Summer 2009 in Aspen/Snowmass really does kick off with the first festival of the summer. The Snowmass Chili Pepper and Brewfest is June 5th-6th. This festival truly has some local flavor, international chili, and the best beers in Colorado and beyond. Not to mention the best musical lineup they have ever had with Leftover Salmon with Karl Denson, Moe, Particle w/ Michael Kang, Boulder Acoustic Society and Emith. Sounds like a party to me.