Summer at Beaver Creek Resort is about to be in full swing, with activities and events for the whole family! Whether you’re looking for a relaxing weekend of alpine serenity or a mountaintop escape to experience epicurean adventure, there’s something for everyone at Beaver Creek this summer!
Events
NEW: BC Unplugged | Thursday Evenings, June 22 through September 14, 2023
BC Unplugged will offer a high-energy summer concert series, with national talent in Beaver Creek Village. Amplify your summer and experience free live music at its purest, high in the mountains, on the village stage every Thursday from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Listen to an incredible lineup of national music artists ranging from American Idol winner Maddie Poppe to The Suffers vocalist Kam Franklin to the North Mississippi Allstars while enjoying delicious food from Beaver Creek Village’s best restaurants or picnicking out on the lawn. Summer in the mountains never sounded better! For a full lineup of musicians, visit our events page.
Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival | May 26-28, 2023
Kick off summer in Beaver Creek with the Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival. The signature event returns this year to celebrate Colorado’s best brews and BBQ amidst the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Join us Memorial Day Weekend to welcome warmer weather, treat your taste buds and groove to the blues in Beaver Creek. Welcome Myron and Michael Mixon, father & son BBQ legends of Jacks Old South BBQ. Myron is the Winningest BBQ Chef in the country and son, Michael is the World Champion BBQ Chef. They will give us tips to BBQ like the pros Saturday and Sunday. Feast on mouth-watering BBQ grilled, smoked and sauced to perfection by Colorado’s best pit masters. Then wash it all down with craft beers from Colorado breweries! The event is free, but VIP tickets are available here.
Independence Day Celebration | July 4, 2023
Celebrate 4th of July in the midst of one of America's most awe-inspiring natural treasures, the Rocky Mountains. The event will feature live music, VIP tickets with artist meet & greets, Stars Stripes & Slides kids area, a youth entertainment stage in village, food trucks, fireworks and a hot air balloon glow (contingent on local fire ban protocol during the event). Soak up the refreshing mountain air with the elegant, family-focused Beaver Creek Independence Day Celebration!
Oktoberfest | September 1-3, 2023
Unique for ties to its sister city of Lech- Zürs in Austria, Beaver Creek reveals the resort’s authentic spirit and European roots during the annual Beaver Creek Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest returns for three days of food, drinks and fun over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1 – 3. Don your dirndl or lederhosen and join for many competitions as well as family fun in the kid’s activity area. The event includes live music daily, capping each evening off with headline acts: The Breakers: a Tribute to Tom Petty and American Idol finalist, Constantine Maroulis.
Epicurean Adventure | September 21-24, 2023
If you’re looking for an extraordinary mountain experience with exceptional food and beverage, head up to Epicurean Adventure. Come experience unforgettable mountain adventures like fly fishing in pristine streams, golfing in the stunning scenery of Beaver Creek Golf Course, mountain biking through world-class single track, hiking through wildflower-covered mountain sides, and riding 4x4s up to breathtaking mountain views. Then, head back to the village to treat your palate to culinary creations by top chefs, perfectly paired with hand-crafted cocktails and top-rated wines.
Summer Activities for Kids
Summer fun abounds for children at Beaver Creek, with the Summer Adventure Center offering tons of options for family outdoor fun. With activity recommendations for hiking and biking, 4x4 tours, equipment rentals, scenic lift rides and more, you won’t want to miss this stop at Beaver Creek.
Summer activities such as the Bungee Trampoline, Gem Panning, Climbing Wall, and Miniature Golf await at the Base Area above Beaver Creek Village.
No visit to Beaver Creek is complete without a mountaintop glimpse of the surrounding peaks. Guests can ascend the state-of-the-art Centennial Express Chairlift and Gondola to Spruce Saddle Lodge, which presides over Beaver Creek to offer guests its perennial view of the Gore Mountain Range.
Golf
Beaver Creek offers member and guest play on three championship golf courses at Beaver Creek Golf Club and Red Sky Golf Club.
Beaver Creek Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is one of the longest established golf experiences in the Vail Valley and is famously known for its narrow and challenging fairways, as well as unrivaled scenic beauty and direct views of Beaver Creek Resort. The golf course is exclusively available to members and Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead lodging guests. For more details, click here or call 970.754.5775.
The majestic Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club is home to two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman. Both Red Sky courses are featured annually in America’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play and harness the sweeping grandeur of the dramatic Colorado Rockies. For more details, please visit RedSkyGolfClub.com or call 970.754.8400.
Culinary
Savor world-class culinary offerings at Beaver Creek Resort this summer, with delectable dinners and summer wine excursions at Beano’s Cabin. Nestled at 9,000 feet on the flanks of Larkspur Bowl, Beano’s Cabin features a truly unique dining experience Wednesday through Saturday evenings during summer. Guests choose to arrive by horseback or shuttle and are greeted by the unmistakable natural beauty of the cabin’s surrounding peaks, wildflower-specked meadows and refined mountain grandeur. Beano’s Cabin is known for its eco-friendly production techniques, creative flavors, fresh herbs and vegetables (many of which are grown on-site), and vast selection of rare wines. For Beano’s Cabin dinner reservations, available Tuesday – Saturday starting June 16, please visit OpenTable.com.
On select dates throughout summer, Beaver Creek’s one-of-a-kind Wine Excursions invite guests to enjoy a scenic hike or 4x4 Adventure Tour which lead to a gourmet wine and cheese pairing at Beano’s Cabin. Guests depart the Summer Adventure Center in the Beaver Creek Village to embark upon a leisurely scenic hike or afternoon jeep tour of the mountain. Both options offer stunning scenic views, as well as guided narration of the region’s indigenous flora, native fauna and surrounding Rocky Mountain peaks.
Following a hike or 4x4 adventure, Wine Excursion guests are treated to a flight of select wines to be savored with gourmet charcuterie boards of assorted Colorado cheeses, cured meats, honeycomb, artisan breads, and flavored oils. Guests are guided through the tasting by Beano’s Cabin staff, and each delectable pairing is enjoyed amidst the rustic elegance and mountainous surroundings found only at Beano’s Cabin. For reservations, please call the Summer Adventure Center at 970.754.4636 or visit the Summer Adventure Center in Beaver Creek Village.
Not to be overlooked in Beaver Creek Village, Citrea combines fresh local ingredients with modern culinary interpretations of Mediterranean cuisine. Located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, alongside the ice rink, Citrea focuses on upscale dining and offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a sophisticated and high-energy setting. With a patio alongside the Beaver Creek Village’s covered ice rink, Citrea is the perfect place to relax and unwind for Après, while soaking in some summer sun.
Horseback Riding
Explore Beaver Creek via horseback with the Beaver Creek Stables, which offers one- and two-hour trail rides, as well as three-hour picnic rides and scenic rides to Beaver Lake. Guests ages seven and older are invited to participate. Reservations are recommended and can be made by visiting beavercreekstables.com or calling 970.845.7770.
Hiking
Hiking Beaver Creek Resort is an adventure of the senses, and professional guides offer guests an insider’s tour of unrivaled scenery. From Lift & Lunch packages and serene nature tours to decadent wine and cheese excursions, Beaver Creek takes hiking to the next level. More than 60 miles of hiking trails beckon every level of experience.
Mountain Biking
From lift-served beginner rides and cruises through enchanting forests to thrilling cross country adventures and expert descents, guests of all ability levels are invited to access 50 miles of mountain biking at Beaver Creek Resort. The ease and convenience of the Summer Adventure Center offers bike and helmet rental equipment, guides, lift ticket sales and more.
Epic Pass Holders receive tons of summer benefits at eligible resorts, including summer scenic gondola rides, 20 percent off summer food, lodging, bike rentals and golf.
Head up to Beaver Creek Resort for a refined and relaxed vacation away from it all in the Rocky Mountains. With activities sure to please, including events, hiking, biking, golf, dining and more, it’s the perfect place for a family adventure, a couple’s getaway or a solo trip. Hope to see you at the Covered Bridge soon!