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What's happening in Breckenridge and Summit County — festivals, markets, live shows, and community events.

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Breckenridge Oktoberfest
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Fri, Sep 25– Sun, Sep 27

Breckenridge Oktoberfest

30th annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest — three-day Munich-style street festival on Main Street. Fri 2–6pm, Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm. Beer, food, live music, stein hoisting, 5K, and kid zone.

Historic Main Street, Downtown Breckenridge, CO 80424, Breckenridge
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Free street admission; commemorative beer steins with drink tokens ~$35-$45
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Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival
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Fri, Oct 9– Sun, Oct 11

Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival

An autumn craft liquor festival formerly known as 'Still on the Hill,' featuring small-batch artisan distillers from across Colorado and the nation.

Riverwalk Center, 150 W Adams Ave, Breckenridge, CO 80424, Breckenridge
Ticketed; Grand Tasting passes ~$50-$75 (21+ only)
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Breckenridge Ski Resort Opening Day
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Fri, Nov 6

Breckenridge Ski Resort Opening Day

The official opening of Breckenridge Ski Resort for the 2026/2027 winter ski and snowboard season.

Breckenridge Ski Resort (Peak 8 Base Area), 1599 Ski Hill Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424, Breckenridge
Valid lift ticket or Epic Pass required for lift access; base area festivities free to the public
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Lighting of Breckenridge & Race of the Santas
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Sat, Dec 5

Lighting of Breckenridge & Race of the Santas

The official kick-off to the winter holiday season in Breckenridge, turning historic Main Street into a festive Victorian village.

Main Street & Blue River Plaza, Downtown Breckenridge, CO, Breckenridge
Free to spectate; Race of the Santas entry ~$25-$30 (includes official Santa suit)
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Breckenridge Ullr Fest
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Thu, Dec 17– Sat, Dec 19

Breckenridge Ullr Fest

A historic mountain town festival honoring Ullr, the Norse God of Snow, to invite a snowy winter season.

Historic Main Street, Riverwalk Center, & Breckenridge Ski Resort, Breckenridge
Free admission for parade and bonfire; Shotski registration ~$15-$20
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Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships
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Sat, Jan 23– Tue, Feb 2

Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships

A world-renowned snow sculpting competition bringing 12 international teams to Breckenridge to carve 25-ton blocks of snow into massive, intricate works of art using only hand tool

Riverwalk Center Lawn & Tiger Dredge Lot, 150 W Adams Ave, Breckenridge, CO 80424, Breckenridge
Free admission; free timed reservation tickets required for peak Saturday viewing hours
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Breckenridge Imperial Challenge
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Sat, Apr 10

Breckenridge Imperial Challenge

A legendary spring pseudo-triathlon and local mountain endurance tradition running for over 30 years.

Stephen C. West Ice Arena (Start) to Peak 8 Imperial Bowl (Summit), Breckenridge, CO, Breckenridge
Ticketed participant registration (~$50-$70); free to spectate
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