February | March | April | May | June
July | August | September | October | November | December

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For more information on these events you may contact:

Aspen Chamber Resort Association
Carbondale, Redstone and Marble Chambers of Commerce
Basalt Chamber of Commerce

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February:

• First Friday Art Walk: A walking tour designed to highlight the innovative art of Carbondale - Every first Friday of the month, you can experience gallery openings, business open houses and other events in and near historic downtown. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the First Friday Art Walk. You will find exceptional work and unique gifts including pottery, sculpture, home decor and outdoor art. - 7 pm - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBONDALE

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March:

• First Friday Art Walk: March - See February Above - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBONDALE

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April:

• 2 - 6 Aspen Shortsfest; Aspen Filmfest; 970-925-6882 www.aspenfilm.org - ASPEN


• 4 Bud Light Big Air Fridays at Snowmass, 970-925-1220 See www.aspensnowmass.com - ASPEN


• 4 First Friday Art Walk: April - see February Above - 7 PM - Historic Downtown - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBONDALE


• 5 Taste of Spring - River Valley Ranch - Dinner, appetizers and deserts are prepared tableside by award-winning chefs from restaurants located from Glenwood Springs to Aspen. Music and wine and beer tasting guarantee all the fun. (970) 963-1890 - CARBONDALE


• 6 Closing Day - Buttermilk & Aspen Highlands - 970-925-1220 See www.aspensnowmass.com - ASPEN


• 13 Closing Day - Snowmass & Aspen Mountain, 970-925-1220 See www.aspensnowmass.com - ASPEN


• 25 Aspen Art Museum, Young Curators of the Roaring Fork exhibition reception, 970-925-8050 See www.aspenartmuseum.org - ASPEN

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May:

• 2 First Friday Art Walk: May - see February Above - 7 PM - Historic Downtown - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBONDALE


• 8 - 11 5 Point Film Festival - Recreation Center and Thunder River Theater - Film screenings, panel discussions, awards and receptions to inspire adventure to inspire adventure of all kinds, connecting generations through shared experience and respect, and to engage passion with a conscience through film - Contact: Eric Brendlinger 704-4148 - CARBONDALE


• 10 Dandelion Day & Flea Market - All Day Event - Sopris Park - The day starts with a Parade of the Species with children, young and old, dressed as the Town Flower (the Dandelion). Dandelion Wine is often available, Dandy salads are on the menu, etc. Galleries are open on Saturday. Sculpture on the streets. The high-mountain resort towns are still mud, but the fish are biting and everyone's "up" in Carbondale. Contact Jeff Jackel (970) 704-4144 - CARBONDALE


• 17 Cajun Clay Night - 5 PM - Carbondale Clay Center - The Carbondale Clay Center's annual fundraiser, Cajun Clay Night, is hugely popular, with people lining up at the door to claim first dibs on a cup, to be filled with gumbo. So it's back for its eighth edition with little change in the program. It's Cajun food, a costume contest, drinks, and live music. Contact: Lauren Kearns (970)963-4492 - CARBONDALE


• 18 Cycling Criterium, Aspen Parks and Rec. 970.429.2093 See www.aspenrecreation.com - ASPEN


• 23 - 26 ASA Memorial Day Fastpitch Softball Tournament, Aspen Parks and Rec. Call 970.429.2093 - See www.aspenrecreation.com - ASPEN

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June:

• June-August Theatre Aspen - Call 970.925.9313 - See www.theatreaspen.org - ASPEN


• 6 First Friday Art Walk: June - see February Above - 7 PM - Historic Downtown - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBONDALE


• 7 Valley Cruisers Car Show - 8am to 3 pm - Sopris Park - Antique Car Show event with an antique car parade down Main Street. Jeff Jackel (970) 704-4144 - CARBONDALE


• 11, 18 & 25 Farmer's Market - Wednesdays - 11am to 4 pm - 4th Street Plaza (4th & Main) Located in Downtown Carbondale every June 11 thru September 26 from 11 AM to 4 PM. The farmer's market sells fresh fruit, produce, breads, a bit of arts & crafts, and also live music - contact: Andrea Chacos - (970) 948-7213 - CARBONDALE


• June 12, 19 & 26 Wild West Rodeo - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Gus Darien Arena, 1 mile East of Town on Catherine's Store Road - Full scale rodeo including bull riding, calf roping, team roping, mutton busting, dally ribbon roping, calf scramble (for kids) and much more. Contact: Kathy Small - CARBONDALE


• 13 - 15 Food & Wine Magazine Classic in Aspen - Call 877.900.WINE - ASPEN


• 19 - Aug 17 Aspen Music Festival and School, 970.925.9042 - See www.aspenmusicfestival.com


• 19 - 22 Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival - Call 866.JAS.TIXX See www.jazzaspen.org


• 22 - 27 Aspen Summer Words, Aspen Writers' Foundation, 970.925.3122 See www.aspenwriters.org - ASPEN


• 30 - July 6 Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen Institute, 970-925-7010 See www.aspeninstitute.org - ASPEN


• 28 & 29 Culinary & Mountain Music Fest - 5:30 pm (Friday) - 11 am Saturday to 9 pm - 4th Street Plaza (4th & Main) Feast on fresh lobster flown in from Maine and enjoy the music of many local bands and performers. Contact Jeff Jackel (970) 704-4144 CARBONDALE

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July:

• July Aspen Arts Festival 970.925.1940 See www.aspenchamber.org - ASPEN


• 2 First Friday Art Walk: July - see February Above - 7 PM - Historic Downtown - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBONDALE


• 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Farmer's Market - Wednesdays - 11am to 4 pm Located in Downtown Carbondale - SEE Farmer's Market Listing for June. Runs mid June through Sept 26 - CARBONDALE


• 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wild West Rodeo - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Gus Darien Arena, 1 mile East of Town on Catherine's Store Road - Full scale rodeo including bull riding, calf roping, team roping, mutton busting, dally ribbon roping, calf scramble (for kids) and much more. Contact: Kathy Small - CARBONDALE


• 4 Aspen's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration 970.925.1940 See www.aspenchamber.org - ASPEN


• 4 Boogies' Diner Buddy 5-Mile Race - Call 970.925.5717 - ASPEN


• 4 Carbondale Fire Works Display - 10 pm - North Face Park - The annual fireworks display is staged by the Carbondale Fire District, and funded through the Town and local donations. The fireworks are setoff on White Hill (east Mesa) with the best viewing from the high school football field and the North Face Park site. Fireworks begins when it's dark around 10 p.m. Contact: Jeff Jackel (970) 704-4144 - CARBON-DALE


• 4, 13, 20 CCAH Performance in the Park - Summer Concert - 3 pm - The music series for this summer will feature many styles and a variety of live performances including rock, folk, jazz and blues. All performances are free of charge and are held in Sopris Park or in the Downtown Plaza - Bring your family and friends to downtown Carbondale and enjoy the many sights, sounds and tastes of our historic town - We have great stores and galleries for one-of-a-kind shopping and our restaurants are renowned for their fantastic fare - Contact: Ro Mead (970) 963-1680 - CARBONDALE


• 10 Annual Recognition Dinner - Anderson Ranch Arts Center - 970.923.3181 See www.andersonranch.org - ASPEN


• 18 thru Aug 9 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet - See www.aspensantafeballet.com - ASPEN


• 19 18th Annual Komen Aspen Race for the Cure - 970.920.0250 See www.komenaspen.org - ASPEN


• 25 - 27 Carbondale 36th Annual Mountain Fair - Time: 4:00 p.m. (Friday) 10:00 a.m. (Saturday & Sunday) to 9:00 pm - location: Sopris Park Contact: Ro Mead (970)963-1680 - The Fair offers a unique and beautiful array of arts and crafts, demonstrations, children's activities, international food, and lots of great music! Admission is free - CARBONDALE


• 26 High Country SK8 Challenge, Aspen Parks and Rec. 970.429.2093 See www.aspenrecreation.com - ASPEN

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August:

• 1 artCrush - Aspen Art Museum's Summer Benefit, 970.925.8050 www.aspenartmuseum.org - ASPEN


• 2 First Friday Art Walk: August - see February Above - 7 PM - Historic Downtown - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBONDALE


• 6, 13, 20 & 27 Farmer's Market - Wednesdays - 11am to 4 pm - Located in Downtown Carbondale - SEE Farmer's Market Listing for June. Runs mid June through Sept 26 - CARBONDALE


• 7, 14 & 21 Wild West Rodeo - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Gus Darien Arena, 1 mile East of Town on Catherine's Store Road - Full scale rodeo including bull riding, calf roping, team roping, mutton busting, dally ribbon roping, calf scramble (for kids) and much more. Contact: Kathy Small - CARBONDALE


• 9 Annual Art Auction, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 970.923.3181, www. andersonranch.org - ASPEN


• 10 CCAH Performance in the Park - Summer Concert - 3 pm - The music series for this summer will feature many styles and a variety of live performances including rock, folk, jazz and blues. All performances are free of charge and are held in Sopris Park - Bring your family and friends to downtown Carbondale and enjoy the many sights, sounds and tastes of our historic town. We have great stores and galleries for one-of-a-kind shopping and our restaurants are renowned for their fantastic fare. contact: Ro Mead (970) 963-1680 - CARBONDALE


• 16 Aspen Triathlon and Duathlon - 970.544.4100 - See www.aspenrecreation.com - ASPEN


• 23 6th Annual Blues, Brew, and BBQ - Time: 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Location: Downtown Plaza - Contact: Steve Skinner (970) 963-0139 - Enjoy great blues music, delicious BBQ and wash it down with your favorite brew - CARBONDALE


• 29 - Sept 1 Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival - Call 866.JAS.TIXX - See www.jazzaspen.org - ASPEN


• 29 - Sept 2 Motherlode Volleyball Tournament - See www.motherlodevolleyball.com - ASPEN

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September:

• Aug 29 - 1 Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival, 866.JAS.TIXX - See www.jazzaspen.org - ASPEN


• Aug 29 - 2 Motherlode Volleyball Tournament - See www.motherlodevolleyball.com - ASPEN


• 2 First Friday Art Walk: September - see February Above - 7 PM - Historic Downtown - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBON- DALE


• 3, 10, 17 & 24 Farmer's Market - Wednesdays - 11am to 4 pm - Located in Downtown Carbondale - SEE Farmer's Market Listing for June - Runs mid June through Sept 26 CARBONDALE


• 24 - 28 Aspen FilmFest, Aspen Film - 970.925.6882 - See www.aspenfilm.org - ASPEN


• 27 Golden Leaf, Aspen Parks & Rec - 970.429.2093 - See www.aspenrecreation.com - ASPEN

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October:

• 3 First Friday Art Walk: October - see February Above - 7 PM - Historic Downtown - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBON- DALE


• 3 - 5 Hockey - Mountain High Adult Tournament, Aspen Parks & Rec - 970.429.2093 - See www.aspenrecreation.com - ASPEN


• 4 99th Annual Potato Day Celebration - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm - Location: Sopris Park - Contact: Lisa (970) 963-3744 - Local farming and ranching families keep the tradition alive since 1909 with parade, BBQ, potatoes and other fun activities - CARBONDALE


• 10 Carbondale Celtic Fest - 5:30 pm to 10 pm - 4th Street Plaza (4th & Main) - Authentic beers and wine, mugs and Celtic dancing and music. It's sure to be a fun time for all!!! Contact: Jeff Jackel (970) 704-4114 - CARBONDALE


• 11 7th Annual Oktoberfest - 11 am to 9 pm - 4th Street Plaza (4th & Main) - Friends, fun, & a party atmosphere is the theme for this years' Oktoberfest! Enjoy German pretzels, a bratwurst eating contest, music, while kids enjoy root beer, face painting, and bounce castle! - Contact Jeff Jackel (970) 704-4114 - CARBONDALE


• 11-12 Studio Tour - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Location: Various in Carbondale - Painters, glassblowers, weavers, sculptors and other artists from Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Missouri Heights, Basalt, Aspen and other valley locations join the Tour each year. About 50 artists' studios may be visited from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day of the Tour. Artists converse with visitors, demonstrate techniques and exhibit artwork during the Tour - Contact: Carol Rothrock (970) 963-9647 - CARBONDALE

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November:

• 2 First Friday Art Walk: November - see February Above - 7 pm - Historic Downtown - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBONDALE

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December:

• 5 First Friday Art Walk: Decmber - Christmas Lighting with Santa - 7 pm - Historic Downtown - see February Above - Contact Ro Mead 970-963-1680 - CARBONDALE

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