ACRA Signature Events

ACRA’s own Special Events Team produces our two Signature events on an annual basis.

Join the fun & celebrate the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, a premier culinary festival—celebrated for more than forty years—offers three unforgettable days filled with chef-led cooking demonstrations, curated wine and spirits tastings, and engaging panel discussions featuring renowned culinary and beverage experts.

Since 1951, Wintersköl has celebrated Aspen’s mountain spirit with a festive weekend of on-mountain fun, live music, a beer & soup tastings, torchlight descent, and fireworks.

From iconic winter traditions to vibrant summer celebrations, ACRA’s Signature Events bring the Aspen community together in unforgettable ways. Each gathering is thoughtfully produced to showcase the heart of our mountain town—its creativity, its culture, its people, and its boundless sense of adventure. These events don’t just fill a calendar; they tell the story of Aspen’s past, celebrate its present, and spark excitement for what’s ahead.

Whether we’re lighting up the night sky during Wintersköl, welcoming epic culinary talent to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, or crafting new opportunities for connection throughout the year, our events are designed to inspire, elevate, and celebrate the Aspen experience. They welcome visitors into the magic of our valley and give locals a chance to gather, engage, and take pride in the community we call home.

Explore the events that define Aspen—and discover what makes each one truly signature.

Wintersköl

Since 1951, Wintersköl has been the ultimate “toast to winter,” honoring the town’s mountain spirit with a packed weekend of fun and tradition. This multi-day festival brings the mountains to life with on-mountain activities, stunning snow sculptures, a hearty soup contest, a lively beer festival, live music, a roaring bonfire, a torchlight descent, and fireworks lighting up Aspen Mountain—plus so much more. Wintersköl continues to deliver a one-of-a-kind winter experience for locals and visitors alike.

Wintersköl™
Since 1951, Wintersköl has been the ultimate “toast to winter,” honoring the town’s mountain spirit with a packed weekend of fun and tradition.
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FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen

Join us for the ‘unofficial kick-off to the summer’, a spectacular weekend of premier epicurean adventures at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen! This leading culinary event which has been a must-visit experience for four decades consists of three incredible days of cooking demonstrations, wine & spirit tastings, and panel discussions led by world-class chefs and beverage experts.

FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen
Join us for the ‘unofficial kick-off to the summer’, a spectacular weekend of premier epicurean adventures at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen!
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Events
Immerse yourself in the Aspen experience by attending a variety of special events that take place throughout the year.
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Annual Events
Aspen is well known as a small town with an events calendar to rival many major cities. We have destination-worthy and locally serving events throughout the year and many come back year after year.
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Submit Your Event
Use the below form to submit an event for consideration on the Aspen event calendar.
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