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.

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Today

  • Gunnison Sunset

    Cookbook Club: Recipes from the American South

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

    Join us for a shared table potluck inspired by Recipes from the American South by Michael W. Twitty! This cookbook is a rich celebration of Southern foodways, weaving history, culture, […]

    $25
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Move the Butte 2026

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

    Move the Butte is a community dance production that features diverse dance styles performed by over 140 local Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley adults. The show serves our entire community […]

    $20 – $40
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Cross-Country Ski to Peanut Lake

    Peanut Lake Crested Butte

    Discover how RMBL's Youth Program is introducing students to snow science through hands-on winter exploration with Katie Lawn. Then, hear from RMBL Research Support Specialist, Amanda Henderson, about the CHESS […]

    Free-Must RSVP

  • Karaoke Night

    Blackstock Bistro 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Karaoke Night at Blackstock Bistro: 2/13, 2/20 & 2/17

  • Gunnison Sunset

    Jim Davidson @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Set Break from 7-8pm

    Free

  • Julian Young & The She Shaws

    Kochevar's Saloon 127 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Julian Young and The She Shaws will change your expectation of the power of a quartet. Julian will be raging with is voice and bumping bass on his Hammond Organ. […]

    Free

  • RMBL Apres Science with Rosemary Carroll

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This winter, RMBL is hosting Apres Science, a cozy series of living-room style talks that bring RMBL's science, research, education, and community together under one roof. These intimate gatherings offer […]

    Free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Resistance Fair!

    Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join Townie Books and Stix & Stones for a Resistance Fair! We'll be knitting "Melt the Ice" Hats, sharing resistance books recommendation, collaborating, commiserating, and taking action! Proceeds from finished […]

    Free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Tyler Hansen @ billy barr

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Set Break from 7-8pm

    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