Fall Festivals
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Oktoberfest : Oompah music, bratwursts, beers and lederhosen: Germany comes to Vail, Beaver Creek and Gypsum every autumn. The American twist on Germany’s Oktoberfest even comes with a professional yodeler or two.
Vail Oktoberfest was named among the ten greatest Oktoberfest celebrations in the United States by USA Today!
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Find a flannel and head to Avon for this mountain man fundraiser. Throw and ax, toss a hammer, shoot an arrow, pitch a keg and drink a beer to raise money for First Descents at the Man of the Cliff festival.
Man of the Cliff is a two-day community festival centered around rugged Lumberjack-style games and a benefit concert. All funds raised support First Descents and their local adventure programs for young adults impacted by cancer. Man of the Cliff welcomes more than 200 competitors and 3,000 attendees for a weekend of outdoor activities, live music, delicious food and drink, and tons of family fun
Get ready to see some spectacular vehicles in the magnificent setting of Vail Village at the Vail Village Car Show. Be sure to check out these amazing vehicles as you walk though the Vail Farmers’ Market and Oktoberfest in Lionshead Village.
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Septemberfest is a two-day street party in Eagle with live music, craft beer, full bar service, food vendors, backyard games and Mountain Rats trail running races.
