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

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

    Music of the Grateful Dead with Easy Jim

  • Abra Karbin Ceramics at Crested Butte Art Market

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    Sundays are better with clay! Find Abra Karbin Ceramics at the Crested Butte Art Market* every Sunday from 9am-2pm (rain or shine) alongside the Farmers Market. Come for the veggies, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I'll be at the market the following Sundays: September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte Art Market is hosted […]

    Free to Attend!
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ RIVER BAR

    Garlic Mike's River Bar 2674 Hwy 135, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson returns to Garlic Mike's River Bar this Sunday from 4pm to 7pm (weather permitting!!). So come on out and enjoy the great food and drink at the River Bar while JIm lays down some old-school traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of folk, country, bluegrass and Americana favorites.

    FREE
  • 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 casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]

    Free
  • 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 Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]

    $20 – $25
  • Fall Folk: The Ditchwalkers

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

    Enjoy an evening of free Folk Music in the Center for the Arts Atrium featuring local musicians Matt Shugert, Madeline Shugert and Lizzy Plotkin, collectively known as The Ditchwalkers. No tickets needed. Simply show up, enjoy the sounds, and grab a complimentary drink on us!

    Free
  • Free Family Movie Night

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

    Please join us at 5:30 pm at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, September 16 for a FREE screening of ENCANTO (PG). Bring your coziest blanket and pjs and enjoy this fun family film. Snacks provided! Free & open to the public.

    free
  • Music Cruise and Welcome Back Western! 

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

    Music Cruise and Welcome Back Western!  5:30pm, Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Music Cruise, 5:30pm start at IOOF Park and ending at the Quigley Bandshell, please join us with your bike, skates, etc. Featuring music on the music cruise by Expanding Minds (Western student band) and special performance by the Western Drum Line at 6:30pm at […]

  • Surface Design on Wheel Thrown Bodies

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

    4 Wednesdays, September 17 - October 8 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Learn to throw simple forms on the wheel and transform them into beautiful art through carving, brushwork and other surface design techniques with Karolina Szumilas. Location: GAC Clay Studio | Instructor: Karolina Szumilas $200 | Non-Member $170 | Member

    $170 – $200
  • Gunnison Harvest Fest

    Buckel Family Wine 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Stomp some grapes (yes, you can get in the bin), Sip wine throughout the winemaking process, Burnell's food truck will be slinging their goodness, Fall vibes with Sundrop Flora flowers to take home along with other family-friendly fun

    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 September 17 at 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Western Music Department in collaboration with Gunnison Resiliency Project and Gunnison Week of Welcome sponsored by Alpha Mechanical, The Clarke Agency and Tango Boutique. Sound assistance provided by […]

    FREE
  • 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 Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]

    $20 – $25

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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