CREEDE – Creede has been a busy place this summer and the mountain town has the best way to spice up the summer goodbye with a Labor Day weekend sure to entertain families of all ages.
Friday, Aug. 30, begins the weekend with the Creede Farmer’s Market that offers a wide variety of goods, fresh veggies and homemade crafts.
Saturday kicks off with the annual Creede Mountain Run in the morning. This annual tradition is a great way to enjoy the last warm days of summer by running on some of Creede’s beautiful trails.
According to the Creede and Mineral County Chamber of Commerce, the Creede Mountain Run, established in 1987, celebrates the end of summer and the beginning of fall in the historic mountain town. This event offers participants the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking San Juan Mountains on a 2, 12, 22 mile, or 50K course.
The race begins in the town of Creede, leading racers along Main Street early in the morning, as sleepy stores open and coffee shop patrons step onto the street to cheer racers on. The course follows Willow Creek out of town and up toward the Black Pitch, testing their endurance for a quick altitude gain while piquing their interest with old mines hanging precariously from vertical cliffs. The 12-milers round out the Bachelor Loop, while the 22-milers climb up to the top of the Continental Divide, before making their return into Creede and the start-finish line.
Registration for the 22 Mile and 50K closes at 7 a.m. with a prompt 7:30 start time.
Registration for the 12 Mile and 2 Mile Run/Walk closes at 8:30 a.m. with a prompt 9 start time.
The fun doesn’t end there. Several shops will be open and welcoming people. Local restaurants will be serving delicious food and there will be musical entertainment throughout the town.
The annual Salsa Fiesta begins at 11 a.m. and features local recipes that are sure to keep things spicy throughout the day.
Salsa Fiesta tickets are on sale now through Labor Day weekend and can be purchased at the chamber. This is an excellent opportunity for local restaurants and business owners to show off their culinary talents by offering salsa in four distinct categories – red, green, fruit and freestyle.
In years past, the winners have only received bragging rights but now, thanks to the Chamber of Commerce, each winner receives a trophy to showcase their culinary skills.
Be sure to come to the Creede Repertory Theatre to see some of the last productions of the season, including “Prima’s Guide to Funerals,” Boomtown, “Baskerville,” and “Young Frankenstein.” For tickets or a full schedule of shows, visit www.creederep.org.
