Breckenridge Attractions

Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina while benefiting the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center. Enjoy appetizers, margaritas and a live auction, all for a good cause!

Location: Mi Casa Restaurant

Information: www.BOEC.org

Breckenridge Festival of Film

Welcome to the 28th Breckenridge Film Festival. For over a quarter century Breckenridge Film Festival has celebrated the art and craft of filmmaking. Each fall a unique and varied array of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs and retrospectives honoring featured guests takes place high in the Colorado Rockies. Nationally-known NBC-TV film critic and “Reel Talk” co-host Jeffrey Lyons serves as master of ceremonies and moderator of the discussions and forums.

More information on the Breckenridge Festival of Film

Location: Varies

Information: www.BreckenridgeFilmFest.com

Kingdom Days

Celebrate Breckenridge’s history during this two-day event. Founded in 1859, Breckenridge was inadvertently left off the official U.S. maps and became known as “Colorado’s Kingdom” until 1936 when it was finally incorporated. Kingdom days will celebrate this aspect of Breckenridge’s history as well as gold fields and mining, exploration and adventure, brothels and saloons, booms and busts

Location: Varies

Information: Breckenridge Resort Chamber, Events Office - 800.936.5573

Fourth of July Celebration

Celebrate the Fourth of July with explosive entertainment, activities and family fun! The celebration in Breckenridge includes the festive Independence Day Parade on historic Main Street, fireworks (weather permitting), music, kids’ activities and much more!

Great Divide Arts Festival

Mountain Art Festivals will present the 25th Annual Great Divide July Art Festival July 4-6 in Breckenridge, held at Main Street Station. This fine art festival will feature over 80 juried artists from around the country and will be a great way to top off the July 4th holiday week.

Location: Varies

Information: Mountain Arts Festival at 970.547.9326

Breckenridge Beer Festival

Enjoy unlimited tastings from over 23 local and regional breweries, while you listen to the live sounds of Whitewater Ramble, The Universally Famous Rocket Surgeons and the New Master Sounds live on the Main Street Station Stage.

Tickets are $30 at the door
pre-purchase with your ResortQuest Lodging Package for only $20

More information on the Beer Festival

Location: Main Street Station, 505 South Main Street

Information: KSMT, 970.453.2234

Breckenridge Main Street Arts Festival

The 7th Annual Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival will be held July 25-27 and will feature over 100 juried artists. The festival is located at North Main Street and Wellington in Breckenridge.

Location: Main Street Station

Information: Mountain Arts Festival at 970.547.9326

Backstage Theater

A non-profit agency, the Backstage Theater has been providing quality theatrical performances in Breckenridge for since 1974. Highlights for the upcoming 2007 - 2008 season include: Cannibal! The Musical, Over the River and Through the Woods, Gingerbread Man, A 1950's Holiday, The Housekeeper, Reefer Madness and more.

Location: The Breckenridge Theater, 121 South Ridge Street

Information: Call 970.453.0199 or visit www.backstagetheater.com 

Breckenridge Music Festival

The Breckenridge Music Festival presents an incomparable series of experiences ranging from classical symphonic and intimate chamber to jazz, blues and rock'n'roll. The Festival brings to your doorstep the best musical programs, both classical and modern, available anywhere in the country.

Location: Varies

Information: Call 970.453.9142 or visit www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com .

Lake Dillon Theater

The Lake Dillon Theater Company provides a quality theatrical experience by presenting comedies, musicals, dramas, and evocative theatre.

Location: Dillon, CO

Information: Call 970.513.9386 or visit www.lakedillonfoundation.org

National Repertory Orchestra

Founded in 1960 by the late Walter Charles, the National Repertory Orchestra (NRO) performs in residence at the Riverwalk Center in the heart of Breckenridge, a Victorian town high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

The NRO is a non profit organization whose major program is an 8 week fellowship program for the most promising young orchestral musicians. Alumni currently perform in virtually every major orchestra in the US and in orchestras world-wide. Each summer, 89 musicians are chosen in a nationwide audition tour to participate in an intense symphonic orchestral experience.

The NRO performs two full orchestra concerts each week in Breckenridge's beautiful Riverwalk Center between mid-June and early-August. In addition, members of the NRO take part in smaller chamber concerts during the festival, and the full orchestra plays at several other locations in the state. Throughout the summer a full range of symphonic literature is performed; the equivalent of a full symphony season!

Location: Riverwalk Center

Information: Call 970.453.5825 or visit www.nromusic.org

Opening Day

Opening Day for Breckenridge Ski Resort's 2008 - 2009 ski season.

Thanksgiving Holiday

The Lighting of Breckenridge & Victorian Holidays

The holiday season is upon us! Victorian Holidays begins with competitions, celebrations, craft workshops, shopping and more. In early December, Breckenridge celebrates with its annual Lighting of Breckenridge, which brings together guests and locals every year to rejoice in true holiday spirit.

Location: Main Street Breckenridge & ResortQuest Main Street Station (505 South Main)

Information: Breckenridge Resort Chamber, Events Office - 800.936.5573

Hartford Ski Spectacular

The Hartford Ski Spectacular is the nation's largest winter sports festival for people with physical disabilities. The weeklong event, now in its 20th year, includes learn-to-ski and race programs, youth development camps, sanctioned USSA races and corporate race. The event is conducted by Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) a provider of sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with permanent disabilities since 1967.

Location: Peak 9

Information: Breckenridge Ski Resort - 970.453.5000

AST Mountain Dew Action Sports Tour

Location: Peak 8

Information: Breckenridge Ski Resort - 970.453.5000

The Summit Foundation Cup

A Giant Slalom event open to youth participants in Summit County. This is the ultimate grassroots first time racer event with proceeds going to the Summit Foundation. Spectators encouraged! Contact teamsummit.org for more detailed information.

Location: Peak 9

Information: Breckenridge Ski Resort - 970.453.5000

Youth Ski League

Youth Ski League is a grassroots one day ski event to compliment the Summit Foundation Cup. Open statewide to the best competitors. This is a great event for our ambitious youth skiers from the great state of Colorado. Expect a high level of competition and excitement coming to the slopes of Breckenridge.

Location: Peak 9

Information: Breckenridge Ski Resort - 970.453.5000

Chilly Chili Cookoff

Come celebrate Ullr with the first ever Chilly Chili Cookoff. A fundraiser for the new Breckenridge Mountain Rotary Club, the Chili Cookoof will take place at immediately following the infamous Ullr Parade down Main Street. The cookoff will feature a Restaurant Division and Open Division, all vying for a selection of prizes.

Location: TBD

Information: For entry or event information, visit: www.chillychilicookoff.com

Ullr Fest

This long-standing event pays homage to the mythical Norse God of Snow. A week-long schedule of events range from the Ullympics to the Ullr Bonfire to the famous (and unofficial world's craziest) Ullr Fest Parade down Main Street. Come participate for the 43rd year celebration and see how the locals really celebrate.

Location: Main Street

Information: Town of Breckenridge - 970.453.6018

International Snow Sculpture Championships

Fourteen teams from around the world compete in this eye-pleasing event, creating mammoth works of art from 12-feet-tall, 20-ton blocks of snow. The sculptors work during the week, reshaping the bounty of Mother Nature into freeform whimsy or spellbinding intricacy. Well-known artists act as judges for the event, which has brought sculptors from as far away as Morocco, Belize, Japan, Canada, Scandinavia, Russia, China and Wales.

View video of the competition

Location: Riverwalk Center

Information: Town of Breckenridge - 970.453.5579

Mardi Gras

Join the town of Breckenridge as they celebrate the color of New Orleans with a parade, Bacchus Ball and more.

Location: Riverwalk Center

Information: Town of Breckenridge - 970.453.5579

St. Patricks Day

Kid's Easter Party Weekend

The SnowActive Kid's Weekend is full of FREE "fun-tastic" snow adventures catering to guests tall and small including interactive escapades that will make for a family affair you won't forget! Special weekend activities include a Cocoa & Cookies Concert on Saturday, Interactive Kid's Village at the base of Peak 8 all weekend, face painting, Mini Snow Sculpting Challenge, "Egg"cellent Easter Egg Hunt at the Kid's Tent and our favorite ski school mascot Ripperoo will also be hosting a Mini World Cup with prizes! With Easter bunny appearances all weekend, you can't miss this event!

Location: Peak 8

Information: Breckenridge Ski Resort - 970.453.5000

Rocky Mountain Trophy Series

The International Ski Federation's Rocky Mountain Trophy Series features high ranking national and international competitors racing slalom and giant slalom. This late season event is a great opportunity for our younger athletes to score valuable points against national development athletes.

Location: Peak 9

Information: www.QuantumSportsClub.org

Breckenridge Beer Festival

Join us for the next Breckenridge Massive Beer Festival on Saturday, April 12th, 2008!
Located at Main Street Station, on the south side of Breckenridge at 505 S. Main St.
Sampling from over 17 local and national breweries. Free live music & kegs of fun!

Location: Main Street Station, 505 South Main Street

Information: www.breckenridgebeerfestival.com

Imperial Challenge

The 14th annual Imperial Challenge 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, 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, a 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!

Location: Peak 8

Information: Breckenridge Ski Resort - 970.453.5000

Bump Buffet

One of the long-standing spring skiing traditions in Breckenridge, the 29th annual Bump Buffet combines talent with spirit as telemarkers tackle the bumps dressed in zany costumes. Competitors may compete as a team or as an individual with great prizes and a raffle for all participants. This event is a must-see for those wishing to witness the effects of a long winter in Colorado.

Location: Peak 8

Information: Breckenridge Ski Resort - 970.453.5000

Spring Massive Festival

End the season with twenty days of the best spring skiing and riding in Summit County, events, food, and a great concert lineup.

Location: Peak 8

Information: Breckenridge Ski Resort - 970.453.5000

Closing Day

Breckenridge Ski Resort's Closing day of the 2007 - 2008 season.

Backstage Theater

A non-profit agency, the Backstage Theater has been providing quality theatrical performances in Breckenridge for since 1974. Highlights for the upcoming 2007 - 2008 season include: Cannibal! The Musical, Over the River and Through the Woods, Gingerbread Man, A 1950's Holiday, The Housekeeper, Reefer Madness and more.

Location: The Breckenridge Theater, 121 South Ridge Street

Information: Call 970.453.0199 or visit www.backstagetheater.com .

Breckenridge Music Festival

The Breckenridge Music Festival presents an incomparable series of experiences ranging from classical symphonic and intimate chamber to jazz, blues and rock'n'roll. The Festival brings to your doorstep the best musical programs, both classical and modern, available anywhere in the country.

Location: Varies

Information: Call 970.453.9142 or visit www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com .

Lake Dillon Theater

The Lake Dillon Theater Company provides a quality theatrical experience by presenting comedies, musicals, dramas, and evocative theatre.

Location: Dillon, CO

Information: Call 970.513.9386 or visit www.lakedillonfoundation.org