Snowmass, CO
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5TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST PRESENTED BY BECK'S
When: 09/06/2008
The festival combines authentic German beer, music and cuisine, with more modern live music, crisp fall air and fantastic mountain views. Biergartens, street performers, kids' crafts and more toast the season with Teutonic cheer.(http://www.snowmassvillage.com/?or 1-800-SNOWMASS)
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5TH ANNUAL ASPEN/SNOWMASS RIDE FOR THE CURE
When: 09/06/2008
A 100-mile bike ride between Aspen and Snowmass (with a flatter 26-mile option) celebrates fall and benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Last year's ride attracted 424 riders of all levels and raised $655,000 for the cause.(http://www.komenaspen.org/ or (970) 920-0250)
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Annual Aspen/ Snowmass Ride for the Cure
When: 09/08/2008
A 100-mile bike ride (with flatter 26-mile course option) and festivities celebrate fall in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, while benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer foundation. Last year's ride attracted 424 riders of all levels and raised $655,000 for the cause. Online registration for all events is encouraged. Snowmass Village hosts the riders' lunch.
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33RD ANNUAL SNOWMASS BALLOON FESTIVAL
When: From 09/12/2008 to 09/14/2008
One of the highest-altitude balloon events in the country, this three-day festival sends 30 pilots airborne to compete in competitions such as Dawn Quixote, where pilots joust with tethered weather balloons. The Saturday Evening Glow is an event highlight when brightly colored balloons light up the night sky and twinkle on and off like stars. (http://www.snowmassballoon.com/ or 1-800-SNOWMASS)
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SNOWMASS WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
When: From 09/12/2008 to 09/13/2008
Yin to Aspen's Food & Wine Classic yang, this relaxed fall festival pairs food, wine, jazz, and fabulous fall weather. Over 80 vintners line the mall along with silent auctions, local tastings and a Winemaker's Dinner the night before. (http://www.snowmassrotary.org/ or (970) 379-6577)
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NEW! SNOWMASS 12-HOUR BIKE RACE
When: 09/14/2008
This dawn-to-dusk twelve-hour mountain biking race on Snowmass' trails benefits local youth organizations Aspen Youth Center and Extreme Sports Camp. Racers can participate in solo, team, or corporate divisions. (http://www.aspenyouthcenter.org/ or (970) 544-4130)
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VASQUE GOLDENLEAF HALF MARATHON
When: 09/27/2008
Called one of the most beautiful races in the country by Trail Runner Magazine, this running race takes participants from Snowmass to Aspen over spectacular mountain trails and roads at the height of foliage season. (http://www.utemountaineer.com/or (970) 925-2849)
