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Vail getaway Oktoberfest weekends
Posted by: | CommentsBring out the lederhosen, zip up the dirndls and toast your steins to: Oktoberfest! The yearly festival of beer, music and autumn returns to Vail September 10-12 and 17-19. It’s a party with dancing. The Town of Vail will host two full weekends (that’s six incredible days) of oom-pah parties, lively activities and traditional German fare in Vail, Colorado. Listen to and sing along with Bavarian tunes and compete in crowd favorites like the Klement’s bratwurst-eating contest, Beck’s keg bowling, yodeling, and alpenhorn blowing. It’s all part of the local Bavarian fun.
Former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, Jacques d’Amboise to lead Celebrate the Beat master class at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater on Saturday, September 3 at 10:30am. The event is open to the public. Mr. d’Amboise founded the national program that lead to the creation of Celebrate the Beat. Students from the Avon Elementary School program will study with him from 11am to 12:30pm. After practicing, there will be a 20-minute dance demonstration at noon. Celebrate the Beat is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation.
The Sandbar in West Vail Has College Football every Saturday
Posted by: | CommentsThe Sandbar in West Vail Presents:
Saturday Mornings are for College Football!
First $100 worth of Coors beer is FREE
$2 Coors / Coors Light
$3 Smirnoff Bloodys
$3 Mimosas
$1 Coors / Coors Light for ladies wearing college football apparel
FULL Breakfast with food specials all day
LABOR DAY SALE AT THE VAIL GOLF CLUB
Posted by: | CommentsThe Vail Golf Club Pro Shop will host a blowout sale offering deals and discounts throughout the holiday weekend including 30 percent off all clubs, shoes and bags. Additionally, an entire wall of women’s and an entire wall of men’s golf gear will be on sale for 40 percent off. Also, enjoy great deals on men and women’s demo clubs. Rental clubs will go on sale Sept. 20 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve a set by signing up with the Vail Golf Club.
The pro shop, which is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, also offers golfers a wide selection of clothing, accessories and equipment to help take their game to the next level. Call 479-2260 for details.
One Track Mind in Lionshead Village to host a longboard demo this weekend
Posted by: | CommentsOne Track Mind in Lionshead Village is pleased to host a longboard demo this weekend sponsored by Never Summer. Stop by One Track Mind Friday, August 27th-Sunday August 29th to sample an assortment of top of the line boards from Never Summer including the Eclipse, Swift, Concept, Norad, and Hiest. And don’t miss out on the raffle on Saturday at 3pm with swag and sunglass giveaways.
For more information, please contact One Track Mind at 970-476-1397
REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT’S FALL GYMNASTICS PROGRAMS
Posted by: | CommentsRegistration is underway for the Vail Gymnastics Center’s fall session and includes Toddler Bears for children who are walking to age four; Super Bears for ages three to five; Pre-Team for ages six to nine; EAGLES and USAG Teams for ages seven and older; and girl’s and boy’s levels one and two and girl’s level three for ages five and older. A schedule is available by clicking here. Fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 30.
The Vail Gymnastics Center continues to offer open gym and trampoline classes from 8 to 9 p.m. on Mondays for those 13 years and older. Additional classes in martial arts and fencing are offered on a year-round basis. The Gymnastics Center also is the perfect venue to host a birthday party offering rentals beginning at $125.
For more information call 970-479-2287.
Vail Hosts Last Community Picnic of the Summer Aug. 24
Posted by: | CommentsThe Town of Vail will host its remaining neighborhood picnic of the summer Aug. 24 at Ellefson Park, 2507 Arosa Dr. in West Vail. The picnic will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and food and drink will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
The picnic provides residents an opportunity to offer comments and suggestions about community issues to members of the Vail Town Council and town staff.
An earlier picnic at Bighorn Park attracted an estimated 400 attendees with comments ranging from stream mitigation concerns to additional information on wildfire evacuation plans and notification.
For more information, contact the town’s community information office at 479-2115.
Rosie’s Travel Tips – What To Do on your Vail vacation
Posted by: | CommentsHi, I’m Rosie. Welcome to my Travel Tips page for your Vail, Colorado vacation. It’s interactive, so you can plan your vacation with me and WhatToDo.info. I love to travel, and I love the high country. I’ve lived in Vail since the early ’70s, have traveled and lived around the world, but I always come home. Have you ever been to Vail? If you have, let me know what you did on your last Vail vacation.
It’s hard to fit everything you want to do in, don’t you think? Probably time to come back and experience the Colorado high country then. If you have questions about visiting these mountains, go to vail.whattodo.info and I can find the answers for you. We have comprehensive resources to share with you. This is your chance to interact with What To Do’s lead blog author. Share your experiences and find out how to have a memorable vacation. Finding lodging is your first task. If you don’t know where you want to stay, check out our maps and lodging site and last-minute deals that show what’s available in different parts of the valley. Go online and look for the best deals on accommodations at vail.whattodo.info. While you search, look for activities that you’d love to do once you unpack your bags. Some days are perfect for adventure; others might be lazy days in the sun or at the spa. There are short outings and big hikes. Talk to me. Personally, when I have free time I like to go for a hike (like Pitkin Creek in East Vail) or take out my road bike and pedal the length of the valley. Much of the bike path is along the Eagle River, and it just makes me happy to be there.
But maybe you like something else. What kinds of adventures do you look for when you travel? Maybe your partner likes to golf, but you and the kids want to explore. Vail.whattodo.info is connected with hundreds of businesses and service providers who can help plan your day – your entire Vail trip, for that matter. Just ask me and What To Do. In my opinion, Vail has it all in summer – its clear skies and natural setting invite vacationers to try something new or do the thing they love. Horseback riding or hiking. Biking or golf. Kayaking or a hot air balloon ride.
Write to me about your interests and specific things you might want to do to make this your best vacation. Remember, this is Colorado high country, and it’s a wonderland out there.
Latest news from the Vail Soul Music Festival to be held from August 20 to 22 is the announcement that the Funk Band DAZZ will perform. You can’t be a soul music fan or aficionado without having a little Dazz Band on your i-pod! Nor can you have a soul music festival without inviting “groove merchants” like The Dazz Band. The Dazz Band will bring their signature soulful sound to the Rocky Mountains on Saturday, August 21st. The Dazz Band’s group’s biggest hit songs include the Grammy Award-winning “Let It Whip” (1982), “Joystick” (1983), and the ultimate love song, “Heartbeat” (1984), to which many a romantic mood has been set. Described as “funk” masters and smooth soul vocalists of silk, The Dazz Band will bring their legendary roster of old and new, instantly recognizable brand of soul to the second night (Saturday, Aug. 21st at 7pm) of the musical festival, joining soul artist Dwele, hip-hop violinist Lee England Jr., and Denver’s Jonathan Bryant. Friday’s Soul Music Fest line-up includes Vail’s own T’Leon, Liv Warfield, Chrisette Michele and headliner Raphael Saadiq. Vail Soul Music Fest tickets are available at Eagle Valley Music, located in the West Vail Mall and Ford Amphitheater box office. Single Day ticket pricing starts at $35.00 pre-purchase or $45 day of the show. Complete festival details can be found online at vailsoulmusicfest.com.
Vail Soul Music Fest, Friday through Sunday
Posted by: | CommentsThe Vail Soul Music Fest takes place this weekend at the Gerald Ford Amphitheater and the lower bench of Ford Park and features music, concerts, exhibits, youth seminars, expo and after-parties. Music encompasses R & B, Conscious Rap, Alternative Rock and Neo Soul musicians — including three-time Grammy nominee, Raphael Saadiq, Grammy nominee Chrisette Michele, and emerging superstar Liv Warfield. Dwele and budding local talent Jonathan B. are just a two of the artists rounding out the list of performers — plus Family Youth Jam, Soul Village expo and evening “Soul Strolls” at Vail’s restaurants and music hot spots. Single day advance tickets are $35 general admission; $55 reserved seating ($45 and $65 day of show). Single day advance tickets are $35 general admission; $55 reserved seating ($45 and $65 day of show). Two-day event pass is $70 for general admission; $110 for reserved seating. Tickets available at Ford Amphitheater Box Office or call box office for tickets at 888-920-2787.
