Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: May 4-6

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Friday
Legacy Fighting Alliance—Heinisch vs. Checco
May 4, 5 to 10 p.m., Dobson Ice Arena, Vail
Fight night comes to Vail's Dobson Ice Arena, as Friday's main bout features Ian Heinisch, a Colorado state wrestling champion, and Gabriel Checco, a black belt with a Brazilian jiu-jitsu background. Tickets are a must for the event. cagetix.com
Saturday
18th Annual Highway Cleanup & BBQ
May 2, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 12 to 2 p.m., Marker 148 to 150, Highway 24 & Broken Arrow Beaver Creek, Edwards
Two chances to clean up the neighborhood; the first with the Vail Valley Young Professionals Association as they work on Highway 24 from mile markers 148 to 150, and the second (featuring live music by local bluegrass band Hardscabble, food, local beer, and prizes) in Edwards with Eagle River Watershed Council. vvypa.com, erwc.org
Bridge Street Derby
May 5, 2 to 6 p.m., 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co., Vail Village
A $35 entrance fee gets Kentucky Derby fans a commemorative mint julep cup (with one free cocktail), a chance to win prizes, and a heaping serving of BBQ at 10th Mountain Whiskey's Bridge Street tasting room. 10thwhiskey.com
Vail Derby Party
May 5, 3 to 6 p.m., Four Seasons, Vail Village
Grab your derby hat and your pinstripe suit, the Four Seasons is throwing a Kentucky Derby watch party, with all proceeds supporting the local Children's Garden of Learning ($34-$54). eventbrite.com
Cinco de Mayo at Agave
May 5, 3 to 6 p.m., Agave Nightclub, Avon
Avon's spot for late-night beats is opening its doors early for a Cinco de Mayo bash, with house DJ Tropical Waffle spinning a free show in honor of the event. agaveavon.com
Cinco de Mayo at Maya
May 5, 3:30 p.m., The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon
The Westin's culinary spot Maya will be dishing out Mexican fare at its all-you-can-eat taco bar (along with $5 margs) in honor of this 5th of May, plus special prizes for the mustache contest at 8 p.m. westinriverfront.com
Bikes & BBQ with The Cycle Effect and Moe's BBQ
May 5, 3:30 to 8 p.m., Moe's BBQ, Eagle
Join local nonprofit The Cycle Effect on a singletrack ride in Eagle before heading over Moe's BBQ for a raffle with prizes, brews, and, of course, barbecue eats. thecycleeffect.org
Bonfire Brewing's Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 5, 5 to 8 p.m., Bonfire Brewing, Eagle
Ray Merry and Alan Eckler provide the tunes for Bonfire's Cinco de Mayo party, and the brewpub will unveil its Mexican lager for the occasion. bonfirebrewing.com
Evening of Stars 2018
May 5, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Park Hyatt Resort & Spa, Beaver Creek
Eagle County recognizes teachers, staff, and volunteers at its public schools with an awards ceremony at the Park Hyatt ballroom. efec.schoolauction.net
Sunday
JAMboree
May 6, 12 to 5 p.m., Brush Creek Park Pavilion, Eagle
Bring the whole family for a fundraiser benefitting the Mountain Tots Preschool, with a baked sale, arts and crafts, silent auction, and a bouncy castle on hand for the event. mountaintotspreschool.com