Breckenridge Events

Summer is in full swing and with recent rains Breckenridge and Summit County are experiencing a revival of green, lush plant life including the best wildflower viewing of the summer so far. Breckenridge will be hopping this weekend with the Main Street Art Festival, historic tours, live music, plays, shopping, and all of the summer activities that Breckenridge is so famous for. Here is a lineup of some of this weekend’s events in Breckenridge.

The 11th Annual Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival

Where: Wellington Lot on the North End of Main Street
When: Friday – Sunday
Info:  Featuring over 100 artists from around the country., the Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival will feature ceramics, mixed media, fiber, jewelry, painting, wood, glass, sculpture and much more! Come enjoy mountain living and art at the mainstay annual festival here in Breckenridge. Click here for more information.

The Backstage Theatre Presents Leading Ladies

Where: Backstage Theatre, 121 Ridge Street in Breckenridge
When: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Info: Come enjoy local Theater in Breckenridge at the Backstage Theater, home of the Breckenridge Theater Company. A hilarious comedy about two English Shakespearean actors down on their luck who try to pass themselves off as ladies to earn a fortune. Click here for more information.

The Backstage Theatre Presents Leading Ladies

Where: Backstage Theatre, 121 Ridge Street in Breckenridge
When: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Info: Come enjoy local Theater in Breckenridge at the Backstage Theater, home of the Breckenridge Theater Company. A hilarious comedy about two English Shakespearean actors down on their luck who try to pass themselves off as ladies to earn a fortune. Click here for more information.

NRO and BMF Joint Concert - Stravinsky & Respighi

Where: Riverwalk Center, 150 West Adams Avenue, Breckenridge
When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Info: Come enjoy the music of the National Repertory Orchestra (NRO) as they take the stage with the Breckenridge Music Festival in the annual Joint Concert. This year the Orchestra will feature music by Stravinsky and Respighi. Click here for more information.

Breckenridge Weekend Market

Where: Main Street Station, 505 S Main Street, Breckenridge
When: Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Info: Enjoy Breckenridge’s weekly farmers and artisan market featuring over 40 vendors offering goods from fresh foods to fine arts. Click here for more information.

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Summer is in full swing in Breckenridge and Summit County. This weekend is full of fun events including a couple of heavy hitters. The weather looks to be perfect with temps in the low 70’s. if you are coming to the high country or thinking of it here are some of this weekend’s events to keep in mind.

The Breckenridge Beer Fest

• When: July 14th 12 – 5 p.m.
• Where: Main Street Station Plaza
• Contact: 970-453-6000
• Info: Come to the July Breckenridge Beer Festival sponsored by Resort Quest! Featuring over 25 craft breweries, the best of Colorado will be on display including, Boulder Beer, Breckenridge Beer, New Belgium and many more. In addition to beer there will be food, retail, vendors and live music from 3 bands.

Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival

• When: July 14^th and 15^th
• Where: Keystone’s River Run Plaza
• Info:  River Run braids hundreds of wines into a picturesque piazza of wine seminars and deluxe jazz ensembles. Enjoy a sophisticated, weekend affair in the heart of Keystone. Learn about different regions and the delicate nuance of flavors that evolve the finest vineyard blends. Enrich your knowledge by attending the wine seminars and discover which wines and foods harmonize with your favorite selections.

The Backstage Theatre Presents Pirates of the 4th Grade

• When: July 14^th 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Where: Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
• Tickets: http://​www.backstagetheatre.org/​pages/​shows_PiratesFourthGrade.ht​m
• Info: Enjoy Local Theater in Breckenridge at the Backstage Theater, home of the Breckenridge Theater Company. Founded in 1976 this non-profit theater company has grown throughout the years and continued to provide live theater to the residents and visitors to Breckenridge alike.

The Backstage Theatre Presents Completely Hollywood Abridged

• When: Friday and Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
• Tickets: http://​www.backstagetheatre.org/​pages/​shows_PiratesFourthGrade.ht​m.
• Info: Enjoy Local Theater in Breckenridge at the Backstage Theater, home of the Breckenridge Theater Company. Founded in 1976 this non-profit theater company has grown throughout the years and continued to provide live theater to the residents and visitors to Breckenridge alike.

NRO Sustainer Recognition Concert~Beethoven-Violin Concerto Sibelius Symphony No. 2

• When: Saturday 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Riverwalk Center
• Tickets: http://nromusic.com/​index.cfm?PID=1303&ID=5174%​2C18967%2C0
• Info: Come enjoy the music of the National Repertory Orchestra (NRO). The NRO is the preeminent intensive fellowship that equips young musicians for orchestral music careers while providing the highest level of musical experience for all to enjoy. Conducted by Carl Tupilow and in its 34th season the NRO delivers top level performances every time they take the stage.

Breckenridge Weekend Market

• When: Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Where: Main Street Station
• Info: At the Breckenridge Sunday Market you'll discover a fabulous farmers market, combined with an artisans craft market showcasing exotic crafts from around the globe.

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Heavy rain and cooler temps across Colorado have helped greatly in slowing the spread of Colorado’s many wildfires. As of July 9^th no new wildfires have been reported in Colorado.

Colorado’s Governor John Hickenlooper announced the lifting of the statewide fire ban yesterday. He cautioned that people stay informed as many local counties and cities still have strict fire bans in place. Breckenridge is still under a Level 2 fire ban which bans all outdoor fires of any type barring gas grills on decks. This includes smoking outside anywhere in Breckenridge.

There are still 2 to 3 months in this year’s fire season and even with the recent cool, wet weather people are still advised to take great care with outdoor fires this season. Here is an update on the current Colorado wildfires.

The High Park Fire near Ft Collins has been 100% contained. This fire burned over 87,000 acres and destroyed 259 homes.

The Waldo Canyon Fire near Colorado Springs has been named the most destructive fire in Colorado’s History. It is currently at 18,500 acres. The fire is 98% contained as of this morning and has burned over 700 structures since it started 2 weeks ago. All evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes.

Flagstaff Fire: Located in Boulder County, the fire is 300 acres and 100% contained.

Lightner Fire: Located 3.5 miles west of Durango, the fire is 90 acres and 100% contained. No structures are threatened.

Little Sand Fire: Located 13 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs, the fire is 24,450 acres and 40% contained. No structures are threatened.

Pine Ridge Fire: Located 10 miles northeast of Grand Junction, the fire is 13,920 acres and 90% contained. No structures are threatened.

Weber Fire: Located in Montezuma County about 6 miles from Mancos, the fire is 10,133 acres and 90% contained. More than 100 homes have been evacuated all evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes.

For more information on Colorado’s wildfires, visit http://www.inciweb.org/state/6/.

For more information on events in Summit County this weekend, visit http://www.facebook.com/#!/best.breckenridge/events to see a comprehensive listing of events in Breckenridge and all over Summit County.

Cooler weather and some rain coupled with brave firefighting have helped slow and contain Colorado’s wildfires.

The High Park Fire near Fort Collins has been 100% contained and all evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes.

The Waldo Canyon Fire is 55% contained and most evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes. The weather this week looks hot and dry which could be a concern as firefighters work to contain this fire. The Waldo Canyon fire has been named the most destructive fire in Colorado’s history.

Currently there are no fires burning anywhere in Summit County. The air quality continues to be good.

All public fireworks displays in Summit County scheduled for the 4^th of July have been canceled. All other scheduled events in Summit County are taking place.

Other major wildfires in Colorado:

Flagstaff Fire: Located in Boulder County, the fire is 300 acres and 90% contained. Heavy rains over the weekend helped firefighting efforts.

Lightner Fire: Located 3.5 miles west of Durango, the fire is 90 acres and 75% contained. No structures are threatened.

Little Sand Fire: Located 13 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs, the fire is 24,400 acres and 35% contained. No structures are threatened.

Pine Ridge Fire: Located 10 miles northeast of Grand Junction, the fire is 13,360 acres and 35% contained. No structures are threatened.

Weber Fire: Located in Montezuma County about 6 miles from Mancos, the fire is 10,133 acres and 75% contained. More than 100 homes have been evacuated but no structures have burnt.

For more information on Colorado’s wildfires, visit http://www.inciweb.org/state/6/.

For more information on events in Summit County this weekend, visit http://www.facebook.com/#!/best.breckenridge/events to see a comprehensive listing of events in Breckenridge and all over Summit County.

With so many wildfires happening all over Colorado and such dry conditions our thoughts have been with all of the people displaced and suffering due to the fires. We have been very lucky here in Breckenridge and Summit County so far and have no active fires right now. We did get a little rain this week but remain under a level 2 fire ban across Summit County. A level 2 fire ban means that there can be no open flames, fireworks or even smoking outside. We’ll let you know when this ban is lifted.

Let’s all do a rain dance and keep Colorado Springs and the other fire affected regions in Colorado and the west in our thoughts and prayers!

Even with the fire ban Breckenridge and Summit County are moving forward with planned events this weekend and through the 4^th of July week. Of course all public fireworks displays in Summit County have been canceled but there are plenty of other fun events this weekend and next week. Here is a partial rundown.

• The National Repertory Orchestra is performing Aaron Copland’s 3^rd Symphony Saturday at the Riverwalk Center.
• The Backstage Theater is performing Completely Hollywood Abridged this Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
• The fireworks may be canceled but Breckenridge will still be the place to be Wednesday for Breck’s 4^th of July Celebration.
• Celebrate biking in Breckenridge at Breckenridge Bike Week July 5^th to 8^th.
• The Vail Arts Festival starts today and runs through July 3^rd. Tons of great art and food all weekend!
• The 3 Ring Weekend at Copper Mountain Saturday and Sunday offers a carnival atmosphere for the whole family.
• Celebrate Frisco’s’ Heritage at Founder’s Day from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday.
• Come see over $15 million in artwork at Frisco’s Green Art Festival on July 3^rd and 4^th.
• Come get your yoga on at Copper Mountain’s Wanderlust Festival, July 6^th.

Visit our Events page at Best of Breckenridge for more information on events in Breckenridge and Summit County.

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Summer is back in Breckenridge and Summit County. This weekend is the unofficial kickoff to all things summer! There are tons of great happenings in Summit County this weekend. From all the events that make up Kingdom Days (including the outhouse races!) to the Frisco BBQ Challenge to the opening of the Peak 8 Fun Park and Breck Connect Gondola this is a weekend not to miss in Breckenridge. This weekend’s weather is looking to be perfect in the 70’s and sunny. If you don’t have plans yet put Breckenridge in them! Here is a rundown of the one of the biggest weekends in Breckenridge and Summit County.

Kingdom Days - Join us in reinventing Breckenridge's colorful past during the fourth annual Kingdom Days. Celebrate 152 years of Breckenridge's diverse history with mining, exploration and adventure. Founded in 1859, Breckenridge was inadvertently excluded from some copies of the U.S. maps, becoming known as "Colorado's Kingdom" until 1936 when it finally became incorporated. For an entire weekend, this real town turns upside down to pay tribute to gold fields and mining, exploration and adventure, brothels and saloons, booms and busts. And don't miss out on all fun during the ever-popular Outhouse Race! Click here for more information.

Peak 8 Fun Park - At the base of Peak 8, the Breckenridge Fun Park serves up major action with the Mountain Biking Gold Runner Coaster, alpine slide, miniature golf, four wheel drive tours and more. Click here for more information.

Breckenridge Town Party - Every June for the last 17 years the Town of Breckenridge has thrown a party to celebrate a winter of hard work and to welcome the summer. Please join us for this rite of summer with music, socializing, fun for the kids and much more... We are hoping for a spectacularly sunny, beautiful Breckenridge summer evening. This event will take place at the Riverwalk Center and is Free! Click here for all the details!

Breck Connect Gondola Opens for the Season - The BreckConnect Gondola offers free (and scenic!) transportation from town to the base of Peak 8.

NRO Opening Night Concert - Come enjoy the music of the National Repertory Orchestra (NRO). The NRO is the preeminent intensive fellowship that equips young musicians for orchestral music careers while providing the highest level of musical experience for all to enjoy. Conducted by Carl Tupilow and in its 34th season the NRO delivers top level performances every time they take the stage. Click here to see more.

Frisco BBQ Challenge - The 19th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge is back, June 14th - 17th, 2012. The BBQ challenge gathers more than 60 teams from Kansas to California and offers the best BBQ in the west. The BBQ Challenge has something for everyone from live entertainment, games for kids, cooking demos, pig races, and of course eating Barbecue 'till your heart's content - so catch "Barbecue Fever" in Frisco - BBQ with altitude. Visit http://​www.breckenridgediscountlod​ging.com/event/​friscos-bbq-challenge for more information.

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The first really big weekend of Breckenridge’s summer season is coming the weekend of June 15^th through 17^th. Many fun activities and events are taking place all over Summit County this weekend including the Frisco BBQ challenge, the opening of the Breck Connect Gondola the opening of the Peak 8 Fun Park and Kingdom Days in Breckenridge.

Kingdom Days is a celebration of Breckenridge’s Heritage and the event is comprised of a series of small happenings occurring all over town. The best part is that all of the events for Kingdom Days are free! All of the museums in town are free and hosting events. The historic tours of town are free; there is gold panning in the Blue River Plaza. You can have an old time photo taken, there are burro rides for the kids and best of all are the Outhouse races on Ridge Street. The Outhouse Race has become an annual tradition very much in the spirit of Breckenridge’s Ullr Fest. Teams of 4 build outhouses and race them in heats down Ridge Street competing for the “Golden Throne.” The outhouse must be occupied and human powered. Thousands come to Ridge Street to see this whacky annual tradition that celebrates and pokes fun at Breckenridge’s history.

Activities and Events During Kingdom Days Weekend Include

Annual Breckenridge Sidewalk Sale
June 15th - 17^th

Tour Breckenridge’s historic museums Saturday and Sunday for free all weekend long! Museums include:

Barney Ford House Museum
Located at 111 E. Washington Avenue, see the home of Barney L. Ford, an escaped slave who prospered and became a prominent entrepreneur and black civil rights pioneer in Colorado. Call 970.453.9767 for more information.

Edwin Carter Museum
See the home of Breckenridge’s famous log cabin naturalist, Professor Edwin Carter who collected more than 3,000 Rocky Mountain animal specimens. Located at 111 N. Ridge Street, call 970.453.9767 for more information.

Summit Ski Museum
Located at 308-B S. Main Street, next to Hand & Glove, the Summit Ski Museum highlights the first 100 years of skiing in Summit County. For more info call 970.453.9767.

Rotary Snowplow Park
Learn about the history of the railroad and the perilour route the locomotives took over Boreas Pass to bring the mail, important goods and people into Breckenridge and Summit County. Stop in right on the corner of Boreas Pass Road and South Main Street nest to the Stephen C. West Ice Arena.

Lomax Placer Mine
Come see a real placer mining boat and learn about placer mining in Breckenridge. To get there from Main Street turn west on Ski Hill Road, .3 miles to Lomax Mine on left. Call 970.453.9767 for more information.

FREE Historical Hiking / Walking Tours

The Breckenridge Heritage Alliance will be hosting free walking tours of Breckenridge highlighting Breckenridge’s history. Come learn about how Breckenridge got it’s start, how it survived from its founding in 1859, unique character, interesting stories and so much more. Tours include:

• Guided Historic Walking Tour of Breckenridge
• Iowa Hill Tour
• Washington Gold and Silver Mine Tour
• Saloon & Breckenridge Distillery Tour
• Haunted Tour of Breckenridge

Call the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance at 970-453-9767 for more information.
 

Kingdom Days Signature Events

National Repertory Orchestra Opening Night
Where: Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Avenue W
When:  Friday, June 15th 7:30 p.m.
Info: Celebrate the opening night of the National Repertory Orchestra performance with Elgar's Enigma Variations and more.

Welcome Proclamation
Where: Blue River Plaza
When: Saturday, June 16th 11:00 a.m.
Info: Relive the summer of 1936 when Colorado Governor, Big Ed Johnson and Breckenridge locals gathered on the Summit County Courthouse lawn, where a U.S. flag was raised, officially welcoming the Town of Breckenridge and Summit County into the nation.

Barney Ford BBQ
Where: On the lawn at the Barney Ford House Museum, 111 E. Washington Avenue
When: Saturday, June 16th 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Info: Enjoy BBQ fare on the lawn of the Barney Ford House Museum. All proceeds go toward future museum exhibits and operations.

Old Time Photos
Where: Breckenridge Old Time Photo Studio 326 South Main Street
When: Saturday, June 16th & Sunday, June 17th, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Info: Dress up in historic costumes and have a professional photographer create your very own “Old Time Photo” with your family and friends. A great memento from the fourth annual Kingdom Days, fees apply.
 

Old West Burro Rides
Where: Barney Ford parking lot (corner of S. Ridge Street and Washington Avenue)
When: Saturday, June 16th & Sunday, June 17th 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Info: Enjoy Red Tail the Mountain Man’s old west burro farm and petting zoo as well free children’s burro rides.

Gold Panning
Where: Blue River Plaza on Main Street
When: Saturday, June 16th & Sunday, June 17th 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Info: Get expert instruction and see demonstrations by the Gold Prospectors of Colorado.

Blacksmithing Demonstrations
Where: Barney Ford parking lot (corner of S. Ridge Street and Washington Avenue)
When: Saturday, June 16th & Sunday, June 17th 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Info: Come by and see Rory May, with Dragon Forge Ltd. transform red hot metal on site. Demonstrations will include late 1800s and contemporary processes.

5^th Annual Breckenridge Outhouse Races
Where: Ridge Street (between Lincoln Avenue and Washington Avenue)
When: Sunday, June 17th 2:00 p.m.
Info: Celebrate the hardships faced by our forefathers, Breckenridge hosts an event that combines a glimpse of our past in the spirit of today. There will be memorable prizes for first, second and third places as well as the People’s Choice Outhouse Award.

Edwin Carter Birthday Celebration
Where: On the lawn at the Edwin Carter Museum, 111 N. Ridge Street
When: Sunday, June 17th 12:00 p.m.
Info:  Come celebrate the Birthday of Edwin Carter. Birthday cake will be served.
 

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The Breckenridge Pro Rodeo will be in town this August and September. This will be the first year that Breckenridge has had a rodeo and excitement is high for this event. The Breckenridge Rodeo will take place over 10 weekend nights and will provide exciting family entertainment.

The rodeo, fully sanctioned by the sport’s governing body, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), will take place in Breckenridge every Saturday and Sunday from August 4^th -September 2^nd, 2012 in a specially-constructed arena in the Airport Road parking lot on the north side of town.

Each nightly rodeo will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the professional events will include Saddle Bronc, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, and 1-2 clown acts. There will also be kids’ events that are open to public participation such as Mutton Busting and Calf Scrambles.

Venue doors will open at 4:30 p.m. each day, and will feature a family-friendly festival atmosphere leading up to the start of the event, including an all you can eat BBQ Cowboy Dinner, cotton candy, snow cones, alcohol, retail vendors, rodeo clowns, mechanical bulls, live music and so much more. At 5:00 p.m. there will be a free behind the chutes tour provided by the rodeo clown.

“We are extremely excited to be able to bring the 2012 Breckenridge PRCA ProRodeo to town this summer,” said the event’s promoter, Brad Bays. “We have had a great groundswell support from the public letting us know that they are eager to see this new addition to Breck’s great lineup of summer activities, and we know we can offer a great family-friendly event that will help bring spectators to town and will fit in perfectly with the lineup of other great signature events that Breck is able to offer this summer.”

Tickets go on sale to the public June 1^st, and will cost $20 for adults, $15 for children ages 7-15, and free for kids 6 & under. VIP tickets are also available for $40 each adult, $30 for children age 7-15, and children 6 and under are free. This will include exclusive private seating, private restroom facilities and a server. In addition, Breck Rodeo season tickets will also be for sale, priced at $80 for adults and $60 for children, and will include access for all 10 performances this summer (that a 60% savings).

Call (970) 389-1701 to buy advanced tickets or get them at the event venue, Breckenridge Stables, Breckenridge Resort Chamber, or at the Breckenridge Welcome Center. Credit cards are accepted.

For full details of the 2012 Breckenridge PRCA ProRodeo, please visit the event’s official website, www.BreckenridgePRCAProRodeo.com.

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Dew Tour Kicks off 2012 with Beach, City and Mountain Events

Breckenridge has only been closed for one day and we are already thinking of next ski season! The Dew tour is coming back to Breckenridge this December! Breckenridge Ski Resort secured a long term deal to host the winter portion of the Dew Tour for the next four years. Going forward the Winter Dew tour will see a new format including Breckenridge being the only stop for the winter Dew Tour. There will be more events and expanded TV coverage. Read the below excerpts from the Breckenridge Ski Resort press release for more information on the new Dew Tour and what it means for Breckenridge this upcoming winter.

Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, today announced a four-year renewal of their partnership with Mountain Dew, along with the 2012 schedule for the new Dew Tour. Alli Sports, together with Mountain Dew is reshaping the Dew Tour to showcase action sports in three large-scale, premium and ‘grand-slam’ style events.

The new Beach, City, Mountain tour model will better serve the needs of the athletes and action sports community. The three premium events will boast expanded television programming and digital strategy across NBC, NBC Sports Network, nbcsports.com and www.allisports.com, as well as hyper-local promotional and programming opportunities through the NBC Sports Group’s owned stations and regional sports networks.  At the event level, each stop will include expanded and new sports and disciplines, and an enhanced on-site experience featuring more live music and a new “Dew Tour Experience,” bringing  all aspects of action sports culture to life throughout the five-day festivals.

Spanning the country August through December, the 2012 Dew Tour schedule will include visits to Ocean City, Md. and Breckenridge Ski Resort, with a debut event in San Francisco on the West coast. The Dew Tour will integrate the character of each stop into the overall feel of the event, capitalizing on impactful Beach, City and Mountain backdrops as each of the three events will draw inspiration from the host city to create its own identity.

• Beach: Ocean City, Md.             August 16-19
• City: San Francisco, Calif.         October 18-21
• Mountain: Breckenridge, Colo. December 13-16

The 2012 Dew Tour will include over 30 hours of live television coverage on NBC and NBC Sports Network.  In addition, the Dew Tour will present an expanded digital offering including live competitions and behind-the-scenes exclusive content across multiple platforms.

Utilizing the athletes as the drivers of the Tour, each of the three stops will present a different mix of sports and disciplines.

For additional Dew Tour event information, visit www.Allisports.com  and www.breckenridge.com.

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Welcome to the last full week of the Breckenridge ski season! The final week of Spring Fever is going to be a full on party with free concerts by Toots and the Maytalls Saturday and Rusted Root Sunday, on mountain competitions, in town entertainment and more. Both free concerts start at 2 p.m. and when you get to Peak 8 you won’t miss it! Spend the day ripping up the slopes and end it jamming to these awesome national acts courtesy of Breckenridge Ski Resort. This weekend also marks the return of the KSMT Beer Festival as well as the Imperial Challenge, the traditional closing day local’s race from town to the top of the Imperial Bowl.

Final Breck Ascent Series Race of the Season

 When: Wednesday, April 11th at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Peaks 7, 8, 9 and 10
Contact: www.townofbreckenridge.com or call 970-453-1734
Cost: Pre-registration - $17, Race Day Registration - $22
Info:  It’s the last Breck Ascent race of the season! Take on a different kind of challenge this winter with the Breckenridge Ascent Series.  Join us this year for FIVE hill climb events with a mix of courses. The race consists of just the Ascent - Use any kind of way to get up the mountain, but skis or a snowboard are required to come back down!

Final KSMT Spring Fever Comedy Series Night

 When: Thursday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Base 9 Bar in Beaver Run
Cost: $5
Info: Finish out the Spring Fever Comedy Night Series with the final event this Thursday. This comedy night features host Chuck Roy and the Headliner, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald. With a background that ranges from numerous tours as a bouncer with The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Police, a 25-year career in veterinary medicine and over 20-years of performing as a professional stand-up comedian; Kevin Fitzgerald is a true renaissance man.

Final Breck “5 ‘Til 5” Terrain Park Happy Hour

When: Thursday, April 12th at 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Park Lane Terrain Park

 Info: The 5 til 5 event’s final day is this Friday! Cruise Breck’s Freeway & Park Lane Terrain Parks until 5 p.m. 5 Chair and the Colorado SuperChair lifts will operate 1 extra hour, until 5 p.m. Enjoy free food, beverages, music, giveaways and jam style contests all afternoon. Prizes include gear from various ski and snowboard companies, Maui Jim, Rockstar, season passes and other great prizes, including this Friday for one lucky guest, a year’s supply of Mountain Dew!

Imperial Challenge Bike/Ascent/Descent Race

When: Saturday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Start at the Breckenridge Recreation Center
Info: This year marks the 16th annual Imperial Challenge. The event involves 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, begin your descent to the base of Peak 8 on skis or a snowboard. This is the quintessential closing day event of the year! Click here for registration information.

Breck Spring Beer Festival, Presented By KSMT

When:  Saturday, April 14th from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Main Street Station Plaza
Info: KSMT “The Mountain” presents the 6th annual Breckenridge Spring Beer Festival on Saturday, April 14^th. The Beer Festival offers brews, and free live music, featuring beer sampling from 25 craft brewers and live music from My Pet Dragon, Jason Spooner, and Tracksuit Wedding.
Contact: www.BreckenridgeBeerFestival.com

2-Day Weekend-Long Luau Party

When and Where:  Saturday, April 14th at the Maggie from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Sunday, April 15th at the T-Bar from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Info:  Join us on Peak 9 & Peak 8 this Saturday and Sunday for closing weekend parties at the TBar & The Maggie! These parties will feature drink specials and fresh coconuts, There will be a raffle to win a free kayak and music by the Universally Famous Rocket Surgeons at the TBar on Sunday.

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Spring Fever is in full effect and after two weekends of top notch performances there will be a break in the Peak 8 concerts this weekend. Instead there will be a focus on Easter.

Weekly Comedy Night

When: Thursday, April 5^{th 7 p.m.}
Where: The Base Nine Bar and Grill in Beaver Run
Info: This week’s Comedy Night features host Chuck Roy and Headliner, Adam Cayton Holland. Despite being born into a white, upper-middle class family, Adam is a national touring headliner and plays clubs and colleges all over the country. He has performed on such illustrious, indie shows as Comedy Bang Bang and Meltdown in Los Angeles. His writing has appeared in the Onion’s A.V. Club and Spin Magazine.

Annual Sidewalk Sale

When:  April 6th, 7th & 8^th
Where: All along Breckenridge’s Main Street
Info: Save big on all kinds of goods in Breckenridge! Come join us for our spring fever reliever!

Breck 5 til 5 Terrain Park Happy Hour Presented by Freeskier and Snowboard Magazine

When: Friday, April 6th, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Park Lane Terrain Park
Info: The popular weekly event 5 til 5 lets park riders cruise Park Lane until 5:00 pm.  With free food, beverages, music, giveaways and jam style contests - come kick it all afternoon.  Win prizes including gear from Faction, Never Summer, Nike 6.0, Dragon, Smith, Vans, and of course season passes from your friends here at Breck!

Golden Easter Egg Hunt

When:  Saturday, April 7^th
Where: Shops around Breckenridge and in the Blur River Plaza
Info: Eggs filled with candy and coupons will be hidden at participating businesses and in the Blue River Plaza. There will also be “Golden Eggs” that will contain cash vouchers that can be redeemed at the Breckenridge Welcome Center. Look for advertisements in the Summit Daily News. Also join the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 7 at 5 pm. in the Blue River Plaza.

21st Annual Great Egg Scramble

When: Saturday, April 7^th
Where: Breckenridge Recreation Center
Info: Breckenridge Recreation Department presents the 21st Annual Great Egg Scramble! Get your picture taken with the Breckenridge Bunny and scramble for eggs at the Recreation Center! The Great Egg Scramble also includes prize giveaways and goody bags for every child. Our inflatable jungle and obstacle course will also be set up on the tennis courts for jumping fun in between scrambles! Make sure to arrive on time and don't forget to bring your camera and basket for collecting your eggs! All ages welcome, however egg scrambles are for ages 0-10. Registration is not required and this is a free event.

• 10:00AM Greeting on Tennis Courts
• 10:15AM Climbing Pit Scramble (Ages 0-2)
• 10:15AM Gym Scramble (Ages 3-6)
• 10:45AM Climbing Pit Scramble (Ages 0-2)
• 10:45AM Gym Scramble (Ages 7-10)
• 11:15AM Pool Scramble (Ages 3-6 then 7-10)
• 10:15-11:15 Inflatable Jumping, Bunny Visits, Jelly Bean Counting Contest and Coloring Pages!

Rockstar Throwback Throwdown Pipe Competition

When: Saturday, April 7
Where: Breckenridge’s Peak 8
Info: Come check out the inaugural Rockstar “Then and Now” throwback halfpipe competition. Watch as pro snowboarders compete for a $10,000 prize purse and take part in two events: competing in the 22-foot halfpipe and then a specially constructed 6-foot mini-pipe that is an exact replica of the first one built at Breck in 1985. In the small halfpipe tricks no more than 540 degrees of rotation will be allowed,  so each rider will have to get creative with straight airs, alley oops, huge slow spins, and hand plants in honor of Breckenridge’s historic 50th Anniversary Season.

5 Peaks Mountaineering Race

When: Saturday, April 7 at 6:30 a.m.
Where: Breckenridge Ski Resort
Info: 5 Peaks is North America's longest ski mountaineering race, with 10,000 feet of vertical and five separate ascents in the Ten Mile Range behind Breckenridge Ski Resort. Eighty teams of two will skin, climb, ski, and traverse Peaks 10, 9, 8 (from two sides) and 7.

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Well it has certainly been spring here in Breckenridge the last few weeks and this week looks to offer more of the same sumptuous, sunny weather! Julian Marley and the Soul Rebels Brass Band tore up the stage on Breckenridge’s Peak 8 this weekend bringing huge crowds and plenty of good times. This week offers a fresh lineup of events including 2 more free concerts on Peak 8 in Breckenridge. This weekend come see Leftover Salmon on Saturday and Donovan Frankenreiter on Sunday. Both concerts are on the Breckenridge Peak 8 stage and start at 2 p.m. see below for other events happening this week during Spring Fever!

Comedy Night
When: Thursday, March 29^th at 7 p.m.
Where: Base 9 Bar in Beaver Run Resort
Cost: $10 at the door or $5 with a Beaver Run Local’s card.
Info: Featuring  host Chuck Roy and the Headliner, Vic Alejandro. Vic is a regular at the Comedy Works in Denver and has worked  with national headliners such as; Kevin Nealon, Kathleen Madigan, Brian Regan, Jake Johannsen, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jim Gaffigan, Wendy Leibman, Daniel Tosh and more. Vic has appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show and is published in the book "The Complete Idiots Guide to Jokes".

Putt & Pub Crawl
When: Friday, March 30^th
Where: Bars and Pubs around Breckenridge, Meet at the T-Bar in One Ski Hill Place at 3 p.m.
Cost: $40 per Team of 4, that’s ten bucks a person! Includes entry into the pub crawl and the after party where you can win prizes!
Contact: To register visit www.alwaysmountaintime.com/KSMT
Info: This first time event sponsored by Beaver Run Resort offers good, clean adult fun. Bring you golf game and your will to drink! Nine locations around town “link” up for an afternoon of winter golf “Breckenridge Style”! Teams of 4 will compete for prizes for lowest overall score, best team name, best costumes, best team putt per hole and more during this event! Teams will meet at the T-Bar at the base of Peak 8 to get their wristbands and event info. Teams will head into town for the holes at various locations. Each bar location creates their own golf hole!

Breck 5 til 5 Terrain Park Happy Hour Presented by Freeskier and Snowboard Magazine
When: Friday, March 30, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Park Lane Terrain Park
Info: The popular weekly event 5 til 5 lets park riders cruise Park Lane until 5:00 pm.  With free food, beverages, music, giveaways and jam style contests - come kick it all afternoon.  Win prizes including gear from Faction, Never Summer, Nike 6.0, Dragon, Smith, Vans, and of course season passes from your friends here at Breck!

Kids' Beginner Snowboard Camp
When: Saturday, March 31 - Sunday, April 1 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Where: Breckenridge Ski School
Contact:  Call 1-800-536-1890 to sing up or for more information
info: Don’t miss this opportunity for your kids to learn how to snowboard at a fraction of the cost of regular group lessons! This two day camp offers the basics of snowboarding in a safe and fun environment.

Ripperoo's Mascot Olympics
When: Sunday, April 1 from 10:00-2:00pm
Where: Breckenridge Peak 8 Base Area
Cost: Free
Info: The Breckenridge Mascot Olympics is one of the zaniest free kid-friendly events anywhere! Breck’s official mascot, Ripperoo, has invited a bunch of his mascot friends from around Colorado to come to Breck and participate in a series of snow sports to determine who will win the Gold, Silver and Bronze in different wacky events!

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Spring Fever swings into full effect this weekend and features the first two acts in the Spring Fever Bud Light Concert Series. The weather this weekend promises to be sunny and warm, perfect weather for a Spring Fever musical throw-down at Breckenridge’s Peak 8 Base Area. This week kicks off the free music with Julian Marley on Saturday and the Soul Rebels Brass Band on Sunday. Both concerts start at 2 p.m. and when you get to Peak 8 you won’t miss it! Spend the day ripping up the slopes and end it jamming to these awesome national acts courtesy of Breckenridge Ski Resort.

Breck Ascent Series

When: Wednesday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Peaks 7, 8, 9 and 10
Contact:  www.townofbreckenridge.com or call 970-453-1734.
Cost: Pre-registration - $17, Race Day Registration - $22
Info: Take on a different kind of challenge this winter with the Breckenridge Ascent Series.  Join us this year for FIVE hill climb events with a mix of courses. The race consists of just the Ascent - Use any kind of way to get up the mountain, but skis or a snowboard are required to come back down!

Weekly Comedy Night

When: Thursday, March 22 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Park Avenue Pub in the Village Hotel
Cost: $5
Info: This week’s comedy night features host Chuck Roy with Nora Lynch Phil Palisoul. With a remarkably unique, self-deprecating style combined with side-splitting material, Phil Palisoul’s well-polished stand-up routine has made him a huge hit at comedy clubs, cruise ships, casinos, and corporate events across the country. He’s performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Phil has opened in concert for such legendary comedians as Jerry Seinfeld and Dennis Miller.

Breck 5 til 5 Terrain Park Happy Hour Presented by Freeskier and Snowboard Magazine

When: Friday, March 23, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Park Lane Terrain Park
Info: The popular weekly event 5 til 5 lets park riders cruise Park Lane until 5:00 pm.  With free food, beverages, music, giveaways and jam style contests - come kick it all afternoon.  Win prizes including gear from Faction, Never Summer, Nike 6.0, Dragon, Smith, Vans, and of course season passes from your friends here at Breck!

EpicMix Scavenger Hunt

When: Saturday, March 24 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Contact: www.epicmix.com/
Info: Join Breckenridge for the first ever EpicMix Scavenger Hunt. Connect with fellow EpicMixers in an on-mountain scavenger hunt, compete in challenges, earn EpicMix pins, and celebrate Spring Fever! Solve riddles to unlock special EpicMix virtual pins in various locations throughout Breck.

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Check out our latest deal on lodging in Breckenridge for the Spring Fever festival. Spring in Breckenridge is an awesome time to visit. The weather is warmer, the sun shines a little more and we get the most snow of the year. It looks like snow will be returning next week just in time for the Kickoff of Spring Fever!

Spring Fever in Breckenridge includes free concerts, awesome savings, events and on mountain competition. Click here for more information on the Spring Fever event! Save 40% on 2 nights lodging and lift tickets this spring!

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Wow! Check out this lineup! This is the best Spring music linup Breckenridge has ever seen! Kudos to the Breckenridge Ski Area for bringing us all this fantastic music for FREE! if you like music you will want to make some plans to get up here for some of these top name bands! this is the official press release from www.breckenridge.com.

• On-Mountain Concerts FREE to all Guests
• Biggest Spring Celebration in Rocky Mountain Region
• Last Chance to Celebrate Snow & Sun Before End of Ski Season

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – Feb. 27, 2012- Breckenridge Ski Resort announced today the band lineup for this year’s Bud Light Concert Series in conjunction with Breck’s Spring Fever Festival. Spring is right around the corner in the high country and Breck will be the place to be all spring long.

The Bud Light Concert Series brings the party to Breck with six total days of big-name acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on the mountain at the base of Peak 8. Reggae master Julian Marley, kicks off the month-long concert series on March 24 and the series concludes with the legendary Rusted Root on April 15.

All concerts will be FREE to the public and will take place on a specially-constructed stage on the mountain facing One Ski Hill Place, a RockResort, at the base of Peak 8, from 2-5 p.m. on each concert date.

FULL LINEUP FOR 2012 SRING FEVER BUD LIGHT CONCERT SERIES:

Sat. March 24th – Julian Marley - Son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Julian is a Grammy award nominated, roots-reggae musician, singer-songwriter, producer and humanitarian. In the same tradition as his father, Julian "Ju Ju" Marley is a devout Rastafarian whose music is inspired by life and spirituality.

Sun. March 25th – Soul Rebels Brass Band - This eight‐piece New Orleans-style brass band built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in the party‐like atmosphere of a dance club.

Sat. March 31st – Leftover Salmon – This jam band from Boulder, Colorado infuse their unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country, and Cajun/Zydeco, which the band calls "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass", and have become a favorite within the jam band scene.

Sun. April 1st – Donavon Frankenreiter – This American musician and surfer has made his name through his laid back, relaxing, yet upbeat tunes, conjuring up images of the oceans and waves, best known for hit single “Free”.

Sat. April 14th – Toots and the Maytals – Toots & The Maytals are one of the most well-known ska and reggae acts in history. Considered legends in their genre, their Jamaican sound is a unique, original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock.

Sun. April 15th – Rusted Root – Frequently featured in Hollywood film soundtracks, they are known for their unique fusion of acoustic, rock, world and other styles of music, with a strong percussion section that draws from African, Latin American, Native American, and Indian influences.

Spring Fever events continued to be added in town and on the mountain throughout the festival; for the full schedule of Spring Fever events, visit www.BreckSpringFever.com

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Come to the 23rd Annual Tim McClure Memorial Benefit, Friday, March 2 at The Maggie in Breckenridge

The Tim McClure Memorial Benefit is in honor of founder of the High Country Conservation Center, Tim McClure, with all money raised benefitting HC3. Tim started Summit Recycling Project (SRP) in 1976 and was an impassioned activist and spokesperson for recycling. We are thrilled to host the event for its 23^rd year to celebrate Tim’s life, the High Country Conservation Center and our community’s environmental achievements. To see more information on Tim and our history, click here.

Enjoy live music from local favorite High 5, belly dancers, a Southwestern buffet from Vail Resorts, beer from the Dillon Dam Brewery and a huge silent auction.

• Tickets purchased in advance are $20 and include one drink. Tickets are $25 at the door. 
• Buy tickets at highcountryconservation.org or by calling us at 668-5703. 
• Silent auction items include 2012/13 Vail Resorts and Copper season passes, SkiLogik Raves, local lodging and a Grant Family Farms’ CSA share. Thank you very much to Vail Resorts Echo, Copper Mountain, Timberline Disposal and all of the High Country Conservation Center’s sponsors.

Mardi Gras is coming to Breckenridge this Tuesday, February 21^st. Mardi Gras is a longtime Breckenridge tradition complete with a banquet, parade and plenty of parties, Cajun food and good times! Breckenridge is known for its crazy parties like Ullr Fest and Kingdom Days. Mardi Gras is one more example of how Breckenridge loves to let its hair down.

Come this Tuesday to the Main Street Procession and cheer on the floats and revelers that will be making their way down Breckenridge’s Main Street starting at 4:30 p.m. This Saturday come to the Bacchus Ball, Dress in a tux or come in casual, eat an authentic Cajun Buffet and dance the night away to the sounds of Hazel Miller!

Bacchus Ball: Saturday February 18, 2012

Info: The evening will feature dancing, drinks, great Nawlins style cuisine and the crowning of the Rex and Queen. Music by Hazel Miller!

Where: Beaver Run Resort -  Breckenridge Ballroom

When: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Attire: Summit County Formal a.k.a. anything goes! Guests can wear a Mardi Gras costume, formal ball gown or a favorite mask and pair of blue jeans.

Cost: $55 per person or $100 per couple. Cost includes a New Orleans style buffet dinner and a cash bar available. Beads, boas and masks for sale at the event.

To Buy Tickets:  Buy them in person at the Breckenridge Welcome Center, 203 S. Main St. or visit www.gobreck.com to buy tickets or call 970.453.5055. Guests will need to give a credit card number over the phone.

This is a 21 and older event and is produced by the Breckenridge Resort Chamber.

Mardi Gras Procession on Main Street and Fat Tuesday Celebration: Tuesday February 21, 2012

Info: The procession will start on North Main Street and Watson Avenue and head south to Park Avenue.

When: 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

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