Tunes Take Over Aspen Snowmass on Labor Day Weekend

7th June 2012 | Tess Weaver

News Regions: Aspen, Snowmass

Dates

Aug. 31 - Sept. 2, 2012

Cost

Three-day passes: $175

Highlights

Mumford & Sons (making its area debut), Michael Franti & Spearhead, Vintage Trouble

Insider Tips

Bring a blanket—you'll want to sit down in the afternoon and use it for warmth once the sun goes down. Also, don't miss the Indian food stand in the restaurant area—the naan and curry is something locals crave all year long. Finally, make sure to check out the side stages between shows to discover new acts.

The Scoop

Founded in 1991 and entering its 22nd season, the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival is an open air, dance-oriented extravaganza of music, in Snowmass Village’s Town Park, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, 2012. Spectacular mountain views surround the festival, which draws more than 10,000 people per day.

British folk-rock band Mumford & Sons, singer Kid Rock and country-pop band Sugarland are set to make their area debuts at the festival. Other highlights include soul-rock groups Michael Franti & Spearhead and Vintage Trouble, classic-rock group The Steve Miller Band and New Orleans jazz-funk band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

VIP view of Jazz Fest

The Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival continues throughout the day and into the evening. Photo Courtesy of Jazz Aspen Snowmass.

The festival includes an extensive selection of food and beverage vendors, crafts and a kid’s corner, full of activities for the young festival-goer, including face painting and games. The big screen allows the entire family to enjoy the shows from the JAS Village without the hustle and bustle of the main field crowd.

A limited number of three-day passes are available for $175. Single-day tickets cost $82.50. Tickets can be purchased by calling 866-JAS-TIXX, online or at the Belly Up box office.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass

Kid Rock is one of several headliners for this year's Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival. Photo Courtesy of Jazz Aspen Snowmass.

To volunteer, send an email to jasvolunteer@gmail.com. Whether you’re an usher or part of the Green Team, you’ll have fun, hear great music and be a part of a premier Aspen/Snowmass event.