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Vail Calendar of Events

Opening day at Vail Mountain!, Nov 18, Opening day at Vail Mountain for the 2011-2012 ski and snowboard season is scheduled for November 18th - April 15th! See you out on the slopes!

Opening day at Beaver Creek Mountain!, Nov 23, Opening day at Beaver Creek Mountain for the 2011-2012 season is scheduled for November 23 - April 8th. Get your skis and snowboard ready!

Vail Snow Daze 2011, December 5-11, Winter doesn't start until we say it does. Kick - off the ski season with an action-packed week at Vail Snow Daze - the biggest early season party in North America. This year's events include an all-mountain photo competition, Dummy Demolition Derby under the lights, and three larger-than-life concerts in Vail Village. Stay tuned for concert and event information - in the meantime, here's a little video from last year to give you an idea of what to expect come December... plan your trip now!

VailFamily Holidaze, Dec. 17-24, Events include; Snowman decorating at Vista Bahn and Eagle Bahn base areas, Après holiday treat and candy cane handouts at Vista Bahn and Eagle Bahn Base Areas, "Winter Solstice on Ice" Vail Holidaze Ice Show, Santa's Workshop- Vail Marriott Mountain Resort and Spa - Lionshead Kids after dark party at the base of the Vista Bahn with Music, games, giveaways and glow sticks

Winter Teva Mountain Games, Feb 9, 2012 to Feb 12, 2012, "Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery" certainly rings true in the case of the enormously successful Teva Mountain Games in Vail as the Vail Valley Foundation announced plans for a new Winter Teva Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer event to be held February 9-12, 2012. The announcement was made at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City.

Seven Wonders of Vail: Sunday February 12, 2012 Vail's Legendary Seven Back Bowls stretch an impressive 7 miles and 2,734 acres - think you can ski them all in one day? Vail's Seven Wonders contest gives you the chance to show what you are made of. As part of the inaugural Winter Teva Mountain Games - Vail presented by Eddie Bauer, the Seven Wonders is sure to be an experience you will never forget.Stay tuned for event details and prizes

CarniVail, Feb 19-21

Vail Film Festival, March 29 - April 1, Presented by the Vail Film Institute, a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independent cinema, the Vail Film Festival strives to encourage artistic innovation and promote new and creative film making. World premieres, independents, celebrities, forums and parties make this an event that should not be missed.

22nd Annual Taste of Vail, April 5- 7, 2012, In its 22nd year, the Taste of Vail is the nation's premier spring food and wine festival, held at several venues throughout North America's favorite ski resort. During the annual three-day event, upwards of 5,000 people are able to "taste the Vail Valley lifestyle" which showcases Vail's world-famous resort village set against dramatic mountain vistas.

Spring Back to Vail: April 9-15, 2012, The biggest end-of-season bash in the Rocky Mountains

Teva Mountain Games, May 31 - June 3. Come be a part of the country's largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture as professional and amateur adventure athletes converge upon Vail to compete in a variety of adrenaline pumping sports. Competitors run, climb, bike, kayak, raft and fish for cash purses and ultimate bragging rights. And to round it all out, concerts, film screenings and plenty of after-partying make this event the perfect summer kick-off!

Burger King's Father's Day Fishing Derby at Nottingham Lake, Jun 17, 2011, Just in time for father's day.

Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show, Sundays, 10am to 3:30pm, June 17 - September 16, 2011. Get a taste of Colorado with the Vail Farmers' Market and Art Show, open weekly throughout the summer. Colorado's finest is waiting here for you, including locally grown produce, international dishes, fresh baked goods and even Colorado wine, all ready for you to enjoy during your summer in Vail. Once you have sated your hunger, enjoy even more local creativity at the Art Show. You can find everything from beautiful clothing and jewelry to handmade home items, the perfect thing to remind you of your wonderful Vail summer vacation

39th Annual King of the Mountain Volleyball Tournament, June 15-17. Vail Athletic Fields & Ford Park. Colorado's Oldest Beach Doubles Volleyball Tournament. The King of the Mountain Volleyball Tournament is A Family Event With Something For Everyone Including Men's and Women's divisions as well as Men's Masters and Seniors, Juniors, and Co-Ed competitions. A juniors beach volleyball camp is held on Friday featuring beach volleyball professionals. A Perfect Father's Day Event. www.KingOfTheMountainVolleyball.com

Warrior Lacrosse Tournament, June 18-21. The Warrior Vail Lacrosse Tournament has been coming to the Vail Valley for 14 years. The tournament is comprised of 48 plus youth lacrosse teams from across the nation. Join us at the Warrior Vail Lacrosse Tournament and witness youth lacrosse action at its finest! Vail Athletic Fields and Ford Park. www.coloradolacrosse.com

Art on the Rockies, July 14-15, Now in its 2nd year, the Art on the Rockies Festival was voted the best festival in the Vail Daily readers poll in 2011. It is growing into a premiere, destination arts festival, known for the quality of art and first class treatment of both its artists and its guests. With Vail's Rocky Mountain backdrop and glorious summer weather to compliment the event, the festival attracts more than 5000 seasonal and year round residents and tourists. The festival showcases 100 fine artists from around the country, a music stage and food court area. Children's Art Discovery Tent offers art activities for children.

Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, June 25 - August 4, 2012 season features the Dallas Symphony Orchestra The Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Big Music For Little Bands, Silver Nights, Free & Easy, Soiree Series, Piano Extravaganza.

Vail Lacrosse Shootout, June 30 - July 8. At Ford Park, Vail Athletic Field, Donovan Park, Nottingham Park in Avon, and Freedom Park in Edwards from approx. 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
The Vail Lacrosse Shootout Tournament is by most accounts, the most prestigious annual Club Lacrosse tournament in the world. This year promises to be one of the top lacrosse tournaments of 2011. Past years have seen the United States national team and the Canadian national team enter the tournament (1994). In 1993, the Canadian East and West invitational squads competed in the tournament, and held a quiet intersquad game on the last day of the tournament to help determine the final roster for the 1994 Canadian national team. The English national team competed in Vail in 1992, and for the last 10 years, the top teams from the United States Club Lacrosse Association have brought teams to the Vail Lacrosse Shootout Tournament. In 1995 16 of the 24 1994 U.S. National team players competed in the tournament for different teams..www.vaillacrosse.com

Vail America Days, July 4, This wonderful red, white and blue celebration begins at 10am with a homespun parade starting at Golden Peak and traveling through Vail Village to Lionshead, entertainment in Vail Village and Lionshead from 12-3pm, and a patriotic concert at 2pm at the Ford Amphitheater. For the grand finale, don't miss the fabulous fireworks at Golden Peak at approximately 9:45pm.

Triple Bypass Bicycle Tour and Reverse Triple, Jul 14-15. The T.B.B.T tour is a 120-mile ride with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain

Vail International Dance Festival, July 29 - August 11, The Vail International Dance Festival, one of the world's premier gatherings of dancers, choreographers and musicians Additional activities include free dancing seminars, interactive workshops and social gatherings. http://www.vaildance.org

Sonnenalp Casual Classic Bike Ride, September 8. 7am - 4pm. A family fun casual peddle - open to the public! Includes ride and BBQ lunch! www.sonnenalpfoundation.com

all scheduled events and dates are subject to change. please contact the vail chamber & business association for current information & status:
phone: 970.477.0075 • 1.877.477.0075
visit: www.vailchamber.org