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.

  • Mid-Week on Main Street

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main September 17 at 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Western Music Department in collaboration with Gunnison Resiliency Project and Gunnison Week of Welcome sponsored by Alpha Mechanical, The Clarke Agency and Tango Boutique. Sound assistance provided by […]

    FREE
  • Music Cruise and Welcome Back Western! 

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Music Cruise and Welcome Back Western!  5:30pm, Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Music Cruise, 5:30pm start at IOOF Park and ending at the Quigley Bandshell, please join us with your bike, skates, etc. Featuring music on the music cruise by Expanding Minds (Western student band) and special performance by the Western Drum Line at 6:30pm at […]

  • Mid-Week on Main Street

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main August 20 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with 9 Mile Mule sponsored by Alpha Mechanical, The Clarke Agency and Tango Boutique. Sound assistance provided by the IBar Ranch. See you in the park!

    FREE
  • Kuhl Mule Tour

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Celebrate small business and mountain lifestyle living with Treads 'n' Threads and Kuhl. Free food, music, and drinks. Stop by Treads 'n' Threads from 3:30-5:30 pm to pick up your meal/drink tickets. Music by Alternative People.

    Free
  • Mid-Week on Main Street

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main July 16 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Opal Moon sponsored by Alpha Mechanical, The Clarke Agency and Tango Boutique. Sound assistance provided by the IBar Ranch. See you in the park!

    FREE
  • Mid-Week on Main Street

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main June 18 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Big Love Carwash sponsored by Alpha Mechanical, The Clarke Agency and Tango Boutique. Sound assistance provided by the IBar Ranch. See you in the park!

    FREE
  • The Original Growler – Live Music

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    LIVE MUSIC for the GROWLER: The Eli Emmitt Band is a four-piece Neo-Soul/Jazz Funk Fusion group based in Durango, Colorado featuring Evan Stambler on Drums, Gabe Neymark on Keys, Jay Harootunian on Bass, and Eli Emmitt on guitar and vocals. Filled to the brim with jazzy transitions, soulful vocals, and spacey jams. The Eli Emmitt […]

    FREE
  • Eli Emmitt Band show

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    Live music from the Eli Emmitt Band to support The Original Growler

  • Thighs Before Pies Turkey Trot

    IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

    The Go Initiative is proud to host the 8th annual Thighs Before Pies Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day, November 28th, 2024. Community members of all ages + abilities are encouraged to take on the 5K run or 1K Gobble Wobble challenge. We even have a 0K Gravy Train for non-runners who would like to support […]

    $45

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