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.
Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.
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Heart opening, mobility, and mindful movement designed to bring the weekend full circle. This softer, intentional practice focuses on sustainable backbending, front body opening, nervous system regulation, and integration through breath, awareness, and deep rest. Offering: heart openers + backbend exploration thoracic + shoulder mobility mindful flow nervous system regulation meditation/journaling long savasana + sound […]
$45
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Jim Davidson performs every Sunday this summer season at Butte 66 Bar & Grille in Mt Crested Butte, CO from 11am to 2pm starting on 6/14/2026. Butte 66 has THE best view of the mountain from the elevated outdoor deck; so, come on by and enjoy the spectacular view, great service, eats and libations while […]
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Celebrate community and science at RMBL's Gothic site, a historic former mining town and current biological field station at the base of Gothic Mountain. This fun afternoon includes family-friendly tours, with stories about RMBL's history and outdoor science community. Bring the kids for hands-on learning at our Youth Programs activity stations, featuring nature-inspired crafts, games, […]
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Formed over two decades ago, the funk six-piece The Motet have learned to work as an interlocking unit, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output. This symbiosis has led to a unique style and cohesive musical chemistry, as seen in the band's immaculate live performances and seamless blend of funk, soul, […]
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Share the love and experience the connection through collective, repetitive singing of sacred mantras.
$20
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Quartz Alley Combo is a Crested Butte-based quartet known for mixing modern and vintage jazz with a playful, adventurous spirit and a strong sense of place. Drawing inspiration from the classic small-group tradition while bringing their own fresh energy, the band moves comfortably between straight-ahead swing, soulful grooves, and inventive reinterpretations that keep their performances […]
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Astrologically, this lunar event is all about finding a healthy equilibrium and doing the hard work to reach your ambitions. A guided meditation and sound healing experience focused on reflection, awareness, and release, inspired by the energy of the full moon. This practice offers space to pause, reset, and connect inward through breath, stillness, and […]
$10 – $20
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Help maintain some of CB's pristine singletrack and enjoy comradery, food and prizes.
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The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Billy Allen + The Pollies will take the stage on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 […]
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Join the Crested Butte Museum for an old fashioned social with vinyls on the turntables and live music from the band San Leandro. Featuring local vendors, activities, craft stations, a photo booth, food trucks, and more, this event is our 22nd annual party on July 2nd. Suggested Attire: dress as your favorite local tradition FREE […]
$20
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The Mt. Crested Butte Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 5 to 10 pm at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) Base Area. Fireworks will start around 9:30 pm. Join us for a free family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration. Featuring live […]
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Join us during First Friday Art Walks for a relaxed evening of clay. Have a drink, try the wheel with friends or a partner, and enjoy a welcoming, beginner-friendly studio - no experience required. Instructor: Lauren Roullier. $42 Member | $50 Non-Member
$50
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Join us for an evening celebrating the distinct visions of artists Cody Kuehl and Elizabeth Dryden in the Ascent & Confluence Exhibit Rooms at Terrible Mountain Gallery. *Charcuterie Provided
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The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Boombox will take the stage on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live series […]
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The Fort Smith Arkansas native, JD Clayton, released his debut album Long Way From Home, early last year which has received overwhelming critical acclaim. There's no artifice surrounding the Arkansas-born singer and songwriter. No glitz. No pretension or mythology. JD Clayton's sound, and where he chooses to make it-Arkansas, the most western of the southern […]
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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 of a historic 1898 saloon turned fine art gallery, The Art of Alignment is more than a yoga class-it is a weekly sanctuary for those […]
$20
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Acoustic Eidolon is the Colorado-based duo of Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire, known for creating a distinctive "new acoustic" sound that blends Celtic, Americana, world, and flamenco influences with striking originality. Featuring Scott on his one-of-a-kind double-neck guitjo and Alkire on cello, the group has built an international reputation for virtuosic musicianship, inventive arrangements, and […]
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The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Rattlesnake Milk will take the stage on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live […]
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Join us for our annual fundraiser, the Arts Ball! Immerse yourself in an evening bursting with artistic energy-captivating live performances, art and color everywhere you turn, an exquisite dinner paired with fine wines, and a thrilling live auction packed with rare and one-of-a-kind experiences.
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Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
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Eric Larsen has spent the past 30 years traveling in some of the most remote and extreme environments on the planet. To date, Eric has completed more North and South Pole expeditions than any other American in history. Eric is Polar adventurer, expedition guide and educator, as well as the author of "On Thin Ice: […]
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Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
$5 – $25
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Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
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Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival is where great wine, delicious food, and mountain vibes come together. Every July, the Center for the Arts brings chefs, winemakers, and food lovers to Crested Butte for a weekend packed with tastings, dinners, and hands-on experiences celebrating the culinary arts. Whether you're sipping rare vintages, learning from the […]
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ÒEveryone has fallen in love,Ó says King. ÒEveryoneÕs had a broken heart. Everyone knows what it feels like to start growing up. I want to create music that speaks to people, so I write songs about the experiences we all share.Ó Raised in the Appalachian foothills of northern Georgia, John King listened to a wide […]
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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 of a historic 1898 saloon turned fine art gallery, The Art of Alignment is more than a yoga class-it is a weekly sanctuary for those […]
$20
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The 2026 NRO Alumni String Quartet brings together four accomplished young musicians from across the country for a dynamic chamber performance shaped by impressive training and rising professional careers. Featuring violinists Amelia Bailey and Anna Kelleher, violist Sarah Nichols, and cellist Andrew Shinn, the quartet reflects the National Repertory Orchestra's commitment to showcasing exceptional emerging […]
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Help maintain some of CB's pristine singletrack and enjoy comradery, food and prizes.
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The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! The Itals will take the stage on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live […]
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Patrick Duke and Johnny DeFeo met while studying Art at Western State in 2005 and became fast friends. From there they studied together in Florence, Italy, and in the 20 years since they have both grown their individual art careers, maintaining a focus on the landscapes that inspire them. Duke lives in Crested Butte and […]
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Hey all! We are a collective of artists in Gunnison County redefining what it means to create in community. Come have a blast with us at our Third Thursday Art Pop Up! There will be a wide variety of local artists and live musicians, including some that will be hosting interactive booths such as printmaking, […]
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Gunnison Tough Songwriter Shuffle and Auction will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the Almont Resort. An intimate concert experience featuring award winning Nashville singer-songwriters and special guests. Appetizers, dinner, dessert and cocktails provided by local chefs. This is a fundraiser for Gunnison Tough's efforts to support cancer prevention, detection and individual support […]
$250
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Friday Clay Day | Ages 7+ Get your hands dirty at Friday Clay Day, a fun and exploratory class where each session brings a brand-new project! From functional pieces to creative sculptures, participants will experiment with different techniques and ideas while building confidence working with clay. Perfect for all levels, this class is all about […]
$45
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Sunni Gunni ~Local Art Markets Saturdays - 10:00 - 2:00 PM | July 18th, + September 26th Celebrate local creativity at the Sunni Gunni Art Market, a vibrant pop-up hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center and curated by local artists! Browse a dynamic mix of work from up to 20 talented makers-including paintings, ceramics, prints, […] |
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Please join us at 2pm at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, July 19 for Sundaes & Sidewalk Chalk! This is a FREE Community Art & Ice Cream Celebration! Reserve a sidewalk square (kids + adults divisions!) or stop by to watch the art unfold and vote for your favorites. You can find the artist sign-up […]
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The miles we travel make up the stories we tell. The soles of your favorite boots or the tread on your prized carÕs tires soak up the experiences and wisdom of the road under your feet. Born in New England, based in Bozeman Montana, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Madeline Hawthorne pens the kind of tunes […]
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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 of a historic 1898 saloon turned fine art gallery, The Art of Alignment is more than a yoga class-it is a weekly sanctuary for those […]
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Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say, he's not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. Tsukamoto […]
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The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! The Band Loula will take the stage on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All […]
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MarchFourth comes to the I Bar Ranch for a unique, live music experience like you've never seen!
$30 – $35
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Fun Vintage Marketplace fair featuring multiple vendors for two day event. Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 in Jorgensen Park, Highway 50, Gunnison. Come find unique and one of a kind treasures! Clothing, Linens, Collectibles, Rusty stuff and more! 9 am - 3 pm both days.
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Caleb Lewis Talk Show & Comedy/Music Night: Saturday, July 25th | 7:00 PM An hour of live music, intelligent humor, games, prizes, and plenty of fun to be had-hosted by local talent Caleb Lewis, featuring special guests, and a few surprise conga lines, of course. $5.00 Admission | Open Bar
$5
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Fun Vintage Marketplace fair featuring multiple vendors for two day event. Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 in Jorgensen Park, Highway 50, Gunnison. Come find unique and one of a kind treasures! Clothing, Linens, Collectibles, Rusty stuff and more! 9 am - 3 pm both days.
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Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Clay Street Unit mixes the acoustic instrumentation of bluegrass and folk with the amplified energy of Americana and country. The result is a singular interpretation of American roots music that blurs the borders between genre and geography, fusing the influence of the Rocky Mountains with the traditions of the Appalachians. Driven […]
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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 of a historic 1898 saloon turned fine art gallery, The Art of Alignment is more than a yoga class-it is a weekly sanctuary for those […]
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Back by popular demand, "The CopyCats Concert" returns for another appearance as part of our Courtyard Classics. Join Elizabeth Bond, Emily Bond, and talented guest artists for a lively program that pairs beloved classical masterworks with the popular songs they inspired. Discover how timeless melodies continue to echo across generations in this entertaining and unexpected […]
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Help maintain some of CB's pristine singletrack and enjoy comradery, food and prizes.
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Community Connections - Brought to you by Crested Butte State of Mind in collaboration with Gunnison Arts Center Free | Open to all | Substance-free Last Wednesdays - 5:30 - 7:30 PM June 24th - Mindful Fiber Night with Hope Kesler July 29th - Affirmation Journals with Teresa Ely August 26th - Community Art Jam […]
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The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Johnny Mullenax will take the stage on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live […]
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**FREE CONCERT** Get your summer bluegrass fix with the BLACK CANYON RAMBLERS at the ALMONT RESORT on Friday, 31 July 2026, from 5pm to 7pm. This will be the Ramblers' first public show of the year on the deck at Almont Resort and it's FREE !! So come on down by the river and chill […]
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The 54th Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, July 31 - August 2, 2026. The outdoor event presents 150 exhibiting fine art vendors in addition to - live entertainment stage, silent art auction, food vendors and complimentary kids crafting tent throughout the weekend.
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Over a decade ago, Anheuser-Busch capitalized on CB's "up-for-whatever" spirit. They took over Elk Ave, renamed the town "Whatever, USA" for the weekend, and pretty much threw an epic weekend kegger. Some CB-ers loved it. Some hated it. Either way, it made an impact. Now the rumor mill says Anheuser-Busch wants to come back for […]
$100
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The 54th Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, July 31 - August 2, 2026. The outdoor event presents 150 exhibiting fine art vendors in addition to - live entertainment stage, silent art auction, food vendors and complimentary kids crafting tent throughout the weekend.
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What do Axe Body Spray, British Airways, Coca Cola, Doritos, Jean Paul Gaultier, Fiat, Milton Bradley, Nestle, Maxell, Olive Garden, Rice Krispies, Scrubbing Bubbles, Toyota, and Volvo all have in common? OPERA! Even if you think you don't know anything about opera, you have almost certainly heard many of the most famous operatic arias, duets, […]
$35
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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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