Spring Back to Vail, Apr 11, 2011. The biggest end-of-season bash in the Rocky Mountain.

Teva Mountain Games, May 31 - June 3. Come be a part of the country's largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture as professional and amateur adventure athletes converge upon Vail to compete in a variety of adrenaline pumping sports. Competitors run, climb, bike, kayak, raft and fish for cash purses and ultimate bragging rights. And to round it all out, concerts, film screenings and plenty of after-partying make this event the perfect summer kick-off!

Burger King's Father's Day Fishing Derby at Nottingham Lake, Jun 17, 2011, Just in time for father's day.

Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show, Sundays, 10am to 3:30pm, June 17 - September 16, 2011. Get a taste of Colorado with the Vail Farmers' Market and Art Show, open weekly throughout the summer. Colorado's finest is waiting here for you, including locally grown produce, international dishes, fresh baked goods and even Colorado wine, all ready for you to enjoy during your summer in Vail. Once you have sated your hunger, enjoy even more local creativity at the Art Show. You can find everything from beautiful clothing and jewelry to handmade home items, the perfect thing to remind you of your wonderful Vail summer vacation

39th Annual King of the Mountain Volleyball Tournament, June 15-17. Vail Athletic Fields & Ford Park. Colorado's Oldest Beach Doubles Volleyball Tournament. The King of the Mountain Volleyball Tournament is A Family Event With Something For Everyone Including Men's and Women's divisions as well as Men's Masters and Seniors, Juniors, and Co-Ed competitions. A juniors beach volleyball camp is held on Friday featuring beach volleyball professionals. A Perfect Father's Day Event. www.KingOfTheMountainVolleyball.com

Warrior Lacrosse Tournament, June 18-21. The Warrior Vail Lacrosse Tournament has been coming to the Vail Valley for 14 years. The tournament is comprised of 48 plus youth lacrosse teams from across the nation. Join us at the Warrior Vail Lacrosse Tournament and witness youth lacrosse action at its finest! Vail Athletic Fields and Ford Park. www.coloradolacrosse.com

Art on the Rockies, July 14-15, Now in its 2nd year, the Art on the Rockies Festival was voted the best festival in the Vail Daily readers poll in 2011. It is growing into a premiere, destination arts festival, known for the quality of art and first class treatment of both its artists and its guests. With Vail's Rocky Mountain backdrop and glorious summer weather to compliment the event, the festival attracts more than 5000 seasonal and year round residents and tourists. The festival showcases 100 fine artists from around the country, a music stage and food court area. Children's Art Discovery Tent offers art activities for children.

Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, June 25 - August 4, 2012 season features the Dallas Symphony Orchestra The Philadelphia Orchestra,  New York Philharmonic, Big Music For Little Bands, Silver Nights, Free & Easy, Soiree Series, Piano Extravaganza.

Vail Lacrosse Shootout, June 30 - July 8. At Ford Park, Vail Athletic Field, Donovan Park, Nottingham Park in Avon, and Freedom Park in Edwards from approx. 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
The Vail Lacrosse Shootout Tournament is by most accounts, the most prestigious annual Club Lacrosse tournament in the world. This year promises to be one of the top lacrosse tournaments of 2011. Past years have seen the United States national team and the Canadian national team enter the tournament (1994). In 1993, the Canadian East and West invitational squads competed in the tournament, and held a quiet intersquad game on the last day of the tournament to help determine the final roster for the 1994 Canadian national team. The English national team competed in Vail in 1992, and for the last 10 years, the top teams from the United States Club Lacrosse Association have brought teams to the Vail Lacrosse Shootout Tournament. In 1995 16 of the 24 1994 U.S. National team players competed in the tournament for different teams..www.vaillacrosse.com

Vail America Days, July 4, This wonderful red, white and blue celebration begins at 10am with a homespun parade starting at Golden Peak and traveling through Vail Village to Lionshead, entertainment in Vail Village and Lionshead from 12-3pm, and a patriotic concert at 2pm at the Ford Amphitheater. For the grand finale, don't miss the fabulous fireworks at Golden Peak at approximately 9:45pm.

Triple Bypass Bicycle Tour and Reverse Triple, Jul 14-15. The T.B.B.T tour is a 120-mile ride with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain

Vail International Dance Festival, July 29 - August 11, The Vail International Dance Festival, one of the world's premier gatherings of dancers, choreographers and musicians Additional activities include free dancing seminars, interactive workshops and social gatherings. http://www.vaildance.org

Sonnenalp Casual Classic Bike Ride, September 8. 7am - 4pm. A family fun casual peddle - open to the public! Includes ride and BBQ lunch! www.sonnenalpfoundation.com

All events are subject to change. For more info, visit: www.vailchamber.org or call: 970.479.1394