Snowmass Free Concerts Open Tonight! July 1st, 2010

The Thursday Free Snowmass Concerts are seriously one of my ultimate favorite events around Aspen in the summer! And tonight Thursday, July 1st, 2010 is the opening night! It’s so amazing to see the Snowmass Ski Hill transformed from snowy landscape into the soft green grass that covers Fanny Hill. Grab a chair and plop down on your blanket with your favorite friends and be surrounded by happy people and great music- and it’s free!
Enjoy a bottle of wine and spread out the picnic as the music gets started! As you look out over the valley the cool of the grass beneath, the blue sky above and good jams all around and you know this is what summer is all about!

This Thursday July 1st is the first night of the free summer concerts and Firefall will be taking the stage. Firefall’s original hits were back in the 70’s and included songs like “You are the Woman”. See Firefall’s website and their full bios.

Things to know about the Venue:

• Time: Music Starts at 6:15pm and Ends at 8:30pm
• Location: Head to the end of Snowmass Village Mall and out onto Snowmass Mountain on Fanny Hill. Feel Free to bring a blanket and chairs to sit on.
• Food and Beverages: Food is allowed in the venue so pack up your favorite picnic or happy hour snacks. Alcohol is not allowed into the fenced area however beverages are for purchase inside the area.
• Dogs: Dogs and their owners have a designated area on the hillside above Woodrun V but not in the fenced area.
  

If you are headed to Snowmass, stay with us at the Inn at Aspen where a cheap stay in Aspen is possible with out skimping on service or amenities. Lounge in the outdoor pools and hot tubs that look directly at the Buttermilk Mountain & enjoy our on-site Elk Horn Bar & Grill- Check out our Lodging deals this summer!

It's a Smokin' Weekend with Snowmass Chili Pepper and Brew Fest: June 4-5, 2010

Snowmass is serving up a serious triple threat with spicy chili, cold brews, and sweet music during the annual Chili Pepper and Brew Festival this June 4 & 5th, 2010!

This sizzling weekend hosts the International Chili Society that judges two chili competitions to see who is the hottest chili chefs around! Get ready to sample red and green chilies and of course salsa! Cool the fire from the crazy chili tasting with cold micro-brewskies from around the country. Expect to taste incredible brews from local to European exotic blends with over 50 breweries expected to be there! And smooth it all out with sweet music played all weekend.

Schedule: Friday’s lineup includes Kyle Hollingworth Band featuring Michael Kang of String Cheese Incident… That’s right they are mixing some cheese into this spicy weekend. Brett Dennen will follow with his folksy soulful tunes. Saturday don’t miss The Wailers taking the stage with their Jamaican Raggae that has been enlightening hearts since the Bob Marley days. And George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelics will be closing out the concerts with their mind blowing music.

All three events will be spread throughout Snowmass Mall and Fanny Hill. See Full Event Schedule.

• Friday the venue opens at 4:30 pm and goes till 10:30pm.
• Saturday, the venue will open at 2pm- 10:30 pm with the Official Chili After Dark Party at the Viceroy Hotel.
  

Tickets can be bought online. They are offering three different ticket options so you can get as up close and personal to the micro brews and chili as possible. Get your tickets now because the Champion Tasting Pass only allows 200 people per day and includes Skky Vodka and Cabo Tequila Tastings.


Lodging: To top off this sizzling weekend, get one of the hottest lodging deals in town for this event by staying at the Inn at Aspen for as little as $89 a night. Perks of staying at the Inn? It is on the bus route so once you are ready to come back to great accommodations just grab the bus- believe us you will love the bus after sampling all the incredible microbrews!