Beaver Creek Resort Welcomes Summer with Luxury Family Adventure, Signature Culinary Experiences and Live Music in the Heart of the Rockies

2026 Beaver Creek Summer Tip Sheet

This is what a mountain adventure looks like when comfort is non-negotiable - welcome to Beaver Creek Resort, the world's top luxury family resort. From mountaintop family adventures to long-standing traditions like warm chocolate chip cookies served at 3 p.m., Beaver Creek Resort provides legendary attention to detail and rarefied experiences in an intimate alpine environment. Savor the best of summer through signature experiences like scenic chairlift rides, more than 110 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails, 4x4 tours, horseback riding, golfing, tennis, live music, fine dining, and culinary and family-friendly festivals.

Take advantage of exclusive summer benefits with the 2026/27 Epic Pass! From free scenic lift rides to 20% off lodging, dining and more - now is the best time to add extra value to your summer vacation.

Exclusive Culinary Summer Event

• The Alpine Table | An Evening In The Aspens | July 17 - 18, 2026: Beaver Creek Resort invites you to experience alpine dining at its most elevated - literally and creatively, at The Alpine Table: An Evening in the Aspens. This is an exclusive culinary event set deep within a secluded aspen grove at 9,500 feet.

Accessible only by scenic chairlift ride, this intimate evening brings together Beaver Creek's most esteemed chefs for a single, thoughtfully choreographed menu, with each course and included wine pairing reflecting the flavor, seasonality, and refinement of high-country cuisine.

Enjoy this extraordinary evening as you arrive by chairlift for a golden-hour cocktail reception overlooking McCoy Park and then follow a forested path to a long communal table nested among the trees where dinner unfolds course by course, paired with the serenity of the Colorado alpine. Reservations open on Tock here.

Don't Miss Out On These Summer Events!

• Blues, Brews & BBQ | May 22-24, 2026: Kick off the season with this fan-favorite festival! Savor mouth-watering Colorado BBQ crafted by local pitmasters and pair it with craft beers from top breweries. This year's music lineup features headliners Tab Benoit,Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, Lary McCray and more - a weekend of soulful sounds and delicious bites awaits.

• BC Unplugged | Thursdays, June 18 - September 17, 2026: Every Thursday from June 18th - September 17th, come enjoy complimentary live music performances by national touring artists from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at the Beaver Creek Village stage. While you're listening, enjoy food from Beaver Creek Village's best restaurants or bring a picnic to enjoy out on the lawn. Music in the mountains never sounded better! In addition, get Buy One Get One on adult scenic tickets on local concert days after 12PM for BC Unplugged on Thursdays and Colorado Showcase on Saturday.

• Colorado Showcase | Saturdays, June 20 - September 12, 2026: Discover the best of Colorado's music scene! This free outdoor concert series brings Colorado talent to the village core every Saturday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Enjoy live performances while sipping, snacking, and taking in breathtaking alpine views.

• 4th of July at Beano's Cabin | Wednesday, July 3 | 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM: Enjoy Independence Day with an unforgettable mountaintop celebration at Beano's Cabin. Choose your own
  adventure to get there, hike, bike, ride horseback, or hop on the free Beaver Creek Shuttle. Once you arrive, enjoy live music, lawn games, and a variety of food stations serving delicious bites for all ages.

• Independence Day Celebration | July 4, 2026: Celebrate the 4th of July amid one of America's most awe-inspiring natural treasures, the Rocky Mountains. Live music, VIP ticket with artist meet & greet, Stars, Stripes & Slides kid's area, youth entertainment stage in the village, food trucks, and fireworks (weather permitting). Soak up the refreshing mountain air with the elegant, family-focused Beaver Creek Independence Day Celebration!

• Creekside Park | June 21, July 1, July 17, July 26, August 9, August 28: Creekside Park comes alive with Creekside Concerts - complimentary live performances you can enjoy surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and open skies. Grab a blanket or pull up a camp chair, and come enjoy harmonies of nature and live music. The redesigned Creekside Park offers a thoughtfully designed space for families, gatherings, and outdoor enjoyment. The park's new features include:

• "Birds of Prey" Play Pods - A themed nest playground with habitat-inspired pods that connect children to the surrounding environment.

• Multi-Use Lawn - Terraced seating, curved benches, and a covered pavilion for picnics, performances, and activations.

• Accessible Pathways - Meandering trails that connect reflection areas, picnic nooks, and Beaver Creek itself, all designed with community in mind.

• Oktoberfest | September 4 - 6, 2026: Beaver Creek Oktoberfest is a Bavarian celebration like no other! Inspired by our sister city, Lech, Austria, Oktoberfest brings three days of authentic festivities. Enjoy performances from Trachtenkapelle (Lech's traditional band), Helmut Fricker, and headline acts like The Electric Light Orchestra Experience, Always Tina and Live from Earth - Pat Benatar Tribute. Indulge in bratwurst, pretzels, and steins of beer, test your skills in the axe toss, and compete in various competitions. Don your best dirndl or lederhosen for a truly immersive experience!

Why just attend when you can elevate your experience? New options for summer 2026, VIP Event Packages offer exclusive perks like prime seating, complimentary food & beverages, guaranteed garage parking, artist meet & greets, and collectible event swag. Looking for a seamless getaway? Ultimate Packages now include lodging alongside your VIP event access, creating the perfect weekend retreat.

Signature Summer Experience Not to Be Missed

• No visit to Beaver Creek is complete without taking in views of the Gore Range from up high. Guests can ascend the Centennial Express Chairlift and Gondola to Spruce Saddle Lodge for lunch and stellar views. In addition, buy two scenic lift tickets and receive a complimentary child scenic ticket and with the purchase of a scenic lift ticket, add on a $30 lunch voucher for $25 that can be redeemed at Spruce Saddle on that same day.

• From Lift & Lunch packages and serene nature tours to decadent wine and cheese excursions, Beaver Creek takes hiking to the next level. Hiking Beaver Creek will have you weaving through beautiful aspen groves along mountain streams and taking in views of the Rocky Mountains. Professional guides offer guests an insider's tour of unrivaled scenery.

• From lift-served beginner rides to cruises through aspen groves, guests of all ability levels are invited to access 50 miles of mountain biking at Beaver Creek. The ease and convenience of the Summer Adventure Center offers bike and helmet rental equipment, guides, lift ticket sales and more.

• Summer activities such as the Bungee Trampoline, Gem Panning, Climbing Wall, and Miniature Golf await at the Base Area above Beaver Creek Village.

• Explore Beaver Creek via horseback with the Beaver Creek Stables, which offers trail rides for different ability levels. Reservations are recommended and can be made by visiting beavercreekstables.com or calling 970.845.7770.

• For Club Members, take 25% off for Club Members who purchase activities online before July 1

Indulge in Beaver Creek's World-Class Culinary Scene This Summer

• Beano's Cabin: Nestled at 9,000 feet on the flanks of Larkspur Bowl, Beano's Cabin features a truly unique dining experience. Guests choose to arrive by horseback, hike or shuttle and are greeted by the unmistakable natural beauty of the cabin's surrounding peaks, wildflower-specked meadows and refined mountain grandeur. Beano's Cabin is known for its creative flavors, fresh herbs and vegetables (many of which are grown on-site), and vast selection of rare wines. For Beano's Cabin dinner reservations, available Tuesday - Saturday starting June 16, please visit here or call 970.754.3463.

• Summer Wine Excursions: Beaver Creek's one-of-a-kind Wine Excursion invites guests to enjoy a scenic hike or 4x4 Adventure Tour which leads to a gourmet wine and cheese pairing at Beano's Cabin. Guests embark upon a leisurely scenic hike or afternoon jeep tour of the mountain on select dates throughout the summer. Both options offer stunning scenic views, as well as guided narration of the region's indigenous flora, native fauna and surrounding Rocky Mountain peaks. For reservations, please call the Summer Adventure Center at 970.754.4636 or visit the Summer Adventure Center in Beaver Creek Village.

• Citrea: Citrea combines fresh local ingredients with modern culinary interpretations of Mediterranean cuisine. Located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, alongside the ice rink, Citrea focuses on upscale dining and offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a sophisticated setting. With a patio alongside the Beaver Creek Village's ice rink, Citrea is the perfect place to relax and unwind for Après, while soaking in some summer sun. In addition, Citrea offers a Pre-Show Happy Hour which features special menus from 3PM-5PM before Vilar showtimes.

Spectacular Alpine Golf Experiences
Beaver Creek offers member and guest play on three championship golf courses at Beaver Creek Golf Club and Red Sky Golf Club.

• Red Sky Golf Club: Located just 20 minutes west of Vail, the majestic Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club is home to two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman. Both Red Sky courses are featured in America's Top 100 Courses You Can Play and received Colorado AvidGolf Magazine's Best Mountain Club this year. Situated on more than 800 acres of historic ranchlands filled with sage, aspen groves and spectacular mountain vistas, harness the sweeping grandeur of the dramatic Colorado Rockies. For more details, please visit RedSkyGolfClub.com or call 970.754.8400.

• Silver Sage Restaurant at Red Sky Ranch offers seasonal Colorado cuisine centered on an uncompromising commitment to beautiful ingredients and expertly executed preparations. When paired with genuine, graceful hospitality and breathtaking sunsets over Castle Peak, Silver Sage offers a thoughtful, distinguished dining experience.

• Beaver Creek Golf Club: Beaver Creek Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is one of the longest established golf experiences in the Vail Valley and is famously known for its narrow and challenging fairways, as well as unrivaled scenic beauty and direct views of Beaver Creek Resort. The golf course is exclusively available to members and Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead lodging guests. For more details, call 970.754.5775.

• Rendezvous Club: Open to all Beaver Creek visitors, Beaver Creek Golf Club also offers delectable culinary offerings at Rendezvous Club, located in the Elkhorn Lodge. Rendezvous Club offers both indoor and alfresco dining, and the creek-side patio is considered by many to be one of the hidden gems in Beaver Creek.

Summer Operation Dates

• June 19 - Sept. 27: Open Daily through Sept. 7, then Saturday-Sunday only through Sept. 27

• Golf opens at Beaver Creek Golf Club on May 16, and at Red Sky Ranch on May 18

Dates, times, and prices are subject to change and could be impacted by weather. Check for extended hours over holidays, weekends and dates in July and early August.

Lift tickets are available at the Beaver Creek Summer Adventure Center, open 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, located at the top of the second set of escalators in Beaver Creek Village. Lift access for children ages four and younger is complimentary. For more information, call 970.754.4636.

Unmatched Summer Offerings for Kids

• Hawk's Nest Cabin returns for a summer of fun. This addition to Beaver Creek Village is a custom-designed retreat for teenage guests, as the Cabin with an Edge. At Hawk's Nest Cabin, you can be yourself in the coolest underage club with a modern alpine-cabinvibe all its own. Featuring custom, one-of-a-kind decor, craft non-alcoholic beverages, music, interactive technology, arcade and table games, a ski simulator, lounge spots, plenty of charging stations, opportunities for legendary selfies and a whole lot more, it's where the fun picks up off-mountain and after hours until it's time to rest up and start all over again.

• Beaver Creek Kids Day Camp offers fun in the mountains with outdoor adventures designed specifically to explore, educate and entertain campers all summer long. Kids Day Camp will be offered weekdays starting June 15 - August 28 for children ages 5 - 12. Participants will explore the wonders of Beaver Creek and the Rocky Mountains in a fun-filled, kid-centered environment. Drop your camper off for a day or a full week and let your child's outdoor adventures begin. Reservations are required and more information can be found here.

Summer Savings with the Epic Pass

Epic Pass Holders get free scenic gondola rides with their 2026/27 Epic Pass, along with 20% off lodging, dining, bike rentals, and more. Learn more about summer benefits and buy your Epic Pass here.