Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.

  • Gunnison Music Cruise

    Downtown Gunnison PO Box 3513, Gunnison, CO

    The second Gunnison Music Cruise of 2025 features Sunny Downpour. Sponsored by Sanctuary Somatics and Natural Grocers, this uniquely Gunnison concert features a local band playing on a trailer towed through the city with a crowd of dozens of bicyclists following. When they hit the end of the cruise route, the band will play for […]

    free
  • Gunnison Music Cruise

    Downtown Gunnison PO Box 3513, Gunnison, CO

    It doesn't get much more Gunnison than this. Join us downtown for the summer's first Music Cruise of the season featuring the Gunnison Valley's own Lizzy Plotkin and Jenny Hill Pankratz. The show kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with the musicians cruising, and playing, around town on a a trailer with a crew of people […]

    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