Vail Valley, Colorado Annual Events

September through October Events
September
Beaver Creek Film Festival
-Panel discussions and film screenings

Vail Mountain School Home Tour
-tour of Mountain Star Homes in the Vail Valley
-tour includes a picnic lunch

"Opera in the Rockies"
-Collection of staged scenes from famous operas for example Puccini's "Madame Butterfly"
-also offer a program for young audiences

Vail Classic Bike Ride
-the only Labor Day weekend road ride
-the scenic course runs 80 miles of Colorado's high country and climbs 7200 feet in elevation

Harvest Party
-great food and wine
-includes raffle, silent auction, live music and smashing grapes

EEF Climb Every Mountain Benefit
-ride/walk up Vail pass
-champagne toast, party, raffles
-proceeds benefit the EEF Cancer Fund

Fall Festival
-pumpkin patch, hay maze, pony rides, carnival games, petting zoo, roasted marshmallows, and hot chocolate among other things.

October
31st- Vail's Trick or Treat
-area vendors give out treats to costumed youngsters

31st- Fall Fun Night
-safe, non-scary alternative to Halloween

January through February Events

January
Honda Session Snowboard Competition
-held at Vail's Golden Peak
-world's top snowboarders compete for $110,000 in cash and prizes
The only pro-snowboarding invitational in Colorado

US Free skiing Open
-January through February
-held at Golden Peak
-top skiers in the world compete in slope style, skier cross, half pipe,
and Big Air

February
Vail Mardi Gras
-merriment, parades, Masquerade Ball, Cajun/Creole cuisine, street parties, King and Queen's Ball, etc.

"An Evening on Broadway"
-presented by Vail Valley Theater Company at the Vilar Center for the Arts
-features Broadway's most memorable music
-offer dinner/show packages

SOS Outreach Series
-half pipe competition
-15 event snowboarding series

Budweiser Street Beat Concert Series
-Vail Village, Checkpoint Charlie
-live music every Wednesday
-February through April

March through April Events
March
US Disabled National Championships
-this is the must attend event for those trying to get a spot on the US Disabled Alpine Ski Team

Budweiser Street Beat Concert Series
-live music every Wednesday

American Ski Classic
-legends and celebrities meet during this weeklong celebration of alpine skiing, parties, ski racing and more
-fundraiser for the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
April
Budweiser Street Beat Concert Series
-live music every Wednesday night

Vail Film Festival
-screenings of over 100 films, workshop, and panel discussions

Snowshoe Shuffle
-largest snowshoe race
-raises funds for cancer prevention, education, and early detection programs
-100% of the proceeds go towards cancer awareness

Taste of Vail
-spring food and wine festival
-winemakers dinners, mountaintop picnic, educational seminars, grand tasting, dance and silent auctions
-special guest chef luncheons

Beaver Creek Culinary Classic Wedding Cake Competition
-5 of the top wedding cake chefs from around the country compete
-wedding dress display

Spring Back to Vail
-free concerts, on-snow events, street parties
-World Alpine Pond Skimming Championships
June through August Events

June
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival
-all summer
-orchestral and chamber music featuring 40 acclaimed soloists, ensembles, and 3 orchestras: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic

King of the Mountain Open
-amateur, co-ed, open and juniors volleyball competitions

Beaver Creek Theatre Festival
-Vilar Center for the Arts hosts cutting-edge stage productions

Open-Air Family Theatre
-complimentary performances by the Beaver Creek Children's Theatre

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series
-June through August
-series includes mutton bustin', team roping, and bull riding
-also includes pony rides, petting zoo, shopping and Western BBQ and Saloon

Vail Arts Festival
-100 artists display paintings, photography, woodcarvings, pottery, etc.
-free entertainment

Big Wheel, Brews and Chili
-3 events
1) Restaurants compete for "Vail's Best" honors
2) Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic
3) Cold brews and sodas, live music and fun

Vail Lacrosse Shootout
-2 weeks of play between teams of all age groups

Vail Arts and Wine Faire
-June through July
-Gallery class art and jewelry
-live music from classical to jazz
-enjoy wines, crepes, pastries, etc.

July
4th- Vail America Days
-parade, patriotic concert, street entertainment, fireworks

Eagle County Fair and Rodeo
-various rodeo events

August

Vail Farmer's Market
-August through September
-high country produce such as peaches, apples, corn, spinach, asparagus, etc.
-local bakeries offer fresh breads and desserts
-food prep demonstrations
-live entertainment