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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Join Western Universities Wilderness Pursuits at their annual gear swap. Got some gear to sell? Want to check out some other great used and new gear? Join our open market on November 5th, 2025 12-2pm and 4-6pm at Western's UC Ballroom. We will also have a ticketed giveaway of some great new gear and experiences […]
Join us in Gunnison, CO, for a memorable Homecoming celebration at Western Colorado University! We are excited to honor and celebrate the milestone reunions of the classes ending in 0 & 5, starting with the Class of 1955 (1960, 1965, 1970 etc.) As Mountaineers, our spirit of adventure and community brings us together. Whether you're […]
This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and rude mechanicals is considered one of the Bard's greatest works. This production is directed by Tristan Buss and will include the use of mask-work inspired […]
This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and rude mechanicals is considered one of the Bard's greatest works. This production is directed by Tristan Buss and will include the use of mask-work inspired […]
Come support young musicians as they perform live on stage at Western's Quigley band shell! WANNA PERFORM? K-12 students can register by Aug 9th at [email protected]. Emcee'd by Lizzy Plotkins and headlined by local band The Expanding Minds, this is sure to be a meaningful evening full of fun and entertainment. Bring your own picnic, […]
Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents a staged reading/singing of Steven Cole Hughes' new musical, Singletrack! A comedy musical about a high-school mountain biker in Gunnison, CO, who must choose between following the singletrack, or following her heart.
Sponsored by The Dive, this evening will encourage you let go of that pesky voice in your head that might be silencing your best ideas, all while playing and laughing with a delicious cocktail or mocktail in hand (open bar generously donated by Danny and Kerry LeFebvre of The Dive, cost is included in your […]
The Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents an evening of poetry, music, and dance, inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Cocktails and mocktails themed to the event! ALL AGES welcome, outside under the stars of the Quigley Bandshell.
For decades, one of the longest-running British-style brass bands in the country has met in Gunnison during the summer to learn from expert conductors and entertain the community. Join us for 2025's spectacular show featuring the incredible talents of John Pirillo (cornet), Western's own Dr. Ross Venneberg (cornet), and dynamic duo conductors Dr. Tom Davoren […]
Join us on Thurs, May 1 at the UC Theater from 5:30-9:00pm, for the annual Student Film Night! The program features student films from Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and the Senior Film Practicum Showcase. Intermission with appetizers is at 6:40. Concessions and drinks will be for sale throughout. Attendees are welcome to come and go […]
Stop by the WCU Ballroom for some fun science demonstrations and then a little bit if fun stuff after! Put on by Western Chemistry and Prehealth clubs.
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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