7,908 Reasons To Spend Local

At 7,908 feet, Aspen's local businesses are the heartbeat of a vibrant, connected community. The 7908 Reasons to Spend Local campaign is your guide to the shops, restaurants, and services that keep our town thriving. Explore, discover, and spend local.

7908 Reasons to Spend Local

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This summer, participating retailers in Aspen's core are staying open late on the last Friday of each month, June through September. Wander downtown as the evening unfolds, discover something new, and keep it local.

Participating Retailers

7908 Reasons to Spend Local Campaign

Are you a local shop, restaurant, or service worth visiting? Share what makes your business special and get featured across ACRA's marketing channels. Submit your current offerings, upcoming events, or a reason why Aspen should spend local with you.

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Member Businesses are invested in our community.*

Need proof? Here are just some of our 7908 reasons to shop local:

  • Member businesses are involved in 65 unique non-profit boards
  • Local businesses employ 954 year-round employees
  • The average longest-employed staff member was 15.5 years - that's some serious local knowledge
  • Member businesses donate over $1.3M annually
  • Local businesses spend locally themselves
  • Many businesses offer free or discounted services or products for locals and incredible customer service
  • These member businesses actively listen to your suggestions and implement them as soon as possible.
  • Shopping local reduces your environmental impact
  • For every $100 spent locally $68 stays in our community

*The above data is compiled from the responses of 76 member businesses.

Upcoming Events
Aspen Restaurant Week Autumn

As the aspens turn gold and the valley settles into harvest season, Aspen's restaurants are coming together for something new. From Monday, September 21 through Sunday, September 27, participating Aspen restaurants will offer specially priced, multi-course prix fixe menus celebrating the flavors of fall. Whether you're a longtime local or visiting for the foliage, Aspen Restaurant Week Autumn is your invitation to try something new, revisit an old favorite, and taste the season at its best. Aspen Restaurant Week Autumn is a premier celebration designed to showcase Aspen’s vibrant culinary scene. By offering accessible, high-value prix fixe menus alongside standard dining options, the event creates an inviting entry point for new and returning guests.

Presented by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association in partnership with the Aspen restaurant community.

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Aspen Literary Festival

The Aspen Literary Festival returns this fall.

Join Aspen Words for an unforgettable (LIT)erary weekend in Aspen—filled with dynamic panels, lively parties, engaging conversations, and unexpected delights. Over three inspiring days, dozens of acclaimed authors will gather in Aspen to celebrate stories, ideas, and the power of words.

Most events are free and open to the public. Keynote events at the Wheeler Opera House will be ticketed at $45 per event.

JOIN THE MAILING LIST: https://aspeninstitute.tfaform...

Stay up to date on all things ALF, including author announcements, ticket releases, and special events.

Visit the official festival website to learn more:

https://www.aspenliteraryfesti...

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