September Splendor in Gunnison - Crested Butte

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

WEEK 1, September 1 - 5

2 - 5                 "The Robber Bridegroom" by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre

3                      First Friday Gallery Crawl & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison

3                      Gunnison Valley Observatory, Public Viewing Night, Gunnison

3 - 6                 Labor Day Sidewalk Sales, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte

4 - 6                 Labor Day Sidewalk Sale, Gunnison

4 - 5                 The People's Fair (Arts, Crafts & More), Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

4                      Gunnison Farmers' Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street

5                      Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Avenue & First Street

WEEK 2, September 6 - 12

10                     Gunnison Valley Observatory, Public Viewing Night, Gunnison

11                     Gunnison Farmers' Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street

11                     Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-Off, Ski Base, Mt. Crested Butte

11 - 12            Gunnison Western Heritage Festival, Gunnison

11 - 12             34^th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour, Crested Butte

12                     Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Avenue & First Street

12 - 13             Wooden Nickel Fall Golf Classic, Club at Crested Butte

WEEK 3, September 13 - 19

13 - 18             Vinotok Fall Harvest Festival, Crested Butte  

17                     Gunnison Valley Observatory, Public Viewing Night, Gunnison

18                     Gunnison Farmers' Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street

18                     Cow Pasture Golf Tournament Presented by Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy

19                     Crested Butte to Gunnison MountainAir Marathon & Half Marathon

19                     Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Avenue & First Street

WEEK 4, September 20 - 26

23 - 26             "Moon Over Buffalo" by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre

24                     Gunnison Valley Observatory, Public Viewing Night, Gunnison

24 - 26             Western State College's Homecoming (bonfire, parade, football, volleyball, & more), Gunnison 

25                     Gunnison Farmers' Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street

25                     Taste of Caring Dinner-Gunnison Valley Health Fdn., Marchitelli's Gourmet Noodle, CB

26                     Crested Butte Fall Colors Classic (1/2 marathon) by Gunnison Valley Health Foundation

26                     Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Avenue & First Street

WEEK 5, September 27 - 30

30                     ArtWalk Evening, Galleries in Crested Butte

30                     "Moon Over Buffalo" by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre

For more detailed information, visit http://www.septembersplendor.com/ or call (877) 351-8724.  Suggestions for great fall drives are posted on www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com/fall-drives.