Every Independence Day, Breckenridge comes alive with patriotism, parties and the annual Main Street Parade. It’s a day of celebration that includes athletic competitions, live music, art festivals, family activities and a few of our favorite small-town traditions.
The annual Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival is one of the premiere summer events in the Rockies, bringing in over 40 of Colorado’s finest breweries and other breweries from around the world! Join us for a Saturday of tastings, live music, a VIP area and food and retail vendors.
The Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival brings you a unique, wine-tasting experience. Main Street Station Plaza and The Village at Breckenridge, (at the base of Peak Nine), transform into a beautiful, mountain-side vineyard starring an array of varietals created by top wineries. From the soft and smooth to the unabashedly bold, guests will get more than their fair share of delicious sips.
The Breck Epic is a 6-day mountain bike race held in and around the backcountry surrounding Breckenridge. Each stage begins and ends in town, allowing racers to stay in one place for the entire event. The race is 220-240 miles long and features roughly 40,000 feet of vertical gain (and loss). The Epic is composed of 6 BIG backcountry loops (3 loops for the 3-day Epic-curious events), each between 35 and 50 miles long. The race has been described as a rad vibe with a mid-90s mayhem feel.
Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the Breckenridge Wine Classic is a three-day festival anchored by the two-day Grand Tasting in addition to unique seminars such as a guided hike and wine pairing lunch with master winemakers, wine dinners planned by world-class sommeliers, and more than 100 wineries, breweries, distilleries, and epicurean purveyors at this ultimate food, wine, and sensory experience.
Enjoy beautiful autumn temperatures and exciting events like the Summit Foundation’s Rubber Duck Race supporting the Summit Foundation and the Great Divide Arts Festival featuring over 100 artists with a wide range of mediums including photography, wood, glass, jewelry and pottery. Bring the whole family and watch as hundreds of ducks race down the Blue River at the Riverwalk Center, participate in free activities, stroll and shop along Main Street and the Art Festival and snack on yummy food throughout town.
One of the most iconic Oktoberfest events in Colorado returns with a three-day celebration in historic down-town Breckenridge, September 15-17, 2023. The 27th annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest Presented by Breckenridge Brewery mixes time-honored Oktoberfest traditions with collectible steins and local flavors from Breckenridge Brewery, this year’s premiere beer sponsor.
Breck Film celebrates its 43nd festival this September 21-24. With the most film submissions ever, this is going to be a good one! Join Breck Film for films, forums, parties and free kids events all weekend long. EaBreck Film Fest is hosted across three venues in Breckenridge: The Eclipse Theater, The Riverwalk Center and Breck Backstage Theater – all walkable from Breck’s historic Main Street. Experience Breck like never before, through film! Visit breckfilm.org for more info.
Beer and Cider are some of the most loved beverages in the universe and the route to all things magnificent. Add in some live Bluegrass, delicious food, gorgeous Breckenridge mountain views and great friends, and you have an irresistible recipe for making magic! These indulgences all come together for the Breckenridge Strings, Ciders & Sours festival.
Still on the Hill is back! Enjoy this beloved showcase of the finest craft spirits and cocktails around at the Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival, October 6-8, 2023! Enjoy spirits, artisan snacks, camaraderie and bluegrass music. View the full schedule for the list of events throughout the weekend including specials in bars around town, historic tours, saloon tour, tombstone tour and more.
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.
Grab your Viking hats and celebrate all things winter at the 59th annual Ullr Fest, December 7-8, 2024. 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!