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Your contribution supports the care and maintenance
of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.
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We are limited to two private events per day
in the gardens, and all agreements are made on a first come,
first serve basis.
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Reservations are confirmed only by receipt
of payment. Additional charges will be incurred for any equipment
or staff needs that you may require.
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Chairs are permitted on the Rock Garden Terrace
for weddings of up to 100 guests; you may also consider the
small amphitheater in the Children's Garden for weddings under
50 guests.
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There are several electrical outlets located
in the Gardens for a simple PA system. Amplified music requires
a special permit, and is not encouraged.
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For Weddings and Events of over 100 guests
we recommend the use of the Lower Lawn area for the Ceremony
and the Gardens for your backdrop and photographs. Please
complete the form to reserve the gardens and contact the Vail
Town Clerk's office - 970-479-2136, to reserve the Lawn.
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Events including Tents and Catering are available
on a limited basis. Events of this nature involve several
months for the liquor & tent permit process. You must
have a professional security and an event manager, or a member
of our special events committee, who will manage this event
on you behalf.
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The picnic pavilion (by the covered bridge),
may be reserved by contacting the Vail Town Clerk's office
- 970-479-2136.
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For use of the Ford Amphitheater, please
call the Vail Valley Foundation - 970-949-1999.
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There is no alcohol permitted in the Gardens
without a special event permit. Glass containers are not allowed
in Ford Park.
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Because these are public grounds, the Gardens
cannot be blocked off in any way from public access, unless
a special event permit for liquor service is acquired.
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While every effort is made to insure the water features are fully functional for your event, the operation of the water features can not
be guaranteed. These features may be turned off for maintenance,
repair, or water conservation at any time. In an effort to
minimize noise, the Alpine Rock Garden waterfall is turned
down each Friday to its lowest flow rate.
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The Town of Vail may institute paid parking
during special events.
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Weddings & Events operate rain, snow or
shine. Indoor backup for weddings may be arranged through
your host hotel or reception venue. Please contact them for
details.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are part of the multi-venue
Ford Park. During our exciting summer season many events are
simultaneously scheduled.
Though we are not responsible for any events that
are planned through Town of Vail, Vail Recreation District (Softball
fields), and or Vail Valley Foundation (Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater)
our organizations work closely together to manage this space
for the enjoyment of all.
We hope this provides you with the information
you need. Please feel free to call our office at 970-476-0103
with any questions.
Private Event Venders
The following printable forms are available for download. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat reader.
2008 Weddings/Private Events Reservation Form
2008 Photography Reservation Form
Chair Rental Form
2008 Reserved Wedding Dates
June 7, 12-3 pm
June 21, 3-6 pm
June 29, 3-6 pm
July 19, 12-3 pm
July 19, 3-6 pm
July 21, 12-3 pm
July 26, 3-6 pm
August 9, 3-6 pm
August 23, 3-6 pm
September 13, 3-6 pm
