The second annual “Earth, Water, Air and Fire . . . June in the Rockies” event runs throughout June in Gunnison-Crested Butte. Activities include: A Gunnison gallery crawl; an art walk evening in Crested Butte; local artists market; free concerts; a farmers market; Fat Tire Bike Week; Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby; Battle at Big Mine II (18-hole disc golf tournament); a trail-work day with Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association; writers workshops; wildflower viewing and more. juneintherockies or 877-277-3429.
Chili and brew
Snowmass Village announces it lineup for the fifth annual Snowmass Chili Pepper and Brew Fest, June 6-8. Performers include Dr. John, the Neville Brothers, Stephen Marley, Lyrics Born and The Wildbirds. Tickets, $15 to $50, available online. After May 15, tickets will be available at participating City Markets in Rifle and Vail and at local outlets in the Roaring Fork Valley. International Chili Society cooks will vie to enter the world championships, and more than 80 microbrews will be poured for tastings. snow .
Basalt Music Series
The Basalt River Days Summer Music Series features local and regional bands performing pop, rock, jazz, bluegrass and Latino music. Performances Wednesday nights, 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 18 through Sept. 17. Locations are Lions Park in downtown and Willits Town Center. The series begins in Lions Park. 970-927-4031 or info@basaltchamber.com.
River Days fest
The 11th annual Basalt River Days Festival runs 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 at Lions Park in downtown. Performers include Wendy Woo and the Woo! Band and Big Daddy Lee and The Kingbees; other bands to be announced. There will also be a River Days Parade, Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, the annual Basalt Half Marathon, food and family activities. 970-927-4031 or info@basaltchamber.com.
Compiled by Andrea Labak and Dane Strom
