Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: Memorial Day Edition
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Friday
Perennial Plant Sale & Trough Planting Workshop
May 25, 10 a.m., Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail
It's gardening season, and Golden Peak's Betty Ford Alpine Gardens will be holding its annual perennial sale and membership drive in honor of the occasion, along with providing aspiring gardeners a chance to build their own take-home flower troughs (free for members, $10 for non-members). bettyfordalpinegardens.org
Memorial Weekend Backyard BBQ
May 25, 11 a.m., The Sebastian, Vail Village
Get your BBQ fix (Vail Village style) at The Sebastian's two-day party celebrating the long weekend, complete with a special menu for the kiddos (and local beers and ginger-lime margaritas for grownups). thesebastianvail.com
Sole Power 2018 Season Kickoff
May 25, 5 to 7 p.m., Garfinkel's, Lionshead Village, Vail
The Vail Valley's annual green commuting challenge kicks off with a happy hour-timed party at Garf's in Lionshead Village, with plenty of prizes (and drink specials) to get you and your ride geared up for summer. garfsvail.com
John Street Tour at Shakedown Bar
May 25, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Shakedown Bar, Vail Village
The Mike Montrey Band makes at a stop at Bridge's Street's go-to, late-night haunt to promote its latest album, "John Street." shakedownbarvail.com
Saturday
Café Knit
May 26, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Maker+Stitch, Edwards
Join a community of knitters at Maker+Stitch on Saturday morning to knit and kibbitz over coffee and treats. All you need is your needles and yarn! ($10). makerandstitch.com
Memorial Weekend Backyard BBQ
May 26, 11 a.m., The Sebastian, Vail Village
One last chance to join the party (and feast on barbecue) on The Sebastian's patio in honor of the long weekend. thesebastianvail.com
15th Annual Beaver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival
May 26, 12 to 6 p.m., Beaver Creek Resort
Sample grilled fare paired with craft beer this Saturday at the Beaver Creek Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival and cast your vote for the people’s best BBQ. In addition to a play area packed with kid-friendly activities, the festival will host several live performers, including ZZ Ward and Colorado legend Hazel Miller. Only interested in the suds? Check out the event's Craft Beer Festival from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ($40-$80) on the Centennial Lawn. beavercreek.com
Grills Gone Wild
May 26, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company, Gypsum
Visit the 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company distillery in collaboration with War Angels concerts and get in on the action with competitive events like a BBQ cook off, craft cocktail competition, and a corn hole tournament—or take a free distillery tour if you'd rather spectate than compete ($10 suggested donation). 10thwhiskey.com
Moonlight Swim & Movie Night
May 26, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., EagleVail Swimming Pool
Dive “under the sea” for a late night swim at the EagleVail Swimming Pool while watching featured movie The Little Mermaid (free for pass holders, $5 drop-in fee). eaglevail.org
Sunday
15th Annual Beaver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival
May 27, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Beaver Creek
The final day of Beaver Creek's Blues, Brews, and BBQ event kicks off with a backyard BBQ competition, followed by music by The Delta Sonics, Coco Montoya, and the Otis Taylor Band. beavercreek.com
Eagle River Jam
May 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagle
Local outdoor guiding company Timberline Tours will provide free raft cruises for Eagle's party down by the river—plus hot dogs and yard games for all (come dressed to get wet). eagleoutside.com
Monday
Vail Valor Races
May 28, 8:30 a.m., Vail Village
Spend your Memorial Day at Vail’s 6th annual spring road race in the mountains with several distance options ranging from a marathon, a 5-mile run/walk, and a 1-mile run, benefitting the Vail Veterans Program. vailvalorraces.com
Pop Up Concert
May 28th, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Avon
For its third year, Pop Up Concerts is featuring live classical and contemporary music performed by Colorado’s symphonies and philharmonics in and around Avon's Nottingham Park and other surprise locations. Each concert is 90-minutes, with refreshments available each evening. avon.org
