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Summer Events 2011

May 30 - June 2

Aspen Environmental Forum - Aspen

Join the Aspen Institute and National Geographic for the third Aspen Environment Forum, a powerful event examining the future of the environment and what we can do about it as citizens, corporations, and countries.
Website: http://www.aspenenvironment.org/

June 10 – 12

Outside in Aspen - Aspen

Outside Magazine hosts three days of parties, outfitter lead activities, pro-athlete panel discussion, giveaways and more.

Website: http://outsideinaspen.com/

June 17-19

Aspen Food & Wine Classic - Aspen

Aspen’s annual toast to celebrity chefs and fine wine. Grand tastings, cooking classes and parties.
Website: http://www.foodandwine.com/promo/classic-in-aspen/

June 2– July 2

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival - Benedict Music Tent - Aspen

Enjoy a wonderful mix of music including Smokey Robinson at this annual festival set at the Benedict Music Tent.
Website: http://www.jazzaspen.org/p-june-festival-17.html

June 19- 24

Aspen Summer Words - Aspen

Spend a week with some of the world's most talented writers at author readings and lectures, writing workshops and literature appreciation classes.
Website: http://www.aspenwritersfoundation.org/www/aspensummerwords.html

June 27 -July 3

The Aspen Ideas Festival - Aspen

The Aspen Ideas Festival gathers scientists, artists, politicians, historians, educators, activists and other great thinkers to present and discuss some of the most important and fascinating ideas of our time.

Website: http://www.aifestival.org/

July 3

Boogie’s Gala - Aspen

Hosted by Lenny “Boogie” Weinglass, this annual benefit for the Buddy Program, a local organization that pairs adult mentors with young people, features tastings from many of the valley’s best restaurants.

July 4

Aspen’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration - Aspen

Approximately 20,000 local residents and visitors come together to honor the nation's birthday in true American style beginning with Boogie’s Diner Five Mile Buddy Race. Festivities include a parade, U.S. Airforce jet flyby, concerts, a children's bicycle rodeo and spectacular fireworks.
Website: http://www.aspenchamber.org/calendar-of-events/annual-special-events/4th-of-july/

July 16

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Aspen

Join thousands of women, men and children racing to the finish line in this emotional and exciting 5K event that gives people the opportunity to support the fight against breast cancer, to remember those who have lost the battle and to celebrate those who are surviving.
Website: http://www.komenaspen.org/

July 19

Greenalicious - Aspen

Children’s Health Foundation’s 3rd annual benefit and culinary adventure featuring a VIP party with delectable dishes prepared by award-winning chefs, and an electrifying live performance at Belly Up Aspen.
Website: http://www.childrenshealthfoundation.net/news-events/events

August 1-2

8^th Annual Vince Gill and Amy Grant Celebrity Golf Classic - Aspen

Grammy® Award winners Amy Grant and Vince Gill host two days of musical and golfing excellence to benefit Challenge Aspen, an organization that offers access for anyone with a disability to a variety of sports, recreational and cultural activities.
Website: http://www.challengeaspen.org/golf-tournament.cfm

August 5

artCRUSH - Aspen

Aspen Art Museum’s summer fundraising gala includes a silent and live auction of
one-of-a-kind works, wine tasting and seated dinner.
Website: http://www.aspenartmuseum.org/artcrush.html

August 21

The Susan G. Komen Ride for the Cure - Aspen

A magnificent and challenging 100 mile route from Aspen to Old Snowmass and back, in the only century ride dedicated exclusively to fighting breast cancer.

Website: http://www.komenaspen.org/

September 1 - 5

The MotherLode Classic Volleyball Tournament - Aspen

The largest, and most comprehensive, beach doubles volleyball tournament in the country brings 700 teams together to compete over Labor Day Weekend.

Website: http://www.motherlodevolleyball.com/

September 2- 4

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival

This spectacular open air, dance oriented extravaganza of popular, R&B, rock, funk, blues, world and soul music takes place in Snowmass Town Park, with the Elk Mountain Range as a backdrop.
Website: http://www.jazzaspen.org/p-Labor-Day-Festival-18.html

September 15-18

Aspen Ruggerfest - Aspen

Come see some of the best rugby teams in the world battle for the Ruggerfest title and bragging rights on the famed rugby fields in downtown Aspen.
Website: http://www.aspenrugby.com/

September 21- 25

Aspen Filmfest - Aspen

With an emphasis on independent productions, new features and documentaries from around the world as well as unique presentations, special events, and family films, Aspen Filmfest champions filmmaking at its finest.
Website: http://www.aspenfilm.org/index.php/events/aspen-filmfest

Winter Events 2011 / 2012

November 26 and 27, 2011
Aspen Winternational FIS Alpine World Cup - Aspen Mountain
The fastest women in the world including Julia Mancuso & Lindsay Vonn will compete two days in the disciplines of Slalom and Giant Slalom.
Website: http://www.aspensnowmass.com/travelinfo/events/detail.cfm?eventid=4

November 26, 2011
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series – Aspen Mountain and Snowmass
Featuring the band, Cowboy Mouth in concert at 6:30 pm at the base of Aspen Mountain.
Website: http://www.aspensnowmass.com/travelinfo/events/detail.cfm?&eventID=5

December 9 and 10, 2011
Summit for Life Uphill Race - Aspen Mountain
6th Annual- In this exciting event, contestants race from the base all the way to the top of Aspen Mountain benefiting organ donation awareness.
Website: www.summitforlife.org

December 17 - 18, 2011
World Snow Polo Championship - Aspen
International equestrians gather at Rio Grande Park in Aspen to demonstrate their talents at this one of a kind event.
Website: http://www.worldsnowpolo.com/

December 20, 2011 – January 1, 2012
Aspen Academy Screenings – Aspen – Harris Concert Hall
This two-week extravaganza offers a sneak peek at some of the films everyone will be talking about come the Academy Awards.
Website: http://www.aspenfilm.org/index.php/events/academy-screenings

December 28, 2011
Dennis Basso Freestyle Winter Benefit – Aspen
The Aspen Art Museum rolls out the red carpet for its annual apres-ski evening of elegant holiday fun, fashion and philanthropy. Passion and fashion. Dennis Basso FREESTYLE is fashion as fine art—a hip and haute après-ski gala celebration supporting the Aspen Art Museum’s critically acclaimed contemporary art programming.
Website: http://www.aspenartmuseum.org/freestyle/

December 30, 2011
Ajax Cup – Aspen Mountain
Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club is excited to announce the first-ever Ajax Cup on Aspen Mountain, December 30, 2010. This inaugural ski race and Après-ski party, hosted by Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, will feature legendary ski stars, young AVSC athletes, and famous celebrities gathered together to support AVSC and its 2,000 participants. The race takes place on Little Nell on Aspen Mountain. The party will follow the race at Il Mulino restaurant.
Website: http://www.teamavsc.org

January 12 – 15 , 2012
Wintersköl – Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, Snowmass
The Aspen Chamber Resort Association has chosen "Seize the Summit" as the official slogan for 2012. Entrants were asked to consider the things you love about our community and Aspen's traditional winter event when interpreting the 61th Anniversary of Wintersköl.
Website: http://www.aspenchamber.org/calendar-of-events/annual-special-events/winterskol/

January 13 – 15 , 2012
Men’s Health and Women’s Health at Wintersköl
The ultimate party on the snow with the Men’s Health and Women’s Health Lodge and Sanctuary Spa. Featuring three days of après ski parties, mini spa treatments, product sampling, fireworks viewing party and concert at the Belly Up Aspen.
Website: http://www.aspensnowmass.com/travelinfo/events/detail.cfm?eventid=44

January 15, 2012
Hike for Hope – Buttermilk
8th Annual Race up Buttermilk. Starts at 7:30 a.m. Minimum donation of $25 required. Registration starts at 6am-7:15am at Bumps. Cliff House will also provide a pancake breakfast for only $5. All proceeds go to research for a cure for muscular dystrophy.
Website: www.hikeforhopemd.com

January 15 to 22, 2012
Gay Ski Week – Through the Years - Aspen
An annual event in Aspen catering to the gay community hosted by the Roaring Fork Gay and Lesbian Community Fund.
Website: www.gayskiweek.com

January 26 to 29, 2012
ESPN Winter X Games 16 – Buttermilk
The premier winter action sports event in the world features athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling competitions.
Website: http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/

January 25, 2012
Powder Magazine Video Awards - Aspen
The world’s finest athletes, filmmakers, photographers, industry heavy-hitters and loyal ski fans converge to celebrate skiing’s most triumphant achievements documented this past year. The Powder Video Awards and Reader Poll Take Over The Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
Website: http://www.powderawards.com/

February 17 - 19, 2012
Colorado Freeride Championships – Snowmass
This extreme-terrain event brings together 100 of the most talented freeride skiers and snowboarders in the country.
Website: http://www.aspensnowmass.com/travelinfo/events/detail.cfm?&eventID=12

February 23 - 26, 2012
Aspen/Snowmass Ski and Snowboard Open – Buttermilk
Now in its seventh year, the Aspen/Snowmass Open is a must-attend event. The event will feature a prize purse of $50,000. Held at Buttermilk, this event allows skiers and snowboarders, men and women, the opportunity to compete on the Winter X Games 16 slopestyle course and 22-foot superpipe before they open to the public.
Website: http://www.aspensnowmass.com/travelinfo/events/detail.cfm?eventid=10

March (tbd), 2012
The Annual Theatre Aspen Costume Gala - The Dead Celeb Ball
Support Aspen's only professional theatre during the show-stopping event of the year - the Theatre Aspen Costume Gala! Put on your best costumes, bid on exciting auction items, dance the night away and support Theatre Aspen's Mainstage and Educational activities!
Website: www.theatreaspen.org – details still to be announced.

March 11-14, 2012
Aspen Fashion Week
Aspen Fashion Week is a destination fashion event designed to showcase and market winter resort, ski and technical outerwear in the home and playground of the most stylish consumers. With high energy slopeside runway events, daily après ski fashion shows, in-store presentations, on-mountain events and late night fashionable soirées.
Website: http://www.aspenfashionweek.com

March 16, 2012
Core Party – Aspen
This is a FREE outdoor concert at the cross streets of Galena Avenue and Cooper Street at 8 p.m.
Website: http://www.aspensnowmass.com/travelinfo/events/detail.cfm?&eventID=69

March 17, 2012
KickAspen Big Air Invitational at Aspen - Aspen Mountain
One of the most anticipated events of the year, the KickAspen Big Air is in its 12th year of showcasing the best ski and snowboard athletes in the region to compete under the lights at the base of Aspen Mountain for prize money.
Website: http://www.aspensnowmass.com/travelinfo/events/detail.cfm?&eventID=70

March 16 - 18, 2012 & March 23 – 25, 2012
12^th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam – Aspen and Snowmass
In its tenth year, this premier spring festival, free and open to the public, features new-school competitions, downtown concerts, parties and cultural events.
Website: http://www.aspensnowmass.com/travelinfo/events/detail.cfm?eventid=11

March 22, 2012
SNOW's Silver Rush and the Silver Queen Ball
A benefit for the United States Olympic Committee featuring a mobile cocktail/dinner party around the town of Aspen hosted by SNOW & Saveur Magazines.
Website: http://www.bonniercorp.com/

April 10 - 15, 2012
Aspen Shortsfest – Aspen
Aspen Shortsfest is considered one of the world's premier international short film and video showcases for the trend-setting art form: the short. Aspen Shortsfest offers a lively, thought-provoking, and humorous selection of drama, comedy, animation and documentary - all at 40 minutes or less. Aspen Shortsfest is in the "50 Leading Film Festivals" list on IndieWIRE.com.
Website: http://www.aspenfilm.org/index.php/events/aspen-shortsfest

April (tbd), 2012
CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational – Snowmass
The inaugural CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational features Olympic silver medalist Gretchen Bleiler and an all-female snowboard superpipe contest in Snowmass.
Website: http://www.aspensnowmass.com/travelinfo/events/detail.cfm?eventid=43