4th of July Happenings in Crested Butte

Hello from sunny Crested Butte,

This year’s jam-packed July 4th celebration in the Gunnison Valley includes an evening of entertainment for all ages at Mt. Crested Butte. The festivities include the grand opening of the resort’s new Adventure Park – complete with climbing tower, bungee trampolines and a year-round synthetic ice rink – as well as BBQ and beer at Butte 66, live music from the Casey James Prestwood Band, and a fireworks finale at dusk.

July 4th Schedule of Events:

1 – 5 pm: Adventure Park’s bungee trampolines and bounce house open. Special day-pass pricing for July 4th: $10 for kids; $15 for adults. Price includes all Adventure Park activities as they open throughout the day. Tickets are available for purchase at the Adventure Center located in the Mountaineer Square courtyard. Lift tickets are sold separately.

4 pm: Butte 66 begins BBQ and beer service at the base of CBMR.

5 pm: Adventure Park grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. Climbing wall and ice rink open for the season; bungee trampolines and bounce house remain open for the evening. The Adventure Park closes at 8 pm.

7 pm: Casey James Prestwood Band plays on the main stage at the base of CBMR.

Dusk: July 4th Fireworks display at Mt. Crested Butte Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and spread out on the lawn, however alcohol will not be permitted outside of area restaurants. Butte 66 and the 9380 decks will be open and both will serve alcoholic beverages on the premises. For more information, visit www.skicb.com.

Thanks for visiting,

Channing Boucher
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