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.

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    50th Annual MTCB Town Picnic

    Join us for the town of Mt. Crested Butte's 50th Annual Town Picnic! This is a family-friendly picnic for all residents of Mt. Crested Butte. Come out for a good […]

    FREE

  • Free Music in the Garden

    Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    The museum is excited to bring back live music in the garden on Fridays in August from 5pm to 7pm. Libations & snacks will be available for purchase. This is […]

    FREE

  • Crested Butte Arts Festival

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

    Free

  • Pop Art Party

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

    Join us from 6-8 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, August 1, 2025 for a Pop Art Program with modern pop artist Michael Albert. This modern pop art experience […]

    free
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    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
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    CBSF Bluegrass + BBQ Fundraiser

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

    Join us for a lively evening supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, featuring delicious food from local favorite Tully's and live music from the Black Canyon Ramblers. This community fundraiser […]

    $35
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    Swing Dancing with After Midnight Jazz

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

    Swing Night with After Midnight Jazz Band Thursday, August 1 | Doors at 7:15 PM | Show at 8:00 PM Swing Dance Lesson: 6:15-7:15 PM. Get ready to swing the […]

    $35

  • Singletrack! The Musical

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents a staged reading/singing of Steven Cole Hughes' new musical, Singletrack! A comedy musical about a high-school mountain biker in Gunnison, CO, who must choose between […]

    $10 – $20

  • Crested Butte Arts Festival

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

    Free

  • Crested Butte Vintage Pop-Up

    Thrive Yoga Crested Butte 326 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Come peruse and shop a colorful collection of vintage and upcycled clothing, vintage accessories and homewares, and curiosities from eras past!

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    Back to School Resin Jewelry

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

    Head back to school in style! Join artist Shana Vogel to create custom resin jewelry-earrings, keychains, or backpack charms-using glitter, dyes, and fun add-ins. A playful class for expressing your […]

    $21.25 – $25

  • Big Summer Bash

    Trailhead Children's Museum 606 6th St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join the Trailhead Children's Museum on August 2nd, 2025 for our 3rd Annual BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Latin GRAMMY Award winning artist MISTER G. […]

    $30.65

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