Monday, September 9, 2013

Events in Aspen – USA Pro Challenge | Taj Mahal | Science Street Fair

Dr. Kaboom Aspen Science Street Fair 2013
Dr. Kaboom Aspen Science Street Fair 2013 (Photo credit: richpalpine)
As if one’s schedule of summer activities in Aspen wasn’t already filled to the brim with the “usual” outdoor pursuits, and cultural activities such as the Food & Wine Classic, art shows, the Aspen Music Festival and Aspen Institute events, when August arrives there are still more events in Aspen that await!

There was so much to choose from and work was taking up a lot of my time (I hate it when that happens), but I was fortunate to squeeze the annual Aspen Science Street Fair and the USA Pro Challenge into my busy schedule.

One of the lesser-known annual events in Aspen is the Science Street Fair, hosted by the AspenScienceCenter.


The Science Street Fair is “A free non-stop program of interactive science exhibits, experiments, games and shows designed to entertain and inspire, including on stage performances demonstrating scientific concepts plus many interactive exhibits around the park.”

Some of the booths and exhibits this year were:

-          Archeological Center
-          Troy Fantini Robotics
-          CSU Bio Energy
-          Clean Energy Collective
-          Ball Aerospace Green Propellant Infusion Mission
-          Rocky Mountain Bio Lab
-          Solar in the Schools
-          LIGO Interferometer

Here are a few photos from the event:

Aspen Events -Science Street Fair 2013
Aspen Events -Science Street Fair 2013


Aspen Science Center Street Fair Event
Aspen Science Center Street Fair Event


Aspen Science Center Street Fair 2013
Aspen Science Center Street Fair 2013


Events in Aspen - Science Street Fair 2013
Events in Aspen - Science Street Fair 2013


USA Pro Challenge from Aspen, Colorado

One of the most popular events in Aspen for many locals and visitors alike is the USA Pro Challenge bicycle race.

As usual, this now annual event drew in large numbers of spectators and support staff, and the town was maxed. Despite some travel-oriented “inconveniences”, the bike race was once again a big hit, and it should serve as a wonderful showcase for Aspen as well as the state of Colorado as a whole.

Not only is the race itself spectacular, but it has other activities that contribute to the overall festive atmosphere of the USA Pro Challenge event. This year it featured a concert by Taj Mahal who has become a favorite act for high-profile events in Aspen.

Events in Aspen Colorado - Taj Mahol performs for USA Pro Challenge
Events in Aspen Colorado - Taj Mahol performs for USA Pro Challenge


Aspen Events - Taj Mahol performs for USA Pro C
Aspen Events - Taj Mahol performs for USA Pro Challenge crowd

Here are some of the highlights of the USA Pro Challenge race from my vantage point:








All of a sudden, September has snuck up on me and I can now look forward to some of the enjoyable annual fall events in Aspen: Ruggerfest, the changing of the fall colors, the Snowmass Balloon Festival, and well, more hiking and biking. Stay tuned for more photos.
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