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.

  • A Taste Of The Wild

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the flavors of the Gunnison Valley. Local hunters, guides, and seasoned wild-game cooks will showcase creative dishes featuring a variety of wild game, offering guests the chance to taste something truly special. Elk, Deer, Bear, Moose. And other wild game specialties From bold flavors to traditional favorites, this event brings […]

    Donation
  • Lights in the Valley

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Lights in the Valley is a two-day winter healing arts fair Jan 30th & 31st 2026 in Gunnison Valley featuring local practitioners, mini-sessions, workshops, and a community market. The fair is free and open to the public, with ticketed workshops and a Friday night headliner.

    FREE
  • Lights in the Valley

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Lights in the Valley is a 2 day healing arts fair in the Gunnison Valley, Jan 30th & 31st 2026 featuring local practitioners, mini-sessions, workshops, and a community market. The fair is free and open to the public, with ticketed workshops and a Friday night headliner!

    FREE
  • Top O’ World Famous Rum Cakes sale

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Top O' the World Garden Club fundraiser that helps us buy flowers for the community gardens that we plant and maintain in Gunnison. Please visit our booth at the Sugarplum Festival (fairgrounds) to choose a cake and handcrafted holiday items.

    Free
  • Fall Fest

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Fall Fest is a celebration of the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce's 100th anniversary-and you're invited! Join us Saturday, October 18 from 2-6 pm at the Fred Field Center for live music, food and drinks, games, vendors, face painting, photo ops, and more. Tickets are $10 and include two beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Kids 12 […]

    $12
  • Fermentation Fest

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    The Gunnison Valley Producers' Guild invites you to learn to ferment local food with wild-fermenter Nick Easley and local farmers and fermenters. This hands-on workshop will include tastings from local fermenters, printouts and directions. You'll leave with TWO jars of fermenting local vegetables and a network of local enthusiasts. Join us at the Fred Field […]

    $38
  • HIGH ATTITUDE DANCE ACADEMY FUNDRAISER

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Soup Supper and Carnival Fundraiser for High Attitude Dance Academy at the Fred Field House Esty Room (Rubber Room) from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, 10/04/2025. $10 in advance for all-you-can-eat soup, bread and dessert, $15 at door / $20 for soup, supper and carnival. Entertainment provided by Jim Davidson

    $10 – $20
  • State of the River: Upper Gunnison River

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    The Colorado River District's State of the River meetings are a spring tradition in Western Colorado, bringing communities together to discuss the most pressing water issues facing our region. These free public events provide valuable insights into river forecasts, local water projects, and key challenges impacting West Slope water users. Eleven meetings are planned across […]

    Free
  • A Taste of the Wild – Taste Testing Fair

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join CSU Extension and partners in the 3rd annual taste testing fair. Taste new recipes made by local hunters, guides, and those who have knowledge of cooking with various types of wild game. Dishes may include elk, deer, bear, moose, fish, and other wild game. Donations will be accepted.

    free
  • Community Thanksgiving

    Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Enjoy a free Thanksgiving Meal- family friendly!

    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