JUNE

JUNE 2:  ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER.  Summer workshops for adults and children begin at this renowned arts center. Internationally-respected artist faculty includes Enrique Martinez Celaya, Holly Roberts, Laura McPhee, Robin Lasser and Richard Notkin. Additional free lectures, art auctions and events are held throughout the summer. (www.andersonranch.org or 970.923.3181)
For the full summer schedule, Click Here
 

JUNE 6-8:  5TH ANNUAL CHILI PEPPER & BREW FEST.  Elite invitational microbrew and International Chili Society sanctioned chili competitions and tastings are paired with outstanding concerts on Pepper Hill by Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, Lyrics Born, Stephen Marley, and Henry Butler.
(www.snowmasschiliandbrew.com)

JUNE 14-15:  2ND ANNUAL SNOWMASS LA SPORTIVA TRAIL RACE TRIFECTA.  This weekend of trail running on Snowmass’ scenic 40 miles of trails includes a 5k, a hill climb, and a half marathon for individual and combined prizes. Cancelled due to snowy trail conditions

JUNE 18-AUG 20: 36TH ANNUAL SNOWMASS RODEO. Running every Wednesday, this popular event is the oldest consecutively running community rodeo in the state and offers everything from mutton bustin’ for the kids to bull riding, barrel racing, a NEW barbecue dinner by Hickory House of Ribs, campfires sing-a-longs and more. (www.snowmassrodeo.org or 1.800.SNOWMASS)

JUNE 21-22:  NEW! SNOWMASSIVE DISC GOLF OPEN.   This sanctioned PDGA tournament includes 36 holes of on-mountain play and a Doubles Best competition. Come check out one of the highest disc golf courses in the country and the only Colorado mountain resort with two 18-hole on-mountain courses. (www.snowmassvillage.com, 1.800.SNOWMASS, or ssakai@aspensnowmass.com)

JUNE 24-30:  OVER THE BARS WOMEN’S BIKE CAMP.  A wholistic camp designed to improve mental and physical performance for women mountain bikers, this camp is open to all levels and includes a full week of training, workshops, and other activities.
(www.womensmountainbikecamp.com)

JUNE 26-AUG 21:  SNOWMASS SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC SERIES. This free weekly Thursday night concert series is “one of the best line-ups of free music in the nation” (Los Angeles Times) and is programmed by the venerable Jazz Aspen/Snowmass. With the best outdoor sound system in the mountains, the line-up includes: Drew Emmitt Band (6/26); Freddy Jones Band (7/3); Gaelic Storm (7/10); Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks (July 17); Ruthie Foster (7/24); Bonerama (7/31); Great American Taxi (8/7); Robben Ford (8/14); Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys (8/21).
For press information, CLICK HERE

JULY
 

JULY 3-5: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION.  This patriotic extravaganza with a free outdoor concert by music legend Mavis Staples and fireworks is the highlight of July 4 festivities in the Aspen/Snowmass area. Previous acts included The Blind Boys of Alabama and Keller Williams.
(www.snowmassvillage.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)

JULY 9:  11TH ANNUAL ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER RECOGNITION DINNER. Honoring the accomplishments of artists, patrons and community leaders, this evening celebrates outstanding members of the arts community. (www.andersonranch.org or 970.923.3181)

JULY 11-13:  8TH BLAST THE MASS.  The prestigious Mountain States Cup Series draws over 1,000 top regional competitors to town for downhill, cross-country, and mountain-cross events for regional champion titles and UCI points. (www.racemsc.com or 970.333.1159)

JULY 20: A CHORUS LINE. Gottlieb Bartley Productions, Inc., presents A Young People's Production of A Chorus line at 7 p.m. on Fanny Hill. Fifty local children, ages 11-16 perform a kid-friendly version of A Chorus Line, which tells the story of a group of performers auditioning for a Broadway show. Bring your blankets and picnic and come enjoy this special show on the hill! Tickets are available at the event or by calling the box office at 970.927.0555 in advance: Kids: $12,  Adults:$15 

JULY 24-26: U.S. OPEN MOUNTAINBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS.  Featuring world champion riders, this premier national event holds gravity-defying competitions in Dirt Boardercross and Slopestyle Big Air. An expo, demonstrations, and the U.S. Open Mountainboard Camp with the pros round out this epic weekend. (303.886.1812 or www.usopenmountainboarding.com )

JULY 31- AUG 2:  5TH ANNUAL SNOWMASS MASSIVE MUSIC.  This immensely popular and free mountain music weekend celebrates five years in 2008 and includes major national music acts performing on the Fanny Hill outdoor stage. Previous acts have included The Derek Trucks Band and John Hiatt. (www.snowmassvillage.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)

AUGUST

AUGUST 2-3:  MOUNTAIN MASTERPIECES ARTS FAIR.  Over 40 artists gather on the Snowmass Village Mall for this decades-old Snowmass tradition that showcases beautiful works of art. Items range from inexpensive to extravagant and from photographs to pottery to clothes and jewelry.
(www.snowmassvillage.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)

AUGUST 3: FAME: THE MUSICAL. Gottlie Bartley Productions, Inc. presents a Young People's Production of the hit show Fame: The Musical on Fanny Hill at 7 p.m. Sixty local children ages 5-11 bring this inspirational story of a group of talented students studying at the New York School of the Performing Arts in the early 1980s. Bring your blankets and picnics and enjoy the show. Tickets are available at the event or by calling the box office at 970.927.0555 in advance: Kids:$12, Adults:$15

AUGUST 8-9:  27TH SNOWMAGICAL FAMILY FUN FEST.   This free weekend of events is for kids of all ages with some of the state’s best magicians and performers. Workshops, movies, music, performances and nonstop entertainment await. Click Here for details.
(www.snowmassvillage.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)

AUGUST 8-10:  NEW! SNOWMASS G3.  Riders vie against gravity in challenging downhill and Super D races as the newest event in the prestigious Mountain States Cup Series on the slopes of Snowmass. The event includes a new free G3 by a major national act.
(www.racemsc.com and 970.333.1159)

AUGUST 9:  ANDERSON RANCH ANNUAL ART AUCTION.   Drawing more than 1,000 attendees from all across the globe, this event is one of the Aspen/Snowmass art highlights of the summer. More than 250 works of art are donated by national and local artists and auctioned in silent and live auctions.
(www.andersonranch.org or 970.923.3181)

AUGUST  16-17:   5TH ANNUAL SNOWMASS WELLNESS EXPERIENCE.  Encompassing all the elements of a balanced lifestyle, this weekend celebration gives participants a hands-on chance to learn about healthy living and eating with a special emphasis on food and nutrition. Hear from the nation’s foremost authorities on organic gardening and sustainability, learn about nutrition and healthy foods from specialists and chefs, take fitness classes with nationally-respected instructors, check out a wellness expo and organic food market and try guided nature hikes, organic spirits tastings and more at a fraction of the cost of other wellness festivals.
(For press information, CLICK HERE, www.snowmasswellness.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)

AUGUST 29- SEPT 1:  JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS LABOR DAY FESTIVAL.  This perennial favorite draws massive crowds and major headliners such as Bob Dylan, Widespread Panic, John Fogerty, Dwight Yoakam, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Jerry Douglas for spectacular mountain daytime concerts and intimate evening shows at local hot spots.
(www.jazzaspen.org or 1.800.SNOWMASS)

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 6:   5TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST PRESENTED BY BECK’S.  The festival combines authentic German beer, music and cuisine, with more modern live music, crisp fall air and fantastic mountain views. Biergartens, street performers, kids’ crafts and more toast the season with Teutonic cheer. (www.snowmassvillage.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)

SEPTEMBER 6:  5TH ANNUAL ASPEN/SNOWMASS RIDE FOR THE CURE.  A 100-mile bike ride between Aspen and Snowmass (with a flatter 26-mile option) celebrates fall and benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Last year’s ride attracted 424 riders of all levels and raised $655,000 for the cause.  (www.komenaspen.org or 970.920.0250)

SEPTEMBER 12-14:  33RD ANNUAL SNOWMASS BALLOON FESTIVAL. One of the highest-altitude balloon events in the country, this three-day festival sends 30 pilots airborn to compete in competitions such as Dawn Quixote where pilots joust with tethered weather balloons. The Saturday Evening Glow, where brightly colored balloons light up the night sky and twinkle on and off like stars, is a highlight. 
(www.snowmassballoon.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)

SEPTEMBER 12-13:  SNOWMASS WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL.  Yin to Aspen’s Food & Wine Classic yang, this relaxed fall festival pairs food, wine, jazz, and fabulous fall weather. Over 80 vintners line the mall along with silent auctions, local tastings and a Winemaker’s Dinner the night before.
(www.snowmassrotary.org or 970.379.6577)

SEPTEMBER 14:  NEW! TWELVE HOURS OF SNOWMASS.  This dawn-to-dusk twelve-hour mountain bike race on Snowmass’ trails is part of the prestigious Rocky Mountain Ultra Regional Endurance Series and benefits local youth organizations Aspen Youth Center and Extreme Sports Camp. Racers can participate in solo, team, or corporate divisions.
(www.12hoursofsnowmass.com or 970.544.4130)

SEPTEMBER 27:  VASQUE GOLDENLEAF HALF MARATHON. Called one of the most beautiful races in the country by Trail Runner Magazine, this running race takes participants from Snowmass to Aspen over spectacular mountain trails and roads at the height of foliage season.
(www.utemountaineer.com or 970.925.2849)