Vail’s huge end-of-the-season bash with free concerts from national headliners, on-snow events, street parties. And don’t miss the greatest spectacle of all – the World Pond Skimming Championships. A celebration of spring and the end of a great ski season, this is an event that you will not want to miss.
Mardi Gras festivities include a parade, free street parties and plenty of Mardi Gras beads.
Fat Tuesday, Vail Village
Join the CarniVail fun on March 8 for Fat Tuesday. Come out for the Bud Light Street Party in Vail Village which begins at 3 p.m. and includes the Fat Tuesday Parade at 4 p.m. followed by a free concert from Frogs Gone Fishin’ at Checkpoint Charlie.
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CarniVail Street Party, Friday in Vail Village
The CarniVail fun rolls into Friday with a free concert from zydeco legends Buckwheat Zydeco at 6 p.m. at Solaris in Vail Village, presented by Grand Marnier. Buckwheat Zydeco, hailing from Lafayette, La., will have guests of all ages boogieing to the Buckwheat beat.
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Pretty lights wraps up the first day with electronic music and a light show at the Notthngham Park in Avon. The festival continues today with music from 2pm until 10pm. More than 40 bands will be performing this weekend.
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado — On March 13, Beaver Creek Resort’s operating hours will change to coincide with daylight savings. All lifts at Beaver Creek will open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. These hours will remain in effect on the mountain through closing day, April 17.
Skiers and riders will be able to take advantage of the longer sunny days and still experience the same amount of ski time. The following lifts will operate until 4:30 p.m. each day:
• Buckaroo Express Gondola (Lift 1).
• Centennial Express Lift (Chair 6).
• StrawberryParkExpress Lift (Chair 12).
Adventure Ridge, Vail’s Mountaintop Adventure Center
Covered Tubing Lift NEW For 2010-2011!Hours: Tuesday – Saturday from 2pm – 9pm
Play in the afternoon and well into the night at Adventure Ridge with ski bikes, kids snowmobile track, a slippery slope of rip-roaring tubing lanes and more. A snow park the size of a football stadium on top of the mountain and family food favorite Bistro Fourteen. The gondola runs from breakfast till night. Drink hot chocolate and watch the sun set over the bowls. Adventure Ridge, a family experience Like Nothing on Earth…