The John Bemis Community Potluck returns to Snowmass Village on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The free community Thanksgiving potluck will be held from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Viewline Resort Snowmass.

The John Bemis Community Potluck, a beloved free, community Thanksgiving event for more than 30 years, returns to Snowmass on Sunday, November 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection.  

The event began in the late 1980s as a small gathering at the Snowmass Chapel and has grown over the years to include 500+ people. Doors and a cash bar open at 4:30 p.m., the community welcome takes place at 5:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m.  

As in the past, the menu includes turkey, baked ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green bean casserole, roasted squash and carrots, plus rolls, and cranberry sauce. Community members are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Last names beginning A-K, are asked to bring a side/salad; L-Z last names should bring a dessert. In addition, all are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the local non-profit Harvest For Hunger.  Recommended items include canned and boxed stews, chili, soup, nuts, pasta, sauce, peanut butter, tuna, oatmeal, rice, beans, and macaroni & cheese.  

Thanks to generous support from the Viewline Resort Snowmass, Snowmass Village Rotary Club, Alpine Bank, the Snowmass Chapel, Eastwood Investments, Romero Group, East West Partners, and the Town of Snowmass Village, this free event is open to members of the Snowmass community. 

For more information, please visit gosnowmass.com