Breckenridge, Colorado
2008 - 2009 Must - Do Events

The Lighting of Breckenridge

Usher in the holiday season in Breckenridge with a holiday choir concert, strolling carolers, fireworks, cocoa and a procession down Main Street with Santa Claus! An evening highlight is the lighting of the town tree in the Blue River Plaza, downtown Breckenridge.

Come join Santa Claus and enjoy Breckenridge at its finest!

Ullr Fest

This Snow’s for You! This weeklong celebration of Ullr, the Norse God of Snow, brings the legendary Main Street parade, live entertainment and bar series, Nordic and freeskier events and tons of snow to Breckenridge.

The Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships

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.

Mardi Gras Celebration

Fat Tuesday begins with the crowning of the King and Queen and commences down Main Street with a festive parade. Main Street Station takes over next with live music, hurricanes, Cajun food and lots of beads!

Spring Massive
Breckenridge Spring Massive Festival

A Fusion of Sport, Music, Family Fun and Legendary Spring Conditions!

Get ready for the fourth annual Spring Massive Festival! This April you'll find concerts, competitions, celebrity racing, nightlife, exhibitions, jams, film shoots, kid's activities and the legendary spring conditions that Breckenridge is famous for. Don't miss a minute... It's going to be MASSIVE!

April
Bite of Breckenridge
Massive Shopping
Art District Schedule
Snow Volleyball Tournament
1 April Fools Day Celebration
Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Finals
SnowBash Celebrity Ski Race
TBD SnowActive Kid's Weekend
TBD Jim Salestrom Concert
TBD Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch
Massive Slopestyle
Massive Superpipe
TBD Breckenridge Then & Now
Massive Rail Jam: Benefit for Matt Wyffles
Massive Music Weekend
TBD FREE Concert at the Riverwalk Center
TBD E-Chair Challenge
Imperial Challenge
Breckenridge Bump Buffet
Closing Day

BITE OF BRECKENRIDGE
For a truly unique dining experience, come to Breckenridge during Spring Massive for the first annual "Bite of Breckenridge". Participating restaurants will feature a 3 course menu (appetizer, entre & dessert) for $15 or $25 per person, depending on the restaurant. Don't miss this chance to sample Breck's premier restaurants an exceptional price! Stay tuned for more details...

Participating establishments include: Agaves, Blue River Bistro, Briar Rose, Breckenridge Brewery, Breckenridge Cattle Co., Bubba's Bones, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Cecelia's, Charlie Dog's, Columbine Cafe, Downstairs at Eric's, Fatty's Pizzeria, Giampietro's, Gold Pan Saloon, Hearthstone, Horseshoe II, Mi Casa, Michael's, Mrs. E & Me, Paisano's, Quandary Grill, Salt Creek, South Ridge Seafood, Steak & Rib, St. Bernard, Subway and Whales Tail.

MASSIVE SHOPPING
Put a little Spring in your shopping during Spring Massive's "Massive Shopping" event. Stores and merchants all over town will feature massive showcases, massive sales, and the Spring Massive incentive card. Events will include visiting artists, previews of next year's merchandise, fashion showcases, visits with snowboard and ski reps and much, much more! Stay tuned for more details...

Snow Volleyball Tournament
The BRC Ambassadors are hosting a friendly Spring Massive Snow Volleyball Tournament on April Fool's Day in conjunction with the BBQ. Sign up a team of six to compete for great prizes and "massive" prestige! For more information call 970-453-1018.

APRIL FOOLS DAY CELEBRATION
Join the April fools celebration in the Blue River Plaza for a BBQ, live music by the "Universally Famous Rocket Surgeons" and the crowing of the Town Fool. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Elite Athletes.

EASTER EGG HUNT (TBD)
It's time for Breckenridge's annual Easter Egg Hunt. Grab your Easter basket, take the chair lift up the mountain and start hunting! Eggs will be filled with candy and mountain money, and will be placed on Peak 8. One lucky egg will have a voucher for a free season pass inside! There's no better way to start Easter Sunday. Call 970-453-5000 for more information..

EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET (TBD)
After you're done hunting for those lucky Easter eggs, grab your family and head over to Border Burritos at the base of Peak 8 for the Easter Brunch Buffet. This yummy Easter meal will give you the fuel you need for a great Easter Sunday on the slopes. When you've had your fill at brunch, bring your kids over to the Snow Active Kid's tent for more free games and activities. Keep your eyes open…you just might catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny! Call 970-453-5000 for more information.

MASSIVE SLOPESTYLE COMPETITION
Skiers and riders throw down in this progressive freestyle competition in the Freeway Terrain Park! A "massive" cash purse is on the line with each rider being judged on overall style, technical difficulty and creativity. Whether competing or watching, the Massive Slopestyle should not to be missed! Entry is limited to 125 participants. HELMETS REQUIRED!!! Call 970-453-3228 or emailAsabreen@vailresorts.com for details and registration information.

MASSIVE SUPERPIPE COMPETITION
A festival of Massive proportions calls for an equally Massive Superpipe Competition. Don't miss world-class riders and local amateurs competing in Colorado's top rated Superpipe. As if the 18-foot walls weren't enough to keep you gasping for air, the tricks that these skiers and riders have up their sleeves are sure to blow you away. Add to that a cash purse, and you know you're in for a huge competition. Entry is limited to 125 participants. HELMETS REQUIRED!!! Call 970-453-3228 or email Asabreen@vailresorts.com for details and registration information.

BRECKENRIDGE THEN & NOW
"Breckenridge Then and Now" will feature images taken of the Breckenridge area in the late 1960's and early 1970's by former Breckenridge councilmember Alden Spilman. Those same images are being re-photographed today by local photographers Bob Winsett, Carl Scofield, and Gary Soles to show how much Breckenridge has changed.... And not changed! A Breckenridge trivia contest will start the evening's presentation. Also included are a best tie-dye contest and silent auction. Snacks will be provided and there will be a cash bar. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and presentations begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 if purchased in advance and $22 at the door (if there are any left). The event is a benefit for Continental Divide Land Trust. Call 970-453-3875 or email info@cdlt.org for more details and information.

MASSIVE RAIL JAM: BENEFIT FOR MATT WYFFELS
Skiers and boarders grind it out at this Massive Rail Jam, benefiting Matt Wyffels, a competitive snowboarder who was paralyzed. With prize money on the line for each rail, this competition is sure to be an all-out rail-sliding extravaganza! Our rail engineers spend all summer creating a multitude of insane rails that will be showcased in this progressive event. All proceeds will be donated to Matt for his physical therapy, which is teaching him how to walk despite his paralysis. There will be tons of prizes, giveaways and live music. Entry is limited to 125 participants. HELMETS REQUIRED!!!Call 970-453-3228 or email Asabreen@vailresorts.comfor details and registration information. For more info on Matt's progress, visit http://sittallstandtall.com/matt/mattw.htm

MASSIVE MUSIC WEEKEND
Dive into the massive fun with the 2004 Massive Music Weekend! Get ready for a musical explosion as bands and DJs from around the country infiltrate Breckenridge to kick off Spring Massive. The highlight of this weekend is a FREE concert in town at the Riverwalk Center, where DJ Logic will get things started and Fishbone will round out night the with a blend of meshing styles of music, such as metal, rap, funk, ska and even a little reggae. Don't miss the cutting edge line up of DJ's and bands at various clubs around town and all over the mountain at locations like the Bergenhof Restaurant, TenMile Station, Vista Haus, the Maggie and more! The party starts with a bang at the Massive Music Weekend! Call 970-453-5000 for more information.

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT AT THE RIVERWALK CENTER
It's the musical event of the year. Call 970-453-5000 for more information.

E-CHAIR CHALLENGE (TBD)
Be a part of the second annual E-Chair Challenge, this exciting event features two-person teams tackling E-Chair on the grueling North-side of Peak 9 for an all out endurance battle royal. The format is simple, lap E-Chair more times than any other team on the runs of your choice to take home the top prize! Get your knees ready and call Avalanche Sports at 970-453-1461 for details and registration information.

IMPERIAL CHALLENGE
The twelfth 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, 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! Contact Great Adventure Sports at 970-453-0333 or visithttp://greatadventuresports.com/site/index.cfm for details.

BRECKENRIDGE CLOSING DAY

All Events & Dates are Subject to Change