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St. Paddy's Day 2008
St. Paddy’s
Day is an all-day, all-Irish party in Snowmass. It’s time to
Shamrock & Roll at
this 5th anniversary celebration!
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Schedule: March 17 |
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All Day |
Leprechaun Goodies
Keep your eyes out on Fanny Hill and
the Snowmass Village Mall for lucky
leprechauns handing out goodies such as
necklaces, Irish hats, bubbles,
stickers, balls & more.
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9am-2pm |
What: Lucky Leprechaun
Scavenger Hunts for Adults & Children
Where: Ticket Pavilion, Snowmass Mountain, Fanny Hill
Description:
Kids and adults can search for a pot of
gold prizes in this scavenger hunt on
Fanny Hill.
FREE ACTIVITY
Contact:
(970) 925-1663
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Noon-4pm |
What: Family Fun Irish-style!
Where: Snowmass Village Mall
Mid-Mall
Description: Guided by favorite
local performers Jammin' Jim and
Sparkles the Clown, kids can
make arts & crafts for costumes to march
along with the Pipe and Drum marchers
and have their faces painted emerald
designs.
*FREE ACTIVITY*
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12-5pm |
What: Irish Beer Garden & Food Tents
Where: Snowmass Village Mall
Mid-Mall
Description: Raise a pint to the
Irish at one of the Beer Garden and Food
Tents serving traditional Irish fare and
hearty green Irish beer.
Green Irish Beer, Import Beer, and
Irish Cordials available (including Skyy Vodka,
Corolans Irish Creme, and Tullamore
Irish Whisky).
Irish Fare: A la carte
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1:30-1:45pm
3:15-3:30pm
4:45-5:00pm |
What: El Jebel Shrine Pipe Band
Where: Snowmass Village Mall
Description:
This bagpipe and
drum troupe parades up and down the mall
filling the air with traditional Irish
bagpipe tunes. The El Jebel Shrine Pipe
Band is the oldest Pipe Band in
Colorado, formed in 1963 at the El Jebel
Shrine Center in Denver. For more
information,
CLICK HERE
*FREE ACTIVITY*
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1:45-2:15pm
3:30-4:00pm |
What: Colorado West Celtic Dancers
Where: Snowmass Village Mall
Description: These dancers perform traditional Irish dances
and jigs.
*FREE ACTIVITY*
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2:15-3:15pm
3:45-4:45pm |
What: Concert with Mondragon
Where: Snowmass Village Mall
Description: Mondragon is a
collective of musicians whose roots
delve into folk, classical, jazz, and
rock, and it blooms with a unique style
that takes traditional tunes and flirts
with dimension. Popular at Renaissance
festivals all over the west, Mondragon
possesses a deep love for both
historical tradition and contemporary
style with an energy that is contagious.
For more
information,
CLICK HERE
*FREE ACTIVITY*
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3:30-5pm |
What: Concert with Outformation
Where: Snowmass Village Mall
Description:
With
years of consistent national touring and
collective song writing and two CDs under their
belt, Outformation has a growing national fan
base and has appeared at Bonnaroo,
SXSW, Hi Sierra Music Festival,
Magnoliafest, and Wakarusa. In 2007
following the release of Traveler’s
Rest, Outformation opened for
Widespread Panic, Shooter Jennings, and
Umphrey’s McGee.
For more
information,
CLICK HERE
FREE ACTIVITY*
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2pm to closing |
What:
The Cirque Bar & Grille Apres Ski
Where: End of the Snowmass Village
Mall
Description: Green beer and
giveaways, plus live music
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Evening |
Head to local Snowmass restaurants and
bars to continue the partying in
Snowmass Village |
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A Special
Thanks to Sponsors Skyy Vodka,
Corolans Irish Creme, and Tullamore Irish Whisky |
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General
Information:
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Snowmass Lodging
Ninety-five
percent of Snowmass lodging is slope-side. Twenty-nine
lodging properties ranging from full service hotels to
condominiums to inns are available. Check out the
options and special packages:
CLICK HERE or call
1-800-SNOWMASS.
Getting Here:
Air Service:
Snowmass Village, Colorado, is conveniently
located between four regional airports: Aspen (only 6
miles away), Eagle (67 miles), Grand Junction (125
miles), and Denver, Colorado (220 miles). For additional
information and lodging packages and deals, call
1-800-SNOWMASS
Ground Transportation:
Car Rental:
Thrifty (800-847-4389), Budget (877-818-2886), Avis
(800-831-2847), Hertz (800-654-3131) and Eagle
Rent-A-Car (800-282-2128) all have rental agencies at
the Aspen Airport. Call 1-800-SNOWMASS for more
information.
Train:
Amtrak offers a scenic way to travel through the Rocky
Mountains and can drop passengers off just 40 miles from
Snowmass, where they can pick up a taxi service or
public transportation to Snowmass. The California Zephyr
provides daily service from Chicago and San Francisco to
Glenwood Springs. 1-800-USA-RAIL or www.amtrak.com
Shuttle:
Colorado Mountain Express (800-525-6363) offers
shuttle or private car service from Denver International
Airport and Eagle airport. Local group and private
transportation also is available.
Getting Around Snowmass
Public Transportation:
The Snowmass Village Shuttle provides frequent free
service to all condominiums, hotels, and key commercial
areas in Snowmass. (970-923-3500).
RFTA Public Transportation to Aspen and down valley
locations also run twice an hour for a nominal fee (970-925-8484).
Taxi Service: High Mountain Taxi (970-925-TAXI)
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