Honoring a life lived fully, loudly, and with love
Pete Basile made everyone feel like they were exactly where they were supposed to be. Come celebrate him: his stories, his music, his laugh, his corny jokes, all of it.
With great food, cheap beer, 2 kick-ass bands and the amazing Crested Butte community, the Big Send has all the makings of the party Pete would have wanted. We hope you can join us!
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Center for the Arts Crested Butte
606 Sixth St.
Crested Butte, CO 81224
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:00 – 5:00pm | Setup in the Crested Butte Center for the Arts (CFA) |
| 4:20 – 5:00pm | Second Line Bike Parade led by Flauschink float departs Kochevar’s Saloon |
| 5:00 – 7:00pm | Celebration of Life in CFA auditorium |
| 7:00pm | Potluck in bottom area of CFA |
| 7:30 – 9:00pm | Honey Island Swamp Band |
| 9:45 – 11:00pm | Luigi’s Rhythm and Blues Review |