Your Ownership offers four ways to stay, putting you near events like a top food and wine festival, a ski competition, and one of the most popular Oktoberfest celebrations in the U.S.
Festival Ideas for Your Colorado Vacation1
The Taste of Vail: Usually April
The Taste of Vail highlights more than 30 of Vail’s finest chefs and restauranteurs, as well as nearly 50 of the top wineries in the U.S. Highlights include the American Lamb Cook-Off and Tasting. It pairs lamb dishes with wine selections from participating vineyards at stands lined up along the Bavarian-inspired streets of Vail Village. The event is about a 15-minute drive from The Residences at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek.
GoPro Mountain Games: June
The GoPro Mountain Games take place in June in Lionshead Village. The games offer a quirky combination of adventure sports competitions, film screenings, art exhibitions, and live music — all with a festival-style ambiance. Competition isn’t limited to humans, either. Dogs also compete in five events, including the ever-popular DockDogs Big Air, Extreme Vertical, and Speed Retrieve — featuring pups leaping off docks into swimming pools.
Vail Dance Festival: Late July/early August
The two-week-long Vail Dance Festival brings top artists and dance companies from around the world to perform at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. The festival showcases a range of dancers and musicians in collaborative and unique performances. There are also several free shows and related events around the Vail Valley.
Oktoberfest: September
Held over two weekends in September, Oktoberfest is a big deal in Vail and Beaver Creek. Attracting revelers from across the U.S., the fest programs include keg bowling, stein lifting, and bratwurst-eating contests. Also on tap are live music, polka dancing, and of course, plenty of beer drinking and toasting. Stay at the The Residences at Mountain Lodge in Beaver Creek to get away from the crowds, and you can catch the ECO Transit shuttle bus to the festivities.*
Xfinity Birds of Prey Ski World Cup: Early December
Beaver Creek kicks off the winter season in early December with the Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup Super G and Downhill Races.
Watch athletes compete in two major races. The Downhill Race is the most thrilling as skiers attempt to be the fastest one down the mountain, often exceeding speeds of 80 miles per hour. The Super G race is a one-run event like Downhill, but requires more frequent turns that make it a cross between Downhill and Giant Slalom.
The Birds of Prey event also includes live music shows in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, daily giveaways from event partners like GoPro and Smartwool, as well as athlete signings.
Vail Snow Days: December
Vail Snow Days is a free music festival that also helps launch the winter season. The family-friendly event has featured bands like Modest Mouse, The Rad Trads, and The Head and The Heart.
Where to stay:
For all there is to do and see in the Beaver Creek and Breckenridge areas, your stay should be punctuated with a home-away-from-home that provides comfort, relaxation, and a bit of wonder.
These options make mountain time magic.
Beaver Creek
Amenities
- Inspired Activities & Experiences
- Ski in/out
- Access to 1,800+ acres of skiable terrain with gondola access2
- Outdoor heated pool and five hot tubs
- Fire pits and s’mores happy hour with live performers
- Fly fishing clinics1
- Fitness center2
- Kids’ splash area2
- Exhale Spa2
- Ice skating rink2
- Bicycle and golf bag storage
Dining2
• 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill2
• Brass Bear Bar
• Fall Line Epicurean Market2
• Powder 8 Kitchen & Tap (winter only)2
Amenities & Activities
- Inspired Activities & Experiences
- Ski in/out
- Access to 1,800+ acres of skiable terrain
- Ski and bike valet
- Access to summer hiking trails
- Pool and 3 hot tubs
- Fitness center
- Media room
- Adjacent to the Vilar Performing Arts Center and Beaver Creek Village restaurants, boutiques, and skating rink
Dining
- Continental breakfast served in the lobby from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM during the winter
- Coffee and tea are available from 8:30 AM to 7 PM in spring and fall and from 7 AM to 8 PM in summer and winter
Breckenridge:
Amenities
- Inspired Activities & Experiences
- Access to 1,800+ acres of skiable terrain
- Heated outdoor pool
- 7 outdoor hot tubs
- Ski, boot, and summer bike storage
- On-site movie theater (by reservation only)
- Fire pit
- 24-hour fitness center
- Showers and locker rooms
- Pioneer Club Lounge1
- Charter Sports Rentals & Ski Valet1
Dining
- Quandary Tequila Bistro.1
Indulge in Southwest-inspired dishes from tacos to steak at this local favorite, adjacent to the resort. Area beers are on tap and you’ll find a huge menu of more than 200 of tequilas.
Amenities
- Inspired Activities & Experiences
- Access to 1,800+ acres of skiable terrain
- Ski and bike valet
- Indoor/outdoor pool with waterslide, splash pad, and hot tubs
- Shuffleboard and pool table
- Grill stations and fire pit
- Games, activities, and crafts
- 24-hour fitness center
Dining
- Trail’s End Lounge serving pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and more
- The Market: Open 24 hours for sundries, snacks, refreshments, and toiletries
Enjoy priority access and reduced exchange fees when exchanging through Interval International® for stays at select Hyatt Vacation Club® resorts not included in your Ownership.3
1 No inquiry has been made into the activities or events, or the risks, qualifications or the quality of the activities, events, and/or services offered by this provider as it is not affiliated with either WHV Resort Group, Inc. or HV Global Group, Inc. Do not consider this an endorsement of or recommendation for any of the activities, events, or providers. Neither WHV Resort Group, Inc. or HV Global Group, Inc. assumes any liability for the products or services furnished by independent service providers who have no affiliation with its business. Additional fees and costs may apply. Activities and events are subject to change. Some activities or events may require the participant to be in good health and have a certain level of skill.
2 Operated by a third party. Access and use are subject to change or termination without notice.
3 Access to resorts and benefits described as part of the Interval Network is subject to Interval International’s T&Cs. Actual participating resorts are subject to change. Participation in exchange with Interval International may require the payment of additional fees.
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