Thanksgiving is an exciting time to visit Avon. Beaver Creek Mountain is scheduled to open on Wednesday, November 26 for the season, and lots of opening day festivities will define Thanksgiving week in Avon. Beaver Creek’s Annual Cookie Competition, held Opening Day, celebrates their world-famous chocolate chip cookie tradition! Five finalists will have their cookies available for tasting and guests will vote on their favorite. The final judging wave begins at 4:00 PM, and the winners will be announced at 5:00 PM.
Avon Transit transitions to the winter schedule on Beaver Creek opening day, including the Skier Express Shuttle, which travels between Avon Station and Beaver Creek Village every 30 minutes.
On Thanksgiving Day, Avon is proud to host a Turkey Trot in Nottingham Park beginning at 9:30 AM, with check-in beginning at 8:30 AM. This event has long been a holiday tradition in the Vail Valley, and the Town of Avon is excited to host this fun and healthy community event as a kickoff to Thanksgiving! Choose between a 2K or 5K Run/Walk, with costumes highly encouraged to add to the festive spirit!
The 2K racecourse will include a scenic run around Nottingham Lake, and the 5K racecourse will run through the park and along the Eagle Valley Trail and Riverfront Lane in Avon. A portion of the proceeds benefit YouthPower 365.
The 2K race pre-registration fee is $10 per person and the 5K pre-registration fee is $20 per person. Children who are 5-years old and under race for free! Prices will increase by $5 for day of registration. Participants can pre-register at AvonRec.org through the SmartRec software online registration portal. All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver which must be completed prior to race participation.
Light refreshments, awards and raffle prizes will be available after the race. Race day costumes and Thanksgiving holiday flair are welcome and encouraged!
Light It Up
Holiday festivities kick off in Beaver Creek on Friday, November 28 in Beaver Creek Village. Head over to the Holiday Market from 10 AM to 6 PM to find something for the whole family with holiday gifts perfect for each of your loved ones. Browse the vast selection of artisans with the beautiful backdrop of our village – lit up for the holidays.
Beaver Creek sets the holidays off with a beautiful display of winter elegance and traditional joy at the Tree Lighting. Ice skating performances coupled with live music makes this tree lighting like no other.
With so much to see, taste, and experience, Thanksgiving week in Avon promises something for everyone—from heartwarming family traditions to festive holiday cheer. Whether you’re savoring cookies at Beaver Creek’s Annual Cookie Competition, enjoying the healthy fun of the Turkey Trot, or immersing yourself in the sparkle of the Holiday Market and Tree Lighting, Avon offers a perfect blend of community, celebration, and seasonal magic. Make this Thanksgiving one to remember by joining in the festivities and creating memories that will last long after the snow falls.