In the Know.
Gypsum Daze 2024 is being held on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 this year. Friday's lineup will be newcomer Dakota Hale followed by the highly decorated Brian Kelley. On Saturday night, enjoy the opening act Travis Denning followed by the incomparable Lauren Alaina to round out Gypsum Daze 2024. Gypsum Daze concert tickets go on sale May 15, but will be available throughout the summer until they are sold out.
The Vail Recreation District's Dynafit 10K@10,000' and 5K@10,000' trail running race will be held in Vail on Saturday, July 20. The race begins at the top of Gondola One and winds through the back bowls of Vail Mountain. Check for registration information and details at vailrec.com/races.
The Town of Gypsum is doing multiple road and infrastucture projects this summer. The I-70 roundabout is under construction and is scheduled to be finished by the end of the summer.
The Town of Eagle is starting work on the Howard Street and Fourth Street utility replacement and street repaving project. This project will extend into the fall.
Avon's Lakeside Cinema continues on Friday, July 19th with a showing of Back to the Future. The movie starts at 8:15, with free popcorn for the first 50 guests.
SunsetLIVE! continues this Sunday at Nottingham Lake in Avon. The Moonridge Ramblers will take the stage at 6 in the evening.
AvonLIVE! continues on Wednesday, July 17, at Nottingham Park in Avon. Musical guest Ryan Montbleau Band with opener the Scott Rednor Band will take the stage at 6 o'clock, gates open at 5:30.
CDOT also reminds Vail Pass recreation path users that holds might be possible at any time for critical work during the summer months.
The Booth Lake trailhead in East Vail is closed to parking. Hikers may get on the free East Vail bus or the Hiker Express from 7:45 am to 4:45 pm at the Vail Transportation Center.
The Town of Avon is asking the public to dismount and walk their conveyance when they approach the playground and sand volleyball courts on the north side of Nottingham Lake. This is to help protect the patrons of the park.
The Town of Gypsum is seeking participants for their Gypsum Daze celebration parade. This year's theme is "Say 'Howdy' to your neighbors." Cash prizes will be awarded to floats and entrants that exhibit the most creativity, enthusiasm and adherence to theme.
The I-70 Westbound onramp in Dowd Junction will be closed through mid-August as CDOT replaces a wall along the interstate. Additional delays along U.S. Highway 6 are to be expected Monday through Friday business hours with flaggers alternating traffic between mile points 174.3 to 173.4.
There are still openings for the Vail Recreation District's Summer Skateboard Camps. Open sessions run between July 22nd and July 25th.
The Golden Peak Pickleball Center in Vail is open and ready for players this summer. These courts have the special polyurethane suface that is easier on the body than conventional outdoor court surfaces. Go to vailrec.com for details on reservations and open play times.
As the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District upgrades its infrastructure and treatment process at its Vail wastewater treatment facility, there will be one lane closure this summer. The work would result in a lane closure on Forest Road. No other road closures, detours or impacts are expected in connection with the project.
Work on the Haymaker Trail Berm Descent will be closed for repair from July 22nd to July 29th. Mountain Bikers are asked to detour around the construction by using the Pool and Ice Trail.
The Eagle County Fair and Rodeo kicks off on Monday, July 22 and runs through Saturday, July 27. Livestock exhibits, various contests, kids crafts, professional rodeo, a carnival and vendor booths will be presented at the Eagle River Center and the adjacent Pro Rodeo Arena.
