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Colorado's largest aspen grove turning brilliant shades of color, Indian summer temperatures and a wide range of events and outdoor recreation combine to make "September Splendor in the Rockies" a month not to miss in Gunnison-Crested Butte. September is an ideal time for people who love the sights, smells, sounds and feel of fall.

A few highlights include the Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-off, Vinotok fall harvest festival, Gunnison Western Heritage Festival, running and biking events, art walks and plays, farmers' markets, stargazing at the Gunnison Valley Observatory, a golf tournament and more.  Here's the events listing for the month:

September Splendor in the Rockies Events

Photo by Allan Ivy, Location Taylor Lake

The Hartman Rocks workday scheduled for last Sunday was

The Growler Training Series - 2010

Now in its fifth year, the Growler Training Series mountain bike races take place on three Thursday evenings in late April and May at the Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area near Gunnison.  This classic mountain bike race/fun ride series is for all ages and abilities with men's and women's divisions in three categories: Short Course; Long Course Sport; and Long Course Expert.  There also are races for kids.  Registration opens on-site at 4:30pm and the racing begins at 5:45pm.  The cost is $15 per race (but little kids race for free!).  Proceeds benefit Gunnison Trails.  For more information, visit www.gunnisontrails.com.

2010 Growler Training Series Schedule

Thursday April 29: In the Bag

When the leaves start to slowly turn green and the trees blossom, you know the Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF) is just around the corner!

This year's lineup is shaping up to be the best yet.

FISHING EVENTS

Gunnison Kiwanis Club Blue Mesa Lake Fishing Tournament, May 1 - 2  

The Gunnison Kiwanis Club has earned a stellar reputation for its Blue Mesa Lake Fishing Tournament, which typically sells quickly. Teams of two will start at Elk Creek Marina and angle for trout (rainbow, brown, cutthroat and other). The entry fee is $120 per team, with an extra $10 cost to enter the Mackinaw trout competition. Historically, the prize has been in excess of $1,000 for first place. For information and a registration form visit www.GunnisonChamber.com or call Bruce Saunders at (970) 901-0110.   

 

10^th Annual Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby, June 12

Like building snowmen in your backyard and spending uninterrupted time with loved ones?  Take winter fun to the next level, Rocky Mountain-style, in Gunnison Crested Butte, Colo., where family merriment and total relaxation abounds in our 1880s-era towns that are rich in history and friendliness.

On the Ski Mountain, Mt. Crested Butte

Valentine's Week Events

9                      Relationship and the Law of Attraction Workshop, Gunnison & Crested Butte

11                     Couples Energy Massage Class, Crested Butte

11, 14               Kids Valentine's Chocolate Classes, Arrangements Catering & Events, Crested Butte

12                     An Evening with Suzy Bogguss Concert, Presented by Crested Butte Center for the Arts

12                     Romantic French Cooking Class, Arrangements Catering & Events, Crested Butte

13                     "CUPS," a Play Written & Performed by Joni Sheram, Gunnison Arts Center

13 - 14             Couples Massage & Yoga Classes, Crested Butte

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