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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Sundays @ 6 is a free summer concert series in Legion Park, featuring live music every Sunday evening along with food trucks, artisan booths, face painting and special VIP events. Running June 21 - August 9, 2026 July 5: Coal Creek Connection Coal Creek Connection delivers an energetic mix of classic rock, Americana, country covers, […]
Sundays @ 6 is a free summer concert series in Legion Park, featuring live music every Sunday evening along with food trucks, artisan booths, face painting, and special VIP events. Running June 21 - August 9, 2026 June 28: Empathy protocol Gunnison-based original psychedelic rock quartet, Empathy Protocol, is coming to Sundays as Six! Rowdy […]
Backyard BBQ Bash - Father's Day Celebration! Join us June 13th, at 8 pm at Legion Park for the ultimate Father's Day party. Enjoy yard games, a bouncy house, great music, and compete for a stuffed cooler (Retail Value Approximately $200) Fathers, bring your best dish served on a bun - pulled pork, hot dogs, […]
5th Annual Gunnison Valley Pride Picnic - ALL are welcome - Family friendly - Free - Substance free - Games, activities and competitions - Free food - Local organizations and non-profit resource tables
Bring your own mat and help us kick off a day of PRIDE celebrations, followed by a picnic from 11-3. We will also have a table set up there. Venmo us or bring cash: all donations day of or earlier go to Gunnison Valley PRIDE. Please use the word "PRIDE" in your Venmo donation so […]
Hispanic Heritage Celebration-Music, food vendors, games, beer garden. Fun for everyone.
Join Crux Pilates, Natural Grocers, and Living Journeys for an uplifting and restorative wellness workshop designed to nourish both body and mind. Begin the evening with a grounding Pilates session led by Ashley Jackson of Crux Pilates, focusing on mindful movement, breath work, and stress relief. Following the class, enjoy an engaging and informative nutrition […]
Arts and Crafts Festival that runs in conjunction with the Gunnison Car Show. Local and regional vendors with hand crafted items for sale - jewelry, pottery, macrame, pet leashes and collars, honey, wood crafts, fly rods, wine jelly, garden art, home decor, lotions and potions, tee shirts, candles, crochet and sewn items, and more.
The Gunnison County Farm Bureau is hosting a free pancake breakfast at Legion Park on July 4th. The breakfast will be held at the same time as the hot air balloon rally that morning. The breakfast will be 6 AM - 8 AM.
Gunnison Valley Pride will host the 4th Annual Pride Picnic at Legion Park in Gunnison. This event welcomes everyone and is family-friendly and substance free. Come and celebrate Pride Month 2025 with a collection of incredible humans and local organizations/resources. There will be music, activities, food, competitions and plenty of rainbows. Come on down for […]
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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