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.

Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.

Juneteenth

Ohm Zone Wellness Center 409 4th St Unit D, Crested Butte

A community space for remembrance, reflection, healing and support. Includes guided meditation, opportunity for sharing, healing work with clay.

$22

Pint-Sized Polkas

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison

Join us at 4 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, June 19 for some good old fashioned fun with musical group, Pint Sized Polka. Let's sing and dance together […]

free

Patio Pottery | Handbuilt Mug with Text

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Spend a summer evening in our courtyard creating functional and decorative ceramics-explore hand- building through mugs, berry bowls, wall pieces, and planters in these relaxed, skill-building workshops. Cost Per Each […]

$42

JIM DAVIDSON @ A BAR ABOVE

A Bar Above 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte

Jim Davidson performs every other Friday this summer season at A Bar Above in Mt Crested Butte, CO from 6pm to 8pm starting on 06/19/2026. So come on by and […]

FREE

Easy Jim

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead

OutSpoken

Join Melanin Mountain Project for OutSpoken on Juneteenth. This year, our vibrant poetry and spoken word event will be held at the Mallardi.

Free

Martar & Pestle

Sage Grouse Lounge 110 E Georgia Ave, Gunnison

Rock Out with Mortar & Pestle! A local power trio delivering grungy covers & hard-hitting originals.

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