Aspen Colorado Vacation Area Guide | Aspen Music Festival

When the slopes close in April, it may seem like things would shutdown in Aspen, Colorado. But nothing could be further from the truth! As the temperatures climb, Aspen, Colorado heats up with summer festivals. June brings the very popular Food and Wine Magazine Classic with cooking demonstrations by star chefs, wine tastings, and of course, lots of food. The Aspen Music festival runs throughout the summer and features world-renowned classical musicians. Aspen Summer Words is a literary festival organized by the Aspen Writers Foundation that features writer’s workshops in the morning and lectures and readings by famous authors at night. The Aspen Ideas Festival is another super popular Aspen, Colorado festival. The Ideas Festival is sponsored by the Aspen Institute and brings together preeminent authors, scientists, writers, politicians, and activists for discussion, talks, interviews, and debate. The end of the Aspen, Colorado Festival Season is the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival, a four-day event featuring live music, food, drinks, and fun.