Press Releases

Hunt for 1,967 Plastic Bananas All Over Snowmass by Following Clues on KSPN and Social Media

Snowmass Village, Colo., (December 4, 2017) — The 2017/2018 winter season marks the 50th anniversary of Snowmass Ski Area, and with it comes the revitalization of Banana Days. A time-honored tradition that started in 1985, Banana Days returns to Snowmass on Saturday, December 16th. Banana Days is ...

Snowmass Festivities Feature a Menorah, Santa Claus, Fireworks, A Torchlight Parade, and More This Holiday Season

Snowmass Village, Colo., (November 30, 2017) – No time of year is more magical than a holiday season spent in Snowmass, surrounded by the stunning snowcapped mountains and vibrant town spirit. An idyllic holiday destination, Snowmass transports guests to a winter wonderland, making it the ultimate...

TORO Kitchen & Lounge and State 38 Join Snowmass’ Wide Variety of Dining and Après Options

Snowmass Village, Colo., (November 20, 2017) – Snowmass announces the addition of two new restaurants to the broad array of dining options in Snowmass, as well as a new après experience for the whole family: Snowmass S’mores. Debuting in December 2017, Toro Kitchen & Lounge at Viceroy Snowm...

Snowmass Heroes, Clowning Around, and Daily Snowmass S’mores Debut in Snowmass This Winter

Snowmass Village, Colo., (November 9, 2017) – New this winter, Snowmass adds three new activities to the V.I.K. (Very Important Kid) program. The V.I.K. program, offered December 2017 – April 2018, is specifically designed to provide activity options for families once the lifts close. Now in its...

Celebrate 50 Years of Snowmass, Spectate at the U.S. Toyota Grand Prix, Revel During Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day, Enjoy Monthly Moonlit + Starlit Treks, Daily S’mores and V.I.K. Programming, and Much More

Photo Credit: Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame (far left) & Hal Williams (center, center, & right)   Snowmass Village, Colo., (November 6, 2017) – The Winter 2017/2018 season brings revelries, celebrations, traditions, and much more to Snowmass, Colorado. Kicking off the season...

Get Outside for an Evening of Adventure, Dinner, and Community Under the Stars in Partnership with Snowmass Tourism, Snowmass Club, Black Saddle Bar & Grille, ACES, and Anderson Ranch

Snowmass Village, Colo., (November 1, 2017) – Today, Snowmass Tourism announces the launch of a new after dark adventure: Starlit Treks. Expanding the popularity of the Moonlit Treks, which debuted 2015/16 season, Starlit Treks take place on the Saturday closest to the darkest night of each month,...

Ashley McGee Hired as New Group Sales Manager; Erin Young Joins Marketing Team as Marketing Coordinator

Snowmass, Colo., (October 6, 2017) – Today, Snowmass Tourism announces two new appointments to the Snowmass Tourism team. Ashley McGee joins Snowmass Tourism’s group sales department as group sales manager, while Erin Young joins the marketing team as marketing coordinator. “We are so pleased ...

Snowmass Celebrates 50 Years, Hosts Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Launches New Daily S’mores, and Much More

Snowmass, Colo., (September 29, 2017) – The Winter 2017/2018 season brings exciting new events to Snowmass, Colorado. December 2017 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Snowmass Ski Area, while January 2018 brings a brand new event to Snowmass - the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix. Winter 2017/2018 also featu...

Vintage Cars Race Up Lower Carriage Way and Down Upper Brush Creek Road from 9am-4pm

WHAT:           For the first time in Colorado in 19 years, the sights and sounds of high-octane racing come alive on the streets of Snowmass Village. Kicking off the Motoring Classic Weekend, guests can watch as 60-70 vintage Corvettes, BMWs, Porsches, Mustangs, and formula race cars from ...

New Event, Septemberfest, Debuts on Saturday, September 9th in Conjunction with the Balloon Festival

Snowmass, Colo., (September 6, 2017) – The weekend of September 8th-10th celebrates community, with the return of the 42nd Annual Snowmass Balloon Festival all weekend long, in addition to the debut of a brand-new Snowmass event, Septemberfest, on Saturday, September 9th. Snowmass Balloon Festival...

September Features New Vintage Car Race, the 42nd Annual Snowmass Balloon Festival, New Fall Festival - Septemberfest, and Much More

Snowmass, Colo., (August 25, 2017) – September in Snowmass features two new events for 2017, Septemberfest and the Aspen Snowmass Vintage Car Race. September also features the return of favorites including the JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience, the 42nd Annual Snowmass Balloon Festival, and ...

Snowmass Celebrates 50 Years in December 2017 and All Season Long

Snowmass, Colo., (August 21, 2017) – Last Thursday evening, during the final Snowmass Free Concert Series of the summer, Snowmass locals and folks from all over the Roaring Fork Valley gathered together to take a community photo in celebration of Snowmass’ upcoming 50th Anniversary. The Snowmass...

Snowmass Village Hosts the Zoppé Italian Family Circus, August 18, 19, and 20

Snowmass, Colo., (August 14, 2017) – The Zoppé Italian Family Circus returns to the Base Village Events Lawn in Snowmass Village on August 18, 19, and 20, 2017 to celebrate its 175th anniversary under the Big Top. Founded in 1842, the seventh generation of Zoppé family performers continue to wel...

Festival Features Over 40 Yoga Classes, Stargazing, Hikes, and Much

Snowmass, Colo., (August 9, 2017) – Yoga on the Mountain, presented by Power Yoga Retreats, debuts in Snowmass Village, this weekend, August 11-13, 2017. The three-day celebration of yoga, music, and nature, set among stunning mountain peaks, features more than 40 sessions led by inspiring teacher...

Weekend Festivities Include Celtic Musicians, Irish Dancers, Pipe Band Competitions, and Much More

WHAT:            The Colorado Scottish Festival returns to Snowmass, August 4-6, 2017. Back for its 54th year in Colorado and for the third year in Snowmass, the two-day festival returns with favorites including Highland dancers, great Highland athletes, the Renaissance Scot’s Village, P...

New Website Streamlines Hiking Options In and Around Snowmass Village

Snowmass, Colo., (July 27, 2017) – Today, Snowmass Tourism announces the launch of a new website, HikeSnowmass.com, created as a hub for hiking in and around Snowmass Village. HikeSnowmass.com is a one-stop-shop for visitors and locals to Snowmass to plot hikes, from short, beginner hikes to longe...

August Event Lineup Features New Yoga Festival, Women Specific Mountain Biking Clinics, the Return of the Zoppé Italian Family Circus, and More

Snowmass, Colo., (July 21, 2017) – August in Snowmass features a dynamic lineup of events, including cultural happenings such as the Challenge Aspen Vince Gill & Amy Grant Gala + Golf Classic, Colorado Scottish Festival, and Zoppé Italian Family Circus, and sporting events including Audi Powe...

Lukas Nelson to Headline Aspen Camp’s Deaf Camp Benefit on July 15, 2017

Snowmass, Colo., (July 10, 2017) – Aspen Camp of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing celebrates 50 years this summer with the annual Deaf Camp Benefit on Saturday, July 15, 2017, with a special performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Performance begin at 2:00 p.m. with local favorites Ti...

Sunset Event Includes DJ Berkel Beats, Complimentary Sweet Treats, Glow-in-the-Dark Entertainment, and More

WHAT:         Snowmass’ new sunset Fourth of July event, the Community Celebration, takes place on Tuesday, July 4, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the Base Village Events Lawn. This free fun, family-focused evening features a variety of festive happenings including: Music: DJ Berkel Beats will be s...

New Art and Music Experience in Snowmass Features Paid Concert by Drive-By Truckers on June 30; Art Experience and More, July 1-2

WHAT:         BLUEBIRD Art + Sound (also known as BAS) is a leading-edge contemporary art and music festival debuting in Snowmass from June 30-July 2. The weekend begins with the BAS Concert, featuring Drive-By Truckers, with the Seratones and The True Story Band on Friday, June 30. The exper...