Wilco, Michael Franti & Spearhead and The Shins will co-headline Vail Snow Daze 2012. The ski town’s annual winter season kick off will take place from December 10-16. This year’s event will also celebrate Vail’s 50th anniversary.

A press release from the event reads,

We’re kicking off our 50th winter season in style with the biggest Vail Snow Daze ever. From awesome live concerts with Wilco, Michael Franti & Spearhead and The Shins to our 50th birthday bash and exclusive movie premiere, Snow Daze is a week in Vail you do not want to miss.

Want first grab at Festival Passes for all Vail Snow Daze concerts? Be sure to check out our special Vail Snow Daze lodging presale, where you can be the first to get your hands on these passes before they go on sale to the general public. Presale starts September 11; tickets go on sale to the general public on September 17. Visit the lodging tab below for more details!

Wilco will headline on December 13, Michael Franti & Spearhead will perform on December 14 and The Shins will play on December 16. The fest will confirm opening acts for each night in the coming weeks.