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November 20- 29, 2019
Ren Event Years of Experience in Vail
Ren Productions is not just an event and production company. We consistently bring in millions of dollars of tax revenue
to Vail each year with high quality events.
Cultivating relationships is what we do. It’s our source of inspiration and an ever-present reminder of why we love our
jobs.
Whether it be a client or internal employee, a vendor or local farmer, these connections are key to our innovation,
creativity, culinary insight, and most importantly, to satisfying the locals and guests in Colorado and beyond.
Ren Event has been in Vail for over 25 years. The company has been orchestrating events throughout the county.
These include weddings, parties, fundraisers, Vail Farmers’ Market, Taste of Vail, Vail Farm to Table, Vail Holidays and
other farm-to-table events.
The Taste of Vail has been rated as the top Food and Wine event in Country by Forbes, USA Today and more. The Vail
Farmers’ Market has been rated as one of the top Farmers’ Market Adventures in the country.
The team
Angela Leavitt
Mueller
Explore the world and
create the best. Angela is
the Director of her amazing
event team.
Samantha
Haberman
Coordinator for Events.
Samantha works behind
the scenes to ensure all is
moving smoothly
Avid Design
Graphics and advertising
for all our events are done
by Avid. Brad Farans has
worked with us for years
Our PR for all Ren Event
Productions is run by Think
Big Media
Kate Lessman
Thanksgiving Week: November 22nd-30th, 2019
Vail Cooking Classes with chefs for adults and children
Learn how to create all the way from “basics” to appetizers to desserts to use over the holidays and more
Friday November 21st- Saturday, November 30th
Vail Holiday Lights
Competition among businesses of Vail on Friday, November 29th and a showcase of the Holiday lights on Saturday,
November 30th
Friday & Saturday, November 29th-30th
Vail Kris Kringle Market
Holiday Market in Vail with European flare. Garland, trees, lights and gifts for the holidays will abound
Friday and Saturday November 29th & 30th
Holiday Music Pop ups: Music held throughout town and small venues to be comfortable for all including families
Sunday, November 24th, Wednesday, November 27th, Friday,November 29th
Holiday Cooking Classes
Guests will have the chance to go to select
cooking classes throughout Vail from
November 21- November 29th.
Create true American Thanksgiving
creations inspired by renowned chefs.
Learn how to make unforgettable basics to
holiday appetizers, and desserts.
The solution
Holiday Lights
The transition from Thanksgiving to the
holidays is made apparent with a contest
between all business owners in Vail.
We will offer the first 20 businesses lights and
give everyone an offer for discounted garland.
We have holiday light artisans that will work
with businesses for a set determined price.
Contest will be Friday November 29th with
judging by select panel from Vail.
The Lighting Celebration will be held on
Saturday, November 30th at dusk.
Vail Kris Kringle Market
Friday, November 29th & Saturday, November 30th
The Kris Kringle is a holiday market with over 70 booths
over a two day period. Each tent will be decorated
festively to ring in the holiday cheer. Bring guests to Vail
to experience the true European market in the
Mountains. Garland, Holiday lights, trees and holiday
flare to kick off the season.
Holiday Music
Music throughout the week will be held
around Vail at local Restaurants and
locations. We will work with Vail Jazz
Foundation and groups to ensure the music
fits for the time of year and demographic we
will bring to Vail.
2 Year Plan
2020
1. Kris Kringle Market: increase presence of European influence by bringing in
vendors from countries of interest with items such as bells, handmade wooden
ornaments, etc. Work on creating Holiday presence that precedes all markets.
2. Holiday Parade of Lights using Holiday Light Artisans
3. Holiday Lights- Increase the lights throughout town
4. Holiday Music throughout town
5. Hike: Gobble Gobble hike
6. Cooking Classes throughout Vail
7. Work with VR for on Mountain Experiences throughout the Mountain ( ending
for treats throughout the mountain)
2021
1. Kris Kringle Market: increase presence of European influence by bringing in
vendors from countries of interest with items such as bells, handmade wooden
ornaments, etc.
2. Holiday Parade of Lights using Holiday Light Artisans
3. Holiday Lights- Continue to Increase the lights throughout town
4. Increase Holiday Music throughout town including outdoor family concerts
5. Hike: Gobble Gobble hike
6. Cooking Classes throughout Vail
7. Work with VR for on Mountain Experiences throughout the Mountain ( ending
for treats throughout the mountain)
Thanksgiving in Vail
This plan will change and evolve as needed. Watch it
grow and become an iconic event!