Thanksgiving 2018 in the Roaring Fork Valley
If you’re like me, than Thanksgiving is time for snuggling up on the couch, enjoying the smell of tasty food cooking, picking on relatives, and overindulging on all the food things… ALL THE THINGS. But if you’re not like me, there are plenty of recreational activities available, from Rifle to Aspen, for you to go make all of us couch turkeys feel lazy and stuffed while you burn, burn, burn calories before Thanksgiving dinner. May the turkey be with you.
Thanksgiving Day Events 2018
Thursday, November 22, 2018
ASPEN
DINNER TO-GO - Pre-order a traditional turkey or ham dinner from Jimmy’s Bar & Restaurant. Choice of side dishes whole turkeys, hams and pies. Available for large parties or individually-plated dinners for smaller groups. Pick up available between noon and 6pm on Thursday. Place your order before 11/21 at 3pm by calling 970-925-6020.
ALL DAY - Stop by Big Wrap for a Pilgrims Grub Wrap loaded with turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy!
6AM - Indoor Turkey Triathlon @ Aspen Rec
An indoor triathlon consisting of a 10-minute swim, 30-minute spin bike and a 20-minute treadmill run (as far as you can go) - with a 5-minute transition between each. The person that goes the furthest in 60 minutes wins! Cost: $45 for non-USAT members ($30 for members). This includes a drawstring goodies bag, t-shirt, swim cap, tri water bottle, and a finishers medal.
10AM - Thanksgiving Home-Style
Thanksgiving Day from 10am-10pm, enjoy Home Team BBQ’s Home-Style Holiday Special! $25.95 per person includes packed plate of Smoke Turkey Breast, Cheerwine Ham, Green Bean Casserole, Cornbread Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, and a Sweet Roll (add Smoked Prime Rib +$8.99). Info: 970-459-0233.
2PM - Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Prospect at Hotel Jerome
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner buffet. $129 per adult, $42 for kids under 10 (exclusive of gratuity and tax). Open from 2pm-8pm.
3PM - Thanksgiving at Jimmy’s Bar & Restaurant
Enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving Dinner for $48 per person++. Open from 3pm-10pm.
3PM - Thanksgiving Dinner at Element 4
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with organic turkey and all the gourmet trimmings. Pricing is $47 per kid++/$99 per person++ with an optional wine pairing for $65. 3pm-9pm.
3PM - Thanksgiving Buffet at Velvet Buck
Head to the St. Regis where Executive Chef Laurent Pillard is serving a bountiful feast fit for the entire family in Velvet Buck. Adults $125, $35 kids 12 and under, complimentary for kids 5 and under. Open from 3pm-8pm.
6PM - Thanksgiving Dinner at Ajax Tavern
Ajax Tavern will be serving up their regular menu in addition to a special Thanksgiving plat du jour for $34 per person++. 6pm-9pm.
SNOWMASS VILLAGE
8AM - 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Bike-A-Thon Fundraiser
Head to the Snowmass Club to pedal and raise money for Lift-Up this Thanksgiving! $20 Members/$25 Non-Members.
3:30PM - Thanksgiving Dinner at The Artisan
Enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner buffet with Chef’s carving station featuring roasted turkey, pork loin, traditional sides and pie. $34 per adult, $15 for kids. Open from 3:30pm-7:30pm.
4PM - Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Snowmass Club
The Annual Thanksgiving Buffet at Sage at the Snowmass Club. Seatings at 4pm & 6:30 p.m. Reservations: (970) 923.0987.
4PM - Thanksgiving Dinner at Snowmass Ktichen
Head to the Westin for Thanksgiving dinner at Snowmass Kitchen. Adults $75.95, Kids 10 and under $24.95. Open from 4pm-10pm Thanksgiving Day.
BASALT
PIES TO-GO - Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a delicious pie from Heather’s! Pre-order your holiday pie by Monday, November 19. $55 each ($65 for Pecan & Pumpkin Cheesecake). Pick-up on Tuesday or Wednesday. Call to order: 970-927-0151.
9:30AM - Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
Have some fun before the big dinner! Basalt’s 5k Run/Walk Turkey Trot begins at 9:30am. The first 200 people to register will receive a race entry gift. ALL proceeds go towards activities organized by the Basalt Elementary Parent Engagement Group. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! Top three finishers will receive a pie to enjoy after dinner!
CARBONDALE
8AM - Thankgsiving Day Turkey Trot and Turkey Cros
Carbondale Turkey Trot Huffin' 4 Stuffin' 5K or 2.5K Fun Run/Walk & Turkey Cross Bike Races will take place Thanksgiving morning rain, snow, or shine! Please bring weather-appropriate footwear or bikewear. Run, walk, or ride this great off-road course with obstacles. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided for all participants. Hang out by the bonfire afterwards to hear all the winners announced. Costumes are highly encouraged, with prizes for the best costumes.
9AM - Thanksgiving Gratitude Flow @ Kula Yoga
An all level flow of gratitude - this class sells out EVERY SINGLE YEAR, so sign up now to reserve your spot! OM, breathe, flow, and recognize all that you have to be grateful for.
REDSTONE
11AM - Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet @ Redstone Inn
Make your reservations early for our Annual Thanksgiving Grand Buffet, there are only a few seats still available! $44.75 per person. Roast Turkey, Braised Pork Shoulder, Shrimp Pasta, & Mushroom Ragout. Plus multiple sides, salads, appetizers and desserts! Reservations required. Call 970-963-2526 to make reservations.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS
9AM - Thanks-day Yoga @ Providence Apothecary
Don’t forget about your yoga practice just because it’s Thanksgiving! Tap into all the things you have to be grateful for at Thanks-day Yoga at Providence Apothecary & Holistic Center.
11AM - Hotel Colorado’s Annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Hotel Colorado's Annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet takes place from 11am - 7pm on Thanksgiving day. $47 for Adults, $21 for Kids 10 and Under (Prior to tax & service charge). Reservations Required! Call for Available Seating Times: (970) 928-3764.
RIFLE
8AM - 7th Annual Turkey Trot and 1st Annual Little Gobbler Trot
Run, jog, or walk in support of the Rifle High School Track and Field Team before you partake in Thanksgiving Day Goodies. This FUNraiser aims to raise enough money to help buy a new pole-vault, high jump pads and standards for the Rifle High School Track & Field program.
There will be one wave of the race, starting at 9:00 a.m., with on-site registration starting at 8:00 a.m. The registration table (where you'll pick up your t-shirt) will be set in front of Cooper Field, just past Wamsley Elementary school on 30th Street in Rifle, CO. Refreshments will be available before and after the race. Most importantly, costumes are encouraged and there will be a pumpkin pie giveaway for the best costume and first place finisher of each gender.
This year also features the first running of the Little Gobbler Trot! This will be a race for kids from ages 3-10. The Little Gobblers race will start at 8:30 a.m. with medals and shirts at the finish line. If desired, daycare for Little Gobblers who run will be provided so the Big Turkeys can also run.
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