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.

  • Floyd Bauler LIVE

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States
  • Easy Jim, Live at Zuni West Brewing

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs at Zuni West Brewing in Crested Butte South for their "One Year Anniversary Bash" on Saturday, June 21st! The party starts at noon, Easy Jim takes the stage at 6pm, and tickets can be found at www.zunistreetcb.com.

    $25
  • Arkansauce Live at Zuni West

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Arkansauce brings melodies of the Ozark Mountains' rolling hills and raging rivers with their distinct blend of newgrass. Dad Grass, featuring members of Floodgate Operators, opens the show.

    $10
  • Kevin & Karen Live @ Zuni West

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Kevin Donovan and Karen Janssen have been sharing music together for years. Come out and enjoy their eclectic mix of music from folky to funky, bluegrass to ballads, soulful to swing!

  • Rachel VanSlyke & Friends Live! at Zuni West

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Here for a short February visit, Rachel VanSlyke will be accompanied by some of this valley's top talent. VanSlyke's unique combination of accessible, highly listenable tunes with no-holds-barred lyrics and a refusal to be bound by conventional genres have garnered her a following that is enamored and empowered by her bold songwriting and gutsy performances. […]

    FREE
  • Live Music at Zuni West feat. Jim Davidson

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Originally from Texas, Jim's acoustic guitar workings focus on fingerstyle folk, bluegrass, country and Americana with deep appreciation for the finger styles of old bluesmen such as Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis and others, combining the more modern styles of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Doc Watson and Leo Kottke. Jim's covers favor the styles […]

    FREE
  • Trivia with Geeks Who Drink

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Join us every other Saturday through the season with Geeks Who Drink, hosted by superhost Aaron! Get your team together and mark your calendars!

  • NYE with Clay Street Unit

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Join us for an intimate evening with Clay Street Unit! Selling out popular front range venues and climbing the ranks in the new Americana scene, Clay Street Unit promises a good party! Forming in early 2021, the band just recently released their first EP and is working on developing and pushing their own unique sound, […]

  • Trivia with Geeks Who Drink

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Join us every other Saturday through the season with Geeks Who Drink, hosted by superhost Aaron! Get your team together and mark your calendars!

  • Live Music with Sam Eberle

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Sam Eberle is a talented blues musician hailing from Crested Butte, known for his soulful guitar playing and evocative performances. Leading the Sam Eberle Blues Band for eight years, he captivated audiences with his powerful renditions and dynamic stage presence. Influenced by blues legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix, and […]

    FREE
  • Live Music with Bill Dowell & Friends

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    Bill Dowell & Friends offer up a wide array of Americana favorites and originals from the '70s, '80s and '90s.

    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