Snowmass Village, Colo., (June 23, 2021) – July 2021 showcases the best of Snowmass, featuring new events such as Movie Night at Anderson Ranch and the Triple Crown World Series; newly reimagined events such as Snowmass Rendezvous and Anderson Ranch Art Center’s Recognition Week; and returning fan favorites such as Heritage Fire, Movies Under the Stars, Power of Four, and more.

“July is packed with the best of our food festivals, running races, beer tastings, and shopping opportunities,” says Rose Abello, Tourism Director, Snowmass Tourism. “These special events add to our robust ongoing programming, including Wednesday Rodeos, Free Thursday concerts, Fridays on the Mall, and more, providing lots of opportunities for non-stop fun.”

July 2021 Event & Activation Lineup

Snowmass Artisan Market – July 2-August 27: Snowmass Base Village hosts its Artisan and Farmers’ Market on Friday nights this summer from 4:00pm-7:00pm. The market showcases a variety of locally owned businesses selling specialty food items, beverages, clothing, handcrafted goods including art, jewelry and accessories and Colorado-sourced vegetables. Be sure to head up to Fridays on the Mall for additional Friday fun. www.TheCollectiveSnowmass.com

4^th of July Community Celebration & Concert – July 4: Celebrate the Fourth of July evening in Snowmass with live music on the Fanny Hill stage (a bonus night of the Snowmass Free Concert Series), sweet treats, and free glow in the dark goodies. Patriotic attire is encouraged. www.GoSnowmass.com/events 

Anderson Ranch Art Center Recognition Week – July 12-14: During the week of July 12-16, Anderson Ranch hosts their annual fundraiser, this year over several days and nights of programming. The Annual Recognition Dinner is preceded by an entire week of events on the Anderson Ranch campus. Events include an in-person celebration of 2021 International Artist Honoree Simone Leigh, including Leigh in conversation with Saidiya Hartman; a special appearance by The Guerrilla Girls; featured collaborations with Aspen Film, Aspen Words and Jazz Aspen Snowmass; opportunities to purchase artwork; and more. For information on passes and tickets, please call Ellie Hahn at 970.924.5063 or visit www.andersonranch.org/recognition-week/

*New – Movie Night at Anderson Ranch – July 14: Anderson Ranch Arts Center, in partnership with Aspen Film, presents “Dinner and a Movie” on the Anderson Ranch campus on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 6:00pm, screening Babette’s Feast. Charming and melancholy, Babette’s Feast is a timeless Scandinavian treat that explores the complex relationships between people, beliefs, and what it means to be an artist. This film is presented with a multi-course meal inspired by the food of Babette’s Feast and conceived by Rob Ittner and the Ranch Café. Tickets include beverages, hors d’oeuvres and dinner, and is in conjunction with Anderson Ranch’s “Recognition Week” fundraising event. For more information, please visit www.andersonranch.org/events/film-screening-babettes-feast/.

Snowmass Rendezvous – July 16-18: The Snowmass Rendezvous returns with a new look and feel for summer 2021. The festival runs July 16-18 with wineries, distilleries, and retailers joining in the fun of what was formerly just a craft beer tasting. Expect endless exploration and libations, tastings, and live music, all weekend long. Friday night features a welcome party with live tunes and cold craft beverages, while Saturday afternoon is the main tasting event. A $40 ticket gives access to three Rendezvous points around the Village, complete with beverage tastings, outdoor gear activations, live music, games, and more. Finally, Sunday showcases a farewell brunch to wrap up the weekend. www.snowmassrendezvous.com

*New – Triple Crown World Series – July 20-25: The Triple Crown World Series takes place this summer in the Roaring Fork Valley, giving guests and locals the opportunity to watch the best of youth baseball. Headquartered in Snowmass, the Triple Crown World Series is a Valley-wide sporting event, featuring youth baseball games (9D2, 11D2, 12D2, 14D2) with regional and national attendees. Opening ceremonies take place in Snowmass, with spectator opportunities available throughout the week. Play takes place on fields in Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, Snowmass Village, and Aspen. www.tcworldseries.com/snowmassaspenbasalt.html

Snowmass Doubles Volleyball Tournament – July 22-25: Volleyball of the Rockies brings this boutique mountain tournament to Snowmass Village again for summer 2021. Sand and grass courts are located throughout Snowmass Town Park with plenty of spectating opportunities. www.snowmassdoubles.com

Movies Under the Stars – July 24 – August 28: Returning for the third summer, Movies Under the Stars, presented in partnership with Aspen Film and Adventure Entertainment, continues the dusk movie tradition in Snowmass Base Village on most Saturday evenings in July and August. Gather family and friends, pack a picnic, and enjoy movie screenings at dusk, hosted by The Collective Snowmass. Viewers are encouraged to bring blankets or low-profile chairs, a picnic and non-alcoholic beverages. www.TheCollectiveSnowmass.com. 

Snowmass 50 – July 24: Aspen Snowmass has reimagined the Audi Power of Four Mountain Bike Race and, for the third year in a row, hosts the Audi Snowmass 50 Bike Race on Saturday, July 24, featuring 25 miles of some of the best singletrack mountain bike trails in Colorado. Bikers begin in Snowmass Base Village, ride up Discovery and Sleighride to the South and North Rim Trails, ride down Seven Star, then transition to the Sky Mountain Park trail system via Viewline and Deadline. Riders then connect via Lowline and Highline over to Tom Blake trail, before beginning the most challenging climb of the day up Powerline. The Expresso and Cross Mountain trails bring racers across to a final descent on Village Bound to end back in the Snowmass Base Village. Divisions are broken into 50-mile solo racer (two loops), 25-mile solo racer (one loop) and 50-mile team of two where each rider completes one, 25-mile lap. Registration is open online. For more information and to register visit www.aspensnowmass.com/while-you-are-here/events/audi-power-of-four-mountain-bike.

Heritage Fire – July 31: America’s beloved, live-fire, open-air culinary experience, Heritage Fire by Cochon555, returns to Snowmass Base Village in Snowmass Village, Colorado on Saturday, July 31, with an all-star cast of chefs who specialize in whole animal cookery. Heritage Fire Snowmass showcases notable chefs grilling heritage-breed animals en plein air against the Rocky Mountain backdrop, and each inspired by global food cultures. The list of heritage and heirloom foods includes dry-aged beef, whole pigs, lamb, goat, squab, rabbit, duck, fish, chicken, artisan cheeses, oysters and heirloom vegetables. For an in-depth look at the Heritage Fire event, watch the save the date video, and to purchase tickets, visit cochon555.com/heritage-fire/aspen-snowmass/.

Power of Four – July 31: The Audi Power of Four Trail Run returns this year on Saturday, July 31 and features a series of trail systems connecting the four Aspen Snowmass mountains. The course puts runners to the test, traveling across 50K and almost 10,000 vertical feet of climbing throughout the course. Runners testing their limits on the 50K course begin at the base of Aspen Mountain and finish in the Snowmass Base Village. The event also offers a 25K race along the famed Government Trail covering Buttermilk and Snowmass mountains and a 10K option beginning at the Elk Camp Gondola in Snowmass and ending in the Snowmass Base Village. Registration is currently open. For more information and to register please visit www.aspensnowmass.com/while-you-are-here/events/audi-power-of-four-trail-run.  

Ongoing Summer 2021 Events & Activations

Snowmass Mountain Mission – Any Time: The Snowmass Mountain Mission is an app based, village-wide scavenger hunt designed to challenge creativity, test Snowmass knowledge, and enhance selfie skills. Download the Eventzee app from the App Store, enter an email, username and password, and the event code: Snowmass. Hit different point thresholds to win fun Snowmass prizes. www.gosnowmass.com/snowmass-mountain-mission/

The Collective Snowmass – Any Time: The Collective Snowmass, the hub for community activity in Snowmass Base Village, features a robust summer lineup of weekly programming including chess club, comedy nights, bingo nights, and yoga with King Yoga. The Collective also features yard games, splash pads, fountains, harvest dinners at Mix6, and pop-up events. This summer visit the new Selfie Den, located adjacent to the Game Lounge. For a full calendar, please visit www.TheCollectiveSnowmass.com.

Snowmass Free Concert Series – July 1-August 26: A local’s favorite, long standing summer tradition, the Snowmass Free Concert Series returns to Fanny Hill every Thursday evening at 6:30pm, June 10-August 26. The weekly outdoor series features a spectrum of sounds including soul, pop, funk, rock & roll, country, bluegrass, and folk. Attendance is expected to be high this summer and parking is limited. Please utilize the free parking at Town Park, carpool, or take RFTA or Snowmass Village Transit. Remember to never drink and drive. www.gosnowmass.com/events 

ACES Guided Hikes – July 1-September 26: This summer, join a Naturalist from Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) for a free, guided hike amongst the flowers and fields of Snowmass. Guests can choose to join the Wildflower Walk, which takes place daily at 10:00am on the Nature Trail, or the Ice Age Discovery Hike at 1:00pm daily on the Discovery Trail. Both hikes feature facts, tips, and trivia from a knowledgeable ACES Naturalist, as well as the chance to explore and get to know the flora and fauna of Snowmass. Hikes leave daily from the Ticket Pavilion on the Snowmass Mall, June 19-September 6; Weekends only throughout September. www.gosnowmass.com/activity/aces-tours

Elk Camp Gondola – July 1-October 3: Enjoy a ride on the Elk Camp Gondola in Snowmass! Elk Camp Gondola gives access to the Lost Forest, Elk Camp Restaurant, and Snowmass Bike Park. Use Elk Camp as a base to ride 90+ miles of Snowmass trails, part of the Aspen Snowmass/ Roaring Fork Valley IMBA Gold-Level Ride Center, the only Gold-Level Ride Center in Colorado, only the 5^th in United States, and the 7^th in the world. Open daily June 21-September 6. Weekends only through October 3.   www.AspenSnowmass.com

Fridays on the Mall – July 2-August 27: Kick off the weekend on the Snowmass Mall from 5:00pm-8:00pm with music on the Tower Stage and on the slopes by Venga Venga, extended business hours at shops and retailers, local artisans, food & drink specials, kids entertainment, and more. Enjoy free s’mores from the iconic Snowmass S’mores cart. www.gosnowmass.com/events

Farm to Table Tuesdays + Bonus Bike Nights – July 6-August 10: Enjoy beautiful summer nights on Snowmass Ski Area during Farm to Table Tuesdays. The Elk Camp Restaurant is open from 5:00pm-7:30pm, featuring live music on the deck, food specials, and outdoor family activities. In conjunction with the Farm to Table Tuesdays, the Snowmass Bike Park extends the park hours to stay open until dusk every Tuesday from June 29 to August 10. Riders can purchase a late arrival ticket for just $39 that is valid 3:00pm until dusk. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com/plan-your-stay/the-summer-experience/farm-to-table-tuesdays.

Snowmass Rodeo – July 7-August 18: The Snowmass Rodeo celebrates 47 years of operations during summer 2021. This long-standing Western tradition is a Snowmass summer staple, complete with music, cowboys and cowgirls, horses, livestock, and family fun. The Snowmass Rodeo takes place on Wednesdays at 7:00pm, rain or shine. Please visit www.snowmassrodeo.org for 2021 event information and ticket pricing.

For the full Summer 2021 Event Calendar, please visit www.gosnowmass.com/events. For summer photos of Snowmass Village, click here. Please credit the photographer listed. For a video of July events, please click here.

About Snowmass Village, Colorado – A renowned winter playground and vibrant summer community just 9 miles from Aspen, Snowmass consistently ranks as one of the best winter ski areas and summer mountain biking destinations in the world. Ski Magazine named Aspen Snowmass the #1 “resort of the year” in the West in 2020, and Snowmass, along with the rest of the Roaring Fork Valley, is the first IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) Gold-Level Ride Center™ in Colorado, only the 5^th in United States, and the 7^th in the world. Snowmass offers guests incredible views of mountain vistas, in addition to 2.8 million adjacent acres of wilderness, open for activities and exploration. Snowmass is home to 30+ restaurants, 95 percent slopeside lodging, shopping, unique special events and music – all year round. For more information and a complete calendar of events and activities, please visit www.gosnowmass.com.

Snowmass Tourism Media Contact: Sara Stookey Sanchez, Public Relations Manager, Snowmass Tourism, 970-922-2285 or sstookey@gosnowmass.com.

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