Nestled in the high Alpine autumn of the Gunnison Valley, the Crested Butte & Gunnison region comes alive in September 2025 with a vibrant tapestry of arts, food, outdoor recreation, music, and community gatherings. As summer colors fade into fiery reds and golds, locals and visitors alike can expect an engaging array of fall festivals and performances, community markets and culinary traditions, plus scenic adventures and live entertainment that celebrate both cultural heritage and mountain-inspired fun. Whether you’re catching an evening concert in historic Crested Butte or hiking through crisp mountain air near Gunnison, the region offers something special for every traveler seeking an unforgettable early‑fall experience.
Living Journeys’ For the Loved Ones Support Group offers a safe, confidential space for those who love and care for someone facing an illness or difficult struggle. Click here to learn more.
Trips include all guide, flies, rod/reel and waders (if needed) and lunch on full day trips.
• Half Day Wade: 8:30 am & 12:30 pm Meet Times (3 hour duration).
• Full Day Wade: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Gratuity, license and other food/tackle purchases are additional. Customary gratuity is 20% of trip cost. Click here to learn more.
Gas Cafe’s chef’s choice Whacky Burger, fries, soda, just $14…..all day
Come hamburgering: Workin’ Man, Spicy Cowboy, Euro and Pizza Burgers. Click here to learn more.
Bill Dowell writes songs about life, love, and the world they live in, inspired by artists like Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg, and flavored by the many years he’s lived in the Gunnison/ Crested Butte area. Click here to learn more.
The Mount Crested Butte Chili & Beer Festival is held annually at the base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
The event features craft breweries from all over Colorado with a chili tasting contest and live music. Taste-testers sample locally made chili and craft beer, and have the chance to vote for their favorites. Click here to learn more.
The technical peak options involve using ropes, harnesses, and helmets for safety on the more difficult climbing portions of the route. Click here to learn more.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced climber, they offer various climbing trips that will challenge, excite, and motivate you. With full day and half day trips available, they can customize your climb to fit your goals and aspirations. Click here to learn more.
Dive into the world of Maishu Ramen every Wednesday evening at Blackstock Bistro, where a diverse array of exquisite ramen awaits. Click here to learn more.
The hiking opportunities in Crested Butte, Colorado are endless and the area’s majestic mountain scenery is unmatched.
There is a reason Crested Butte is known as the Wildflower Capital of Colorado – in the summertime the valley’s are carpeted by expanses of flowers. Click here to learn more.
Join the Crested Butte Museum and the Pearls & Pioneers crew to celebrate the history of Mountain Biking in Crested Butte. Click here to learn more.
Enjoy the area’s only river dinner cruise – Rocky Mountain style! Start out at Three Rivers Resort and enjoy a scenic float trip on the Gunnison River to Garlic Mike’s Restaurant.
Then get ready to dine on a delicious Italian dinner. You will receive the float trip plus a voucher for up to $55 per adult and $25 per child 8-10 yrs old to be spent for dinner at Garlic Mike’s. Click here to learn more.
CB Motorsport ATVs can take you deeper and higher into Crested Butte, CO than any other mode of transportation. Of course, The ATVs are not just a mode of transportation. They are fun on four wheels. Click here to learn more.
Join them every Tuesday night at the Gunnison Elks Lodge for BINGO fun the whole family can enjoy! Click here to learn more.
Harmels riding program is based on developing your riding skills. They do this by separating the guests by age and riding skill whenever possible, then matching them up with one of the experienced horses. Click here to learn more.
Davidson focuses on the fingerstyles of the old bluesmen such as Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis and others, He also play the more modern styles of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Doc Watson and Leo Kottke. Click here to learn more.
The ATVs can take you deeper and higher into Crested Butte, CO than any other mode of transportation. Click here to learn more.
Gas Cafe’s Turkey Mojo hot turkey sandwich, fries and a soda, just $14…..all day long ! Click here to learn more.
This horseback ride from Fantasy Ranch, located at Mt. Crested Butte has a little bit of everything you look for on a mountain trailride. Heading up Snodgrass Mountain, you’d ride through wildflower fields, cross streams, pass beaver ponds and wind though aspen groves while climbing the mountain. Click here to learn more.
Crested Butte is home to dozens of peaks from mild to wild, with summits that reach to 12,000 and 13,000 feet.
These peaks range from moderate hikes to technical mountaineering adventures with many secluded summits that are rarely visited. Click here to learn more.
The hiking opportunities in Crested Butte, Colorado are endless and the area’s majestic mountain scenery is unmatched.
There is a reason Crested Butte is known as the Wildflower Capital of Colorado – in the summertime the valley’s are carpeted by expanses of flowers. Click here to learn more.
Romp Skis offers a behind-the-scenes factory tour of their boutique ski-making studio at 420 Belleview Avenue in downtown Crested Butte. Click here to learn more.
Join them on this special evening to meet your local artists.
Look for the colorful Artwalk tonight flags at participating galleries. Click here to learn more.
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve the distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Click here to learn more.
Enjoy a trail ride on your own horse or choose to hike or bike through spectacular views of the gorgeous fall colors and see if you collect the cards for a winning poker hand. This is an outdoor fundraiser for Gunnison Tough. Click here to learn more.
If you’re thinking about making this valley your home, these events are the perfect window into the culture and spirit that make living here so special. Let’s connect if you’d like to explore how you can be part of this incredible community, whether it’s a seasonal retreat or a permanent place to call home.
