Tricia Swenson

Vail and Beaver Creek host big events on July 4 and Avon has its own version of celebrating America’s birthday on July 3, but don’t forget about Minturn. This little historic town off of Interstate...

No fireworks? No problem. Even though area towns have canceled fireworks this year due to the dry conditions, there will still be plenty to do. Up and down valley, your days will be filled with activities, events, live music and more all weekend long.

Be on the lookout for the Skipper & Scout crew at the Vail America Days Parade. Skipper & Scout founder, Kerry Roach and her team have been in every single parade since the brand started a dozen years ago.

The Vail Daily is excited to announce that the launch of Best of Vail Valley 2026-27 is underway with nominations being accepted from now through July 19. This popular contest covers everything from best burgers and margaritas to best kids' party venue, chiropractor, auto repair shop and more.

The beloved Showdown Town concert series has returned this summer, bringing weekly music and friends and family together each Thursday to Eagle Town Park. This week will be quite the reunion for the band, Bonfire Dub, and the music fans who remember this talented group that formed in Vail almost 20 years ago.

After a busy holiday last weekend, the fun continues throughout the valley. In Beaver Creek, the Vilar Performing Arts Center is pulsing with live music several nights a week and this weekend brings legendary singer Graham Nash on Friday and Futurebirds on Saturday.

The Star Dancing Gala is on July 14, and it is one of the most fun fundraisers in the Vail Valley because the entertainment is your friends and neighbors who will be strutting their stuff on the dance floor for a good cause. Five locals have been working hard learning the salsa, hip hop, jive and more and will be showcased in front of hundreds of people at Signature Aviation, where an airport hangar is converted into a beautiful event space complete with drinks, passed appetizers and a multi-course meal.

If you are looking for a safe and affordable way to enjoy a big night out, look no further than Liftliner Party Bus, Vail's premiere bar on wheels. Liftliner has two buses to take you and your friends out for a concert, bachelor and bachelorette party, birthdays and more.

It's another night of free music at Nottingham Park as AvonLIVE! continues its concert series on Wednesday night. This week's headliner is Fantastic Cat and if you haven't heard of this group, listen up, you're in for a treat.

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