10 Things To Do in Vail CO this summer

Things to do in Vail

Here’s a List, check it twice – and read What To Do’s Calendar of Events by clicking here. Summer in the mountains can be lively or lazy. You choose. After checking the list and the website, pack your bags and head up to the Vail area. Then, get busy:

1.  Like Music? The Bravo! Vail Music Festival continues performances with The Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic this month at the Ford Amphitheater in Vail.

2. “Annie” is on stage outdoors at the Ford Amphitheater Sunday July 17 and Monday July 18 at 7pm. Local Children brighten up the evenings with fine acting.

3. Sunday Vail Farmers’ Market is the place to be each week for fresh produce, crafts, fine prepared foods, French ice cream and crepes, plus jazz from 12 to 3pm at Solaris – you’ll meet new friends. And it’s free.

4. Saturday, July 16 is the XTerra Triathlon at Beaver Creek – compete or spectate. This is quite an event and draws high-altitude athletes in a festive atmosphere.  Free.

5.  Wander through the Vail Antique Festival the weekend of July 15-17.

6. For beauty in motion, go to the Vail International Dance Festival. Opening Night is Sunday July 31.

7. Hot Summer Nights free outdoor concert in Vail. This one has been popular since the first performance. Bring a picnic or buy some food and drink. Lawn or covered seating at the Ford Amphitheater.

8. Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Bicycling, water play, local parks – something for everyone.

9. In Minturn, there are free concerts on every other Thursday evening; free movies for the family every other Saturday, and the ever-popular Minturn Market every Saturday from 9am to 2pm. You haven’t been to the high country if you haven’t been to the the Minturn Market!

10. Take a day off or design your own with WhatToDo.info!