Cultural Events Calendar

Escape to the mountains for an epic weekend retreat in the company of good booze, tunes, hiking, biking, and more this June 14th! In its 9th year, Snowmass Rendezvous is bringing your favorite brews, spirits, ciders, seltzers, wines, and more to the valley for a weekend of exploration by way of our state.

Join us at the main tasting event on Saturday afternoon where bottomless drinks on the sunny mountain slopes will make your day. Then stay for a free post-tasting concert on the Snowmass Mall Rock Stage and enjoy the slope side bars to complement the music. Talent and full vendor list to be announced!

For the most up to date details on the Rendezvous, check our main event page out here!

Join the merchants of historic downtown Basalt for a lively Block Party celebration on Midland Avenue! This family-friendly event will feature a wide array of activities including delicious food vendors, engaging games for all ages, live music performances, and extended shopping hours at participating businesses. Come and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, support local merchants, and experience the best of Basalt's historic downtown. All are welcome to this community-wide celebration!

You're invited to an unforgettable evening hosted by Action in Africa in partnership with AIA Ambassador Chef Mawa McQueen, an Aspen favorite and James Beard semifinalist.

Date & Time: June, 14th | Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00 PM | Seated Dinner Begins at 7pm

Location: Mawa’s Kitchen Aspen

Join fellow community leaders and changemakers for custom cocktails by Woody Creek Distillery, wine pairings by Local Spirits, and a four-course culinary journey at Mawa’s Kitchen.

Purchase your ticket today to directly support clean water and nutrition initiatives in Uganda.

Can’t make it? You can still make an impact!

Aspen Fringe Festival presents the World Premiere of LINCOLN GOES TO HOLLYWOOD: a Hysterical Historical Comedy written by David Ledingham. This funny, innovative new play transports Abraham Lincoln, Shakespeare and Booth family onto the Wheeler Opera House stage. Help Honest Abe find his way through the great experiment towards a more perfect union… on the road to Hollywood. Starring David Ledingham and Lyon Hamill, directed by Brad Moore.

Aspen Words’ 2025 Book Ball promises to be a real page-turner! Join author and keynote speaker Hampton Sides for an unforgettable experience with fellow literature lovers while enjoying cocktails and dinner at the historic Hotel Jerome. Book Ball raises critical funds to support Aspen Words programs, including writers in the schools, scholarships for aspiring writers and community talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning authors.

Sunday and Tuesday evenings, June through September, Anderson Ranch features a slideshow presentation by distinguished faculty members and visiting artists. These insightful talks dive into the artists’ inspiration, their creative process, and more.

This presentation is free and open to the public and is available in person or via livestream.

Registration is appreciated. All on-campus workshop students will be pre-registered for this event.

Guest Author and Poetry Slam featuring Jovan Mays

Expand your health span and learn how to live for today. That's the focus of National Geographic photojournalist David McLain's captivating look into the world’s Blue Zones—regions where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Drawing on his work with Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner, McLain shares remarkable stories and stunning images that reveal the daily habits, community values, and cultural insights behind extraordinary well-being. Start your Food & Wine week off right and stick around for the post show Q&A and Meet & Greet with David. Explore Booksellers will be on site with Blue Zones Kitchen and Blue Zones American Kitchen available for purchase.

Sunday and Tuesday evenings, June through September, Anderson Ranch features a slideshow presentation by distinguished faculty members and visiting artists. These insightful talks dive into the artists’ inspiration, their creative process, and more.

This presentation is free and open to the public and is available in person or via livestream.

Registration is appreciated. All on-campus workshop students will be pre-registered for this event.

Food & Wine is pleased to announce the 2025 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Talk Series will be free and open to the Aspen community. Please join us to hear first-hand experiences and behind the scenes stories from some of today's most inspiring chefs.

Space is limited and guests will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis. All attendees must be 21 years or older. Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of each seminar. Aspen Talk Series will be located at the ISIS Theatre.

Friday, June 20 from 10-11 a.m.

Food & Wine Podcast LIVE: A Fireside Chat With Padma Lakshmi

Hosted by Kat Kinsman

The Taste The Nation creator and author joins Food & Wine's Tinfoil Swans podcast for an honest and insightful live episode taping.