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EVENTS
DECEMBER
Powabunga Music Festival
Vail, CO December 9-12, 2021 Experience an epic mountain music festival weekend at Ford Park. Featured artists include Rufus De Sol, Bob Mosses, Vintage Culture and others. Doors open at 4 p.m. on both festival nights, so make sure to get there early. Continue to check their site for future artist line-up releases and planned activities for the highly anticipated return of Powabunga.
powabungafestival.com
Vail Holidays
Vail, CO December 16, 2021- January 1, 2022 Vail’s beautiful mountain village is the ideal backdrop for many celebratory holiday events, which will ignite holiday spirit for visitors and locals alike. Stay tuned for highly anticipated events, such as the holiday market, tree lighting and many more!
discovervail.com
Winterfest
Vail, CO December 19, 2021 Wander through an illuminated ice installation throughout the Vail Village area! The 15th Annual Vail Winterfest returns with 20 ice structures for the public eye. Make sure to check out this free community event!
discovervail.com Magic of Lights
Vail, CO Through January 2, 2022 This family-friendly winter lighting walkthrough experience offers locals and destination guests alike a memorable activity by creating a winter wonderland and underlining the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
magicoflightsvail.com
Vail Snow Days
Vail, CO December 2-5, 2021 This free concert series in Ford Park is sure to have you jamming out to great music. Various performances and artists come together to put on incredible live music for the community.
vailsnowdays.com
JANUARY
Christmas Tree Bonfire
Minturn, CO January 8, 2022 Enjoy the cozy and intimate atmosphere of this small-town event. Residents may leave their undecorated trees at the end of their driveway on designated dates for free pick-up by the Minturn Public Works Dept, and enjoy free hot cocoa and smores around the bonfire. Dates for January 2022 TBA.
minturn.org Thunderbird Ski Club Vail
Vail, CO January 8-15, 2022 Want to ski all day and then enjoy a relaxing spa trip during the night? Then the Thunderbird Ski Club Vail trip is the perfect chance to get a little R&R right in the middle of Vail. Make new friends skiing with the club!
tbirdskiclub.com
Beaver Creek Wonder Celebration
Beaver Creek, CO January 14-16, 2022 Explore the beautiful winter sculpture display and snap some timeless photos with your loved ones. Beaver Creek Wonder Celebration art installations will bring to life a sense of adventure and discovery in the heart of the village.
vailresorts.com
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Avon, CO January 18, 2022 Enrich your mind with this dance-education event. Dance Theatre of Harlem has achieved unprecedented success, bringing innovative and bold new forms of artistic expression to audiences.
vaildaily.com
Winter Culinary Weekend
Beaver Creek, CO January 20-23, 2022 This food-centric weekend will leave you full — full of food and full of knowledge. The Winter Culinary Weekend offers interactive cooking demonstrations, unique cocktails tastings and so much more!
vailresorts.com
Arrowhead Uphill and Skimo
Edwards, CO January 22, 2022 Participants will ascend approximately 1,700 vertical feet and just under two miles from the base of Arrowhead Village to the top of Arrow Bahn Express Lift. The event will conclude with breakfast and awards at Broken Arrow Restaurant at the base of Arrowhead. Online registration is available prior to race day at the Vail Recreations’ website.
vailrec.com
Vail Jazz Winter Series 2022
January 2022 Vail, CO Listen to Vail’s best jazz musicians collaborate either online or in person! A wide variety of jazz instrumental groups, vocalists and soloists will perform, so there is a little something for everyone. Dates for January 2022 TBA.
vailjazz.org
FEBRUARY
Snowshoe for Peru 5K
Eagle, CO February 5, 2022 This 5K snowshoe run works to support Corazón de Esperanza, a non-profit that provides hope to orphaned children, at-risk teens and impoverished women of Northern Peru. Take part in this event to help give back to communities in need.
corazondeesperanza.org
Rocky Mountain Ski Fest
Beaver Creek, CO February 8-9, 2022 The Rocky Mountain Ski Fest includes an exclusive concert with headliner Old Dominion and an on-mountain activity, all raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer. Learn more and reserve tickets online!
rockymtnskifest.com
Beaver Creek Extraordinaire Presents Spangled
Beaver Creek, CO February 18-21, 2022 Join in on a fun-filled, patriotic celebration! Beaver Creek Extraordinaire presents Spangled draws you into a weekend full of events inspired by American heritage, from ski legends to the cornucopia of American music to a gallery of professional snow sculptures of US history.
beavercreek.com
Winter Mountain Games
Vail, CO February 25-27, 2022 After almost a decade of waiting in the wings, the Winter Mountain Games are officially back with a 2022 Preview Event. Highlights include Bootlegger Hill Climb, Snowshoe events, Fat Tire Bike Challenge, Skimo events and more!
mountaingames.com
Talons Challenge Presented by Hally Hansen
Beaver Creek, CO February 26-27, 2022 Challenge yourself with this vertical feet challenge! For the first time in its 20 year history, guests will have the option of two days that weekend to challenge themselves to complete fourteen runs with 26,226 vertical feet.
vailresorts.com
Queer Climbing Night
Eagle, CO February 27, 2022 The last Sunday of every month is a great time to be a part of an inclusive environment at the Eagle Climbing and Fitness Gym! Visit this event from 5-7 p.m.
eagleclimbing.com
MARCH
Project Funway
Edwards, CO March 5, 2022 This signature fundraiser is one of the most well-attended and entertaining evenings of the year, raising money to support the Education Foundation of Eagle County. Check out the website for updated information on the event.
efec.org
Snowshoe Races Series
Beaver Creek, CO March 13, 2022 This series of races returns with multiple races to choose from, December through March. Compete in a 3, 5 or 10k race and post-race activities. Whether you're running for a medal or for fun, come out and enjoy the beauty of snowshoeing through an incredible setting.
vailresorts.com
Beaver Creek Extraordinaire Presents Bloom
Beaver Creek, CO March 18-21, 2022 Spring into the new season with the Bloom celebration! Beaver Creek Extraordinaire presents Bloom features multiple colorful and vibrant events to get everyone excited for the blossoming of the flowers. Check back online for more information on specific events.
beavercreek.com
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Beaver Creek, CO March 19, 2022 Watch dancers move through graceful choreography to music. The STAR DUST From Bach to David Bowie ballet performance highlights incredibly professional, precise and technical dancing that you won’t want to miss.
vilarpac.org
Spring Taste of Vail
Vail, CO March 30-April 2, 2022 Kick April off right at a high-quality food festival. The four-day event hosts over 5,000 people as they eat and drink their way through Vail’s finest restaurants and wineries. Enjoy the view or visit a seminar. Don’t forget the lamb sauce! The American Lamb Cook-Off also lets you sample lamb dishes from the kitchens of the finest chefs around.
tasteofvail.com
Shamrock Shuffle Snowshoe Race
Vail, CO March 12, 2022 Join this community event and race in a 5 or 10k! The Shamrock Shuffle includes these two races along with a raffle and opportunity to win fantastic prizes.
vailrec.com
APRIL
Live Music at En Prosit
Avon, CO April 30, 2022 Visit En Prosit for live music every Friday and Saturday Night!
vaildaily.com
Spring Back to Vail
Vail, CO April 7-10, 2022 Celebrate all of the activities living in the Rocky Mountains has to offer with the Spring Back to Vail festival! With various activities ranging from a free live concert to the famous World Pond Skimming Championships, there is no reason not to stop by.
springbacktovail.com
Vail Easter Egg Hunt
Vail, CO April 2022 Gather your little ones for this wholesome holiday event. The Vail Easter Egg Hunt will have everyone in your family excited for the Easter Bunny’s arrival with special prizes and special eggs! Dates for April 2022 TBA.
vailrec.com
MAY
Dynafit Vail Trail Running Series
Vail, CO May 2022 Colorado's most iconic trail running series, The Dynafit Vail Trail Running Race Series, has become a must-do. Expect well-marked routes, fully-stocked aid stations, experienced volunteers and courses that are challenging for the elites and enjoyed by the beginner trail runner. Register for the entire series or choose from individual races. Dates for May 2022 TBA.
vailrec.com
SunsetLIVE!
Avon, CO May 2022 SunsetLIVE! is uniquely Avon and the perfect venue to wind down your weekend, so gather your friends and family, bring a lawn chair and picnic basket, and prepare to enjoy a relaxing Rocky Mountain sunset. Enjoy great music and relax with loved ones. Dates for May 2022 TBA.
avon.org
Blues, Brews & BBQ
Beaver Creek, CO Memorial Day Weekend, 2022 This signature event features all of the best music, beverages and barbeque! Blues, Brews & BBQ offers fun for the whole family with live music performances, fantastic food vendors and of course the Backyard BBQ competition! Dates for May 2022 TBA.
