Special Events in Vail

Spring
March:
American Ski Classic (970) 949-1999 Highlights the Legends of Skiing Competition, honoring past national and world ski champions.

April:
A Taste Of Vail 970/926-1494 showcases the area's superlative restaurants.

Summer
In July
From late June- early August Vail sponsors the Bravo! Colorado Music Festival, with visiting symphony and chamber orchestras and performers. Music ranges from classical orchestra and chamber music to vocal and pops, baroque to modern jazz, ethnic performances, to youth concerts. 970/476-0206. Fax: (970) 479-0559.

Hot Summer Nights (970) 479-1999. Vail's Ford Amphitheater hosts these concerts of contemporary rock and jazz Friday evenings in July and August.

August:
Vail International Festival Of Dance 970/949-1999hosts ballet and modern dance performers from around the world in the alpine splendor of the Ford Outdoor Amphitheater.

Winter
December
Vail Festival Of Lights 970/479-2100 has brilliant lighting displays, world cup ski competitions, and Christmas ice skating demonstrations.