Vail’s Hot Summer Tips: SEPTEMBER Edition

AUG. 18 – SEPT 4

VAIL AT $81.50 OFFERS HIGH ALTITUDE OF VALUE IN VAIL THIS FALL

Changing gears now that families are sending their children back to school, Vail businesses are looking to keep the streets packed throughout the late summer by targeting singles, young couples and empty-nesters with a new promotion called Vail at $81.50. Enticing consumers to Eat, Stay & Play in Vail for $81.50, the promotion initiated by the Vail Local Marketing District and partnered by the Denver News Agency and United Airlines, unites a variety of Vail businesses with the common goal of bringing people to Vail during the late summer. With plenty of warm, sunny days left before the focus in Vail shifts to skiing, the late summer and fall is an ideal time for a visit. The Vail at $81.50 promotion is one more incentive to get people out and enjoying the mountains. Please visit www.vail.com for additional information, a list of specific business offerings and to make reservations. For additional questions, please contact Untraditional Marketing at 970-926-4799.

SEPT 1 – SEPT 4

THE 12TH ANNUAL VAIL JAZZ PARTY FILLS THE MOUNTAIN AIR WITH MELLOW GROOVES

The Vail Cascade Resort and Spa hosts The Vail Jazz Party Sept. 1-4, 2006. The event features a blend of mainstream jazz musicians and a variety of up-and-coming jazz artists. Attendees may see the next jazz legends at the “young lions” performances. Vail’s alpine environment inspires musicians and attendees alike. Performances take place day and night during the party and feature artists such as: Clayton Brothers Quintet, Gerald Clayton Trio, Bill Cunliffe Imaginacion, Mile High Chapter Choir, Winard Harper Sextet and soloist Annie Sellick, just to name a few. Jazz Party tickets are available online, in advance, or at the event. For additional information please visit www.vailjazz.org or call 970-479-6146.

SEPT 8-10 & SEPT 15-17

GOOD TIMES ON TAP FOR 2006 VAIL OKTOBERFEST

Continuing a tradition of celebrating its Bavarian roots, Vail will offer two action-packed Oktoberfest weekends; Sept. 8-10 and 15-17. The first weekend will take place in LionsHead Village and then in the heart of Vail Village over the second weekend. Locals and visitors alike will break out the Lederhosen and the dirndls in a celebration of Bavarian music, food and bier. Vail’s warm, late summer temperatures lend themselves to the perfect Oktoberfest setting with fall colors erupting on the mountainside. The Eagle Bahn Gondola will be open for scenic rides both weekends, Friday through Sunday. Vail’s Oktoberfest would not be complete without bratwurst-eating contests, keg bowling, alpine horns and yodeling, complementing some of the best Oom Pah bands this side of Munich. After two days of eating and drinking, guests may challenge themselves to the Oktoberfest Fun Run Sept 11th. The run offers both a 5k and 10k course. For additional information please contact Highline Sports & Entertainment at 970.476.6797 or visit www.vailoktoberfest.com.

SEPT 8-10 & SEPT 15-17

VAIL MOUNTAIN SUMMER SCENIC RIDES AND ADVENTURE RIDGE ACTIVITIES EXTEND THROUGH OKTOBERFEST

Vail Mountain is extending summer scenic rides on the Eagle Bahn gondola and Vista Bahn chairlift during the Oktoberfest celebrations in LionsHead and Vail Village Sept. 8-10 and Sept. 15-17. With a number of activities in the villages as part of the Oktoberfest celebration, it’s also a great time to view changing foliage and make a trip up the mountain before the snow returns. Both lifts will operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Oktoberfest weekends for Adventure Ridge activities, scenic rides, hiking and biking. Lunch also will be served on Talon’s Deck at Eagle’s Nest from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during this time. Beginning Monday, Sept. 18, the lifts will be closed for maintenance in preparation for Vail’s opening day, which is set for Nov. 17. For more information on Vail Mountain summer activities and lift tickets call the Resort Information and Activities Desk at (970) 476-9090.

JUNE 18 – SEPT 24

A SUMMER STAPLE: VAIL FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES THROUGH SEPT. 24

Taking place every Sunday through September 24, the Vail Farmers’ Market is the largest farmers’ market in Colorado. Located in the heart of Vail Village on East Meadow Drive, surrounded by Vail’s famous mountains, the Vail Farmers' Market takes place every Sunday, starting at 9:30 a.m. Focusing on farm and food products, the Market attracts some of the best vendors in Colorado. Local arts & crafts vendors show off their wares while food vendors tickle the palate with crepes, roasted almonds, fudge, lemonade, coffee drinks, burritos, brats and much more. Live entertainment features three Jazz bands at the Market weekly with guest appearances by classical and popular groups, giving the market a festival-feel that draws crowds for hours. For additional information, please visit www.vailfarmersmarket.com or call 970-479-1711.

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

GOLF VAIL VALLEY OFFERS DISCOUNTED TEE RATES FOR FALL

Throughout August and September, Golf Vail Valley will reduce tee rates at its four primary golf courses for the remainder of the golf season. Cotton Ranch Club has already reduced its full-day rate from $85 to $75. Beginning September 4, Eagle Ranch Golf Course will reduce its full-day rate from $102 to $92; its 1 p.m. rate from $85 to $78 and its 3 p.m. rate from $65 to $60. Beginning September 10, Eagle-Vail Golf Club will reduce its $89 weekday rate to $75 and its $94 weekend rate to $81. Beginning September 11, Vail Golf Club will reduce its full-day rate from $99 to $64. For additional information, please visit www.golfvailvalley.com.

Media Contacts:
John Buckley, Peeples Ink PR, Ltd., john@peeplesink.com, (970) 845-8525