Vail Snow Daze: Dec 10-16, 2012

Vail Snow Daze concert tickets are available online or in person at the Vail Information Center. For more information on concert tickets, please email tickets@gohighline.com.

The Shins  
With opener Divine Fits  
Thursday, December 13
Ford Park
Venue opens at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Concert Tickets

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Concert tickets are available online or in person at the Vail Information Center in Vail Village. For information on concert tickets, please email tickets@gohighline.com.

Thursday, Dec. 13 – The Shins with opening act Divine Fits
Friday, Dec. 14 – Michael Franti & Spearhead with opening act Nic Cowan & The Remedy
Saturday, Dec. 15 – Wilco with opening act Nathaniel Rateliff

Ticket Prices* (through Dec. 10)
General Admission, single concert  $29.50-$39.50
General Admission, Three-Concert Pass  $99
Private Reserve, single concert  $110-$125 (Dec. 14 and 15 SOLD OUT)
Private Reserve, Three-Concert Pass  $279

Ticket Prices* (after Dec. 10)
General Admission, single concert  $39.50-$49.50
General Admission, Three-Concert Pass  $129.50
Private Reserve, single concert  $135-$150
Private Reserve, Three-Concert Pass  $349

*Prices to not include service charges.

Movie Premiere Tickets
Enjoy the Vail premiere of a very special film, created to commemorate 50 years of rich history in Vail. This film will be shown at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14 at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort. Admission to the film is free, but tickets will be required as space is limited.

The 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. showings are sold out! Tickets for the 9:30 p.m. showing are still available. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW. 

Vail Snow Daze 2012
Dec. 10-16, 2012

Monday, Dec. 10
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. DJ Carve
   Lionshead Base Area

Tuesday, Dec. 11
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. DJ Carve
   Lionshead Base Area

Wednesday, Dec. 12
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. DJ Carve
   Lionshead Base Area

Thursday, Dec. 13
4:30-6 p.m. Bud Light Après Party
   Enjoy brand Bud Light specials and giveaways 
   Vendetta's

6:30 p.m. CONCERT
   The Shins with opening act Divine Fits
   Ford Park, venue opens at 6 p.m. 
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Friday, Dec. 14
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. DEMO DAZE
   Enjoy brand expos and product samples from event sponsors
   Base of Gondola One
   No cost

4:30-5:30 p.m. Bud Light Après Party
   Enjoy brand Bud Light specials and giveaways 
   Los Amigos

5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 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.
   5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. showings are SOLD OUT!
   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. 
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9:30-11 p.m. Bud Light After-Dark Party
   Enjoy brand Bud Light specials and giveaways 
   Samana

Saturday, Dec. 15
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. DEMO DAZE
   Enjoy brand expos and product samples from event sponsors
   Base of Gondola One
   No cost

4:30-6 p.m. Bud Light Après Party
   Enjoy brand Bud Light specials and giveaways 
   Vendetta's

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. 
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9:30-11 p.m. Bud Light After-Dark Party
   Enjoy brand Bud Light specials and giveaways 
   Whiskey Jack's

Sunday, Dec. 16
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. DEMO DAZE
   Enjoy brand expos and product samples from event sponsors
   Base of Gondola One
   No cost

This schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Add your Vail Snow Daze General Admission and Private Reserve Three-Concert Passes to your package when you book three nights or more of lodging in Vail during Vail Snow Daze. Lodging starts as low as $175 per night! This special offer is only available for reservations made by phone. Call 1.800.296.3450 to book today!

When you book three nights or more of lodging in Vail during Snow Daze, you will have the opportunity to add General Admission ($99) or Private Reserve Three-Concert Pass ($279) to your lodging package. Both types of Three Concert Passes give you access to all three Vail Snow Daze concerts. The Private Reserve Three Concert Pass gives holders access to preferred viewing of the stage in Ford Park, complimentary food and complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Based on availability. Restrictions on the number of passes available per reservation apply. Ask your booking agent for more details.

Is there a cost to attend the Vail Snow Daze concerts and events?
Tickets are required for all Vail Snow Daze concerts. See the tickets tab for more details. All other Vail Snow Daze events feature free admission, but some do require a reservation. See the full schedule for details.

Where will the concerts and events take place?
All of the concerts and events will take place outdoors at Ford Park, so attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately. All venues are standing room only.

Where do I park?
Parking is available in either the Vail Village or Lionshead parking structures on South Frontage Road. Street parking is not permitted until all public parking facilities are completely full. Town of Vail and Eagle County offer extensive public transit systems. Please enjoy Vail Snow Daze responsibly and make your transportation plans ahead of time.

Is there handicap parking/access at the concert venues?
Yes, there will be a handicap section and handicap parking at the Ford Park venue, but due to the nature of the venue space is limited. Please contact our concert promoter PRIOR to purchasing your tickets to ensure there will be available space in the handicap seating and parking sections by emailing tickets@gohighline.com.

Do children need a ticket for the Vail Snow Daze concerts?
Children 6 and under are not required to have a ticket for the Vail Snow Daze concerts. All children over the age of 6 are required to have a ticket for the concerts.

Where can I purchase tickets for Vail Snow Daze concerts?
All tickets for Vail Snow Daze concerts must be purchased in advance of the concerts. There will not be a box office at the concert venue and there will be no will call.  Tickets are available online or in person at the Vail Village Information Center. For information on concert tickets, please email tickets@gohighline.com. You may also purchase 3-Concert Passes when you make a reservation in Vail for three nights or more over Vail Snow Daze. Call 1.800.296.3450 for details.

What am I allowed to bring into the concerts?
Please leave the following at home, as attendees will be denied entry should any attempt be made to bring them into event venues: large bags/backpacks, coolers, alcohol/drugs, bottles/glass containers, cans, dogs, chairs, weapons of any kind (including, but not limited to firearms and knives), laser pointers of any kind, signs attached to a stick or pole, recording devices, professional still cameras and video cameras. Please note that event management retains the right to make the final decision on prohibited items. Furthermore, specific concert or event security policies may create additions to the list above. All guests entering the venues are subject to search by metal detecting wands and/or pat downs. Additionally, all small bags and purses are subject to search at venue entrances. Attendees will see an increased security and police presence both inside and outside the concert venues.

What can I expect to find at Demo Daze?
Demo Daze will be open at the base of the Vista Bahn from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Guests can expect to find numerous brand expos, organization information and product samples in this area from event sponsors.

I'm interested in sponsoring or donating prizes/après and after-dark swag to Vail Snow Daze, who do I contact?
Please contact Missy Johnson at Highline Sports & Entertainment (missy@gohighline.com) if you would like to be a valued sponsor of Vail Snow Daze.

I’m a member of the media, and I am interested in more information about Snow Daze or I would like to cover the event. Who do I contact?
All media inquiries for Vail Snow Daze should be directed via email to Kelly Paton, kpaton@gohighline.com. The deadline to apply for media credentials for Vail Snow Daze 2012 is Dec. 1, 2012. Any other inquiries about Vail or Vail Resorts should be directed to the Vail Resorts Newsroom.

Vail Snow Daze is presented by Vail Mountain, Bud Light, Sprint, Pepsi and Town of Vail and sponsored in part by GoPro, Helly Hansen, Red Bull, Maui Jim, Liberty Skis, Vail Daily and KZYR.