May -3, 10, 17, 26, 28--Gunnison Growler -

The well-marked, clockwise course of around 30 miles contains loads of classic and challenging Gunnison singletrack - trails like Skull Pass, Top of the World, Rattlesnake, Ridge Trail and Joshos. You won't be bored!

The lap climbs around 4,000 vertical feet (but never more than a few hundred in one shot.) Most of the course takes place on your BLM public lands.

May 3, 4,5,6- "Ten Minute Plays" Presented by CB Mountain Theatre, Mallard Cabaret Theatre

May 19-20- "Weekend Warrior Fishing Tournament", Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison

May 25-28- Crested Butte Sidewalk Sales, Downtown Crested Butte

May 19-20- "Alison Gannett's Keen Rippin Chix Mountain Bike Camp,", Hartman Rocks, Gunnison

June 2012

June

June 8-15 -- Crested Butte Restaurant Week (Special Dining Deals

Residents and visitors alike will delight in the second annual Crested Butte Restaurant Week June 3-11, 2011, highlighting local eateries and lodging establishments in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Crested Butte is situated at an astonishing 8,885 feet above sea level, wherediners and overnight guestswill revel and relax to their hearts' content for the price of $88.85 for meals or lodging.

June 9 - Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby, Taylor Park Reservoir --

Taylor Park Marina sits on the southern edge of Taylor Park Reservoir. At an elevation of 9300' the skies are blue, the air is light, crisp and best of all clear. We at Taylor Park Marina however can eliminate the need to bring your own equipment along for your ultimate fishing experience. They rent fishing boats, pontoons, and rent or sell all your fishing equipment needs. Taylor Park Marina carries a full line of fishing lures and bait as well as beverages and snacks for the "people needs".

June 10, -- Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Ave., & First St.--

June 15, -- 5th Annual golf Classic Presented by Gunnison Valley Health Fdn., Club at Crested Butte--

June 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 -- Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Vie Gunnison--

June 16, -- Adventure Park, Evolution Bike Park, Zip Lines & Chairlift Open, CB Mountain Resort.--

June 17-- Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Ave., & First St.-

June 20-- Wednesdays at Western State College, Different Activities/Topics Each Week-

"Wednesdays at Western" will occur every Wednesday between June 24 and August 5, 2012, at the WSC campus and throughout the Gunnison Valley. There are a total of seven different activities and learning opportunities ranging from geology and history tours to art workshops and star-gazing.
The activities provide opportunities for Gunnison Valley visitors and residents to spend a day enjoying and learning about the area. Program leaders are all local community members and professionals in their fields.

June 21-- Adult Science Tours, interactive science programs & lunch, Gothic-

June 21-24, 28-July 1-- "Urinetown" (Yoor 'n Town), a Msical Presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Crested Butte Center for the Arts-

June 21-24 - Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte

Fat Tire Bike Week, from June 21-24, 2012- The Planet's Oldest Mountain Bike Festival 

There are different races different days.   Try the "Chainless Race" - Put on a costume and coast down to town! That's June 25! Fat Tire Bike Week is for everyone.

June 22-24--Crested Butte Writers Conference, Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mt. Crested Butte-

June 22-24 - Wildflower Rush Cross Country/Downhill Bike Races, Crested Butte Mtn. Resort- click to see race course and signups.

June 22-25-Gunnison River Festival, Gunnison- kayak races, paddle races  and pirates!
 
June 23 --Annual Rocky Mountain Biological Lab Bird Survery, Gothic --


June 23 --Bridges in the Butte (24-hr townie bike tour, Presented by the Adaptive Sprots Center, Crested Butte --

June 23 --Readers in the Rockies, Elevation Hotel & spa Mt. Crested Butte --

June 24, -- Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Ave., & First St.--

June 27 - Alpenglow (Free Outdoor Concert), Crested Butte Center for the Arts

June 27-- Wednesdays at Western State College, Different Activities/Topics Each Week-

The activities provide opportunities for Gunnison Valley visitors and residents to spend a day enjoying and learning about the area. Program leaders are all local community members and professionals in their fields.

June 28 -Rocky Mountain Biological Lab, Gothic -- Adult Science Tours


June 25 - Alpenglow (Free Outdoor Concert), Crested Butte Center for the Arts

June 30 - ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Crested Butte