Rocky Mountain Journal: Summer & Fall Festivals Promise Fun for ...

The Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley knows how to roll out the red carpet for summer and fall fun with an amazing array of one-of-a-kind festivals that reflect the lifestyle, natural beauty and Western friendliness of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. There?s something for everyone, ranging from the weekend warrior and hard-core athlete, to couples and families looking for a relaxing, yet action-filled getaway. The following is a partial list of events that outdoor enthusiasts will be particularly interested in:

Gunnison Growler Weekend, Gunnison, May 25 ? 27:

The official kickoff of the summer season is Gunnison Growler Weekend, featuring three days of biking events and trail running races to celebrate Memorial Day weekend. The Half-Growler and Full-Growler mountain bike races on May 25 and 26 start downtown before heading out to Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area, and the Growler Gran Fondo road bike ride travels from Gunnison to Mt. Crested and back on May 26. A Townie Takeover Ride on Sunday is a mellower option for all ages on cruiser bikes. Gunnison?s IOOF Park and the adjoining street will be filled with food vendors, live music and a beer garden for athletes and the public to enjoy on Saturday and Sunday, and runners will be readying for the Sage Burner 25k and 50k trail running races at Hartman Rocks on Monday. For information, go to http://www.gunnisontrails.com (Half-Growler and Full-Growler), http://www.gunnisonmentors.com (Growler Gran Fondo and Townie Takeover Tour) and http://www.sageburnertrailrun.com (Sage Burner).

33rd Annual Crested Butte Bike Week, Mt. Crested Butte & Crested Butte, June 26 ? 30:

Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte are the proud hosts of the world?s oldest mountain bike festival, which now also includes options for those who enjoy road biking, cruiser bikes, downhill and cross country. The arrival of the 19th annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado kicks off the festivities when 1,500 bicyclists and their support crews roll into town on June 26 and depart on June 28. The Chainless World Championships on June 28 is always a thrilling scene for riders and spectators, followed by the Wildcat 40 mountain bike race on June 29. If a one-speed cruiser is more your style, join in the fun and fund-raising for Adaptive Sports Center?s annual Bridges of the Butte townie tour on June 29 ? 30. Those who like the high-speed, adrenaline-fueled action of cross country and downhill mountain biking should check out the Big Mountain Enduro on June 29 ? 30. For information, call (800) 545-4505.

11th Annual Gunnison River Festival, Gunnison, June 19 - 23:

Gunnison River Festival offers a unique blend of hardcore and lighthearted recreation. The event kicks off on June 19 with a River Film Fest at I Bar Ranch hosted by Crested Butte Film Festival. On June 21, the Gunnison River Festival Extravaganza at Legion Park is a night of live music, a beer garden and event registration. For a full slate of river activities, head to Gunnison Whitewater Park on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. A fly casting accuracy challenge, competitive down river raft race, community float, kayak competition, boater cross, inflatable rodeo, river board/stand up paddling comp, a kids? zone and more are planned. On Sunday, the festival moves to nearby Curecanti National Recreation Area for flat water action starting at 8 a.m. A stand up paddle board race, kayak/canoe flat paddle race, open water swim competition and canine paddle ensure a fun day for humans and their furry friends. For more information, registration and a schedule, visit http://www.gunnisonriverfestival.com or call (970) 901-6215.

26th Annual Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, Crested Butte, July 9 - 15:

The historic mountain town of Crested Butte, which was designated the ?Wildflower Capital of Colorado? by the state legislature in 1990, hosts this colorful festival during the peak of wildflower season. More than 200 individual events such as photography and art classes, 4 X 4 tours, hikes and flower identification walks, garden tours, cooking seminars and more focus on the magnificent sight of miles and miles of wildflower fields abloom in the area. For more information, call (970) 349-2571 or visit http://www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com.

For a full list of events, please click here.

Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com

Source: http://rockymountainhikingtrails.blogspot.com/2013/03/summer-fall-festivals-promise-fun-for.html

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