Jun 07 Friday
Back for its 16th year, the Aspen Fringe Festival’s JUNEFEST is a two-day performance art event that takes place at Wheeler Opera House. Founded in 1994 by David Ledingham, the Aspen Fringe Festival aims to inspire and encourage artists and individuals around the world.
June 7 and 8
May 25 Saturday
Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. More info.
We’re celebrating the anniversary of the Wheeler’s 1984 Grand Re-Opening with two amazing concerts in one weekend. On Saturday night, Judy Collins returns to the stage with her Wildflowers Tour. In honor of the monumental Grand Re-Opening, all tickets are priced at $19.84.
Sep 13 Friday
The iconic Snowmass Balloon Festival returns for its 49th year! The long-standing Rocky Mountain tradition features three days of 30+ festive balloons launching into the air from 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. amidst the sunrise and the stunning background of Snowmass in the fall. On Friday evening, join us back in Snowmass Town Park for a night...
Friday, September 13 - Sunday, September 15
Jul 05 Friday
Join us at Hallam Lake for an afternoon of excitement and learning about majestic birds of prey. ACES’ Annual Raptor Fair is an opportunity for families and people of all ages to get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures. Our team of experienced educators and experts from HawkQuest will be on hand to share their knowledge and insights, providing fascinating information about these incredible animals and their habitats.
During the event, you’ll have the chance to participate in an owl pellet dissection station, a live raptor presentation, and other activities around the Hallam Lake Nature Preserve. There’s something for everyone at the Raptor Fair – so come join us and experience the thrill of meeting these magnificent creatures up close.
This community event is free, advance registration is required.
Jul 09 Tuesday
Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platform to yell, sing and celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight! She invites all who will come on the foraging journey of collecting, identifying, and eating wild food. Nelson has also cooked up quite a few awards, receiving the James Beard Award for “Best Social Media” 2022, chosen for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, chosen as a TikTok Tastemaker, and honored as part of Fortune Magazine’s Creator 25 in 2021.
With 5 million followers joining Alexis on the adventure, she reframes the world of food, asking us to consider tastefully satiating and environmentally sustainable food choices. She also peels back historical layers on African American and Indigenous food traditions that have traditionally been repressed. Whether Nelson is teaching audiences which seaweeds are delicious or turning acorns into cheese, she does so with a song and a smile. Nelson’s comedic lessons and videos direct audiences to freely accessible food options and demonstrations of tasty dishes. While delivered in a light-hearted manner, Nelson’s content has empowered those living in food deserts with greater self-sufficiency –which is no laughing matter. Nelson takes audiences into the woods and to the oceans in search of edible plants to enrich their palates and the planet.
As Alexis would say, happy snacking, don’t die!
*Registration will open in June.
Jun 20 Thursday
Aspen Words’ 2024 Book Ball promises to be a real page-turner! Join author and keynote speaker Michael Lewis 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.
Celebrating 32 years of free live music this summer, the Snowmass Free Concert Series, a locals’ favorite, longstanding summer tradition, returns to Fanny Hill every Thursday evening, June 13-August 22, 2024. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with shows starting at 6:30 p.m.
June 13 - Sonny Gullage & the Blues GrooversJune 20 - Brooke AlexxJune 26 - Mr. SippJuly 4 - SpazmaticsJuly 11 - Severo Y Grupo FuegoJuly 19 - American AuthorsJuly 25 - Claire WrightAugust 1 - Southern AvenueAugust 8 - Young DublinersAugust 15 - Tribal Gold feat. Big Chief Juan PardoAugust 22 - Huntertones
Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic, order to-go from Snowmass restaurants, and support local Snowmass businesses before or after the concert. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased from the Snowmass branded container bars, located inside the venue. Outside food and sealed non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. No glass bottles, open containers or personal alcohol of any kind are permitted. No dogs are allowed.
Where to go: Concerts are held on the Fanny Hill Concert Stage at the end of the Snowmass Mall. Free parking is available at Town Park Station and the Brush Creek Intercept Lot, with free shuttles to the Snowmass Mall and Base Village. Additional options include, RFTA bus service from Aspen and the Intercept Lot, or the free Village Shuttle service throughout Snowmass. It is best to get off at the Snowmass Mall stop.
If you are driving, the Base Village Parking Garage offer free (limited) parking during the summer months. From the garage, you can ride the free Sky Cab Gondola (known as the Skittles) from Base Village to the Snowmass Mall.
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