Breckenridge's summers and falls are filled with high mountain sunshine, festivals, and free spirited events that classically define high altitude fun! Summer is even better in Breckenridge with some of the best events that will make you want to stay for the whole summer!
| Breckenridge Sunday Market: Stroll Main Street Station June, 19- September 18, from 9am-2pm to discover a fabulous farmers market, combined with an artisans craft market showcasing exotic crafts from around the globe. There are over 40 vendors each week! |
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Breckenridge Festival of Film: RiverWalk Center Breckenridge, CO
For over a quarter century BFF has celebrated the art of filmmaking. Each spring a unique and varied array of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs takes place high in the Colorado Rockies. |
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34th Run the Rockies: Frisco, CO 8:30am
Why run a course in the city when you can run two of the fastest Rocky Mountain courses in beautiful Summit County! See active.com for more info. |
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An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt-
Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge 8pm Tickets $20-$75
Two all Amercan singer/songwriters will stage together for an intimate acoustic evening
performed by Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt!Hear their storytelling mastery not only in the songs they sing, but in the insightful tales they offer up between songs. Get tickets! Get Lodging! |
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Breckenridge Fun Park Opens!
Come play on
Gold Run Rollercoaster, alpine slides, mountain biking trails, bungee jumping, kids bounce house, miniature golf and more! |
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BBQ Challenge: Frisco, CO
The Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event provides state championship honors and brings more than 60 teams from Kansas to California for one smoking good time. The BBQ Challenge has something for everyone from live entertainment, games for kids, cooking demos, pig races, and of course eating Barbecue ’till your heart’s content – so catch “Barbecue Fever” in Frisco – BBQ with altitude. |
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Kingdom Days: Breckenridge, CO
Celebrate 151 years of Breck’s diverse history with mining, exploration and adventure. Watch the colorful street parades, outhouse races & reenacted gun fights! |
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Father's Day
Celebrate the father in your life with the perfect weekend getaway in breckenridge! See the lodging deals! |
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23-7/23 |
The Full Monty: Presented by Backstage Theatre 7:30pm
Thursdays through Saturdays every week from June 23- July 23. Based on the hit film, "The Full Monty" is the hilarious hit musical about a group of unemployed steelworkers who take drastic measures to earn some extra cash. United through unemployment, self-consciousness and desperation, this unlikely gaggle finds renewed self-esteem and strength through honest friendship& gain the power to overcome their inner demons. Get Ticket Info |
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24-26 |
Blue Ribbon and Bacon Tour- Keystone, CO
New to Keystone for summer 2011, this festival is sure to turn some heads. Whether you're a bacon enthusiast or are just there for the live music. With thousands of pounds of bacon and bacon inspired cuisine at your finger tips you won't want to miss this weekend long celebration of bacon.
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Celtic Festival: Breckenridge, CO
Grab your lucky dancing shoes and get ready for an incredible festival to celebrate the Celtic ways with live music on two different stages, red bull to keep you dancing and a guinness beer garden! |
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25-26 |
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Over two days journey 39 miles helping to forever alter the lives of thousands affected by breast cancer worldwide. For more information see Avon Walk |
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The 3 Little Pigs- Presented by Backstage Kids Theatre: 10am & 1pm
Three lazy pigs, a ravenous buzzard, and a non-confrontational wolf collide for a madcap world premiere production specially commissioned by the Denver Post Ovation award-winning Backstage Children's Theatre. Get Ticket Info |
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Fourth of July Celebrations: Breckenridge, CO
This Independence Day be in a high altitude celebration that includes the vibrant Fourth of July Parade on historic Main Street, July Arts Festival, 10K trail run, bike race, live music, kids' activities and beautiful fireworks. |
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28th Annual Breckenridge July Art Festival: 10am-6pm:
Main St & Park Ave. This art festival will feature over 100 artists from around the country. Artists will present ceramics, mixed media, fiber, jewelry, painting, wood, glass, sculpture and much more! |
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6-10 |
Breckenridge Bike Week
Breck Bike Week offers led group rides, bike-in movie nights, nutrition, fitness and open space best practices lectures, Tour de France viewing parties, high-end bike demos & more. The bonus is that all are FREE and open to everyone. |
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Keystone Jazz & Wine Festival
Enjoy this great mix of Jazz music and wine in the gorgeous outdoor River Run area in Keystone, CO. While listening enjoy fabulous food, tasty wines and even see culinary demos. |
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Breckenridge Beer Festival: Breckenridge, CO
Don't miss this awesome beer festival that hosts over 20 different micro-breweries, live music, food and more all surrounded by the majestic mountain views. |
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Breckenridge 100: Cross Country Mountain Bike Challenge
This will be the craziest event you've ever seen with a race course that features Solo and Three Person Team Competitions & climbs 13,719 feet over its 100 miles. |
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Music Festival Tuesday Series: Ragtime & Timeless Treasures 7:30-9:30pm Enjoy free music at the Riverwalk Center with music of the Bolcom Mozart and Hummel. |
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Festival Orchestra Series: Musical Postcards from Italy 7:30-9:30pm Enjoy free music at the Riverwalk Center with music from composers Bernstein, Del Aguila, Mozart, Medelssohn. |
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Festival Orchestra Series: Close Relations of the Musical Kind 7:30-9:30pm Enjoy free music at the Riverwalk Center with music from composers Wagner, Liszt, Ravel, Gershwin. |
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23-25 |
Courage Classic: Copper Mountain
The Courage Classic benefits The Children’s Hospital and is a 3 day, 157-mile journey that begins and ends in Leadville, taking you through Summit County. For more info and registration see Courage Tours. |
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29-31 |
10th Annual Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival 10am-6pm:
Main St at Wellington. This Free art festival will feature over 120 artists from around the country. Artists will present ceramics, mixed media, fiber, jewelry, painting, wood, glass, sculpture and much more! |
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29-Aug 21 |
The Nerd- Presented by Backstage Theatre : 7:30 pm
Thursdays through Saturdays every week from July 29-Aug 21 enjoy one of the funniest plays ever written, this extraordinarily inventive, side-splitting comedy centers on the hilarious dilemma of Willum, a young architect, who is visited by a man he's never met but who saved his life in Vietnam. Rick turns out to be a hopeless "nerd" - a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. Get Ticket Info |
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30-Aug.1 |
Gold Panning Championships: River Walk Center, Breckenridge
The Gold Prospectors of Colorado present the state gold panning championships and the world dry-panning championships.The whole family can be involved with demonstration techniques and more. For more info See GPOC |
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6-7 |
Keystone 15th Annual Bluegrass and Beer Festival
Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain-music are just a piece of the pie as micro breweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys. Enjoy acoustic bluegrass music accompanied with beers. Live music on 3 stages. Inflatables and wacky activities for the kids. |
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Circle the Summit: Frisco
Enjoy stunning views and great bike riding on a 15 mile family ride, 25, 55, or 100 mile ride in and around Summit County while raising money for the Swan Mountain Rec. Path. See more. |
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Keystone 7th Annual Blues Festival and Art Show:
Savvy Blues stretches its acoustic roots through the Rocky Mountains. Grab a beverage, try a delicious food dish, and stroll through the juried art show as one of a kind artists trim the plaza. |
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USA Pro Cycling Challenge
The greatest bike race ever to be held on American soil from August 22-28, 2011. A grueling, 600 mile, seven day race through the most majestic and treacherous terrain Colorado and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. |
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Breckenridge Wine & Spirits Festival - Labor Day Events
- Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival (9/3-9/5)
- Rubber Duck Races
- Frisco Oktoberfest
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Taste of Keystone & Keystone Labor Day Events
Sample incredible bites of fabulous cuisine from Keystone's best chefs. Enjoy live music and Summit County Mountain Mentors are the beneficiary of this wonderful one day event. |
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Festa Italiana: River Run, Keystone CO 12-6pm
River Run at Keystone is celebrating Italy with the return of Festa Italiana. Join them for a day of Italian cuisine and wines, live entertainment, and an authentic Keystone Marketplace. Gather the family and visit the famous Kidzone to enjoy fun inflatable's and more. |
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Breckenridge Oktoberfest:
The high country's premier Oktoberfest celebration brings Bavarian food, German brews, lederhosen and Oompah music to Breckenridge's Main Street. |
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Still on the Hill- Crafts Spirits Festival: Breckenridge
Don't miss Colorado's first distillery festival that will host the beauty of fall with the refined taste of Colorado's distilleries! Enjoy siping spirts, the spirits seminars and fine local cuisine. During Oct. 8-16 dine at various restaurants across Breckenridge for just $18.59 (Breck's founding year) Learn more...
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Wine in the Pines: Keystone
Wine in the Pines has justifiably earned the reputation of the premier wine and culinary event of Summit County. This year will be no exception as we celebrate the wine and work of Francis Ford Coppola at our Godfather-themed 27th Annual Wine in the Pines. Indulge in some of Colorado's most savory cuisine prepared flawlessly by Keystone's foremost chefs, paired with exquisite wines from around the world For ticket information please call (303) 691-9339. |
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Warren Miller Tour- Coming to areas around Breckenridge!
Don't miss the newest Warren Miller Film- Wintervention! Tour dates have been announced and you can see this awesome boundary pushing new film at the following nearby Breckenridge locations:
Oct. 29th- Winter Park, CO
Nov. 26-27- Beaver Creek, CO
Nov. 28th- Edwards, CO |
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