John Summit, Project Funway fashion show, spring break fun for families and more this weekend in the Vail Valley

John Summit Experts Only Weekend

For the third winter in a row, John Summit returns with his Experts Only Weekend for a 21 and over show. The American DJ and producer will be bringing in big names from his Experts Only label for his shows at the Ford Park on Saturday and Sunday nights along with après ski parties during the day and a possible pop-up on the mountain. Here’s the lineup for the shows:

Friday:

• John Summit Presents Experts Only Pop-up concert featuring Levity
• Noon at Eagle’s Nest at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola (No. 19)
• To access the pop up, you must have a pop up wristband, which are free and limited to one per person. Wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. All wristbands must be accompanied by an Epic Pass, lift ticket or scenic gondola ticket to get up the mountain.
• Wristband pickup: 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Lionshead Box Office

Saturday

• 4 p.m. – Aspens
• 5 p.m. – Devault
• 6 p.m. – Sidepiece
• 7 p.m.  – John Summit

Sunday:

• 4 p.m. – Gabss
• 5 p.m. – Fallon
• 6 p.m. – Odd Mob
• 7 p.m.  – John Summit

Avanti F&B Vail at the base of Golden Peak will host the Après Day Parties. Please note that this is for those 21 years of age and older and although the Après Day Parties are free, you need a wristband, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Saturday:

• Noon – Lil Beff
• 1 p.m. – Devault
• 2 p.m. – Experts Only B2B

Sunday:

• Noon – Natti
• 1 p.m. – Odd Mob
• 2 p.m. – Experts Only B2B

There are no official after parties this year due to the renovation project at Dobson Arena but Chasing Rabbits will have Linska on Friday at 10 p.m., Raw Cuts will play a double header on Saturday at 2 p.m. on Solaris Plaza and at 10 p.m. at Chasing Rabbits and Jake Shore will wind down the weekend at 10 p.m. on Sunday. Vail Mountain will host Après All Day presented by Lalo Tequila and Pepsi with DJ music at the base of Gondola One. On Saturday, Flamingos with support from Acid Cowboy and Littlefoot on Sunday. The shows will be held from 2-5 p.m. each day. Go to Vail.com’s Events Calendar for more details.

Project Funway

One of the most creative fundraisers in the Vail Valley is Project Funway — a fashion show where the designers are asked to make outfits out of anything but fabric. Over the past 14 years, the event has evolved and each year brings in designs that wow the crowd. From outfits made out of duct tape to hockey sticks, silverware to pickleball nets, you never know what people will come up with but it is always amazing and jaw-dropping.

This fabric-less fashion show benefits the Education Foundation of Eagle County (EFEC). The mission of this grassroots nonprofit is to support local students and teachers, filling a gap created by a shortage of funding. By buying tickets, bidding on auction items or participating in the fashion show, you are helping out our local schools. It’s fitting that this event involves the youth of Eagle County with two of the three categories: youth ages 12 and under and teens ages 13-18. The adults have so much fun creating designs too, so there is a category for those ages 19 and older. Prizes will be awarded in each category and for Best in Show.

The Education Foundation of Eagle County has hosted Project Funway at Dobson Arena the last several years, but due to the renovation of that space, the event has been moved to Grand Hyatt Vail. But don’t worry, the high energy factor will still be present at the new venue.

Returning once again will be the celebrity judges, including Mondo Guerra who was the runner-up on “Project Runway” and won “Project Runway All Stars” during season 1.

The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and is a ton of fun and a treat for the whole family to see all the creativity. For ticket and event information go to projectfunway.org.

Family fun at Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek has amped up the family programming to ensure families have a good time on and off the hill.

Don’t forget to come off the hill at 3 p.m. for Cookie Time, where the Beaver Creek staff dress up in white chef hats and coats and hand out warm chocolate chip cookies. After that, head to the ice rink, which is open daily from noon until 9 p.m. for skating in the heart of the plaza. There are several free events kids can participate in throughout the weekend:

Friday:

• Complimentary caricatures with Ken Carpenter – 3-5 p.m.
• DJ at Hooked from 3-5 p.m.

Saturday:

• Family Fun Fest – 3:30-5 p.m.

Sunday:

• Birds of Prey raptor education presentation by Nature’s Educators – 2-4 p.m.

At Hawk’s Nest Cabin, a fun place to go for the older kids, you’ll find mocktails, a dance floor, ski simulator, arcade games and more. There are also special programs going on this week:

Friday:

• Root beer tasting and root beer float making — 2-4 p.m. — a fun, flavor-filled afternoon at Hawk’s Nest Cabin where you can sample three unique root beers and choose your favorite to build the perfect float for $7.
• DJ Night with DJ Lil Dipz — 7-9 p.m. — dance on the LED floor to a live DJ set and enjoy games, interactive zones and plenty of space to chill between songs—all designed exclusively for ages 10–18.

Saturday and Sunday:

• College basketball watch parties — Round of 32: 4-8 p.m. — Come to Hawk’s Nest Cabin for evening college basketball viewing as the tournament heats up. Enjoy the games on the big screen in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere that’s perfect for families looking to catch the excitement together.

Find out more on the Events Calendar on beavercreek.com and sign up for the app for the latest happenings.

Ski and Tee

There’s a few rare times where you can play a traditionally summer sport like golf with a winter sport like skiing or snowboarding. We like to call that Ski and Tee, where you ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon, or vice versa. It normally doesn’t happen until later in the season. But with Gypsum Creek Golf Course in Gypsum open since March 3 and Eagle Ranch Golf Club now open, it’s time to get two sports done during one day.

At Eagle Ranch Golf Club, all 18 holes and the practice facility and driving range will be open as well as our Eagle Ranch Grille starting Friday. Carts are available but it will be cart path only for early season until the grass comes out of dormancy. Check eagleranchgolf.com for more details.

Head on down to Gypsum Creek but do make tee times in advance by using the app or by visiting gypsumcreekgolf.com.