Presented by the Grand County Blues Society, the festival is this weekend, June 27 & 28! It will be held in downtown Winter Park at Hideway Park. Nationally acclaimed Blues musicians will be playing at bars and restaurants on Friday night and in the park all day Saturday and Sunday.

The line up includes Tab Benoit, Jimmy Hall, Delores Scott, Deanna Bogart, Zac Harmon, Mike Zito and so many more! Check out the Blues Site to see the whole list!

To boot, summer has finally arrived! Perfect weather for a music event!

If you haven’t reserved your room, time’s a wastin’ – there’s not much left available so hurry up and call or reserve online! 800-824-8438.

The end of the 08/09 ski season is coming to a close in Winter Park on the weekend of April 18 & 19. However, we like to go out with a “splash”! Winter Park hosts music on Saturday by Slopeside and on Sunday by Brethren Fast at the Plaza. There will be retail sales specials, food and drink specials and slopeside tips and clinics throughout the weekend. Most fun of all will be the big Splash race and obstacle course on lower Larry Sales starting at noon on Sunday. Check out the zany costumes and totally wired skiers and snowboarders who participate and think jumping across a pond of water in gear is fun! Sometimes they make it, most times they don’t! The theme for this Splash is “roll back to the 80’s”. We remember the 80’s don’t we? Big hair, leg warmers, flash dance.. you get the picture, bring it on!

Events are sponsored by Coca-Cola and Snickers.

Stay at Beaver Village Condos with value pricing and great amenities including a complimentary shuttle that will take you back and forth from the Ski Resort! Our last ski season deal of the season is BOGO50% – Buy one night lodging get the second night of lodging at half price! Call for details at 800-824-8438. We are almost sold out so call now!

One of our favorite events at Winter Park is the torchlight ski down at the base of the resort on Christmas Eve. It’s a free event and there’s always a fun festive crowd gathered around the bonfire singing songs and being merry. The event begins with Christmas carols around the bonfire at the base of Winter Park Resort, next to the Zephyr Lift. At 5:30 pm, a procession of torch-bearing skiers begin their way down Lower Hughes trail, followed by Santa Claus and his helpers. A spectacular fireworks display and snowcats adorned with Christmas colors light up the slopes in a Christmas tree formation to conclude the festivities. Immediately following the show at 6:30pm, visitors are welcome to attend Christmas Eve interdenominational services located in the lower level of the Balcony House and Catholic Church services located in West Portal Level 4. Services are scheduled to last about an hour.

We strongly recommend getting there a little early; don’t forget to dress warm!

This year, Winter Park is host to not one but two motorcycle anchored events and on the same weekend! The Salute to American Veterans Rally and the 103.5 the FOX Hawgfest!

The Veterans Rally will be taking place downtown Winter Park from Friday August 15- Sunday August 17. Merchants will be lining Main Street selling everything from belt buckles to leather chaps and everything in between. The big parade will be on Saturday morning and start with the motorcycle brigade followed by floats, marchers and music. The big event is the Rememberance Ceremony held in Hideaway Park with speakers from the Armed Forces, dedications and ceremonial flyovers. Sunday will host music by Molly Hatchet and more! A traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall will be displayed at the Fraser Ball fields through the weekend. All activities are free. The Hawg Festival will take place at the base of Winter Park Resort on Saturday and Sunday. Music both days with bands like Tesla, Ted Nugent, War and much more. This event is ticketed-please contact Winter Park Central Reservations for tickets.

We look forward to the action all weekend as well as all of the different motorcycles! It’s really cool to see the streets lined up and down with the variety of makes, models and chrome! And really, it’s not a crazy crowd! We were impressed last year with the respect and honor the attendees with the Veterans Rally handled themselves. Almost all of these folks are Military Personnel, friends and family. It’s more like a reunion than a rally!

If you get a chance come up and check it out- it’s a different event and we encourage diversity!

Previously hosted by the American Red Cross, the June 2008 Fat Tire Classic will be hosted by the

Winter Park National Sports Center for the Disabled in conjunction with the Red Cross. Visit the Fat Tire Website for more information including registration forms!Previously this event has been a great for families, intermediate-advanced mountain bikers and day hikers. Registration for age groups will be determined on the registration forms. Located at the base of Winter Park, you will find it an easy 1.5 mile ride along the Fraser/Winter Park paved bike trail from Beaver Village Condominiums. Call soon for your reservation as rooms will go fast!Beaver Village Condos offers bike washing stations in each cul-de-sac and also by the Clubhouse for your convenience.

Come make a family event out of it!�