounge 110 E Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us for a night of music, imagination & entertainment!

  • Speed Puzzling Happy Hour

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

    Join us for a playful, fast-paced evening of puzzles, friendly competition, and community connection. Whether you're a seasoned speed puzzler or just in it for the fun, this interactive event […]

    Free
  • Engineering Expo 2026

    Paul M. Rady School 777 E. Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Please join us for the Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program's Engineering Expo 2026 on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Rady Building. Engineering Expo brings […]

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