Busy Weekend Ahead

There's another busy weekend ahead in Gunnison.

Saturday morning, starting at 11am, open singing auditions will take place at Gunnison High School. The winning singer or singers will perform the National Anthem at the start of Gunnison's "Queen Stage" of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Bike Race on Wednesday morning, August 22nd. The race will bring international televised exposure to the singer.

The Annual Sage Grouse Festival will take place starting at 8am at the Western State College Center. There will be something for everyone! Events include education on the Gunnison Sage Grouse, a 5k/10k Fun Run/Walk, Mountain Bike Race for all ages and a Kids 1500 run. All races start on the south lawn of the College Center. There will also be a doggy distraction course, demonstartions, a nature photography workshop, chili lunch, exhibits including live raptors, art, live music, kids activities, and dog events!

Ducks Unlimited will be holding their annual event on Saturday evening at the Fred Field Western Heritage Center.

Also on Saturday evening, there will be a Community Dance at the Elks Club on South Main Street from 6 to 9pm. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the fun!

On Sunday afternoon starting at 3pm, you can attend a free WSC Faculty Artist violin and piano receital at Quigley Hall on the WSC Campus.

If you have time inbetween events and activities, catch a round of golf at the Dos Rios Golf Course, indoor climb, shoot hoops or a game of pool or take a swim at the Gunnison Community/Aquatics Center or hit the local trails on foot or your bike at Hartman Rocks or the City's Van Tuyl Ranch. There's always something to do.
Have a great Gunnison weekend!