United States · month by month
Aspen food calendar
What is in season in Aspen, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Aspen
Peak seasonThe best of January: Raclette and fondue.
In season
- Raclette and fondue
Cloud Nine on Highlands and Creperie du Village in town.
Dec–Mar
Plan around
- Ski season
Book Cloud Nine and dinner tables weeks ahead over the holidays and Presidents' week.
Dec–Mar
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Aspen
Peak seasonThe best of February: Raclette and fondue.
In season
- Raclette and fondue
Cloud Nine on Highlands and Creperie du Village in town.
Dec–Mar
Plan around
- Ski season
Book Cloud Nine and dinner tables weeks ahead over the holidays and Presidents' week.
Dec–Mar
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Aspen
Peak seasonThe best of March: Raclette and fondue.
In season
- Raclette and fondue
Cloud Nine on Highlands and Creperie du Village in town.
Dec–Mar
Plan around
- Ski season
Book Cloud Nine and dinner tables weeks ahead over the holidays and Presidents' week.
Dec–Mar
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Aspen
A hard monthPlan around
- Mud season
Many restaurants close between the lifts closing and summer.
Apr–May
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Aspen
A hard monthPlan around
- Mud season
Many restaurants close between the lifts closing and summer.
Apr–May
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Aspen
Shoulder seasonThe best of June: Colorado produce at the Saturday Market and Aspen Saturday Market.
In season
- Colorado produce at the Saturday Market
Downtown, mid-June to early October.
Jun–Oct
On the calendar
- Aspen Saturday MarketSaturdays
Colorado produce downtown, mid-June to early October.
Jun–Oct
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Aspen
Shoulder seasonThe best of July: Colorado produce at the Saturday Market and Aspen Saturday Market.
In season
- Colorado produce at the Saturday Market
Downtown, mid-June to early October.
Jun–Oct
On the calendar
- Aspen Saturday MarketSaturdays
Colorado produce downtown, mid-June to early October.
Jun–Oct
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Aspen
Shoulder seasonThe best of August: Colorado produce at the Saturday Market and Aspen Saturday Market.
In season
- Colorado produce at the Saturday Market
Downtown, mid-June to early October.
Jun–Oct
On the calendar
- Aspen Saturday MarketSaturdays
Colorado produce downtown, mid-June to early October.
Jun–Oct
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Aspen
Shoulder seasonThe best of September: Colorado produce at the Saturday Market and Aspen Saturday Market.
In season
- Colorado produce at the Saturday Market
Downtown, mid-June to early October.
Jun–Oct
On the calendar
- Aspen Saturday MarketSaturdays
Colorado produce downtown, mid-June to early October.
Jun–Oct
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Aspen
A hard monthThe best of October: Colorado produce at the Saturday Market and Aspen Saturday Market.
In season
- Colorado produce at the Saturday Market
Downtown, mid-June to early October.
Jun–Oct
On the calendar
- Aspen Saturday MarketSaturdays
Colorado produce downtown, mid-June to early October.
Jun–Oct
Plan around
- Mud season
Kitchens close for a break before Thanksgiving.
Oct–Nov
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Aspen
A hard monthPlan around
- Mud season
Kitchens close for a break before Thanksgiving.
Oct–Nov
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Aspen
Peak seasonThe best of December: Raclette and fondue.
In season
- Raclette and fondue
Cloud Nine on Highlands and Creperie du Village in town.
Dec–Mar
Plan around
- Ski season
Book Cloud Nine and dinner tables weeks ahead over the holidays and Presidents' week.
Dec–Mar
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.