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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  • Local Vocals Concert with Chris Coady

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

    Local Vocals Concert Saturday, August 8th | 7:00-10:00 pm. Experience a unique concert as local singer-songwriters take to the stage to combine their stories, inspiration, music, and talent, featuring 4 […]

    $20 – $25
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    Sundays @ 6 | Opal Moon

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Sundays @ 6 is a free summer concert series in Legion Park, featuring live music every Sunday evening along with food trucks, artisan booths, face painting and special VIP events. […]

    Free
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    Alpenglow: Chantil and The Dukes of Art

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

    Chantil Dukart is an award-winning contemporary jazz pianist and vocalist with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq tribes of Alaska. Dukart has performed with leading voices in contemporary music, including […]

    Free

  • Art of Alignment

    Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United States

    In the heart of the Quartz Creek Valley, where the echoes of history meet the stillness of the wild, we invite you to find your center. Held within the walls […]

    $20
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    Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Junwen Liang

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

    Junwen Liang is a Chinese pianist celebrated for performances marked by poetic refinement, intellectual depth, and remarkable sensitivity at the keyboard. Praised by Richard Goode as a "very gifted pianist […]

    Free

  • Golden 150 Cross-Colorado Bike Ride

    The Golden 150 is passing through Crested Butte, CO! The Golden 150 is a three-week bike ride across Colorado from border to border, east to west, in honor of our […]

    Free

  • Bull Fest

    Gunnison County Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Gunnison Tough Bull Fest Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds. Join us for a Rip Roaring time! Bull Riding, American Bull Fighting, Latigos Up Drill Team, Live […]

    $15
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    Tunes at 10 Peaks

    Umbrella Bar Ten Peaks - Top of Painter Boy Lift

    Tunes at 10 Peaks, a Sunday afternoon Music Series presented by KBUT and CBMR. Select Sundays from 2-5pm in late Summer. August 16th is Sam Heart.

    Free

  • Little Feat

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

    Big sound. Long roads. One last run. Little Feat brings The Last Farewell Tour to I Bar Ranch on August 16. A band that helped shape American rock, New Orleans […]

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    All About Color: Painting Workshop with Beth Zink

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

    Spend a fun day with artist and instructor Beth Zink, exploring the properties of color, and how to use color to achieve a variety of effects in your paintings. It […]

    $195
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    CB Southpenglow: Steely Dead

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

    Free | Hosted in CB South at Red Mountain Park CB Southplenglow is back with SteelyDead, plus Drew and Eli Emmitt opening up the night. Join us in CB South […]

    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