Aspen Festivals & Events
An Aspen Snowmass summer is truly a life changing experience. With so many festivals and events scheduled throughout the season, every age group has something to enjoy. From the Aspen Music Festival to the Food & Wine Classic to the Aspen Ideas Festival, and so much more. Cultural events are some of the worlds best. Come and participate in this summer's parade of events. For reservations or event tickets, call (888)295-2468.
Aspen Food & Wine Classic
June 15-17 Join celebrity chefs, renowned winemakers, and epicurean insiders for the culinary world’s most spectacular weekend in June. The FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen is America’s premier culinary event. It consists of three incomparable days of cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and panel discussions by world-class chefs and wine experts. Find your Aspen Food & Wine Class lodging with Gondola Resorts, Inc. Hurry: vacation rentals sell out fast! Contact us for availability and pricing in downtown Aspen. | |
Location: | Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 303-420-9963 Aspen Food & Wine Festival Tickets |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Aspen Food & Wine Lodging |

Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Come celectrate the 4th of July and America`s Independence with over 21,000 of your local Aspen friends and family. Festivities include a parade, live music, picnics, a kids carnival, and gigantic fireworks over Aspen Mountain.
Find your 4th of July lodging with Gondola Resorts, Inc. Hurry: vacation rentals sell out fast! Contact us for availability and pricing. |
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Location: | Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 303-420-9963 |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Lodging Reservations |
Aspen Arts Festival
July 22-23 The 15th Annual Aspen Arts Festival delivers the goods every single year! This year`s festival will provide a rare opportunity to experience a broad range of one-of-a-king creations ranging from sculptures, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and mixed media. Come meet these world renowned artists that come from around the world. | |
Location: | MONARCH STREET, BETWEEN DURANT AVENUE & HOPKINS AVENUE |
Phone: | 303-420-9963 Information |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Lodging Reservations |
Aspen Ideas Festival
CANCELLED
For over 60 years, The Aspen Ideas Festival resumes discussions from world leaders on topics including healthcare, politics, the environment and more. Some 300 presenters, 200 sessions, and over 2,900 attendees comprise the annual Festival. The Aspen Institute has been the nation`s premier gathering place for leaders from around the globe and across many disciplines to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the ideas and issues that both shape our lives and challenge our times. Book your Aspen Ideas Festival Lodging with Gondola Resorts, Inc. Call us at (888)295-2468. |
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Location: | Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 303-420-9963 Aspen Ideas Festival Information |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Lodging Reservations |
Jazz Aspen
Sept 2 - 4
The Jazz Aspen not-for-profit event was started in 1991 and works on preserving jazz and related forms of music through world-class events, performances and education programs. It includes three days of music with crowds of up to 10,000 per day. Two side stages keep the music going throughout the day with a mix of up and coming artists.
Find your Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day lodging with Gondola Resorts, Inc. Hurry: Festival passes and vacation rentals sell out fast! Contact us for availability and pricing. |
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Location: | Snowmass Town Park |
Phone: | 303-420-9963 Jazz Aspen Tickets & Information |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Jazz Aspen Lodging |
Aspen Resnick Action Forum
July 27 - 31 The Resnick Aspen Action Forum is one the Aspen Institutes greatest platforms for effecting real and measurable change in the world. It is an annual four-day event held in Aspen, CO that encourages entrepreneurial leaders from around the world to commit to putting their ideas for impact into action. The event offers participants a chance to retreat from the spotlight and refresh their perspectives on their work and lives. These participants are inspired by the Action Forum and seminars, workshops, and topical dialogues, to make public Action Pledges which detail specific ways they will create positive change in their communities. | |
Location: | Aspen Meadows |
Phone: | 970-925-7010 |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Lodging Reservations |
Aspen Mountainfilm Festival
August 23 - 27
This documentary film festival takes place at Aspen`s Wheeler Opera House in partnership with Telluride Mountainfilm and Gondola Resorts, Inc. The film festival showcases nonfiction short stories including adventure, political and social issues to name a few. |
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Location: | Wheeler Opera House - Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 303-420-9963 |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Lodging Reservations |
Aspen Executive Seminar
Aug 12-18 For almost 60 years, the Aspen Executive Seminar on Leadership, Values, and the Good Society has challenged leaders in every field to think more critically and deeply. This seminar is a unique opportunity to step away from the demands of the present and reflect with other leaders in moderated, text-based Socratic dialogue on the concept of a good and just society: What is it? How does it become a reality? What is our role in making it happen? The setting in Aspen, Colorado is ideal for rejuvenation of the mind, body, and spirit of participants who emerge personally renewed and professionally focused. |
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Location: | The Aspen Institute - Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 330-925-7010 |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Lodging Reservations |
Aspen 39th Annual Filmfest
Oct 2 - Oct 8 Keeping in annual fashion with Aspen’s traditional celebrity party, this Aspen Filmfest includes minor and major productions, Academy Award hopefuls and upscale charity party`s. Perhaps the most notable part of the festival is the variety of original themes that can be seen. The festival is premise of taking a chance to be taken somewhere new and unexpected, and speaks to the in-depth documentary films and short films. Aspen is like no other place on earth with Gucci opening its doors next to Gondola Resorts, Inc, and Louis Vuitton sporting ski garb among the local fisherman. | |
Location: | Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 970-925-6882 |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Aspen Film Fest Lodging Reservations |
Aspen Mountain Opening Day
November 22, 2018 Join the excitement of another winter ski season at Aspen Mountain. Contact Gondola Resorts of Aspen for lodging in the downtown core area, ski in ski out locations or luxury private 1-10 bedroom homes. This is truly a weekend event celebration including fun for the entire family. |
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Location: | 601 E Dean Street, Aspen, CO 81611 |
Phone: | 303-420-9963 Information |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Aspen Lodging Reservations |
Aspen Highlands Opening Day
December 8, 2018 Aspen Highlands gives skiers a party to remember on opening day. The ski resort sits alone from Aspen Mountain, and Snowmass and is a local favorite becuase of the short lift lines. Some of the best downhill lines in Colorado are at Aspen Highlands. Hint: Stay at the Ritz-Carlton residence club condos in Highlands. These 1-3 bedroom luxury condos have ski in ski out access to the mountain and is the hotel of choice in the area. |
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Location: | 199 Prospector Rd, Aspen, CO 81611 |
Phone: | 303.420.9963 |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Aspen Highlands Ritz-Carlton Reservations |
Aspen Winter X Games
Jan 24 - Jan 27, 2019 X Games returns to Aspen and Buttermilk Mountain for the best action sports, music, party and snow games. All sport competitions are free and open to the public. Lodging information can be found at GondolaResorts.com or by calling the numbers below. All musical performances will take place at the stage at Buttermilk Mountain. |
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Location: | Base of Buttermilk Mountain - Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 303.420.9963 Tickets |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Aspen X Games Lodging Reservations |
12 Days of Aspen
Dec 20 - 31 To celebrate the holiday season, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association hosts the 12 Days of Aspen. From December 20-31, the downtown Aspen area comes alive with a variety of free holiday activities, surprises, and a special visit from St. Nick. Downtown lodging for the events can be found at www.gondolaresorts.com, or by calling 888.295.2468. |
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Location: | Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 303.420.9963 |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Aspen Downtown Lodging Reservations |
Aspen Winterskol
January 12 - 15 This is Aspen`s celebration of winter which dates back to 1951 when some locals decided to organize a special Nordic lifestyle similar to that in Europe. The celebration features on-mountain activities, an snowboarding event, fireworks, and more. |
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Location: | Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 303.420.9963 Information |
Toll Free: | 888.295-2468 Winterskol Lodging |
Aspen Toyota U.S. Grand Prix
January 10-14
Aspen Snowmass hosts five Olympic Winter Games qualification events on the tour. The event takes place at Snowmass Ski Resort, the home to an award winning snowboard park. The Toyota U.S. Grand Prix produces some of the highest-rated winter action sports broadcasts on TV and will again present over 14 hours of TV programming from all the Grand Prix events on NBC and NBC Sports. |
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Location: | Aspen / Snowmass Colorado |
Phone: | 303.420.9963 Tickets |
Toll Free: | 888.295.2468 Lodging in Aspen and Snowmass |
Aspen Spotlight HEALTH
June 21 - 24 The Aspen Ideas Festival - Spotlight to Health. Join the world stage and participate in the event where health topics are dissected. It`s a combination of lectures, debates, and outdoor activities that fill the day. Start your day with healthy food, early yoga, Aspen biking/ hikes, and networking with others that enjoy learning and making the world a better place. | |
Location: | The Aspen Institute - Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 970-544-7959 |
Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Lodging Reservations |

Aspen New Years Eve
December 31 Celebrate New Year`s Eve in the most exciting mountain town in the world. Aspen Colorado is well known for it`s word class outdoor activities, famous people and exclusive events. Some events worth attending include the Mountain Socail at The St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton Club celebration, Clicquot Cats party, Wheeler Opera House cabaret, Belly Up concerts and Don Perignon party at The Little Nell. |
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Location: | Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 1+ 303.420.9963 |
Toll Free: | 1+ 888.295.2468 Aspen Lodging Reservations |
Aspen John Denver Annual Celebration
Oct 10-15 Join employees from Gondola Resorts as we pay tribute to the music legion from October 10-15. Come celebrate the life of John Denver in Aspen when the leaves are turning gold. It`s a wonderful time of year, not doubt. Book luxury rentals at www.gondolaresorts.com in downtown Aspen or Snowmass. Wed, Oct. 10 Meet and Greet (John Denver Sanctuary) @ 10 am Aspen Meadow Band (Mountain Chalet) @ 4 pm Thursday, Oct. 11 3rd Annual Singer / Songwriter Event @ 3 p.m. Aspen Meadow Band (Mountain Chalet) @ 4 p.m. Ron Matthews in Concert @ 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 Dave Stratford in Concert (Mountain Chalet) @ 4:00 p.m. "Oh, God!" Movie Night (Wheeler Opera House) @ 7:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 13 Aspen Meadow Band (Limelight Hotel) @ 4 pm Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon Tribute to John Denver (Wheeler Opera House) @ 7:30 pm Sunday, Oct. 14 Pine Creek Cookhouse Concert and Luncheon @ 11 am Monday, Oct. 15 Good-Bye Again (Wagner Park) @ 10 am |
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Location: | Aspen, Colorado |
Phone: | 303-420-9963 |
Toll Free: | 1+ 888.649.5982 Tickets |