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April 04, 2008
SNOWMASS ANNOUNCES SUMMER EVENT LINE-UP FOR 2008
Fifth anniversaries and new events highlight the summer calendar
Snowmass Village, CO (April 4, 2008)- Snowmass Village is pleased to announce its complete line-up of festivals and events for summer, 2008. There's never been a better time to "Take 5" in Snowmass as multiple events celebrate five year anniversaries. The Aspen/Snowmass season kicks off in June with the popular 5th Annual Chili Pepper & Brew Fest, while Massive Music, The Snowmass Wellness Experience, Oktoberfest, and Ride for the Cure also celebrate fifth anniversaries.
"This is a strong and diverse summer schedule and we're thrilled to be offering so many different events for visitors and locals," says Susan Hamley, Marketing Director for Snowmass Village. "From our new calendar additions to those events celebrating anniversaries to the incredible music we offer all summer long, this is by far our strongest schedule yet."
Snowmass is home to three new events this season. In June, the Professional Disc Golf Association-sanctioned Snowmassive Disc Golf Open takes players up for 54 holes of on-mountain play. In August, the Snowmass G3 offers challenging downhill and Super D races as the newest event in the prestigious Mountain States Cup Series and includes a special new free concert by a major national act on August 9.
The third new event is the Twelve Hours of Snowmass mountain bike race which is a fundraiser for the Aspen Youth Center and Extreme Sports Camp. This dawn-to-dusk race on Snowmass' beautiful fall trails is modeled after (and excellent training for) the 24 Hours of Moab in October and takes place the same weekend as the Snowmass Balloon Festival and the Snowmass Wine & Jazz Festival.
For more information on summer activities in snowmass, call us at 1.877.602.7736 or visit www.stayaspensnowmass.com
2008 SUMMER SCHEDULE
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)
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. Previous acts include Ziggy Marley, Del McCoury, The David Grisman Quintet, Johnny Lang and Keller Williams. (www.snowmasschiliandbrew.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)
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. (www.runtherockies.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)
JUNE 19-AUG 21: 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 barbecue dinner, 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 54 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, look for the full line-up later this spring. (www.snowmassvillage.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)
JULY
JULY 3-5: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. This patriotic extravaganza with a free outdoor concert by 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 20-22: SNOWMASS ANTIQUES FAIR. Forty nationally recognized antique dealers fill the Snowmass Mall with historic treasures & vintage gifts. Fine European antiques, rustic furnishings, estate jewelry, glass and fine art are just a few of the items showcased in this MC Presents event. (www.mcpresents.com or 303.570.9763)
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 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. (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 addresses nutrition, fitness, and healthy living topics with best-selling authors and speakers, enriching workshops, cooking demonstrations, al fresco yoga and fitness classes, nature walks and more. (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 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 benefits local youth organizations Aspen Youth Center and Extreme Sports Camp. Racers can participate in solo, team, or corporate divisions. (www.aspenyouthcenter.org 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)
Posted by Dina at April 4, 2008 08:46 AM
