Vail Valley Community Events

Ptarmigan Sports Supports the Vail Valley Community

Ptarmigan Sports, recognized as a “Top 100 Retailer” by Outdoor USA Magazine and “Best Outdoor Gear Shop” by VailDaily, is the Vail Valley’s best choice for outdoor clothing and accessories, gear, shoes, casual wear, and much more!

Winner of Best in Vail

Footwear -2019, 2018, 2017
Mens Casual – 2019
Outdoor Store – 2019, 2018, 2017

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2022-2023 Vail Events

The Ethical Leadership Forum

October 20 – October 21

Trick or Trot

October 31 (2:00pm-5:00pm)

Vail Symposium: The State of the Valley

November 9th (8:30am – 10:00am)

Vail Mountain Opening Day

November 11th

Outdoor Ice Shows

Beginning November 16th

Vail Film Festival

December 1 – December 4

Vail Holidays

Beginning December 16th 2022

Past Vail Events

Fitness Events

• Explosion of Lights Walk– Begin your walk at Lionshead Plaza, we will stroll through Lionshead to see the brilliant lights businesses have on display. Grab a cup of cocoa from our ‘Hot Chocolate and More’ tent and plan to walk to Vail strolling the streets to see the tree lights along the way. The walk ends at Slifer Square in Vail Village.
• Ice Skating Celebration – Enjoy skating exhibitions from the Vail Ice Skating Club at the Solaris and Arrabelle outdoor skating rinks. See these skaters light up the ice and showcase their talents.

Recreation Events in Vail Valley

• Kris Kringle Market  – The Gingerbread Competition will take place on November 26, 2019 at Vail Public Library at 4 p.m. There are 3 categories: chefs, adult (non-chefs) and children. There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners in all 3 categories.
• Tree Lighting – Join the Vail community in this special annual event as we celebrate the brilliance of winter and the kick-off to the holiday season with its annual tree lighting. This year, Sheika Gramshammer, will light the tree accompanied by the Town of Vail mayor, music by The Turn Table Revue and more.

Conservation Events

Revely Vail Cooking Class – Join Executive Chef David Sanchez as he teaches you how to make a high-country cuisine dish that will take your cooking to the next level. You will learn how to make a an all-in-one-pot meal, Braised Short Ribs with Winter Root Vegetables.  Learn how to prepare tender, flavorful short ribs, and nourishing vegetables paired with it, such as carrots, parsnips, and potatoes.

When you’re downtown, visit our outdoor sporting store in Edwards, and say hi to your friends at Ptarmigan Sports! We love to get to know our neighbors.