Looking for an ideal place to visit in the wintertime? Breckenridge is where it's at. While you're here, why not check out one of our amazing winter events?
Here are our favorite Top 3 Winter Events in Breckenridge:
1. Ullr Fest
Grab your Viking hats and celebrate all things winter at the annual Ullr Fest. Breckenridge invites locals and visitors of all ages to praise Ullr, the Norse god of snow, in hopes of a powder-filled ski season. Show your devotion at the Main Street parade and become part of history at the longest Shotski® “unofficial” World Record-breaking attempt. If you’re in for a legendary party, this is one you won’t want to miss!
2. International Snow Sculpture Championships
Breckenridge’s International Snow Sculpture Championships is a world-renowned snow sculpting competition where teams from around the world descend on Breckenridge, Colorado to hand-carve 25-ton blocks of snow into enormous, intricate works of art. Artists are only allowed to use hand tools, creativity and inspiration to bring their ideas to life. No power tools allowed! Teams sculpt countless hours across five days (totaling around 94 hours), resulting in a temporary outdoor art gallery in historic downtown Breckenridge! This event happens at the end of January/beginning of February each year.
3. Lighting of Breckenridge and Race of the Santas
Breckenridge ups the ante on small town holiday charm with the return of Lighting of Breckenridge and Race of the Santas. The first weekend of December kicks off a festive holiday scene in the streets of Breckenridge. Hundreds of Santa look-alikes will run down Main Street in a race to kick-off the holiday season. Hang out post-race to watch the town transform into a real life holiday card thanks to more than 13,000 feet and 250,000 LED holiday lights. The iconic holiday lights in downtown Breckenridge are one of the most photographed sights during the snowy months and continue to shine and spread hope all winter long.
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