An ABBA tribute band, U.S. Ski racing on home soil, Nordic offerings, a jazz brunch and more this weekend in the Vail Valley
A robust scheudle is in full swing as spring break crowds continue to descend upon Vail and Beaver Creek
Mania: The ABBA Tribute
ABBA, the Swedish pop band that took the world by storm in the 1970s and early 1980s with its hits “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Dancing Queen,” will virtually come to life at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek when Mania: The ABBA Tribute takes the stage on Friday night.
Even though ABBA had a relatively short career before the band “took a break” for various reasons including creative differences and the break ups of the two marriages between the four band members (Agnetha Faltskog was married to Bjorn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid “Frida” Lyngstad was married to Benny Andersson), the songs that were created between 1972 and 1982 have become iconic for all ages. The band’s music lives on in popular movies like “Mamma Mia” and tribute bands like Mania: The ABBA Tribute.
Comprised of a cast of musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute was created in 1999 and has toured in 35 countries and has played over 3,000 concerts. At the Vilar, you’ll find the hits, and feel free to sing along and maybe dance in the aisles.
Voctave

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If you love songs from “Wicked,” “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast” and more, you’ll love Voctave at the Vilar. This 11-member a capella group sings familiar songs from Disney as well as Broadway classics. Catch them on their spring tour and hear music from its new album, “On the Corner of Broadway and Main Street.”
Founded in 2015, Vocative has toured the world and puts smiles on the faces of listeners everywhere. The members have backgrounds in pop, choral, contemporary Christian and barbershop music. They also have roots in musical theater, so even though Voctave performs without props or instruments, their energy, actions and voices create a wonderful experience on stage.
This is a perfect show for all ages and starts at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Ticket options include reserved seating, a student/child rate or save money by buying the Ticket 4-Pack.
For more information on both shows, to go VilarPAC.org or call the box office at 970-845-8497.
U.S. Alpine Championships at Golden Peak

World Cup Alpine ski racing may have wrapped up for the season, but Vail Mountain is honored to host the U.S. Alpine Championships featuring American racers. Saturday through Tuesday the nation’s top skiers will compete in the super G, giant slalom and slalom, hosted by Ski and Snowboard Club Vail in partnership with Vail Resorts. This will be the first time the nation’s top skiers will come to Vail for this season-ending event.
All race events are free and open to the public with men’s and women’s super G on Saturday at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., respectively. On Sunday the first run of the women’s giant slalom will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the second run will be at noon. On Monday, the men’s giant slalom will be at 9:30 a.m. and the second run at noon. On Tuesday, the event will conclude with the slalom with the women racing at 9 a.m. and noon and the men racing at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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Head to the base of Golden Peak on foot or on skis or snowboard to check out the race action. On Saturday, there is also a parade that will start at Golden Peak and wind through Vail Village to the Covered Bridge at 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to walk in the parade, especially the kids, who may be inspired to become a world-class racer like these athletes at the U.S. Alpine Championships. Once the parade reaches the Covered Bridge, the awards ceremony will happen. At 3:30 p.m., the public is invited to the Colorado Snowsports Museum for an autograph signing with the athletes. With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games less than a year away, you may be hearing these names again at the races in Italy. Take advantage of seeing them race now, right here on home turf. For more information, go to SSCVEvents.com.
Mix things up with Nordic activities

If you’ve been here all week for spring break, try some different activities that let you still enjoy the outdoors while using different muscle groups. Nordic centers offer classic cross-country, skate skiing, snowshoeing and more. These are all relatively low impact sports that use many muscle groups, and you can make it as easy or as intense as you want.
Vail Nordic Center at Vail Golf Club
The Vail Nordic Center is great place to go for cross-country or skate skiing. Located at the Vail Golf Club east of Golden Peak, this area affords beautiful views of the Gore Range while cruising 17 kilometers of groomed cross-country track and 10k of snowshoe terrain. Fat bike rentals are also available, and you can take the bikes out on 13 kilometers of trails. Stop by the restaurant afterwards for the soup buffet and hot drinks. Learn more at VailRec.com.
Beaver Creek Nordic Center
The Beaver Creek Nordic Center is located across from the shuttle bus drop off and the Covered Bridge in Beaver Creek Village and at the base of Strawberry Park Express (No. 12). It’s your one stop shop for rentals, lessons, lift tickets and any accessories or sunscreen you may need before you head out. Once you hop on the lift, you’ll find 19 kilometers of groomed track around the perimeter of McCoy Park, the bowl that houses new beginner and intermediate terrain for alpine skiing on Beaver Creek Mountain. The Beaver Creek Nordic Center also has terrain available at the Beaver Creek Golf Course. Group and private cross-country, snowshoe lessons and more are available. Go to BeaverCreek.com for more information.
Vail Mountain Nordic Center
Vail Mountain has its Nordic Center in the Golden Peak building at the base of the Riva Bahn Express (No. 6). Rent your equipment and meet your instructor for a lesson or a guide for a tour that will take you off of Vail Mountain and into some spectacular scenery. Private and group lessons and tours are available. For more information, go to Vail.com.
Charity hockey game
The Vail Ski Patrol will face off against Eagle County First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS and Mountain Rescue) on Friday night to honor Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic and Vail Mountain Rescue Group member who died while responding to a backcountry medical event in February of 2024.
The name of this match up is the ZMan Memorial Cup, because ZMan was Zuckerman’s nickname. This annual game raises funds for the Colorado Mountain College Foundation Steve “ZMan” Zuckerman Memorial Fund, which continues Zuckerman’s passion for saving lives through a scholarship for students earning a degree in the Health Sciences Safety program at Colorado Mountain College. The event will be held at Dobson Ice Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and tickets are $10 at the door.
Last Sunday Jazz Brunch at Stoke & Rye

The Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon has been hosting a Jazz Brunch with singer Kathy Morrow all winter long and this Sunday marks the last event of the season at Stoke & Rye. Look for breakfast classics served alongside sultry blues and swinging jazz from 9 a.m. until noon on Sunday. The event is priced at $45 for adults and $28 for kids aged 5-12. Reservations are recommended at StokeAndRye.com/Jazz-Brunch.
