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.
Brett Darby Price is a percussionist/drummer, guitarist, singer and composer from Colorado Springs who has been playing in Colorado since 2006. Brett has played various styles of music from jazz and blues to classical and metal. Brett also marched Tenor drums with The Blue Knights of Denver, Colorado in 2013. Now, Brett bounces back and forth between Colorado’s Front Range and Gunnsion Valley where he performs regularly with the Gypsy Jazz Social Club and The Major Chordyceps on drums and also plays solo guitar shows where creates intricate live loops in various styles including bossa-nova, samba, funk, jazz, blues and reggae.
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!