Ski racing? Yes!
Festivities? Yes!
Ski films, athlete signings, beer tastings and more? Yes, yes, and yes!
If it sounds like a great weekend to kick off the winter season, that’s because it is.
The Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Beaver Creek will bring concerts, ski films, beer tastings, athlete signings, live music, and a lot more to Beaver Creek when the World Cup ski racing tour comes to town Nov. 30 – Dec. 3.
“Beaver Creek Village is the perfect place to host the celebrations surrounding the races, and to welcome winter to the Rockies,” said Event Director Sarah Franke, of the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, which has hosted the Birds of Prey ski races since 1997. “We have a fantastic calendar of events planned in Beaver Creek Village and at Red Tail Stadium this year thanks to strong support from our partners at the Beaver Creek Resort Company, Beaver Creek Resort, Vail Resorts, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the U.S. Forest Service, the International Ski Federation, Xfinity, and CELSIUS energy.”
Learn more about what’s on tap on the below calendar of events. Product giveaways (including a GoPro camera and signed memorabilia), and more events are in the works, so keep up with what’s new at bcworldcup.com or on Instagram or Facebook.
VIP tickets are available for purchase through race week at bcworldcup.com.
Racing begins with training runs Nov. 28-30, followed by downhill races on Friday and Saturday and a super G on Sunday. All races start at 10:45 a.m.
2023 Xfinity Birds of Prey festivities
*Schedule subject to change. Please view bcworldcup.com/events/ for up to date information.
Nov. 30
What: Warren Miller’s ALL TIME
Where: Vilar Performing Arts Center
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: G/A $25; Day of Show $27
Dec. 1
What: Live Race Watch Party
Where: Beaver Creek Village
When: 10:45 a.m. to race finish
Cost: FREE
What: DJ Pippen
Where: Beaver Creek Village Stranahan’s Whiskey Music Stage
When: ~11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
What: DJ Trizz
Where: Beaver Creek Village Stranahan’s Whiskey Music Stage
When: 2-3:40 p.m.
Cost: FREE
What: KORBEL Champagne Toast
Where: Beaver Creek Village
When: 3 p.m.
Cost: FREE (Must be 21+ to participate)
What: Stifel U.S. Alpine Team Signing
Where: Beaver Creek Village
When: 3-4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
More: Get face-to-face and grab an autograph from current Stifel U.S. Ski Team members like River Radamus, Bryce Bennett and Jared Goldberg!
What: Ted Ligety Signing
Where: KJUS
When: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
More: Say hello and get a signature from one of America’s most decorated ski racers, Ted Ligety, who won six Giant Slaloms on the Birds of Prey course and five overall Giant Slalom titles during his historic career.
What: Teton Gravity Research Legend Has It
Where: Vilar Performing Arts Center
When: 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Cost: G/A adult $25; Child $15
What: Yoke Lore
Where: Beaver Creek Village Stranahan’s Whiskey Music Stage
When: 4-5:45 p.m.
Cost: FREE
More: Part of the CELSIUS Essential Vibes Tour
What: Public Bib Draw
Where: Beaver Creek Village Stranahan’s Whiskey Music Stage
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: FREE
More: See the top racers up-close as they draw their bibs for the following day’s race with a special Beaver Creek twist. Be there early to win signed memorabilia, a GoPro camera, and more! Giveaways begin at 5:45 p.m.
What: Beaver Creek Fireworks
Where: Beaver Creek Village
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Dec. 2
What: Get Down at the Downhill with DJ Trizz and Free Bloodies
Where: Red Tail Stadium
When: 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Cost: Free
More: Stop in the Village before loading the busses to get your wristband and free bloody mary ticket before heading up the hill (must be 21+ to receive a ticket). If Red Tail Stadium gets too busy, please remember there will be a Watch Party over the ice rink in Beaver Creek Village.
What: Live Race Watch Party
Where: Beaver Creek Village
When: 10:45 a.m. to race finish
Cost: FREE
What: DJ Pippen
Where: Beaver Creek Village
When: ~11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
What: Blue River Grass concert
Where: Beaver Creek Village Stranahan’s Whiskey Music Stage
When: 2-3:45 p.m.
Cost: FREE
What: River Radamus signing
Where: CELSIUS Booth in Beaver Creek Village
When: 2-3 p.m.
Cost: FREE
More: Come get a signature from hometown hero (of Edwards, Colorado!) and Stifel U.S. Ski Team racer River Radamus!
What: Beers of Prey
Where: Beaver Creek Village
When: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $40 (ticket prices increase Dec. 2 to $45)
What: Zach Deputy
Where: Beaver Creek Village Stranahan’s Whiskey Music Stage
When: 4:15 – 6 p.m.
Cost: FREE
What: Grateful Shred
Where: Vilar Performing Arts Center
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: G/A $39.50
Dec. 3
What: Live Race Watch Party
Where: Beaver Creek Village
When: 10:45 a.m. to race finish
Cost: FREE
What: Clay Street Unit
Where: Beaver Creek Village Stranahan’s Whiskey Music Stage
When: Post-race to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
All events subject to change. Keep up with social media and website for detailed information on product giveaways and more! Learn more about the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, which organizes the Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup each year, at vvf.org.
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