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A season does not go by in Aspen without a community event to look forward to.
Kicking the year off in style is Aspen's WinterskölTM celebration in January, toasting winter with artistic snow sculptures, fireworks and even a Canine Fashion Show! Enjoy fine food and wine? Then make plans to attend the annual FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen every June. Featuring food, wine and spirit superstars, Aspen becomes the top destination to discover the latest in culinary trends. And Aspen's Old Fashion Fourth of July Celebration brings patriots old and young back to a time when neighbors and new friends gathered to commemorate the founding of our country. Closing out the summer season, art enthusiasts will enjoy a variety of mediums created by nearly 175 artists in Aspen's spectacular summer mountain setting during the Aspen Arts Festival in July.
For more information, please click on the Aspen Chamber's annual events listed below:
FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen
June 18-20, 2010
One of the nations most prestigious epicurean events. Culinary stars show their passion for food, wine and entertaining. More than 300 Vintners pour premium wines complimented by specialty foods from around the world. Join leading chefs including Mario Batali, Jacques Pépin, and noted wine authorities such as Joshua Wesson for three inspiring days of wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and special events.
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Aspen celebrates Independence Day with a whimsical twist. Approximately 20,000 local residents and visitors come together to honor the nation's birthday in true American style. Festivities include a parade, U.S. Airforce flyby, concerts, a kid's bicycle rodeo, and spectacular fireworks over Aspen Mountain.
Aspen Arts Festival
July 17 & 18, 2010
Aspen Chamber Resort Association is proud to join Howard Alan Events in hosting the Aspen Arts Festival. Aspen's spectacular mountain setting provides a wonderful “open art gallery” to over 170 exhibitors offering jewelry, pottery, sculpture, glass, ceramics, paintings, prints...and more!
12 Days of Aspen
December 20 - 31, 2009
To celebrate the holiday season, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association is hosting the 12 Days of Aspen. From December 20-31, downtown Aspen comes alive with everything from free ice skating and carriage rides to concerts and carolers. Santa joins in the celebration, as do his reindeer Comet & Vixen! To top it all off, join us in celebrating New Year's Eve with a fireworks extravaganza over Aspen Mountain. Come join the ACRA - and the entire Aspen community - in celebrating the winter season and the holidays with the 12 Days of Aspen!
WinterskölTM
January 14 - 17, 2010
Wintersköl, Aspen's annual "toast to winter," dates back to a quiet January in 1951 when local Aspenites decided to celebrate Aspen's unique Nordic lifestyle with an eclectic weekend of festivities. The four day celebration features on-mountain activities, Soupsköl, a canine fashion show, winterfest, fireworks, and much more.
