May 2010
29 & 30 Blues, Brews & BBQ
June 2010
3-6, Teva Mountain Games. Athletic competitions in kayaking, cycling, trail running and more. Free concerts with Under a Blood Red Sky on June 3 and Julian Marley & Uprising Band on June 5 at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail (both shows start at 7 p.m.). Visit tevamountaingames.com.
12, Colorado Children’s Chorale at the Ford Park.
12, South of the Border Fiesta in Lionshead.
13, Doggy Dash at Nottingham Lake in Avon from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Call 748-4000 or Visit avon.org.
14-26 Suzuki Music Camp
15, Soulive performs a free show at Ford Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. for Hot Summer Nights. Visit www.vvf.org.
20, Nottingham Lake Fishing Derby in Avon from 10 a.m.-noon. children under 15 are invited to get out and enjoy free fishing by entering in the annual Fishing derby at Nottingham Lake. A limited supply of free fishing poles will be available. Call 748-4000 or Visit avon.org.
21-24, Vail Lacrosse Shootout Tournament. From 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For full details Visit vaillacrosse.com.
22, The Aggrolites perform a free show at Ford Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. for Hot Summer Nights. Visit www.vvf.org.
25-27, Vail Arts Festival at Lionshead, begins at 10 a.m. Visit vailgov.com.
30, Free Family Film Series at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs” starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.vilarpac.org.
25-27, Eagle Flight Days in the town of Eagle. Visit townofeagle.org.
26 -July 4, Vail Lacrosse Shootout Tournament. From 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Visit vaillacrosse.com.
26 Culinary Demonstration Series
29, The Killdares performs a free show at Ford Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. for Hot Summer Nights. Visit www.vvf.org.
July 2010
1,8,15,22 Beaver Creek Rodeo Series at Traer Creek
2, Natalie Cole performs at the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek at 8 p.m. Tickets are $135/$150/$165. Visit www.vilarpac.org.
3, Town of Avon Fourth of July celebration. Children’s activities and live music begin at 5 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at 9:45 p.m. Call 748-4000 or visit www.avon.org for more information.
3, Vail Skating Show at Dobson Ice Arena. Visit www.vailrec.com.
3,10,17,24,25,31 Culinary Demonstrations
4, Annual book sale at Vail Public Library begins. Visit www.vaillibrary.com.
4, Independence Day
4, Vail America Days, parade begins at 10 a.m. at Golden Peak. Celebration theme is “America the Beautiful.” Live music and performances throughout the day, including a patriotic concert at the Ford Amphitheater (vailmusicfestival.org for more information). The firework display over Golden Peak start at 9:45 p.m.
4, Beaver Creek’s 4th of July celebration. Free concerts begin at 6 p.m. next to the Centennial Chair lift. The Surf City All Stars, a Beach Boys tribute band, gets going at 6 p.m. followed by Parrot Beach, a Jimmy Buffet cover band.
6, Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights perform a free show at Ford Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. for Hot Summer Nights. Visit www.vvf.org.
7, Free Family Film Series at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. “Planet 51” starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.vilarpac.org.
9, Lionshead Family Afternoon Club, from 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy fun for the whole family in Lionshead.
10, Triple Bypass Bicycle Tour. This 120 mile race starts in Evergreen and ends at Nottingham Park in Avon. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
11, 12, IronKids Triathlon, entire weekend of festivities with the main focus being the triathlon race. The race will take place in and around Harry A. Nottingham Park and lake in Avon as well as the Avon Recreation Center. Event times TBD. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
12, Avon’s Dunk-N-Dash, this biathlon series features swimming in Nottingham Lake and a 5K run. The event starts at 6 p.m. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
13, Hoots & Hellmouth performs a free show at Ford Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. for Hot Summer Nights. Visit www.vvf.org.
14, Free Family Film Series at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. “Imagine That” starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.vilarpac.org.
14, Camp 911 for Kids. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Avon Recreation Center. This free one-day event will introduce youth ages 9-11 to the Emergency Medical Service agencies in Eagle County. The goal is to educate them with fun camp style activities that are geared toward safety as they begin to venture out exploring their emerging independence. Sign Up at Avon Rec Center, www.avon.org or 748-4000 for more information.
16, Lionshead Family Afternoon Club, from 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy fun for the whole family in Lionshead.
16-18, Thunderbird Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Avon. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
17 Xterra Beaver Creek
19, Avon’s Dunk-N-Dash, this biathlon series features swimming in Nottingham Lake and a 5K run. The event starts at 6 p.m. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
19, The Music of ABBA with Arrival from Sweden performs at the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek at 8 p.m. Tickets are $58. Visit www.vilarpac.org or call 845-TIXS.
20, Laura Reed & Deep Pocket performs a free show at Ford Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. for Hot Summer Nights. Visit www.vvf.org.
21, Free Family Film Series at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. “Band Slam” starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.vilarpac.org. 22, Jonny Lang performs at the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek at 8 p.m. Tickets are $58. Visit www.vilarpac.org or call 845-TIXS.
23, Lionshead Family Afternoon Club, from 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy fun for the whole family in Lionshead. Visit vail.snow.com.
23, Avon’s Lakeside Cinema. Enjoy free movies, which start after the sun goes down, around 7:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy pre-movie activities such as a Scavenger Hunt, local bands, paddle-boating or bring a picnic. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
23-25 Beaver Creek Antique Festival from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Alongside the opportunity to view and purchase antiques, a wide variety of food booths, street entertainment, and Bon Appetit culinary demonstrations and a kids' 'fun zone' will compliment the weekends' activities.
24, Bravo’s Young Ensemble Program brings M5 Brass Quintet to the Bookworm of Edwards for a free performance at 11 a.m. Visit www.bookwormofedwards.com or call 926-READ.
24 Colorado River Ride
26, Avon’s Dunk-N-Dash, this biathlon series features swimming in Nottingham Lake and a 5K run. The event starts at 6 p.m. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
27, Savion Glover performs at the Ford Amphitheater as part of the Vail International Dance Festival. Tickets are $10 for kids and $17-$75 for adults. Visit www.vaildance.org.
July 27-Aug 10 Vail Dance Festival
29, Mary Chapin Carpenter performs at the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek at 8 p.m. Tickets are $72. Visit www.vilarpac.org or call 845-TIXS.
30, Lionshead Family Afternoon Club, from 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy fun for the whole family in Lionshead. Visit vail.snow.com.
30, Avon’s Lakeside Cinema. Enjoy free movies, which start after the sun goes down, around 7:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy pre-movie activities such as a Scavenger Hunt, local bands, paddle-boating or bring a picnic. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
31, Angels in Action. This race is to benefit Crissa Lea Swinford Memorial Scholarship Fund. There is a 5K race as well as fun run/walk starting in Nottingham Park and continuing down the bike path and returning to the finish line in Nottingham Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Run starts at 9 a.m. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
31-Aug 1 Beaver Creek Art Festival Over 150 artists converge for this festival, which runs from noon to 6 p.m. each day. Admission is free.
August 2010
July 27-Aug 10 Vail Dance Festival
1,7,14,21,28 Culinary Demonstration Series
2-4, Avon’s American Crown Circus. The bilingual MC’s take the audience on a tour of acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, balancers and clowns. No exotic animals. Two shows daily. First show at 5 p.m., second show at 7 p.m. Call 748-4000 or Visit avon.org.
2, Avon’s Dunk-N-Dash, this biathlon series features swimming in Nottingham Lake and a 5K run. The event starts at 6 p.m. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
3, Dance for $20.10, part of the Vail International Dance Festival, returns for the third year. All lawn seats are $10 and seats are $20.10. Visit www.vaildance.org for the lineup.
5, Keb’ Mo’ performs at the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek at 9 p.m. Tickets are $58. Visit www.vilarpac.org or call 845-TIXS.
5,12,19 Beaver Creek Rodeo Series at Traer Creek
6, Avon’s Lakeside Cinema. Enjoy free movies, which start after the sun goes down, around 7:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy pre-movie activities such as a Scavenger Hunt, local bands, paddle-boating or bring a picnic. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
6, Lionshead Family Afternoon Club, from 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy fun for the whole family in Lionshead. Visit vail.snow.com.
7, Kids Adventure Race in Vail, at the Vista Bahn base area from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.vailrec.com.
9, Avon’s Dunk-N-Dash, this biathlon series features swimming in Nottingham Lake and a 5K run. The event starts at 6 p.m. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
9, Randy Travis performs at the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek at 8 p.m. Tickets are $98/$123/$148. Visit www.vilarpac.org or call 845-TIXS.
10, Hot Summer Nights of Dance with BreakEFX. This urban-dance inspired show is free. Visit www.vaildance.org.
13, Avon’s Lakeside Cinema. Enjoy free movies, which start after the sun goes down, around 7:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy pre-movie activities such as a Scavenger Hunt, local bands, paddle-boating or bring a picnic. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
14, Ani DiFranco performs at the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50. Visit www.vilarpac.org or call 845-TIXS.
17, Toad the Wet Sprocket performs a free show at Ford Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. for Hot Summer Nights. Visit www.vvf.org.
19-21 Wine & Spirits Festival
20, Avon’s Lakeside Cinema. Enjoy free movies, which start after the sun goes down, around 7:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy pre-movie activities such as a Scavenger Hunt, local bands, paddle-boating or bring a picnic. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Visit avon.org or call 748-4000.
21 Vertical Ascent Running Race
21, 22, Annual Rummage Sale at Maloit Park in Minturn. All proceeds benefit the Eagle Country Community Fund and dozens of local organizations. minturn.org or call 827-5645.
24, A TBD band performs a free show at Ford Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. for Hot Summer Nights. Visit www.vvf.org.
25, Herbie Hancock performs at the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek at 8 p.m. Tickets are $98/$128. Visit www.vilarpac.org or call 845-TIXS.
27 Trans Rockies Trail Run
28, 29, Annual Rummage Sale at Maloit Park in Minturn. All proceeds benefit the Eagle Country Community Fund and dozens of local organizations. minturn.org or call 827-5645.
September 2010
3-5, Gourmet on Gore in Vail. This is an annual food, wine and spirits open air tasting and cocktail party in Vail.
4,5 Culinary Demonstration Series
4 Oktoberfest Shuffle
4-5 Beaver Creek Oktoberfest
5, Rotary Rubber Duck Race in Vail Village. The Vail Rotary’s Rubber Duck Race is held annually in Vail Village. Rotarians sell sponsorships during the weeks prior to the race. On race day, about 10,000 yellow rubber ducks are dumped into Gore Creek near the Covered Bridge and “race” down the river. Prizes are given for the winning racers. Visit www.vailgov.com.
6, Labor Day
3-6, 16th annual Labor Day Jazz Party. Visit www.vailjazz.org.
4, 5, Oktoberfest at Beaver Creek, From noon-6 p.m. each day enjoy oom-pah-pah music, beer and bratwurst. There will also be live bands performing each day.
10-12, Oktoberfest in Lionshead. Emulating one of the largest celebrations in the world, enjoy two full weekends of oom pah parties, bratwurst, German beers, and traditional dance demonstrations. Visit www.vailoktoberfest.com.
16, 17, Colorado Grand. See sports and race cars built prior to 1961. The 1,000 mile race ends in Lionshead.
17-19, Oktoberfest in Vail Village. Emulating one of the largest celebrations in the world, enjoy two full weekends of oom pah parties, bratwurst, German beers, and traditional dance demonstrations. Visit www.vailoktoberfest.com.
19, Vail Mountain School Home Tour, annual tour of exclusive homes in Vail from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Ticket includes tour of homes and luncheon. Proceeds from the Home Tour help fund need-based scholarships for students at Vail Mountain School. Visit www.vms.edu.
October 2010
2, 3, Vail Valley Cup Soccer Tournament at Ford Park and other Eagle County fields. Visit www.vailsoccer.com.
29, Fall Fun Night from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nottingham Park in Avon. Made possible by local churches, Fall Fun night is a community-minded, non-scary alternative for Halloween activities. Visit www.avon.org.
29, 30, The annual Ski and Snowboard Club Vail Ski Swap takes place at Dobson Ice Arena in Vail.
31, Trick or Treat trot in Vail Village from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit www.vailrec.com.
