Program Ad Sales & Silent Auction
Each VYBC Family is required to bring in $600 in program ad sales and/or Silent Auction items for The Nutcracker. See below for details on each.
Nutcracker Program: Business Ads & Parent Ads
Vail Friends of Dance has presented The Nutcracker for 34 years to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Our beautiful program is printed in full color and reaches approximately 2,000 locals and visitors in attendance across four performances, December 12, 13, 14, 2025.
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Business Ads are available in 1/4, 1/2 and full-page options with 3 cover opportunities. Specs and pricing can be found here and ads can be purchased online by Oct. 25
For Businesses interested in a higher level of support, we encourage consideration of becoming a Sponsor of Vail Friends of Dance. Many giving levels are available with additional information outlined here.
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Parent Ads are a wonderful way to celebrate dancers with a 1/4 page in the Nutcracker Program. Often time parents, grandparents or groups of parents purchase ads featuring their dancer(s). Photos taken on picture day (Nov. 1st) are used in these ads. Additional information can be found here and ads can be purchased online by Oct. 25.
Nutcracker Silent Auction Items
During The Nutcracker Performances at The Vilar Center for the Performing Arts, Vail Friends of Dance holds a Silent Auction filled with amazing items from around the community and beyond. We are always looking for donations for the auction; items must be turned in by November 22nd. To submit items, please use the Contributor Receipt.