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Winter is coming and to get ready to head up the hill, make sure you stop by the 55th annual ߣÏÈÉú and Snowboard Swap Friday through Sunday that benefits ߣÏÈÉú and Snowboard Club Vail. The money raised will help ߣÏÈÉú and Snowboard Club Vail athletes pursue their dreams on the slopes. 

Dobson Ice Arena in Lionshead has been transformed into a sporting goods store where rows and rows of equipment and racks of outerwear fill the floor. The swap will feature gently used goods and brand-new items that still have the tags on. New hard goods like skis, snowboards, boots and bindings will be available as well. Outerwear and accessories are plentiful, and you may even find some cool après ski boots. Make sure your kids are ready for the season, too. Stock up on ski pants, helmets, snow boots and more.

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Swap times are 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Keep in mind that the largest selection of sizes, colors, etc., will be when the doors open on Friday, but there will still be good finds by Sunday afternoon. The event is free to attend, but you need to reserve a ticket. To do so and to find out more information, visit .

Vail’s True Local ߣÏÈÉú Swap

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Also, this weekend is the Vail’s True Local ߣÏÈÉú Swap in Lionshead Village. This event features local ski and snowboard shops that are locally owned and operated like Performance Sports, ߣÏÈÉú Base, Outdoor DIVAS and Vail ߣÏÈÉú Tech. Stop by on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and find excellent deals on gear and apparel. Check out some of the hot sellers from last winter and there will also be some summer equipment like E-bikes on sale.

In addition to the sale, bring the family out for the bounce house on Lionshead Plaza and food and drink specials at Alpine Pizza and Garfinkel’s. Get psyched for the upcoming season, talk shop with the pros about boots, skis and outerwear and shop local. For more information, go to .

Handmade in Colorado Expo 

Last year marked the inaugural Handmade in Colorado event and this year it is back again and will showcase artists and crafters in a street market type of setting in Vail Village.

Handmade in Colorado has hosted events throughout the state for the past 17 years. The art show was recently in Winter Park, Crested Butte and Glenwood Springs and will head to Denver next. This is a juried show and all merchandise displayed is handmade in Colorado and sold directly by the artist or crafter from Colorado.

The event expects 60 booths to fill up Meadow Drive and all sorts of mediums from paint, metal, paper, fibers, wood, glass and clay will be represented. Look for specialty food booths with something you could bring to a dinner party or treat yourself to a nice night in and dine at home.

Celebrate hand craftsmanship and support the artist community at this family fun event that will also feature live music. The Handmade in Colorado will run Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, go to .

First Fridays in Minturn

Kick off your weekend with First Fridays in Minturn. Last month it was hosted at the newly renovated Eagle River Inn and this week the party moves down the street to Kirby Cosmo’s BBQ and Bar. The event will go from 5 to 9 p.m. and there will be a pig roast theme with $4 sliders and $3 sides until it’s gone. Kirby Cosmo’s full menu will also be available. 

There will be some free tastings offered by local 10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirits Company and Dano’s Tequila. Both vendors will offer free swag and giveaways. Come early and stay late and play some cornhole and listen to live music by local favorite, Dave Perron, who plays a blend of alt-country, roots and Americana genres. Go to and click on the Events Calendar for more information.

Fall fun downvalley

Gyptober Fall Fest

The town of Gypsum is once again hosting Gyptober Fall Fest, an occasion that celebrates all things fall. From Oktoberfest themes to Halloween costumes, anything goes at the Lundgren Amphitheater Field this Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring out the family for the Great Pumpkin Race where participants receive a mini pumpkin and a medal. There’s a Stein Holding Competition where kids will hold steins filled with cider and adults will hold steins full of beer. There will be a costume parade, bounce house, zip line and those large human hamster balls for you to try.

There’s also Trunk-or-Treat where kids will find cars decorated and candy will be given out of the cars’ trunks. Food, soft drinks and beer will be available for purchase at Fox Den. For more information, go to the Calendar of Events on .

Eagle Ranch Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch

Get your pumpkin and give back to the Eagle Ranch Community Gardens and Cub Scouts Pack 229 this Sunday at the Brush Creek Park from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. It’s time to harvest the beautiful pumpkins from the garden and word has it there will be various types of pumpkins including Cinderella, basketball, pie pumpkins and Phat Jacks – who knew there were so many varieties!

Cub Scout Pack 229 has been working hard to make this a fun event for all and will have lawn games, bounce houses, a climbing wall from Eagle Climbing and Fitness, face painting, art projects, hot dogs and a bake sale. There will also be a fall-themed photo booth and emergency service vehicles on display. Some activities are free and some will charge a small fee.

For nearly two decades, the annual Eagle Ranch Pumpkin Patch has raised funds for the Eagle Community Gardens and Cub Scout Pack 229, so come on out and have some fun while supporting two local organizations.

Farmers Markets coming to a close

Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show

This Sunday marks the last Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show, the county’s largest market that runs 17 Sundays, starting on Father’s Day. At this time of year you are sure to find late harvest fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, tomatoes and squash. Don’t forget to stock up on local honey, soaps, meats and specialty foods.

If you want to get a jump on your holiday shopping, check out the paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, handcrafted leather goods and more. Or just come for lunch. With 40 vendors featuring everything from barbecue to bratwurst, there is something for everyone. The hours are from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. For more information and to learn more about the vendors, go to .

Edwards Farmers Market

The Edwards Farmers Market celebrated 20 years this summer and even extended its season by a few weeks to keep up with the demand in that area for a weekly market. There will still be quite a few of their regular vendors there like Kogler’s Bakery, Wynn Farms and Vail Meat Co., as well as Summer Flannel, a clothing company that gives you that soft cozy feel of flannel shirt but in brighter and lighter prints instead of the dark plaid flannels we associate with winter. Follow for more information on this last market of the season.