Where to stay during the exciting summer months in Beaver Creek, Vail and the Avon during these great summer events:
Here are just a few huge events that you do not want to miss.

XTERRA

Beaver Creek West Condo’s is the best play to stay as we are next to Nottingham Lake where the swimming is held for XTERRA
Because of the sometimes extreme conditions, every race in the XTERRA Colorado Trail Run Series offers two course options – a “short” course for less-experienced runners and a longer course for experienced runners. The short courses are usually 10 kilometers or fewer; the long courses are usually 20 kilometers or longer. There are even two events that will offer 42K full marathon trail courses.

All of the races in the XTERRA Colorado Trail Run Series are open to runners of all ages and skill levels. Points will be awarded to the top age-group finishers of each race. At the conclusion of the series, each age-group champion will receive a free entry to represent Colorado at the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship.

“There are a lot of running series in Colorado, but what’s different about the XTERRA Series is that it leads to something,” Parker noted. “If you do well in the XTERRA (Colorado) Series, you can move on to the Nationals or Worlds, and that’s a nice incentive.”

Fourth Of July Fireworks (Actually July 3rd and 4th)

Avon’s Salute to the USA for the 3rd Beaver Creek Resort for the 4th!
The best place to stay to see the fireworks is Beaver Creek West Condominiums 
Reserve you 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom or 4 bedroom, the perfect location to stay in beaver creek!

Avon is famous for its spectacular fireworks display over Nottingham Lake!  We invite you to join us for a fantastic evening of live music featuring the Dirty Dozen Brass Band as the headlining act; more bands to be announced.  Come early as you will be lodging next to Harry A. Nottingham Park and enjoy food vendors, beer garden and family-fun all starting at 5:00 p.m.
The whole family will enjoy fun filled Family Zone with carnival games, bouncy castles, balloon sculptors, face painters and so much more!

• Date: July 3
• Day: Wednesday
• Times:  5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Location: Harry A. Nottingham Park
• Fee: FREE
• WHERE TO STAY – RESERVATIONS

Vail Lacrosse Shootout

The Vail Lacrosse Shootout is a lacrosse tournament held annually in Vail, Colorado, composed of six age brackets for men- Chumash (Youth), High School (U-19), Elite (19+), Masters (33+), Supermasters (40+) and Grandmasters (50+), and three for women- Chumash, High School and Elite. Games take place in Vail, Avon and Edwards, however most games are in Vail at Ford Field.
The inaugural tournament was held in 1973 and the event has become increasingly larger and more popular since. Participating teams come from all over the nation and world, and are made up of both local and college alumni teams. Players come from all levels of high school and collegiate play, from Division I, II and III. Beaver Creek West condominiums is the best place to stay for the Vail Lacrosse Shootout .

Why Beaver Creek West Condo’s are the best choice when visiting the Vail, Avon and Beaver Creek resorts as Beaver Creek West Condominiums have the finest amenities including spacial living areas, fully equipped kitchens, pool, tennis, spa and so much more as BCW is located right next to Nottingham Lake with all the stores and restaurants of Avon walking distance from your door step!

Reserve you Summer Condo in the Mountains today!

The Winter Mountain Games are coming back to Vail this year. Starting February 7th the three day event will host some of the world best climbers, snowshoers, nordic and telemark skiers and bikers all here in Vail. The Winter Mountain Games will not only include the outdoor winter events, but will also have free concerts, films, interactive expos and the crowds favorite, dogs. For more info click here.

Let’s take a look into what’s going on this weekend. We will give you the local tips on everything you need to know in order to enjoy Beaver Creek and Vail’s events just like a local.

Beaver Creek this Weekend:

Luxury Lifestyle Festival: This is fairly new event to Beaver Creek. The “Lux Fest” as the locals are calling it is only on its second year. This year the “Lux Fest” partnered with Mountain Living Magazine. You will see amazing cars, Beaver Creek’s version of fashion week, incredible homes, all while enjoying a glass of wine and delicious treats.

 The Wrap Up- The Luxury Lifestyle Festival is great for the family. The event is outside so make sure you dress accordingly. By that we mean bring a rain jacket. The weather should be perfect for this event, but those afternoon showers come in quick. Be ready to walk around the village all day. The first event starts at 10am and ends at 3pm on Saturday, so go make a day out of it! We would suggest trying the food at the festival, but if the kids are still hungry take them to Blue Moose Pizza. Save some time and park down below and take the bus up. Believe us, it’s NO fun getting all the way up and realizing the people at the gate were right…. both parking garages are full.

Vail this Weekend:

We hate to say it, but it’s the last Oktoberfest in the valley. All weekend long celebrate by drinking beer and eating brats in Vail Village. Once again, a great event for the family. There are lots of fun things for the kids from contests to dancing. If you don’t take or don’t have kids, take the bus and really soak in what Oktoberfest is about. One of our favorites will be there, Helmut Fricker. This man is amazing!

The Wrap Up- Take the kids if you have them. The weather should be perfect, but do know the whole event takes place outside. Bring a couple bottles of water to save a couple bucks to put towards the steins (the steins are a great thing to have and take home). If you plan on celebrating with beer arrange a safe ride home. There are several cabs in the area and please use them! FUN FYI- have the kids ask Helmut for a joke. He always has one up his sleeve or should we say lederhosen.

If you have questions about these events or others please comment! We want to make sure you know everything you need to know!

Get your dancing shoes on and head over to Geral R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail for tonights FREE Hot Summer Nights 8150 Urban Dance Challenge. Yeah…you read that right, dance challenge. Tonights event is sure to get you moving with five of Colorados top hip-hop crews battling it out on stage for a chance to win $1,000! The gates open at 5:30 and the competition starts at 6:30.

The Vail Valley Foundation brings some of the best concerts right here to Vail every Tuesday night. The free concerts take place at the Geral R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, CO. You don’t even need a ticket! Hot Summer Nights concerts are perfect for the family, but be sure you get there early to get your favorite seat. We recommend bringing a blanket, and a basket filled with snacks.

Bud Light Hot Summer Nights Concert Series

August 14-Chali 2Na & the House of Vibe

August 21-Kyle Hollingsworth Band

 For more information about Vail’s Bud Light Hot Summer Nights Concert Series visit www.vvf.org

The Vail Lacrosse Shootout brings people from all over the country and world to the Vail Valley, and the shootout also gives visitors to the Vail Valley an exciting competitive atmosphere that rivals the world cup races at Beaver Creek during the winter.  The Vail Lacrosse Shootout is difficult to get into, but this makes for the best competition in all of the competition groups.  It does not matter which of the three towns, Vail, Avon or Edwards, that you stay in there is plenty of Lacrosse being played across the Vail Valley in 2009.Teams coming to the valley for The 2009 Vail Lacrosse Shootout should contact Beaver Creek West Condominiums group reservations director Lorrayne Bell at 800-222-4840 ex. 1003 for the best lodging rates available.  (Specific discounts will be updated as received)The 2008 Vail Lacrosse Shootout recap is available at The Vail Lacrosse Shootout website; as wells as registration, location, date, FAQs, Photos, and contact information.

Tournament Dates:

Elite Men & Women . . . . . . . . . . . July 1–4; Thursday-Sunday
Under 19 Boys & Girls . . . . . . . . . . June 27–30; Sunday-Wednesday
Men’s Masters (over 30) . . . . . . . . June 26–28; Saturday-Monday
Men’s Supermasters (over 40) . . . . June 26–29; Saturday-Tuesday
Men’s Grandmasters (over 50) . . . . June 26–28; Saturday-Monday
Chumash 3-on-3 Youth . . . . . . . . . June 26–27; Saturday-Sunday