SNOWMASS VILLAGE ” The best way to get to and from the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day music festival Friday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 3, is on a free shuttle bus.

For those staying in Snowmass Village, the town will offer expand­ed free shuttle service to and from the venue. Paid parking will be available at the Rodeo Lot for $20 a day and Two Creeks for $10 a day. Free parking is available at the expanded Intercept Lot at Brush Creek and Highway 82, with free shuttles running continuously.

The festival grounds will open at 5 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and noon Monday. Brush Creek Road will be closed at the festival site starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Use the Highland to Owl Creek detour to get to the Snow­mass Village mall. The road will be back open by 9 p.m. Monday.

No coolers, cameras/ radio/ recording devices, cell-phone pho­tography or recording, high-back chairs, inflatables, tents or pets are allowed at the site. The venue is lawn seating, so bring a blanket or tarp. Be prepared for Colorado weather and beware of counterfeit tickets. No camping is allowed.

For a full schedule of events, visit http://www.jazzaspen.org.For tick­ets, call (866) JAS-TIXX or visit the Wheeler Box Office.