Holiday

The Official Guide to 4th of July in the Vail Valley

From parades to concerts and fireworks, the must-do Independence Day events

06/17/2025 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

The Explainer

A Guide to Beaver Creek's Dining Cabins

Find the best spot— for romance, families, and more.

12/04/2023 By Amanda M. Faison

Festivals

Everything You Need to Know About Oktoberfest in the Vail Valley

Grab your stein—it's Oktoberfest time!

07/15/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: May 24-26

Beaver Creek's Blues, Brews, & BBQ festival takes over this weekend's agenda.

05/20/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Events

Five to Try in May

Think May is all about mud? We rounded up five of the Vail Valley's must-try events to hold you over til summer.

04/30/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: February 22-24

Our top pick for the weekend? Saturday's Talons Challenge at Beaver Creek.

02/19/2019 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Eat + Drink

5 Ways to Sip, Savor, and Sweat During Beaver Creek's Winter Culinary Weekend

From a first tracks breakfast pairing to après-ski luncheons, we dish on five must-do's to get your heart pumping during Beaver Creek's annual ode to food and wine.

01/16/2019 By Kirsten Dobroth

Giving Back

Ski for a Good Cause This Thanksgiving

Rack up vertical feet at Vail and Beaver Creek this Thanksgiving—and donations for the Vail Valley Salvation Army.

11/15/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: November 16-18

Our top pick for this weekend's agenda? Opening day at Beaver Creek!

11/13/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Eat + Drink

Restaurant Week 2018 is the Valley's Best Deal of the Season

The best offseason deal in Vail and Beaver Creek? One week in the fall when restaurants around the valley offer prix fixe fare for bargain prices.

09/07/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Eat + Drink

Beaver Creek's "In The Kitchen" Series Goes Behind the Scenes with Classic Italian

The hottest ticket at this weekend's Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival? One-on-one time in Toscanini's kitchen with the executive chef preparing an unforgettable meal.

07/09/2018 By Kirsten Dobroth

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: January 19-21

Beaver Creek's Winter Culinary Weekend is back, and we've rounded up the festival's must-try tastings. Plus—music at the Vilar, a Nordic 5k, and a One Love dance party.

01/17/2018 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Datebook

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: September 15-17

From Oktoberfest to mountaintop music festivals, our top five picks for the weekend.

09/15/2017 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Weekend

If You Want to Hike, Hike to the Mic

The Beav's newest musical festival is upping the game — with a high altitude venue and a weekend full of outdoor fun.

09/11/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Datebook

Weekend Agenda: Labor Day Edition

Gourmet on Gore and the Beav's Oktoberfest take us through the last (official) weekend of summer.

09/01/2017 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Weekend Planner

Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: August 12 & 13

Beaver Creek's Wine & Spirits Festival, the Leadville Trail 100, and all the best stuff to do this weekend.

08/11/2017 By Vail-Beaver Creek Staff

Outdoors

An Insider's Guide to the Valley's Best On Mountain Adventures

From must-hike trails to high-flying outings, our reader-endorsed recipe makes for the perfect Vail Valley summer on the slopes of Vail and Beaver Creek.

06/12/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth