Press Release
Art Cart Alpine Rally returns to Aspen for second year
The city of Aspen will host the Art Cart Alpine Rally on Feb. 8
Aspen, CO – The Art Cart Alpine Rally, Aspen’s unique sledding race steeped in tradition, will return to the Whoa Nelly Sledding Hill at the Aspen Recreation Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Registration for the event is open until Feb. 1.
Now in its second year, the event invites participants of all ages to design and build creatively modified sleds, then race them down the hill for a chance to win prizes.
The event, which is open to both children and adults, will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with food trucks opening at 5:30 p.m. A variety of food options will be available, including offerings from Slow Groovin' BBQ and the Rolling Fork food truck. Hot chocolate by The Dreamery and fire pits will be provided to keep attendees warm, and DJ May Selby will provide music entertainment.
Participants will be judged based on both the speed and design of their sleds. Winners will be announced at the end of the event.
Event Details:
- Registration deadline is Feb. 1.
- Creative Happy Hour, Feb. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Location: Red Brick Center for the Arts
- Event date: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
- Location: Whoa Nelly Sledding Hill, Aspen Recreation Center, 0861 Maroon Creek Rd., Aspen, CO
- Food will be served starting at 5:30 p.m.
- Races will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This annual sledding race celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and winter sports. The event is a beloved tradition in Aspen, encouraging participants to showcase their artistic skills through the design and construction of custom sleds.
To foster the creativity and sense of community associated with this event, the Red Brick Center for the Arts will host a creative happy hour on Feb. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This workshop will offer space for competitors to work on their art cart.
The Art Cart Alpine Rally is free to attend for spectators, but participants must register to compete. To register for the event, please visit aspenspecialevents.com and review all rules and regulations
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For more information, please contact:
Wesy Armour-Cook, Special Events assistant manager
Phone: 970-948-2589
Email: wesy.armour-cook@aspen.gov
Jenna Ioffredo, Communications manager
Phone: 970-987-2722
Email: jenna.ioffredo@aspen.gov