August in Gunnison
August is already here and there’s still so much to enjoy in Gunnison. From live music and family-friendly events to rodeo nights and good food, it’s a great time to be out and about. Here are a few things happening around town this month.
August Happenings:
August 2nd, Back to School: Resin Jewelry at Gunnison Arts Center from 4:00 - 5:30
August 6th, Live Fully: Sundrop Flower Arrangement Class at Buckel Family Wine from 6:00 - 8:00
August 7th, Water Grapes and the Upper and Lower Gunnison River at Buckel Family Wine from 5:00 - 7:00
August 8th, Burnell's Food Truck at Buckel Family Wine from 4:00 - 5:00
August 13th, Summer Skate Night at Jorgensen Ice Rink from 5:00 - 7:00
August 15th - 16th, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Performance at Gunnison Arts Center. Enjoy a charming musical performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, brought to life by local youth after a week of rehearsals with Missoula Children’s Theatre.
August 16th, Bull Fest at Gunnison County Fairgrounds from 4:00 - 10:00. Celebrate 20 years of Gunnison Tough with an action-packed evening of bull riding, freestyle bull fighting, live country music by John King, dancing, food trucks, and fun for the kids.
August 20th, Mid-week on Main Street at IOOF Park from 5:30 - 7:00
August 23rd, SunniGunni Art Market at Gunnison Arts Center from 10:30 - 4:30. Celebrate creativity and community at this lively pop-up market featuring up to 20 local artists, live music, drinks, hand-poke tattoos, and a festive vibe.
August 23rd, Right Brain/Left Brain and the Cluster Approach to Songwriting at Gunnison Arts Center from 10:00 - 12:00
August 23rd, Gunnison Valley Triathlon. Join the 13th Annual Gunnison Valley Triathlon for a fun, family-friendly race featuring a swim, bike, and run course for both kids and adults.
August 30th, Batch Cooking at Gunnison Arts Center from 12:30 - 1:30
August 30th - 31st, A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quigley Bandshell on WCU campus at 6:00.
Live Music:
August 1st, Live Music at Garlic Mikes at 5:30. Enjoy 14 nights of live music this month at Garlic Mike’s, with performances every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Relax by the river, sip your favorite drink, and take in the sounds of summer.
August 1st, Fridays at Five: Chris Coady at Gunnison Arts Center
August 2nd, 40oz To Freedom at I Bar ranch from 7:00 - 10:30
August 3rd, Sundays @ 6: Stovetop Gemini at Legion Park
August 9th, A Special Performance by Chaski Quartet at Gunnison Library from 2:00 - 3:00
August 10th, Sundays @ 6: Chris Coady + Quarter Mile Mule at Legion Park
August 17th, Sundays @ 6: Hymn for Her at Legion Park
August 29th - 30th, Two Nights with Yonder Mountain String Band at I Bar Ranch
Market Conditions
Gunnison’s single-family market saw more closings year-to-date, with sales up 40% from last year and new listings up 17%. The average sales price has dropped 24%.
The condo and townhome market also saw an increase in the number of sales, with a year-to-date jump of 45%, yet the sales price remained steady.
Gunnison Inventory is shown below:
20th Annual Bull Fest 2025
The 20th Annual Bull Fest brings an action-packed evening to the Gunnison County Fairgrounds with bull riding, freestyle bull fighting, live music by John King, food trucks, bars, and country dancing. Kids ages 4 to 14 can join the Barnyard Olympics. Proceeds benefit Tough Enough to Wear Pink and Wrangler Bucking Cancer. Click HERE for tickets and full event details.
