Spring Event Enthusiast

Spring in the Mountains

Spring into a season of fun with events on the mountain to wrap up the ski season, and events in each town to kick off the summer.

LOCAL FAVORITES

Blues, Brews & BBQ
The annual Blues, Brews & BBQ event in Beaver Creek provides a great family-friendly atmosphere. While the brews & BBQ require tickets to taste, the blues band is free to listen to. This is a great place to soak up the spring sun and people watch as you chow down on homestyle cookin’.

Eagle Outside Festival
Join us in Eagle for the unofficial kickoff to summer at the Eagle Outside Festival and Bonfire Block Party. These two events collide to fill the town with music, bikes, river sports, fishing, food and beer. Head to Eagle Ranch to demo the newest and greatest gear from some of the best bike companies in the industry. Test the bikes and gear out on the trails and prepare yourself for the long Eagle riding season. For more information on the Bike events, demos and activities, visit www.eagleoutside.com.

Bonfire Blockparty
Ride into the afternoon and party into the night… the Bonfire Blockparty transforms downtown Eagle into a concert and party with 2 nights of live music. The lineup, schedule and more can be found at www.bonfireblockparty.com!

GoPro Mountain Games
GoPro Mountain Games are the countries largest celebration of adventure sports, art and music. Pro and amateur athletes compete for fun and glory during this welcome-to-summer festival. From running to climbing, biking to dogs jumping from docks, there isn’t one minute of downtime. Jam pack your weekend with your favorite events, SWAG from outdoor industry partners, nightly concerts, and more. And the best part? It’s all 100% FREE.

ON THE MOUNTAIN

Vail Closing Day
A one-day, closing day event that is sure to create a positive, long-lasting memorable experience for our guests. Enjoy a jam-packed day of action!

Spring Back to Vail
And don’t miss Spring Back to Vail – typically closing week of Vail Mountain – which brings nightly musical acts to Vail Village, a variety of spring-themed on-mountain activities and the World Pond Skimming Championships in Golden Peak.

FOR THE FOODIE

Taste of Vail
The Taste of Vail, in April, showcases more than 30 of Vail’s finest chefs and restaurateurs alongside the owners and winemakers from nearly 50 of the countries’ top wineries. Click here for more information.

Restaurants & Bars

In the Vail Valley, eating isn't merely sustenance - it's an important part of the lifestyle. From fine dining hotspots to casual comforts, it's not hard to find great food. Colorado is known for their locals breweries, distilleries and even wineries. Come sample a taste of Colorado and even international spirit favorites.

Activity Providers

Sure, Vail is world-renowned for its skiing and snowboarding, but the Vail Valley offers plenty beyond vast bowls of bluebird powder days and grippin' groomers. Whether you prefer your adventure water-drenched, iced, air-borne, cliff-side, cycled, motorized or snowy out mountain recreation covers it- and much, much more.

Vail Valley Events

Ski terrain and wonderful snow put the Vail Valley on the map, but it's more than just a ski resort. The calendar is packed with events that are a big part of the Vail Valley's culture. From outdoor concerts at the Ford Amphitheater to bull riding at the rodeo, it's easy to stay busy.

Visitor Information from the Locals

Art in Public Places 2021 Summer Installations & Programs

(Vail, CO) – Art in Public Places (AIPP) is pleased to announce new murals by artists Olive Moya and the collective duo Pedro Barrios and Jaime Molina, as well as Ben Roth’s large-scale interactive installation at Stephens Park Playground for the community to enjoy this summer. OLIVE MOYA Mrs. Charles in the Sun (Ice Bar at Mid-Vail late 1960s), Vail Village Transportation Center P3 by La Cantina Olive Moya combines a wheat pasting...
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Vail Area Hikers Encouraged to Bus It to Hike It

Changes beginning this summer at Vail area trailheads to address overcrowding, safety concerns With parking restrictions to address overcrowding and safety concerns beginning June 2 at popular trailheads in the Vail area, the Town of Vail and the White River National Forest encourage hikers to Bus It to Hike It. The parking area for the Booth Lake Trailhead in Vail will be closed for the summer season. Parking at the Pitkin and Bighorn...
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Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile’s long-awaited Goat Rodeo reunion

Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile’s long-awaited Goat Rodeo reunion slated for Aug. 15 Live from the intimate VPAC Rocky Mountain theater in Beaver Creek Beaver Creek, Colo., May 31, 2021— For the first time in nearly a decade, four string virtuosos — Yo-Yo Ma on cello, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Edgar Meyer on bass, and Chris Thile on mandolin — are coming back together for the long-awaited Goat Rodeo reunion....
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