Photo courtesy: Vail Resorts, Jesse Starr

Everyone was disappointed to hear that the 2016 FIS Audi Birds of Prey World Cup races had been cancelled.  This event is one that many locals and visitors look forward to on an annual basis.  According to the recent press release, “A recent shift in weather patterns has brought snow and colder temperatures to Beaver Creek Resort and the Vail Valley. However, winter conditions did not arrive in time to allow race crews to create the demanding, 8,600-foot-long Birds of Prey courses.”

The GOOD NEWS is that the EverBank America’s Winter Opening festival scheduled events are still set to take place.  So head on up to Beaver Creek for some good times December 1-3.

The main elements of the EverBank America’s Winter Opening festival, including concerts from Strange Americans on Dec. 1, Bonfire dub and Beers of Prey beer tasting on Dec. 2, and a showing of Red Bull Media House’s new film The Fourth Phase on Dec. 3, are still scheduled to occur at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek (schedule listed below).

EverBank America’s Winter Opening
Schedule of Events
Thursday, Dec. 1
8 p.m.: Strange Americans, live concert, VPAC, 8 p.m., Tickets $15
Friday, Dec. 2
3 p.m.: Beers of Prey + Bonfire Dub and Friends combo pack, VPAC, Tickets $40
3 p.m.: Beers of Prey Tasting event ticket only, VPAC, Tickets $35
3:30 p.m.: Beers of Prey Special Tasting Session, VPAC’s May Gallery, Tickets $10
4:30 p.m.: Beers of Prey Special Tasting Session, VPAC’s May Gallery, Tickets $10
5:30 p.m.: Beers of Prey Special Tasting Session, VPAC’s May Gallery, Tickets $10
8 p.m.: Bonfire Dub and Friends concert ticket only, VPAC, Tickets $10
Saturday, Dec. 3
7:30 p.m.: Film: The Fourth Phase, Red Bull Media House, VPAC, Tickets $10
* Schedule subject to change