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.

  • OPEN MIC @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic NIght at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO from 7pm to 10pm. Crested Bucha has the best acoustic music listening room in Gunnison to go along with its homey, laid-back ambience. Jim MCs the event and staffs the sound mixer to make performers sound their best !!

    FREE
  • Live Jazz

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    free live instrumental jazz music

    free
  • OPEN MIC @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic NIght at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO from 7pm to 10pm. Crested Bucha has the best acoustic music listening room in Gunnison and Jim MCs the event and staffs the sound mixer during the performances.

    FREE
  • OPEN MIC NIGHT @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic NIght at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO from 7pm to 10 pm. Crested Bucha boasts the best acoustic music listening room in Gunnison, CO and the only open mic in Gunnison with professionally managed stage and sound equipment, so open mic'ers sound their best. Crested Bucha is famous for its […]

    FREE
  • OPEN MIC NIGHT @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts another installment of Open Mic Night at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO from 7pm to 10pm.

    FREE
  • OPEN MIC NIGHT @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic Night at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO from 7pm to 10pm. Crested Bucha has the ONLY open mic format with a full time sound engineer managing the event with a professional grade sound system.

    FREE
  • OPEN MIC NIGHT @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join Jim Davidson as he hosts Open Mic Night at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO from 7pm to 10pm. Crested Bucha has the best acoustic music listening room in Gunnison and the ONLY open mic with professional sound equipment managed by a sound engineer.

    FREE
  • Jazz Night

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Come see Gunnison Valley's favorite 3 piece jazz band...the Quartz Alley Combo. Playing this Friday evening at Crested Bucha from 6-9pm. Free event.

    Free
  • OPEN MIC NIGHT @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic Night at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO from 7pm to 10pm.

    FREE
  • OPEN MIC @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join guest host Stefan Bodevin of Sugarbush for Open Mic Night at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO from 7pm to 10pm.

    FREE
  • JIM DAVIDSON HOSTS OPEN MIC @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic Night at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO. There is never a cover charge and it is the only open mic in Gunnison with a managed professional sound system.

    FREE
  • JIM DAVIDSON @ CRESTED BUCHA

    Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Jim Davidson hosts Open Mic Night at Crested Bucha in Gunnison, CO every Thursday from 7pm to 10pm. Crested Bucha's Open Mic Night has become a real community event hosting anywhere from 8 to 15 performers. So come on out and support live music from amateurs and professionals in the Gunnison Valley while enjoying Todd's […]

    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