Snowmagical Family Fun Fest
Snowmass Village, CO
August 8 - 10, 2008
Event Description
The Snowmagical Family Fun Fest is a free magical extravaganza for the whole family. Families can check out the continuous magic and puppet shows, street entertainers, and puppet making & juggling workshops. Musicians, mimes, stage shows, interactive fun, and a Magical Dine-Around on Saturday night make this a must-see summer weekend for families. The best part is that virtually all activities are free.
The man behind this event for the past 27 years is Doc Eason. When it was first proposed that Snowmass should have a Magic and Puppet Festival in 1981, Doc was 4 years into his burgeoning career as the magic bartender at the Tower. His tenure at the Tower Magic Bar paralleled this event until the Magic Bar closed in 2004. He started this before he had children of his own, and now his oldest son is 25 years old! Several times in the past 27 years the festival's future seemed precarious, but Doc was determined not to let this event die. For several years he actually raised the money himself to keep the continuity of what has grown into a major summer event. In what might be called a labor of love, he has kept this major family festival alive in this premier family resort. He is especially excited about the talent lineup for this year. It is indeed the biggest festival of all 27.
Schedule of Events
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Interactive shows throughout the Snowmass Village Mall
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| 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
Preview Saturday’s Cabaret with this magic extravaganza on Fanny Hill’s Outdoor Stage
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| 8:00 - 9:00 pm |
Denise Berry Hanna spellbinds the crowds with her storytelling on Fanny Hill
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| 9:00 pm |
Outdoor Movie: Monster’s Inc. on Fanny Hill
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| 10:00 am |
Street performers begin on the Mall |
| 11:00 am |
Martial Arts performance on the Mall
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| 11:30 am |
Goodfellows Stage on the Mall: Continuous Entertainment with Jammin Jim, Buttons the Clown and other performers
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| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Stage on the Mall: A Round Robbin of magic performances
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| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
D&E Stage on the Mall: Live music by Rich Ganson |
| 2:00 pm |
D&E Stage on the Mall: Special Music Together hour |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
D&E Stage on the Mall: Semi-Pro Science Demo |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Magic Dine-Around finds magicians wowing you tableside during dinner at: Il Poggio, Big Hoss, Zane, Nardi’s, Mountain Dragon, Grill on the Deck, Brother’s Grille and The Artisan.
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| 9:00 pm ish |
Following the The Dirty Heads Concert. Magic Cabaret at the Silvertree Hotel’s Cabaret Room. Accomplished magic headliners Jill Givan and Carol Massie of the Theater of Dreams in Castle Rock are followed by the Colorado Comedy Magic All Star magicians. ($9/adult $6/kids under $14).
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2008 Confirmed Performers
Doc Eason
The man behind this event for the past 27 years is Doc Eason. When it was first proposed that Snowmass should have a Magic and Puppet Festival in 1981, Doc was 4 years into his burgeoning career as the magic bartender at the Tower. His tenure at the Tower Magic Bar paralleled this event until the Magic Bar closed in 2004. He started this before he had children of his own, and now his oldest son is 25 years old! Several times in the past 27 years the festival's future seemed precarious, but Doc was determined not to let this event die. For several years he actually raised the money himself to keep the continuity of what has grown into a major summer event. In what might be called a labor of love, he has kept this major family festival alive in this premier family resort. He is especially excited about the talent lineup for this year. It is indeed the biggest festival of all 27.
Wayne Francis
Ventriloquist Wayne Francis offers quality family-style entertainment with life sized puppets, original music, comedy, audience participation and more. He hosts Balloon Lagoon, a self-contained entertainment oasis.
John T. Sheets
Prepare to be amazed by award winning Las Vegas style magic, cutting edge visual illusions, fire & bird productions, sleight of hand, mind reading, audience involvemen, exotic parrots & grand illusion exhibitions.
Mike T.
Back after a 2-year hiatus, Mike T.'s natural flair for magic and sidesplitting slapstick sense of humor spans a 25-year career. He has performed as a stand-up comedy magician, balloon artist, lunatic prankster, and has entertained many with his quirky costume characters. Mike is a unique performance artist who can keep guests entertained for hours with an exclusive brand of comedy and magic that delights both young and old alike.
Denise Berry-Hanna
Denise Berry-Hanna is a professional storyteller, writer and Artist in Residence. A two-time National Parenting Publications award-winning performer, Denise delights audiences across the country with her unique blend of words, mime, and imagination. Performances and workshops focus on the love of language, engaging participants in a contagious blend of rhythm, words and imagination.Denise has conducted over 50 artist residencies across America and is currently a selected artist with the Illinois Arts Council Artist in Education program.
* Denise performed at the very first festival 25 years ago as Bibelot the Clown.
Jammin Jim
Get ready to be dazzled by an array of Jim's different entertaining personalities. The Jammin Jim Show is a high energy juggling, comedy, and musical act. Check out some insane freestyle juggling, a flaming bowling ball, and a human levitation from a selected member of the audience.
All daytime performances, workshops,
stage presentations, are free.
Package Information
For event packages, including lodging, airfare, rental cars, or anything else
you may require, call one of our local vacation experts at
888.649.5982, or e-mail
info@stayaspensnowmass.com to have a customized quote sent to you
via e-mail.
