Labor Day in Creede
Creede’s Labor Day Weekend Celebration, which includes a Salsa Fiesta and performances at the Creede Repertory Theatre, begins at 9 a.m. Saturday with the Creede Mountain Run. Participants can enjoy the breathtaking San Juan Mountains on 2-, 12- or 22-mile races, which feature a challenging climb from 8,950 feet to 12,500 feet in elevation. Preregister ($20; race day is $25) at . 719-658-2374, 800-327-2102 or e-mail office@creede.com
Brew and chili fest.
Mount Crested Butte’s annual Fall Festival of Beers and Chili Cook-Off will be Sept. 12 at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort ski area. From noon to 2 p.m., sample chili prepared by area cook- off contestants; from noon to 4 p.m., cool off with area microbrewery beers; help select “Crested Butte’s Favorites” in a range of beer categories.Cash prizes are awarded for the best chili. There will also be music by Mountain Standard Time and Sol’ Jibe; special guest with both bands is Drew Emmitt. The Beer and Chili Dash and Dine 10K Fun Run start with registration at 10 a.m. at the ski-area base, followed by an 11 a.m. start. Admission to the festival is $20 per person and includes five beers, beer sample, chili samples and music (include the fun run for $25; fun run only is $10). 970-349-6437 or .
Oktoberfest in Fort Collins.
Oktoberfest Fort Collins Celebration, a free festival, will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 in Civic Center Park at Laporte Avenue and Howes Street. Live entertainment, German food, beer, children’s activities, learning about German history and culture and more. downtownfortcollins.com/dba .php/octoberfest/ or 970-484-6500.
Compiled by Andrea Labak and Dane Strom
