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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Join us for an evening cruise down historic Elk Avenue as we explore the stories behind Crested Butte's iconic buildings and colorful past. At each stop, guests will enjoy a beverage paired with a short historical lecture highlighting the people, places, and events that shaped the town. Register online or in museum store
Join Colorado Historian Dr. D Vandenbusche on a full day tour of Ohio Creek & Ohio Pass history. Lunch and transportation to and from the Museum is included in your ticket price A few bits of history you will learn on tour: Gary Steffans Joe Peanuts Coal - Baldwin and Kubler King's Ranch Denver South […]
August's specialty walking tour will focus on Public Art around town with the CB Creative District. Join our us at 10:15am this Saturday 8/8 to experience Gunnison Valley history first hand! Register online or during museum store hours
Join the Crested Butte Museum in our historic garden for free live music every Thursday in August! 6pm-8pm. Musicians include: August 8th- Rachel VanSlyke August 13th- Bill Dowell August 20th- Chris Coady August 27th- Evelyn Roper sponsored by Bill Peatross
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 […]
Sip and savor, laugh and learn with amazing local sommelier, Aaron Tomcak, while he takes us through the Provence region of France. This classic summer fundraiser for CB's Old Rock Library includes wine and charcuterie as well as other tasty delights. Held inside the Crested Butte Museum, our event begins at 6:30 PM. Check in […]
Pub Crawl around historic Elk Ave. Registration is required- opening soon or to reserve your spot email [email protected]
Put your thinking caps on and join us for a lively night of trivia fun for locals and visitors of all ages! Trivia is FREE TO PLAY, with a cash bar serving up tasty drinks. Donations are always appreciated and help support the museum-so sip, play, and show off your smarts. Come solo or bring […]
Join the Crested Butte Museum and Hartman Castle Preservation for a celebration of our local historic places and their continued preservation! Learn about the effort to save the Hartman Castle in Gunnison, Colorado and the amazing history of Alonzo and Annie Hartman, pioneers of the Gunnison Valley. Snacks and refreshments will be served at this […]
Celebrate Preservation Month with a free public talk about the nineteenth-century "early days" of the Gunnison Country with photographs from the personal collection of esteemed historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche. The presentation begins at 6pm and will be available to Members at the Supporter Level or in the Pot Belly Stove Club. 6pm at the Crested […]
Join Colorado historian Duane Vadenbusche for an engaging lecture and slideshow about the history of Camp Hale. FREE Camp Hale was a high-altitude U.S. Army training facility built in 1942 in central Colorado for the elite 10th Mountain Division. Located between Red Cliff and Leadville, soldiers trained there in alpine and Nordic skiing, mountaineering, and […]
Get ready for a high-stakes winter night out at the Crested Butte Museum! Join us for an evening of poker, roulette, and blackjack in a lively casino-style setting. Never gambled before? No problem—our professional dealers will be on hand to show you the ropes. This leather and gold themed party is the perfect Valentine’s-inspired date […]
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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