Snowmass Village Announces 2008 Summer Event Schedule; Fifth anniversaries and new events highlight the summer calendar
Snowmass Village, CO... Spring 2008– Snowmass Village is pleased to announce its complete summer line-up of festivals and events for 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. 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 PDGA-sanctioned Snowmassive Disc Golf Open takes players up for 54 holes of on-mountain play. In August, the Snowmass Gravity Enduro Race offers a challenging ten hours of mountain biking down Snowmass’ slopes and a special new outdoor concert by a major national act. This event replaces the Snowmass National, which organizer Blue Wolf Events chose not to return to Snowmass.
“We were honored to have a great run with the Nationals competition and did everything we could to keep the event,” says Snowmass Village Marketing & Special Events representative Dave Elkan. “This gravity race will bring a whole new kind of exciting mountain bike challenge to Snowmass.”
During this weekend event and the annual Blast the Mass, the Snowmass chairlift to Sam’s Knob will be open for the first time ever in the summer. The competition winner is the rider who accumulates the most vertical feet descended over two five-hour heats using any trail down the mountain.
The third and final new event is the Snowmass 12-Hour 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.
For more information, visit the official Snowmass Village website at www.snowmassvillage.com or call 1-800-SNOWMASS. Media Contact: Allison Johnson, aj@snowmasspress.com or (970) 309-5485.
Art shows, art auctions, golf, brew fest, trail races, bike camps, free concerts, mountain-cross events, antique fairs, enduro races, marathons, jazz and Oktoberfest-like beer festival, balloon fests, wine and jazz, rodeos... It's all happening at Snowmass this summer.
Here's the line up through September 27, 2008.
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)
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. Saturday’s headliner is Dr. John and the Neville Brothers. 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 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 970.333.1159)
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 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: SNOWMASS MASSIVE MUSIC INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION. This patriotic extravaganza with a free outdoor concert by a major national headliner 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 10: 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. (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 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. Workshops, movies, music, performances and nonstop entertainment await. (www.snowmassvillage.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)
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 and healthy lifestyle, this weekend celebration addresses nutrition, fitness, and spirituality topics with best-selling authors and speakers, enriching workshops, cooking demonstrations, al fresco yoga and fitness classes, botanical walks and more. (www.snowmasswellness.com or 1.800.SNOWMASS)
AUGUST 23-24: NEW! SNOWMASS GRAVITY ENDURO RACE. Riders vie against gravity in this challenging timed five-hour downhill race on the slopes of Snowmass. The event is kicked off by a special new Gravity Concert on August 23 by a major national act. (www.racemsc.com and 970.333.1159)
AUGUST 29- SEPT 1: JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS LABOR DAY FESTIVAL. This perennial favorite draws massive crowds and major headliners such as Sheryl Crowe, Widespread Panic, and Jack Johnson 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! SNOWMASS 12-HOUR BIKE RACE. This dawn-to-dusk twelve-hour mountain biking 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)
Schedule provided by Snowmass Village Media Relations
Edited and posted by Richard Dietz
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