Blues, jazz, rock, reggae, volleyball, soccer, rugby, ballet, theater, food and wine...the list goes on. Event season is every season in Aspen, Colorado where they rarely take a break from the non-stop lineup of well-known bands, concert series, culinary and cultural extravaganzas.
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Snowmass Free Concert Thursdays: June 30- Aug 18
Head up to Snowmass Village to see the free concerts every thursday. Bring a blanket and picnic and rock out under the cool afternoon air! Starts at 6:15pm and ends 8:30pm. |
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Aspen Saturday Market : June 18- Oct. 15 8am-3pm:
Stroll the market and find a diverse array of produce, meats, pastries, cut flowers, jewelry, artisan work and more. |
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Bluegrass Sundays: Aspen Mountain: TBA:
A favorite among locals, Bluegrass Sundays feature top bluegrass musicians from around Colorado performing in this ideal Rocky Mountain setting. The free (with the purchase of a gondola ticket), open-air concerts are from noon to 3 p.m. outside the Sundeck on top of Aspen Mountain. |
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Snowmass Village Rodeo: June 15- Aug. 17: Come out and enjoy Western Wednesdays with some of the wildest cowboys and cowgirls around! Grounds open at 5:00 p.m. with games and a BBQ and the rodeo starts at 7:00. |
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Aspen Summer Films: New Views: premiere documentaries
July 11- Aug. 8, 2011 Paepcke Auditorium, 1000 N. Third Street
Not yet available to the general public, these inspiring, thought-provoking films have won audiences and awards. Each screening will be followed by a conversation with the director or a special guest related to the film. |
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Theatre Aspen: Summer Repertory June 21-Aug 28
Opening the 2011 season Award-winning Theatre Aspen, Aspen's only professional theatre & school, has announced that its summer season will feature the sizzling new musical VICES: a love story, ANNIE, Becky's New Car (a comedy by Steven Dietz). See Theatre Aspen for more info. |
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Aspen Music Festival and School: 2011 Summer Season 6/29-8/21
The Aspen Music Festival and School offers more than 350 musical events during a eight-week season including symphony, chamber, opera, choral and family concerts. See Aspen Music Festival. |
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7-13 |
Young Curators of the Roaring Fork Valley: Aspen Art Museum
See the newest up and coming artists with their art shows at the AAM. |
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7/17 |
Cathy Wilkes- Aspen Art Museum
A rare exhibition that focuses on the Belfast-born installation artist's painting practice. AAM. |
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Ride for the Pass: 16th Annual fundraiser for the Independence Pass Organization. |
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Aspen Cycling Criterium: The Aspen Cycling Criterium is the single most exciting biking event . This exclusive course on the closed city streets of Aspen, Colorado will challenge even the toughest and most skilled bike racers in the US. See Aspen Park & Recreation. |
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Aspen Environment Forum- Aspen Institute
The forum is devoted to expanding views on environmental issues and to understanding the complexities of the challenges ahead across a wide array of topics. Visit website. |
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2-24 |
Red Brick Arts Resident Artists
See beautiful art all during the month of June. For more info see AAM. |
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3-4 |
8th Annual Chili Pepper & Brew Fest:
Sample fiery chili, cool off with fabulous micro brews and dance the day away with awesome preformers all in the beautiful surrounding of Snowmass Village.
And save money with our great lodging deals.! |
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Aspen EcoFest:
A festival about blending lifestyle, business and the environment. Go to theeco-marketplace, taste of Aspen -featuring organic and locally grown "healthy" foods, environmental art show, live music, and so much more! |
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Anderson Ranch Lunchtime Art Auctionette: This is a great way to buy contemporary pieces from the staff and students. Starts at 12:15 on Anderson Ranch Campus. |
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10-12 |
OUTSIDE in Aspen: An Adventure filled weekend brought by Outside Magazine- hit up the welcome party, outdoor pursuits, gear testing and speaker panel. see more... |
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Aspen Triathlon and Duathlon: This multi-sport event consists of an 800-yard indoor pool swim, 17-Mile bike (gaining 1,500 feet in elevation) to the spectacular Maroon Bells, and a 4-mile run in the Elk Mountain range and the scenic Maroon Creek Valley. see Aspen Rec for more info. |
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Snowmass Mtn Gondola: Elk Camp Gondola Runs for Summer! |
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17-19 |
Food & Wine Magazine Classic in Aspen:
Swirl, Sip, Savor, Endulge, and Educate yourself through some of the best food and wine available. Don't Miss one of the biggest events in Wine, Food and Aspen! |
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Time Travel Tuesdays:
Tuesday nights at the Wheeler-Stallard Museum (call to confirm locations) offer a selection of historically-themed events ranging from speakers to living history to movies and more. 970-925-3721
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Aspen Summer Words :
Hailed as one of the nation's "Top Ten Literary Gatherings" (USA Today), this five-day celebration of words, stories, & ideas consists of a writing retreats and afternoon literary festival see more info. |
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7/2 |
JAS Aspen Snowmass June Festival: Four nights of headline concerts at the Benedict Music Tent including, Harry Connick Jr. and Natalie Cole. Special concerts throughout the week, Cooper Free stage and more! |
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25-26 |
Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Weekend: Snowmass, CO
Snowmass Tourism and Denver Museum of Nature and Science bring you family fun, Ice Age style. Hear from Museum experts and play ice Age games, puzzles and crafts. Interactive activities for the whole family to enjoy
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Aspen Ideas Festival:
This festival will enlist world leaders, experts and innovators to discuss ideas and proven success from the world of technology, foreign policy, culture, economics, the environment and the arts. |
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7/3 |
EMU: The Eco-Music Friendly Festival Snowmass
See world renowned bands in genres from f olk to electronica perform in a pioneering, carbon neutral festival! See website. |
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Boogie’s Bash for the Buddies Gala:
Boogie’s Bash is the Buddy Program’s annual fundraiser and features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. see more... |
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Aspen Chamber Symphony: 6pm:
Benedict Music Tent
:David Zinman conducts violinist Gil Shaham and the Aspen Chamber Symphony. |
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3-10 |
8th Annual Aspen Antiques and Fine Arts Fair: 11am-6pm:
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Fourth of July Celebrations
- Aspen Museum's Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic
- Aspen’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
- Boogie’s Diner Buddy 5 Mile Race
- Annual Challenge Match: Rugby at Wagner Park: 3pm
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8/20 |
Theatre Aspen: Annie
A beloved musical for the whole family, featuring that spunky orphan, the mean Miss Hannigan (Nina Gabianelli) and girl's best friend, Sandy! |
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Anderson Ranch Annual Recognition Dinner
Please join us as we celebrate the vital role Anderson Ranch plays in the visual arts community and in honoring these individuals for their contributions to the arts. see Anderson Ranch |
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8/8 |
Aspen Film presents: New Views Films
Enjoy your love of film and summer with Aspen's version of outdoor theatre. Grab and blanket and your favorite cuddle buddy and see movies from documentary, features, & family films. |
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Aspen Music Festival School Opera Benefit: Aspen's most glamorous event of the summer is the Festival's benefit gala. This black-tie evening includes dinner at the exclusive Caribou Club and premiere seats at the opening night performance of Rossini's beloved opera, The Barber of Seville. |
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8/12 |
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet: presents Summer Dance
The annual summer dance season features Aspen's own Aspen Santa Fe Ballet as well as traveling dance companies from around the world. |
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21st Annual Komen Aspen Race for the Cure
"Run with Purpose, Run with Pride" at the 19th Annual Komen Aspen Race for the Cure®. Joinin the 5K race/walk, 1-mile family fun walk, or 1-mile PAWS for the CureTM dog walk. see KomenAspen. |
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22-23 |
Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival:
The inaugural Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival brings foodies, wine connoisseurs, and art lovers alike together in a premiere visual and delectable feast. |
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23-24 |
Aspen Arts Festival
A wonderful gathering of artists and art in Wagner Park with over 175 exhibitors in jewelry, pottery, scultpure, glass and more. |
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Fun in the Sun
Children's Festival and Community Picnic with BBQ, dunk tank, softball, bounce houses and live music. Proceeds benefit the Little Red Schoolhouse -local nonprofit childcare and education center. |
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Theatre Aspen: Vices a Love Story
A brand new musical featuring contemporary songs with "American Idol" voices and jaw-dropping dancing like you've seen on "So You Think You Can Dance!" |
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27-30 |
Aspen Security Forum 2011
Discuss the issues of national security, international terrorism and more. |
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29-30 |
Snowmass Automobili Exotica
The Rocky Mountain chapter of the Lamborghini Club will stage a road rally from Denver to Snowmass followed by exotic car show and expo. |
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Red Brick Annual Art Auction and Festival
A day full of art activities and beautiful auction items. AAM. |
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Vince Gill & Amy Grant Golf Classic: Aspen Golf and Tennis Club
Vince Gill, Amy Grant and PGA Pro Fred Funk host an intimate dinner and concert and a day on the links with PGA Tour and NAGA players to benefit Challenge Aspen. |
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Blast The Mass:
Snowmass Village proudly presents the Blast the Mass Mountain Bike Challenge. Snowmass Village will provide a stellar venue for this the fourth stop in the Mountain States Cup Series. |
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6-8 |
ArtAspen
Internationally Fine Art fair with modern and contemporary art from over 300 notable artists from 35 renowned galleries will display and have art for purchase. See website: art-aspen.com |
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Annual Art Auction Anderson Ranch:
Join Anderson Ranch for the Annual Art Auction. Auction benefits the educational programs of Anderson Ranch Arts Center. There is Works by International, National & Roaring Fork Valley Artists. see Anderson Ranch. |
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Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo : Carbondale Rodeo
Benefits Susan G. Komen foundation |
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7th Annual Aspen/Snowmass Ride for the Cure:
"A Ride to Remember," 100, 50, 30 and 10-mile routes. KomenAspen. |
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Aspen Festival Orchestra: Benedict Music Tent: 4pm
Aspen Music Festival. Annual Fundraiser for the music festival and school. Enjoy Opera performances! |
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USA Pro Cycling Challenge: Aspen Stage 2 Aug. 24
The greatest bike race ever to be held on American soil from August 22-28, 2011. A grueling, 600 mile, seven day race through the most majestic and treacherous terrain Colorado and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. |
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Mountain Summit Festival: Film in Aspen Award-winning documentary films, legendary outdoor adventurers, and inspiring political activists converge for this four-day festival, which also includes a half-day seminar on Endangered Species.
See Wheeler Opera House for more info. |
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27-28 |
Big Aspen BBQ Party: Base of Aspen Mountain
The sister event of New York City's acclaimed barbecue extravaganza, the Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party will feature several of the nation's top pitmasters serving up their 'cue (for $8 per plate) all weekend long against the beautiful backdrop of Aspen Mountain; plus live music, seminars, cooking demos and book signings with the 'cue experts - all for free.
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Annual MotherLode Volleyball Classic
Watch one of the largest volleyball tournaments in the country with over 700 teams playing all types of volleyball in Aspen. |
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Jazz Aspen Labor Day Festival
Spend Labor in Style while listening to incredible music for four days with the backdrop of the incredible mountains around Snowmass. |
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The 12 Hours of Snowmass
A 12 hour intermediate mountain bike race on Snowmass Mountain to raise funds for Aspen Youth Center. Riders can ride solo or in teams of two, three, or in an open team of up to eight riders. see website |
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Oktoberfest
Celebrate German Style in Snowmass Village Mall, with beer gardens, traditional food and music. |
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15-18 |
The 43nd Annual Aspen Ruggerfest
The Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby team along with lots of others gather to this tournament to play this popular rugged sport! |
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16-18 |
Snowmass Balloon Festival
One of the highest-altitude hot air balloon events in the U.S., should not be missed. An array of brightly colored balloons take to the Snowmass sky for three days of events. |
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Snowmass Wine & Jazz Festival
Sample, sniff and swirl your way through hundreds of wine, culinary treats and the sweet sound of Jazz playing with the beautiful backdrop of a fall colored Snowmass Village. |
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21-25 |
Aspen Film presents Aspen FilmFest
A five-day feast for movie lovers featuring the finest new features and documentaries from around the world. Top talent and directors are also on hand for personal appearances. |
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Annual Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon
Runners from across the US will descend upon Aspen, Colorado to participate in the much anticipated Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon. Chosen by Trail Runner Magazine as one of "America's 14 Most Scenic Races" |
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The Meeting: Snow Sports Film Festival
The 2010 event is celebrating its sixth anniversary and continues to be the cornerstone kick-off event for the ski and snowboard industry each season. The latest snow films will be screened while parties and the fourth annual D&E Fashion Show will surround the films. Learn More. |
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Aspen Filmfest Continues...see above for description |
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10/2 |
Hockey Mountain High Adult Hockey Tournament
All teams regard the Hockey Mountain High Tournament as a great pre-season challenge, jam packed high energy hockey and entertainment. Held at the Aspen Recreation Center |
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7-16 |
John Denver Week
An array of events from concerts to picnics to pay tribute to John Denver. All events support the expansion of John Denver's music, causes and ideas. More information is TBA. |
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Aspen Saturday Market continues until Oct.16
Stroll the market and find a diverse array of produce, meats, pastries, cut flowers, jewelry, artisan work and more. |
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21-23 |
Fall Face Off Junior Hockey Tournament: Week 1
This premier junior hockey tournament sponsored by the Aspen Leafs Junior Hockey team brings in over 90 different teams from around the region to play in Aspen, CO! See Inn at Aspen Lodging Deals! |
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28-30 |
Fall Face Off Junior Hockey Tournament: Week 2
This premier junior hockey tournament sponsored by the Aspen Leafs Junior Hockey team brings in over 90 different teams from around the region to play in Aspen, CO! See Inn at Aspen Lodging Deals! |
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Fall Face Off Junior Hockey Tournament: Week 3
This premier junior hockey tournament sponsored by the Aspen Leafs Junior Hockey team brings in over 90 different teams from around the region to play in Aspen, CO! See Inn at Aspen Lodging Deals! |
