Vail celebrates Independence Day with the region's largest parade in the morning and fireworks over the valley at night, weather permitting. It is a classic small-town Fourth with a mountain backdrop.
- Dates
- Expected Jul 4, 2027
- Where
- Vail Village & Lionshead
- What
- Holiday
- Status
- To be confirmed
Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show. Each summer Sunday, Vail's streets fill with Colorado growers, chefs and artists. Arrive early for the best of the produce, then linger over brunch nearby.
Hot Summer Nights. Free Tuesday-evening concerts at the Ford Amphitheater draw locals and visitors to the lawn with picnics in hand. It is one of the most relaxed and sociable evenings of a Vail summer.
Minturn Market. Minturn's Saturday market gathers growers, bakers and makers along the little railroad town's main street. It is a charming morning outing, just a few minutes from Vail.
Getting there
Flying in for it? A private SUV or executive van takes you from the airport to your door in Vail, with your flight tracked and your bags handled.
Tickets, schedules and the latest details: the official site · dates checked November 1, 2026.