Labor Day weekend will bring more than the unofficial end of summer to Almont Resort as Mule’s Ear Bakery celebrates its grand opening and the resort introduces new ways for the community to gather, explore and enjoy the mountain setting.
Mule’s Ear will officially celebrate its opening Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. The celebration will feature free samples, giveaways and games, with live music starting at 10 a.m.
With scratch-made breads, pastries, breakfast and lunch favorites, coffee, pizza, salads and soft-serve ice cream, Mule’s Ear was created as a welcoming gathering place for locals and visitors.
The Labor Day weekend festivities will continue with the launch of the Mule’s Ear Motor Club. The first meetup, dubbed the “Opening Lap,” will take place Sunday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Almont’s lower parking lot.
The event is open to all vehicles, from classics and trucks to imports, projects and daily drivers. There is no registration, entry fee or purchase required, and spectators are welcome. Participants at the first meetup can receive Motor Club stickers and have their vehicles professionally photographed, with finished photos made available afterward.
The Motor Club also will host themed gatherings Sept. 13 and 20, focusing on 4x4s, farm vehicles and family cruisers, followed by imports, exotics and performance vehicles.
Another new offering, the Salmon Run fishing promotion, will give guests a chance to win exclusive access to a private stretch of the East River as salmon migrate upstream toward Roaring Judy.
After three qualifying visits to Mule’s Ear or Bar 47, guests earn an entry, with one winner selected from each location for available fishing dates.
The weekend also includes Foot Stompin’ Friday with Rachel VanSlyke from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 4.
Almont Resort is part of the Gunnison Country Times Community Connect sponsored content program.
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