Eagle County Independence Day schedule
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Don’t have your holiday plans mapped out quite yet? Not to worry. Here is a look at what’s going on today around Eagle County, as well as a look at the events taking place in Vail Friday through Sunday.
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• Fourth of July festivities at Little Beach Park from 3 to 6 p.m. Minturn celebrates with a ceremonial singing of the National Anthem, kids activities, performances by Schwing Daddy and Kamikaze Clones, and food by Kirby Cosmo’s. Call 970-827-5645.
BEAVER CREEK
• Beano’s Cabin Clambake from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. $55 for adults, $25 for children ages 7-12 and free for children ages 6 and younger. For reservations, call 970-754-3463.
• Stars, Stripes and Slides at noon. Free event with water slides and bounce houses behind the Park Hyatt.
• The Williams Brothers perform at 6 p.m. behind the Chophouse on the west side of Chair 6.
• Country music award winner Jack Ingram performs at 8 p.m. behind the Chophouse.
• Fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m.
• Call 970-754-4636 for information on all Beaver Creek events.
EAGLE
• Bike Parade from 8:15 to 10 a.m. Cyclists can decorate their set of wheels and participate in a ride from Brush Creek Park to Eagle Town Park, with games and prizes along the way.
• Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. at the Eagle County Fairgrounds.
VAIL
• Lacrosse Shootout Tournament at Ford Park, Vail Mountain High School and Battle Mountain High School from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The men’s and women’s elite divisions show off their skills each day for spectators.
• Vail Public Library bake sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Sale of muffins, cookies and breads will benefit the library children’s programs.
• Vail Interfaith Chapel Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Free.Guests are invited to stay for a short service after the breakfast.
• Vail Public Library book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Books, DVDs and CDs will be sold in the Community Room.
• Vail America Days Parade from 10 a.m. to noon. A tribute to Vail’s 50th, the parade goes from Golden Peak to Lionshead.
• Festival activities from noon to 10 p.m. Food and beverages available for purchase in Vail Village.
• Stars and Stripes Zones from noon to 4 p.m. An array of games and activities for the family at Vail Square and the Gore Creek Promenade.
• Lacrosse Shootout at 1 p.m. A 3×3 demonstration at the Mountain Plaza.
• Patriotic Concert at 2 p.m. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Lawn seats are free.
• Solaris Plaza performances: Oolora Phamily Band from 2 to 3:30 p.m., 101st Army Band from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Schwing Daddy from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Hardscrabble from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
• Vail Jazz Tribute to the “The Red, White and the Blues” with Curtis Stingers and SaRon Crenshaw from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vail Square in Lionshead.
• Fireworks show in Vail Village at dusk.
Friday
VAIL
• Lacrosse Shootout continues from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ford Park, Vail Mountain High School and Battle Mountain High School.
• Stars and Stripes Zones from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vail Square and the Gore Creek Promenade.
• Vail Public Library book sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Books, DVDs, and CDs will be sold in the library’s Community Room.
• Festival activities from noon to 10 p.m. food and beverages will start up in the heart of Vail Village.
• Bravo! Vail Latin Jazz Night at 6 p.m. with Paquito D’Rivera at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Visit http://www.bravovail.org for more information.
• Solaris Plaza performances, main stage: 101st Army Band from noon to 1:30 p.m., Boneless from 2 to 3:30 p.m., The Sessh from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Johnny Schlepher Rock Trio from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday
VAIL
• Lacrosse Shootout continues from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ford Park, Vail Mountain High School and Battle Mountain High School.
• La Sportiva Hill Climb Trail Running Race at 8 a.m. starting at the Vail Mountain Haus and ending at Eagle’s Nest.
• Stars and Stripes Zones from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vail Square and the Gore Creek Promenade.
• Vail Lacrosse Shootout Youth Clinic from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Ford Field.
• Vail Public Library book sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Books, DVDs, and CDs will be sold in the library’s Community Room.
• Festival activities from noon to 10 p.m. food and beverages will start up in the heart of Vail Village.
• Bravo! Vail Cirque de la Symphonie at 6 p.m. at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Visit http://www.bravovail.org for more information.
• Solaris Plaza Performances. Main stage: Bob Mastersand Friends Bluegrass Ensemble from noon to 1:30 p.m., Dixie Leadfoot from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Turntable Review from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Jonny Mogambo Band from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Schwing Daddy from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday
VAIL
• Lacrosse Shootout continues from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ford Park, Vail Mountain High School and Battle Mountain High School.
• Vail Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Meadow Drive and the International Bridge in Vail Village.
• Vail Public Library book sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Books, DVDs, and CDs will be sold in the library’s Community Room.
• Jammin’ Jazz Kids at the Market starting at 11 a.m. at Meadow Drive and the International Bridge in Vail Village.
• Bravo! Vail presents Nadja and Appalachian Spring at 6 p.m. at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.
• Jazz at Kelly Liken from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at Restaurant Kelly Liken in Vail Village.
For more information about Vail America Days events, visit http://www.vail americadays.com.