Breckenridge's winters are filled with festivals, free spirited events and classic activities that will keep you and your guests having a great time! Some of Breckenridge's best, unique and quirkiest events take place during the winter months, so to better know this high altitude town, stick around for the events!
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A Day at the Museum: Learn Some, Play Some & Hear the Story : All Month
Explore the Barney Ford Museum honoring one of Colorado's black civil rights leaders, Edwin Carter Museum-he came for gold but fought for the environment, or the Summit Ski museum to relive all the excitement and love of skiing over the years! Learn more at the BreckHeritage.com |
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Guided Historic Walking Tours: Every Sat and Sunday through December
Join the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance as they go back into the early days of Breckenridge's history. A local expert will guide you through the Nationally recongnized Historic District from the earliest log home to the stately residences and buisness.
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$10/person $5/child 12 & under $25 for family tour
Time: 11am at the Breckenridg Welcome Center 203 S. Main St.
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Breckenridge Turns 50! Celebration and Events all week long! See our lodging deal for this big celebration! |
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Wake Up Breckenridge
Free Coffee in Breckenridge! It's time to start the pre-season celebration with free coffee and coffee mugs to jumpstart the season courtesy of Breckenridge Ski Resort. |
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Opening Day at Breckenridge Ski Resort
Get your first day on the slopes for the 2010-2011 season! See all the new improvements including the 22' halfpipe, gold runner coaster and the new T-Bar! Whether you are seasoned ski veteran or new to the slopes experience opening day! |
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Backstage Theatre Presents "A Christmas Story " Nov. 18- Dec. 29
Preformed at the Breckenridge Theatre watch this talented crew as they bring you the Christmas Story based around a young boys fervent campaign for a red ryder bb gun and the adventures that unfold! See www.backstagetheatre.org for details. |
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Hollywood and Wine Fundraiser- Breckenridge Festival of Film
This unique event is all about food wine and film! Enjoy delicious 5 courses that are perfectly paired with wine and short films! So every course is also accompanied with great short films that will add a 6th element to the senses! |
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Thanksgiving Day - See our Specials! |
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A Day at the Museum: Learn Some, Play Some & Hear the Story : All Month
Explore the Barney Ford Museum honoring one of Colorado's black civil rights leaders, Edwin Carter Museum-he came for gold but fought for the environment, or the Summit Ski museum to relive all the excitement and love of skiing over the years! Learn more at the BreckHeritage.com |
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Guided Historic Walking Tours: Every Sat and Sunday through December
Join the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance as they go back into the early days of Breckenridge's history. A local expert will guide you through the Nationally recongnized Historic District from the earliest log home to the stately residences and buisness.
Price:
$10/person $5/child 12 & under $25 for family tour
Time: 11am at the Breckenridg Welcome Center 203 S. Main St. |
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Backstage Theatre Presents "A Christmas Story " Nov. 18- Dec. 29
Preformed at the Breckenridge Theatre watch this talented crew as they bring you the Christmas Story based around a young boys fervent campaign for a red ryder bb gun and the adventures that unfold! See www.backstagetheatre.org for details. |
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The Lighting of Breckenridge
The entire Town of Breckenridge, along with all of our visitors, come to this annual event as Breckenridge turns on their holiday decorations, lights the Town tree, and carols down Main Street toward Main Street Station. |
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4-11 |
The Hartford Ski Spectacular returns to Breckenridge as the nation's largest winter sports festival for people with physical disabilities. The weeklong event includes learn-to-ski and race programs, youth development camps, instructor training, sanctioned USSA races and a corporate race. |
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Snowflake Challenge
Amateur event that brings snow art to the street of downtown Breckenridge. No prior snow sculpting experience is necessary and is a great way to prep for the International Snow Sculpting Event in Jan! |
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Winter Dew Tour
This tour is a world premiere season-long winter action sports tour. The Winter Dew Tour showcases elite winter male and female athletes from around the world competing in free skiing and snowboarding, slopestyle and superpipe. |
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Breck's Birthday! |
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New Years Eve Celebrations
Happy New Years! Celebrate with the Town of Breckenridge- in style of course with the torchlight parades, concerts and fireworks!
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Ullr Festival
The biggest party in Colorado to celebrate Winter in old Norse traditions. Everything from Skating Parties to the Ullympics, Parades, Comedy Nights and more. Spend all week in glorious celebration of the fluffy snow! |
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Chilly Chili Cookoff presented by Breckenridge Rotary
Calling all chefs and chili lovers! Melt away any winter chills at the Chilly Chili Cook off from 3-7pm! The winners will get prizes and you will be fully of delicious Chili!
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The Wedding Eve by Backstage Theatre Jan.13-Feb.11
A screw ball comedy about an out of control wedding set in 1930's Hollywood. See www.backstagetheatre.org for details. |
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Budweiser International Snow Sculpting Contest
Watch the sculpture emerge from the block of snow as international teams compete for the best snow sculpture! |
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Budweiser International Snow Sculpting Contest
Watch the sculpture emerge from the block of snow as international teams compete for the best snow sculpture! |
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The Wedding Eve by Backstage Theatre Jan.13-Feb.11
A screw ball comedy about an out of control wedding set in 1930's Hollywood. See www.backstagetheatre.org for details. |
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Super Bowl Sunday!
Enjoy the superbowl with all the other mountain fans at some of Breckenridge's Best Bars! |
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Mardi Gras in the High Country
You don't have to be in New Orleans to party your way through Mardi Gras! Breckenridge throws their own version of Mardi Gras at high altitude that you won't want to miss!
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Mardi Gras in the High Country: Bacchus Ball
Annual kick off for the Mardi Gras celebrations in Breckenridge, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Event will including an exciting evening of dancing, New Orleans style cuisine, live music, festival beverages and the crowning of the Rex and Queen. This will be a ticketed event - more details to be announced. |
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Hope on the Slopes- American Cancer Society www.breckhots.com
Hope on the Slopes event provides avid skiers and snowboarders an opportunity to make their day of skiing or riding more meaningful by raising money and awareness for the American Cancer Society while competing and celebrating their fundraising efforts in a family friendly atmosphere. |
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President's Day |
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24-3/24 |
Backstage Theatre presents Oscar and Felix 7:30pm
America's comic mastermind has updated his classic comedy The Odd Couple, bringing the trials and tribulations of Felix Unger and Oscar Madison to the present day. Uptight, neat-freak Felix has been thrown out by his wife, and the only place he can stay is with his slob of a best friend, Oscar. The two worlds collide with hilarious results. |
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Backstage Theatre presents Oscar and Felix 7:30pm
America's comic mastermind has updated his classic comedy The Odd Couple, bringing the trials and tribulations of Felix Unger and Oscar Madison to the present day. Uptight, neat-freak Felix has been thrown out by his wife, and the only place he can stay is with his slob of a best friend, Oscar. The two worlds collide with hilarious results. |
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Spring Fever in Breckenridge Click for full schedule!
Get ready to invite back spring in the Rockies. Spring Fever is all April long! This festival of events includes on-mountain competitions, the Bite of Breckenridge, free live music, beer festival and more. Say hello to Spring. |
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Spring Fever in Breckenridge Click for full schedule!
Get ready to invite back spring in the Rockies. Spring Fever is all April long! This festival of events includes on-mountain competitions, the Bite of Breckenridge, free live music, beer festival and more. Say hello to Spring. |
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Surefoot Colorado Ski Cup Spring Finale |
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Easter Sunday |
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Imperial Challenge
This year marks the 16th annual Imperial Challenge! This warms up with a 6.2 mile mountain bike ride from the Town of Breckenridge across Peak 7 to Peak 8, followed by a 2,500 foot, wind testing ascent of Peak 8 to the top of the Imperial Bowl on the equipment of your choice. As your quadriceps quiver from oxygen deprivation and lactic acid build up, begin your descent to the base of Peak 8 on skis or a snowboard. An hour and forty-five minutes could win; two hours would be a great time! |
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Breckenridge Beer Festival
The 2012 Beer Festival is here to delight the taste buds and welcome in spring. Don't miss great lodging deals and discounted mugs at Main Street Station- stay where all the action is! |
