Media Release PR - 2015 Snowmass Mammoth Fest

[INSERT LOGO HERE] Snowmass Mammoth Fest Snowmass, CO June 12-14, 2015 The 3rd Annual Snowmass Mammoth Festival Offers Even More Than Great Musical Performances A Premium Microbrewery Tasting, Sanctioned Chili Competition, Kids Area, and Outdoor Recreation Elevate the Patron Experience Snowmass Village, CO (June 7th, 2015) - The 3rd annual Snowmass Mammoth Festival returns to Snowmass Village, CO with three days of live music featuring nationally touring acts. Beyond the artists performing on stage, there will also be dozens of craft beer and food artisans on site showcasing their skills throughout the weekend. An eclectic assortment of 25 microbreweries from Colorado and beyond will showcase a tasteful variety of over 70 premium beers and cider selections during the Grand Tasting on Saturday from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. in Snowmass Town Park. On Friday, the first of a two part Chili Grand Tasting will kick off at the Snowmass Village Mall at 5 p.m. during the Free Friday music scheduling. The second offering of a dozen Southwestern chili cooks showcasing their competition-grade red chili, green chili, and salsa is set to happen at Noon on Saturday in the same location. Cooking begins early in the day, and the public is invited to try samples and mingling with cooks to help decide their vote for People’s Choice Award. Following International Chili Society (ICS) rules, a panel of expert judges will select three top winners in each category, with 1st place winner advancing to the ICS World Championships.

The town of Snowmass features more than 50 miles of hiking and biking trails, including an extensive liftserved freeride and downhill trail network that was recently named a Bronze Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Visitors can also enjoy gold medal fly-fishing, Class V whitewater rafting and kayaking, and weekly events that include a Western Rodeo, Sunset dinners, and ACES-guided nature walks. Snowmass Mammoth Fest has also partnered with Four-Mountain Sports to bring you the ultimate festival weekend experience on two wheels. Show your festival wristband to receive a 20% discount on bike rentals.

Snowmass Mammoth Festival prides itself on being family-friendly by offering a number of engaging activities to our young festival patrons. Kids of all ages can enjoy various activities in the Kid's Area including inflatable bounce castles, hula hoops, and fun games throughout the festival weekend.

Snowmass Town Park is a great outdoor location to bring children and make it a weekend with the family.

Kids 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

To assist patrons in getting around Snowmass and the surrounding area, additional transportation options are being made available this year. RFTA now departs Snowmass and Aspen every 30 minutes on the 15th and 45th minute of the hour between 7:15 a.m. and 2:15 a.m.. Snowmass Mammoth Festival’s very own transport bus option named Ramblin’ is set to depart Snowmass Town Park Station and Aspen near Ruby Park every 30 minutes on the top of the hour and 30th minute mark from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Additionally the loop from the Snowmass Village Mall to Snowmass Town Park Station loop will be available every 10 minutes during peak hours, and every 20 minutes on Friday and later hours on Saturday.

The 2015 Snowmass Mammoth Fest artist line-up includes The Wheels of Soul Tour featuring Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Doyle Bramhall II, Greensky Bluegrass, The Lone Bellow

and many more. Tickets are on sale now. Two-Day passes are $100 each, VIP passes are $275 each, VIP Single Day Upgrades are $100 each, Saturday and Sunday Single Day tickets are $55 each and Friday’s event is free. Three-day camping passes are $30. . Tickets can be purchase tickets at www.snowmassmammothfest.com.

Snowmass Mammoth Fest lodging partners are offering festival patrons lodging specials and packages.

Lodging specials start as low as $99 a night and range from economy-based hotel rooms to luxury hotel brands, as well as multiple-bedroom condo options. Click here to book lodging. For more information on Snowmassive Summer, a complete calendar of events and details on activities, visit: www.gosnowmass.com.

For festival schedule, information and tickets, please visit www.snowmassmammothfest.com or call 877987-6487. To stay up to date on festival news and contests, visit the official Facebook and Twitter, and use the festival’s official hashtag #MammothFest.

About Snowmass Mammoth Fest: One of the most scenic music festivals in Colorado, Snowmass Mammoth Fest takes place in Snowmass Village, CO. The festival is a three-day celebration of music and microbrews, held in Snowmass Town Park, an outdoor music venue with breathtaking mountains for a backdrop. Join us for three days of Music, Brews and Chili, featuring on-site camping, late night shows, national touring bands, a wide variety of food and craft vendors, children’s activities, a grand beer tasting with over 25 microbreweries, and the renowned International Chili Society (ICS) tasting.

About Snowmass, Colorado Snowmass, Colorado, is a bustling summer mountain resort and renowned winter playground with a diverse array of activities, special events and music. Adventures are easily accessible from a wide range of mountainside hotels, lodges and condominium properties. Snowmass features more than 50 miles of hiking and biking trails, including an extensive lift-served freeride and downhill trail network that was recently named a Bronze Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Visitors can also enjoy world-class mountain biking, gold medal fly-fishing, Class V white-water rafting and kayaking and more. 2015’s Snowmassive Summer lineup of weekly events include a Western Rodeo, Free Music Series, Sunset Dinners and ACES-guided nature walks. Summer world-class special events and festivals include Snowmass Mammoth Festival, Colorado Scottish Festival and Highlands and Rocky Mountain Highlands Games, Colorado Wanderlust Festival, Snowmass Wine Festival, Colorado Mudderella and Tough Mudder, and the longest running hot-air balloon festival in the country, the Snowmass Balloon Festival. For more information on Snowmassive Summer, a complete calendar of events and details on activities, visit: www.gosnowmass.com.

SBG Productions Media Contact Bill Kight Director of Marketing & Public Relations SBG Productions 970.728.8037 ext. 107 bill@sbgproductions.com Snowmass Tourism Media Contact Patsy Popejoy Public Relations Manager Snowmass Tourism

970.922.2285 ppopejoy@snowmasstourism.com