Breckenridge Festivals
Breckenridge Ullr Fest
January 10-15, 2010
This is a weeklong celebration for people who love snow and the winter. Ullr was the mythical Norse God of Snow, and the festivities include a parade down Main Street, live music, a Nordic event and the Ullympics.
Legend has it that in Ullr’s travels, he found Breckenridge, Colorado. Breckenridge seemed a likely place for Ullr to settle down, since he wasn’t looking to return to Norway any time soon. Ullr fit right in and took to the mountains. And every year, Ullr blesses Breckenridge with some of the finest snow in the world.
Budweiser Select International Snow Sculpture Championships
January 31 - February 2, 2010
This eight day event turns the town into a wonderland of snow brought to life by sculptors and artists from all over the world. Each four person team starts with the blank canvas that is a twenty ton, twelve foot tall block of snow. Using only their imaginations and hand tools, they create works that are truly awe inspiring and fantastic.
Mardi Gras in Breckenridge
February 13-16, 2010
Celebrate Mardi Gras, mountain style! The Bacchus Ball features live music, dancing, New Orleans style food and beverages and much more. Fat Tuesday features a parade down Main Street, with more music and dancing, food and drink specials at the local bars, and lots of masks!
9th Annual Spring Massive Festival
April 1-18, 2010
The town throws this multi-faceted, interactive event including entertainment, family fun & competitions, making it the perfect event for spring skiing. Events include free outdoor concerts, Bite of Breckenridge, a Massive Beer Festival, Comedy Nights & more!
26th Annual Breckenridge July Art Festival
July 2010 dates to be announced soon!
Considered to be one of the top art shows in the whole country, over 100 artists were featured at last year’s event. A wide variety of mediums are represented, including metal, wood, glass, painting, ceramics, sculpture and photography. The Main Street Station is the venue for this event, offering an excellent location among other shops and restaurants. 10a.m.-6p.m. FREE Admission, call 970-547-9326 for more information.
25th Annual Genuine Jazz & Wine Festival
August 2010 dates to be announced soon!
Jazz's best come together for a great mix of hot music & ideal summer weather. Indulge in free outdoor performances in the Plaza above Maggie Pond along with wine tasting & ticketed shows in the Ten Mile Room (The Village).
Breckenridge Oktoberfest
Celebrating German heritage, this event has become one of the focal points of the year. From traditional music to Bavarian food and activities. Paulaner Bier offers up some of their finest brews for a party in the mountains you wont soon forget.
The Lighting of Breckenridge
December 2009
Join the town for festivities and merry making as a procession lead by Santa heads down Main Street to gather at the Blue River Plaza for the lighting of the town tree.