A sled shaped as a birthday cake races a dinosaur sled down a sledding hill

ART CART ALPINE RALLY

WHERE

Whoa Nelly Sledding Hill

Aspen Recreation Center, 0861 Maroon Creek Rd.

WHEN

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Food Trucks begin serving at 5:30pm
Races from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

A shot of a man sledding in a modified sled, designed like a fish, at night

2025 Art Cart Photos from @MaggShots

2025 Art Cart Alpine Rally Winners

Fastest Kid Cart
The Goofy Goobers: Cole Ryan & Wyatt DeVito

Most Creative Kid Cart
The Little Drummer: Sidney Farrell

Fastest Adult Cart
The Groundhog: Sam Rose

Most Creative Adult Cart
Super Venison: Chase Ellsperman

The Art Cart Alpine Rally is a winner-takes-all sledding race.

Entering its third year, this hometown favorite returns, calling on kids and adults to craft imaginative sleds and race them head-to-head for prizes, pride, and ultimate bragging rights.

Registration: We will open registration on January 1st @ 8:00am for the 2026 Art Cart races on February 7th 2026. We will close registration once the event is full or by 5:00pm on February 1st, 2026. We anticipate this event selling out - Please sign up early! Register here We are adding a few more spots this year with 12 adult entries and 12 kid entries!

Logistics: Parking at the Aspen Recreation Center will not be available during the event. We highly recommend taking the free RFTA bus to the Aspen Recreation Center or parking at either the Tiehack lot or the Aspen High School lot. Security staff will be onsite to assist with traffic flow. Participants will have a designated area for drop off and pick up of their Art Carts.
Rules and Regulations for 2026

Food + Fun:

  • Slow Groovin’ BBQ and The Rolling Fork food trucks

  • Hot chocolate from The Dreamery

  • A DJ spinning hot beats and keeping energy high

  • Fire pits to keep spectators warm as the wintery competition heats up

Contestants will be judged on both speed and design, with winners announced at the end of the event. Bundle up, bring your community spirit, and get ready for a seriously fun night on the hill!

Out of room and need a creative space to complete your Art Cart? Come to the Red Brick’s Creative Happy Hour The Art Cart Head Start to work on you Art Cart!

Please email wesy.armour-cook@aspen.gov with any further questions or comments.