We welcome you to experience our beautiful trails, beautiful horses and our amazing staff in Vail and Beaver Creek on your Colorado summer vacation adventure If you’re looking for that perfect outdoor adventure on your Vail or Beaver Creek summer vacation, look no further. Beaver Creek Stables operates the best horseback riding stables in the Vail Valley to provide you with one of the most exhilarating outdoor activities on your Colorado vacation. With stables on the Beaver Creek Mountain, Beaver Creek Stables will ensure that your horseback riding experience will be second to none. Choose from one or two hour rides, a three hour picnic ride, rides to Beaver Lake and Beano’s Cabin for dinner. To experience a luxurious, most picturesque Colorado horseback riding experience, try the sunset ride to Beano’s Cabin on Beaver Creek Mountain. Children age 7 and older are welcome to hit the horseback trails and younger buckaroos can test their horseback riding skills on our ponies. Horseback riding lessons are also available.

Saturday, September 1 

11:00 a.m. Traditional Keg Tapping – Bier Garden Opens!

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Live Music by Trachtenkapelle

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Kids’ Zone

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Live Music by The Helmut Fricker Band

1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Bratwurst Eating Contest

1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Live Music by Trachtenkapelle

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Live Music by The Helmut Fricker Band 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. Stein Hoisting Competition

4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Best Dressed Contest

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The Killer Queens, All Girl Queen Tribute

Sunday, September 2

9:00 a.m. Oktoberfest Shuffle  11:00 a.m. Traditional Keg Tapping – Bier Garden Opens!

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Live Music by Trachtenkapelle

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Kids’ Zone

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Live Music by The Helmut Fricker Band

1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Bratwurst Eating Contest

1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Live Music by Trachtenkapelle

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Live Music by The Helmut Fricker Band

4:00 – 4:15 p.m. Stein Hoisting Competition

4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Best Dressed Contest

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. ZoSo, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

6-9PM – GOURMET ON GORE TASTING TOUR Vail Village, Ticketed Event A progressive evening around town to enjoy some of Vail’s finest restaurants and hot spots for the perfect start to the Gourmet on Gore weekend. Each location will include a signature beverage as well as savory hors d’oeuvres to keep your taste buds happy. This special evening benefits local organization, Vail Veterans Program. Space is limited, purchase your tickets TODAY! ​

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 GOURMET LET’S GO! presented by Audi

9-10AM – SUMMERTIME COMMUNITY YOGA, supported by Vail Athletic Club Solaris Plaza Lawn, Vail Village, Complimentary Admission Free, fun community yoga, rain or shine! Rejuvenate your body before all of the day’s culinary action with this yoga instruction from one of Vail’s top instructors from the Vail Athletic Club! Stick around after the yoga class for refreshments and more to kick-start your day. Bring your mat, water, sunscreen, and as many friends as you’d like. Be sure to arrive early, as space is limited.

9AM-1PM – CULINARY CRUISERS, supported by Venture Sports & Lunazul Tequila Vail Village, Ticketed Event Cruise around Vail with your closest friends on a “gourmet” guided bike tour. Start your day with breakfast bites as you get geared up to cruise. After working up an appetite on the bicycle, you will enjoy a paired lunch to replenish and energize you for the day to come. Tickets are $50 per person inclusive of meals, guides, beverages and more. Bring your own bike or rent one onsite ($24). Please reserve your spot, as space is limited. ​ ​

11AM-6PM – OPEN-AIR TASTING Gore Creek Drive & Willow Bridge Road, Vail Village, Complimentary Admission, pay-as-you-go for bites and pours Stroll through the heart of Vail Village on a summer afternoon that is sure to satisfy the senses. Enjoy mouthwatering creations prepared by the finest culinary talent, sip palate-tempting wine, beers and spirits. ​

12-4PM – SLIFER SMITH & FRAMPTON OPEN HOUSE TOUR Complimentary Admission Experience some of the finest properties in Vail Village during Slifer Smith & Frampton’s Open House Tour. Swing by their booth during the open-air tasting for more information! While you are there, feel free grab a treat for you and your four-legged friend! ​

12:30-4PM – THE U ON GORE CREEK PROMENADE 30-min. seminars throughout the day Gore Creek Promenade, Vail Village, Complimentary Admission Visit The U for a variety of educational tasting experiences, where industry experts will impart to you their culinary knowledge while you taste their delicious offerings. This interactive experience is complimentary so be sure to get there early to grab a seat. ​

12-5PM – KIDS’ CULINARY CORNER Complimentary Admission Chefs in the making, this one’s for you. Stop by the Kids’ Culinary Corner throughout the weekend for culinary activities, crafts and fun just for kids!