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Local Events in Aspen: Plan Your Escape Today!

Regardless of the season, there are always diverting activities and incredible natural scenery to experience that will keep you co aspen events, events in aspen, aspen hotels, hotels in aspen, hotel aspen, aspen ming back to Aspen from winter to summer and everywhere in between. No matter what your interests or what you're looking forward to on your next vacation, the activities and local events in Aspen are sure to delight. Enjoy a wide range of things to do in Aspen, both outdoors and in.

Discover why visitors come to the valley every year from around the globe to enjoy winter events in Aspen like world-class skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating, and summer activities like fly fishing, hiking, and horseback riding – just to name a few. Try your hand at hang-gliding, take in one of the many music festivals, food and wine shows, or comedy festivals, watch the events at Winterskol, go dog sledding, camp, bike, or simply take a quiet walk along the Roaring Fork River. With so many memorable ways to spend your time, Aspen events will suit everyone in the family!

Aspen Events

The Aspen Chamber Resort Association is always working to create and attract special events that draw local, regional and destination visitors to Aspen. The ACRA is proud to produce five local events throughout the year that delight locals and visitors alike. Aspen/Snowmass also brings several nationally recognized evens to the mountain every year.

Aspen International

The world’s fastest women skiers will once again take Aspen Mountain by storm over Thanksgiving weekend. Spectators near and far are invited to the base of Lift 1A on Aspen Mountain to enjoy prime viewing of the finish line from the grandstands. Television coverage by NBC and Versus will capture the excitement that embodies World Cup racing. Plum TV will also be broadcasting all the races live!! The weekend includes the first Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series of the season. Both events are FREE and open to the public!

November 24-27, 2011

Wintersköl^TM

Wintersköl, Aspen's annual "toast to winter," dates back to a quiet January in 1951 when local Aspenites decided to celebrate Aspen's unique Nordic lifestyle with an eclectic weekend of festivities. The four day celebration features on-mountain activities, Soupsköl, a canine fashion show, winterfest, fireworks, and much more.

January 12-15, 2011

ESPN Winter X Games 16

For an unprecedented 11th year in a row, more than 200 ski, snowboard and snowmobile athletes from across the globe will land in Aspen/Snowmass to compete in ESPN’s Winter X Games 16 on Buttermilk. All events at Buttermilk are FREE and open to the public. In addition to the action at Buttermilk, Aspen/Snowmass will host a FREE Bud Light Hi-Fi concert at the base of Aspen Mountain. More Information

January 26-29, 2012

Aspen/Snowmass Open

In its 6th year at Buttermilk Mountain, the Aspen/Snowmass Open gives up-and-coming skiers and snowboarders a chance to get recognized. Featuring a $50,000 cash purse, this event attracts over 350 athletes competing on the X Games courses for slopestyle and superpipe.

February 9-12, 2012

Colorado Freeride Championships

The Colorado Freeride Championships (CFC) is a big mountain competition featuring both men and women skiers and snowboarders. Some of the biggest names in the industry come out to play on the cliff-littered terrain of Snowmass, creating a wild show for spectators. The expert-only terrain requires cutting-edge skills from the over 100 participating athletes who continue to push the boundaries of their sport. Spectators can watch the qualifying day of action from the base of the Hanging Valley Headwall (expert terrain) and catch the finals on the Burnside Cliffs from the deck of Gwyn's High Alpine.

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

The Aspen Food & Wine Classic is one of the nation's most prestigious epicurean events. Culinary stars show their passion for food, wine and entertaining. More than 300 Vintners pour premium wines complimented by specialty foods from around the world. Join leading chefs including Mario Batali, Jacques Pépin, and noted wine authorities such as Joshua Wesson for three inspiring days of wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and special events.

Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

Aspen celebrates Independence Day with a whimsical twist. Each year, approximately 20,000 local residents and visitors come together to honor the nation's birthday in true American style. Festivities include a parade, U.S. Airforce flyby, concerts, a kid's bicycle rodeo, and spectacular fireworks over Aspen Mountain.

Aspen Arts Festival

Aspen Chamber Resort Association is proud to join Howard Alan Events in hosting the Aspen Arts Festival. Aspen's spectacular mountain setting provides a wonderful "open art gallery" to over 170 exhibitors offering jewelry, pottery, sculpture, glass, ceramics, paintings, prints...and more!

For more information about local events in Aspen, or to make reservations, contact Hotel Aspen today at 970-925-3441.

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