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.

  • Harmonic Funktion

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Live music with Harmonic Funktion. Gates - 7:00pm/Show 8:00pm Live FUNK!

  • Beers, Bands, and Barbed Wire Strands

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    The 4th annual Beer, Bands & Barbed Wire Strands is our signature family friendly stewardship event of the year and one of BHA's largest habitat restoration and public lands gatherings! Held at the historic I Bar Ranch in Gunnison, this annual weekend festival brings together public landowners, volunteers, conservation partners, and outdoor enthusiasts from across […]

    $20
  • Beer, Bands & Barbed Wire Strands

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    This annual weekend festival brings together public landowners, volunteers, conservation partners, and outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to roll up their sleeves, give back to the land we love, and celebrate the power of the public lands community. Participants will work alongside agency partners, BHA staff, and the Colorado BHA Chapter to remove barbed […]

    $20
  • Summer Forecast

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us for a preview of what's ahead this summer in the Gunnison Valley. Local organizations and businesses will share what they have planned for the season, offering a look at the events, energy, and opportunities shaping summer in Gunnison.

  • The Goonies 80/90’s tribute band

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    WCU Family Weekend, so let's take you back to the 80s & 90s with The Goonies. Wear your day glo! Benefit concert for Western's Track & Field and Cross County teams

  • Easy Jim

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Music of the Grateful Dead with Easy Jim

  • Wookstock

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    spicy dubstep, deep dub to experimental bass music Presented by Bass Elevation

  • Yonder Mtn String Band

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Night two of Yonder Mtn String Band!

  • Tincup Whiskey Concert Series

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Two nights of Yonder Mountain String Band August 29th & 30th 2025 over Labor Day Weekend

    $40
  • Two Nights of Floodgate Operators

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Two night campout with Gunnison Valley favorites, Floodgate Operators!

  • Sabotage

    I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Tincup Whiskey Summer Concert Series Presents, Sabotage. A Beastie Boys Tribute experience. Break out the track suits!

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