Celebrate winter at the 61st Annual Wintersköl™ Festival January 12-15, 2012. Wintersköl™"toast to winter" has been celebrated since January 1951. The slogan for this years festival is "A Cut Above the Rest" Rejoice the peerless Nordic lifestyle of the Aspenites. Stay Tuned for 2012 info!
Four days of celebration filled with on-mountain activities, parades, a canine fashion show, Soupsköl competition, live music, WinterFest, and fireworks! Don't miss this classic Aspen celebration. View the Full Schedule!
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Schedule of Events: Stay Tuned For 2012 events!
Thursday, January 13 2011:
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm: Aspen Chamber Resort Association Opening Luncheon
The St. Regis Aspen. Tickets $40 for members/$50 for non-members. For tickets ACRA, 970-925-1940
4:00 pm: "Wintersculpt"by Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Aspen Mall Area. Anderson Ranch selects six teams to participate in this intense 48 hour snow sculpture competition. Teams often work around the clock on Thursday and Friday of the event to transform their 8' x 8'x 8' snow cubes into freestanding creations. On Saturday afternoon, the sculptures are judged by a panel of independent community members based on creativity, technical execution, and compliance to rules. Anderson Ranch, 970-923-3182 or www.andersonranch.org
6:00 pm: Special Aspen Art Museum Wintersköl | Soupsköl events
Aspen Art Museum. Chemistry As Magic:
Join 4-time Soupsköl competition winner Chef Clark Church of Garnish Café for a preview taste of Friday night's Soupsköl celebration! Chemistry as Magic: A Public Program on Alchemy and Transformation. Join special AAM guests for a free public program in conjunction with the AAM presentation of the work of British sculptor Roger Hiorns. Aspen Art Museum, 970-925-8050 or www.aspenartmuseum.org
7:00 pm: "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rolling Stones."
Wheeler Opera House - This film is believed by many to be the finest pure concert film ever produced. Filmed over four nights during the Stones' monumental 1972 tour of the United States. The movie captures not only "the greatest rock ‘n roll band in the world" at the very top of its game, but also the kind of concert experience that defined stadium rock.
Before the show... "Get Your Rocks Off" rock costume competition. Fans of all ages are invited to show up in their finest extreme-rock-star gear and compete for one of three great prizes. "This is not just for Stones imitators," said Slaton. "Fans have five decades of extreme rock and roll attitude to choose from. So show up, strut your stuff on the Wheeler's stage, and prepare for stardom - or at least a shot at some great Wheeler prizes." Free admission, no tickets required. Wheeler Opera House, 970-920-5770 or www.wheeleroperahouse.com
Friday, January 14, 2011:
8:00 am: Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Wintersculpt"
Aspen Mall Area. The incredible sculpting continues.
9:00 am- 2pm: Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Kidsculpt"
Aspen Mill Street Mall. Snow sculpture competition for the younger generations of snow sculptors!
9:00 am- 5:00 pm: Men's & Women's Health Village
The Ultimate Party in The Snow - Check out our schedule of events and carve your trail through Aspen Wintersköl2010. Free and open to everyone. www.menshealth.com/winter
10:30 am- 12:00 pm: Apple Strudel Downhill
Apple Strudel Trail, Aspen Highlands. Free to everyone! All participants receive complimentary apple strudel with whip cream and a drink, and bragging rights at finish line!
12-4:00pm: Willow Creek Bistro's Famous Après Ski Pig Roast
Willow Creek Bistro Patio, The Ritz Carlton, Aspen Highlands. Drink specials for Wintersköl button wearers.
2:30-5:30 p.m. - Après Ski - Base Camp Bar & Grille
Snowmass Base Village - Live Music and drink specials. Raffle for a pair of skis and a snowboard at 5:30pm.
5:30- 7:30 pm: "Soupsköl," 8th annual cook-off
Cooper Ave. & Hunter St. Warm up from the winter chills with the Soupsköl contest. Restaurants offer free samples of their soup and the public votes for their favorite. Free to everyone! To register ACRA, 970-925-1940 or www.aspenchamber.org
8:00 p.m. Nathan McEuen and Friends
Wheeler Opera House. "Nathan is such a fun guy, a great writer and performer, and patrons who turned out last Wintersköl ate up the show and wanted more," said Slaton. "This time Nathan is bringing not only his two sidemen, but also one of the hottest new names out there in the world of singer-songwriters - Chelsea Williams. Nathan's dad - string virtuoso John McEuen - says that she's the next Sheryl Crow, and if she's good enough for John McEuen, then that's confirmation enough for me." Free admission, no tickets required. Wheeler Opera House, 970-920-5770 or www.wheeleroperahouse.com
Saturday, January 15, 2011
9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Men's & Women's Health Village
Free and open to everyone. www.menshealth.com/winter
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Wintersköl Public Skate
Lewis Ice Arena. Free admission. Aspen Recreation Center, 970-544-4100.
Noon - 8:30 p.m. WINTERFEST
Cooper Ave Mall. Come join in the festivities! WinterFest brings fun for the whole family including: clowns, face painters, live music, Aspen Kettle Corn, POP! cotton candy, hot chocolate & cookies, the torchlight decent, and the fireworks extravaganza over Aspen Mountain. Free and open to everyone.
1:00pm-2:00pm: Canine Fashion Show
Cooper Ave. & Galena St. Free to participate. Registration required at 10:00 am and takes place day of. Fashion show begins at 11:00 am. Contact ACRA, 970-925-1940 or http://www.aspenchamber.org
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Performance by the K9 Kings
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Live performance by the US AirForce Drum & Bugle Corps and the El Jebel Shriner Pipe Band
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Family Skating Party at CP Burger on the Silver Circle Ice Rink.
Free skate rentals, great music and delicious CP Burger specials.
6:00 pm: "Wintersculpt" judging and awards
Aspen Mall Area. Judging at 4 p.m. Awards at 6 p.m. @ WinterFest
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Beer Garden at Bad Billy's
6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Live music by Slightly White
Main Stage, Galena and Cooper.
8:00 pm: Torchlight Descent
Little Nell - Aspen Mountain
8:15 pm: Fireworks Extravaganza
Little Nell - Aspen Mountain
9:00 p.m. A benefit for Feed Them With Music
Wheeler Opera House. Organized by singer-songwriter (and downvalley resident) Paul Frantzich, the evening is dedicated to raising much-needed funds to feed children and families in Haiti, where the devastation from this year's massive earthquake remains largely unabated. "It's amazing that every dollar raised for Feed Them With Children delivers a meal for a needy child," said Slaton. "Feed Them With Music ensures that every dollar raised gets used for this purpose, which is a rarity in the world of charitable organizations and speaks to how short the link is between program and beneficiary. We're presenting this as a free show, but we hope that patrons will be attentive to the great work Feed Them With Children is doing and be generous. And the show itself will be a whole lot of fun."
As its part in support of Feed Them With Music, the Wheeler will donate $1 from every drink purchase throughout its three Wintersköl events to support feeding those in need in Haiti. "We still have the cheapest bar in all of Aspen," said Slaton, "so patrons can come, enjoy three great events with beverages in hand, and know that they're supporting this worthy cause. So by all means, come down to the Wheeler all Wintersköl weekend!" Free admission, no tickets required. Wheeler Opera House, 970-920-5770 or www.wheeleroperahouse.com
10:00 p.m. Super Diamond
Belly Up Aspen. Surreal Neil and his crew put on a show that's self-proclaimed as "Neil Diamond on steroids," playing all the hits including "Sweet Caroline", "Forever in Blue Jeans" and "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon". Tickets are $30/$35 day of. For more information call 970.544.9800 or visit www.bellyupaspen.com.
Sunday, January 16, 2011:
7:30 am: Wintersköl Hike for Hope Uphill Race
Buttermilk Mountain. 6th Annual Family Charity Event, 100% of funds raised go to research a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. Reg. is $25 and DOES NOT include the pancake Breakfast at Cliffhouse. Day of registration will be from 6 - 7:15 am at Bumps Restaurant. Door prizes and a huge prize give-away, fun for all!! For more information and to pre-register, 970-925-6137 or www.hikeforhopeMD.com
8:00 am: Pancake Breakfast $5
Cliff House Restaurant, Buttermilk Mountain
9:00 am- 5:00 pm: Men's & Women's Health Village
Aspen Gondola Plaza -
9:00 p.m. Jackie Greene
Belly Up Aspen. An American singer-songwriter who most recently toured with Gov't Mule.
Tickets are $10/$12 day of. For more information call 970-544-9800 or visit www.bellyupaspen.com
10:00 - 11:00 am: Introduction to Skijoring with your Dog
Aspen Animal Shelter. Classroom education session prior to the practical instruction at the Golf Course.
12:00- 1:30 pm: Skijoring with your Dog: A Healthy, Safe Way to Exercise and Bond Together
Aspen Golf Course. Presented by the Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter. Popular in Scandinavian countries and pockets of the United States, skijoring is a sport that combines nordic skiing and dog sledding. This introduction will be led by Champion Racer Fritz Howard and will cover basic equipment, techniques to encourage your dog to pull, and how to skijor safely and responsibly on the trail. $40 suggested donation, proceeds to benefit Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. For more information and to register, Aspen Animal Shelter, 970-927-1771 or www.dogsaspen.com.
