Aspenlocation-guides.com - location guide to Aspen featuring Aspen Festivals information, annual festival listing for Aspen, Colorado (CO), USA - Last updated 30/7/2010.
Aspen is a lively area, known for its extensive selection of outdoor activities and enjoyable festivals, which include jazz events, open-air concerts and film screenings. Popular festivals in Aspen include the following events.
Annual Aspen Festivals
January: ESPN Winter X-Games, taking place towards the end of the month, with skiing and snow boarding competitions on Buttermilk Mountain
January: Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, offering a number of popular screenings in central Aspen
February: US Comedy Arts Festival, held at the end of February, attracting many comedians and colorful performers for all over America
June: JazzAspen, notable jazz festival at Snowmass, with many famous jazz musicians
June to August: Aspen Music Festival, one of the country's most important music events, with numerous concerts, including large orchestras and operatic singers
July: Michael Martin Murphy West Fest, held at the beginning of the month, with rodeo events and Wild West reenactments
August: Blast the Mass, featuring many of the country's best mountain bike racers, competing to become regional champion
September: Aspen Filmfest, showcasing many interesting independent films