VAIL SNOW DAZE: DEC 10-16, 2012
Title: VAIL SNOW DAZE: DEC 10-16, 2012
Location: Vail Colorado
Description: We’re kicking off our 50th winter season in style with the biggest Vail Snow Daze ever. From awesome live concerts with Wilco, Michael Franti & Spearhead and The Shins to our 50th birthday bash and exclusive movie premiere, Snow Daze is a week in Vail you do not want to miss.
Want to book your lodging and get 3-Concert Passes for Vail Snow Daze at the same time? Head over to the lodging page for details!
Vail Snow Daze concert tickets are available online or in person at the Vail Information Center in Vail Village, (970) 476-4790.
The Shins
With opener Divine Fits
Thursday, December 13
Ford Park
Venue opens at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m.
Grammy-nominated indie rockers The Shins come to Ford Park in Vail on Thursday, Dec. 13 to kick off the Vail Snow Daze festivities. Well known for their songs “New Slang” and their current hit single “Simple Song,” The Shins have a melodic sound that is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Michael Franti & Spearhead
With opener Nic Cowan & The Remedy
Friday, December 14
Ford Park
Venue opens at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m.
For more than 20 years, Michael Franti has been mixing rock, rap, reggae and other musical styles into a singular sound that keeps the crowds groovin’. Well known for massive hits “Say Hey (I Love You),” “The Sound of Sunshine” and “Hey Hey Hey,” Michael Franti & Spearhead’s show in Vail on Friday, Dec. 14 in Ford Park is sure to rock the house.
Wilco
With opener Nathaniel Rateliff
Saturday, December 15
Ford Park
Venue opens at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m.
Grammy-winning alt rockers Wilco will headline Vail Snow Daze on Saturday, Dec. 15. Known as a live music powerhouse, Wilco has released 10 studio albums to date. With a massive catalogue to pull from, these guys live to make noise. This is absolutely a show not to be missed.
Vail Snow Daze 2012
Dec. 10-16, 2012
Monday, Dec. 10 – Wednesday, December 12
Après and after-dark parties TBA
Thursday, Dec. 13
6:30 p.m. CONCERT
The Shins with opening act Divine Fits
Ford Park, venue opens at 6 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 14
8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. DEMO DAZE
Enjoy brand expos and product samples from event sponsors
Base of Gondola One
No cost
5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. VAIL’S 50th ANNIVERSARY MOVIE PREMIERE
Enjoy the Vail premiere of a very special film, created to commemorate 50 years of rich history in Vail
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
FREE TICKETS
6:30 p.m. CONCERT
Michael Franti and Spearhead with opening act Nic Cowan & The Remedy
Ford Park, venue opens at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15
8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. DEMO DAZE
Enjoy brand expos and product samples from event sponsors
Base of Gondola One
No cost
5:30 p.m. VAIL’S 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Vail will officially celebrate its 50th year on Dec.15 with a birthday party that will feature appearances from Vail dignitaries and original founders, a fireworks show and more
Mountain Plaza, Free admission
6:30 p.m. CONCERT
Wilco with opening act Nathaniel Rateliff
Ford Park, venue opens at 6 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 16
TBD
This schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates.
Start Date: 2012-12-10
End Date: 2012-12-16
