The Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Blog - Events

We Like Being in the News

There are reasons we in Summit County are used to being featured in the media  from early snowfalls being mentioned during NFL broadcasts to young Olympians making the late night talk show rounds, and heck, even being a very early mover in the push to decriminalize and then recreationally legalize marijuana.  Let’s just say Summit County is not a stranger to a little national attention.

But this recent round of notable news was strange enough to make Summit a cheeky punch line on Saturday Night Live.  A man was witnessed chasing a moose onto a median and then photographed by a passerby on Frisco Main Street. Chasing. A. Moose.

Moose weigh between 800 and 1,200 pounds, can be six feet tall at the shoulder and can be aggressive. They can run at 35…

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Porch Series Concert Returning to Breckenridge Associates Real Estate

Two great and successful Breckenridge mainstays - the front porch of our historic office building and the energetic NRO (National Repertory Orchestra) -  come together again this summer to provide free, hour-long classical music concerts in the late afternoon.  Free sunshine is usually provided, and the equally free, abundant and cool fresh air make the Breckenridge Associates Porch Concerts a great place to meet friends and hear world-class music.

Please join us at our Main Street office on the following days:

Porch Series Performance Dates
Tuesday, June 12 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday, July 5 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, July 10 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, July 24 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Being a successful business has several perks. One that Breckenridge…

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Care about Trees?

Summit County cares about health. Kids, dogs and frogs have groups working for their health, and Summit is lucky enough to have a Forest Health Task Force, too.  This non-profit is currently looking for summer volunteers to help with forest projects. If you are a Summit County homeowner, joining the task force or its partner organization, Friends of the Dillon Range District, is a great way to learn about living in the wildland / urban interface.  There's more on this subject for homeowners on our Wildfire Protection page.

The Forest Health Task Force needs volunteers to do a variety of citizen science and education initiatives. Diverse backgrounds and all ability levels are welcome — from those who don't know an elm from an aspen to trained…

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Olympic Celebration in Summit County

Olympic Alchemy changes Silver to Gold

Red Gerard changed Silverthorne to Goldthorne when he won the gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games. The 17-year-old wunderkind and newly minted late night talk show hero took the gold in Snowboard Slopestyle, kicking off the Games -- being the first American to win gold -- and raising the bar for every 17-year-old snowboarder in the world.

Summit County is not a place that requires much excuse to throw a party. With so much to celebrate, imagine the festivities that Silverthorne will conjure to recognize the county's five Team USA heroes.

After Gerard’s gold, Kyle Mack earned Silver in Snowboard Big Air and also landed in 11th place in slopestyle.  A few weeks later Mack went on the take the top…

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Breckenridge Crepe Shortage Solved

Ski towns are quirky places. A dishwasher or bus driver might have a phD, but works a job that allow for maximum powder day access. Parking can be a challenge, toddlers ski better than you do, men outnumber women, the bike on the roof rack is worth more than the car, we spend a week celebrating the Norwegian god of winter, and a bagger at City Market ran for mayor. These are every day ski town incidents. We are used to quirks.

But the line at Crepes a la Cart is one for the books. It often snakes down the block, with wait times up to an hour, in the cold, in the dark. Other food options are available. Is it the welcoming fire pit on the deck? The saliva-inducing smell of the batter hitting the hot buttered grill? The occasionally surly employees? The…

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Easter Egg Hunt in the Snow

Spring has arrived and Easter is coming early this year! Join us in Breckenridge or in any of the below locations to search for colorful eggs in the snow! Don’t forget to check out a Vipers game when you’re in town!

Saturday, March 31st

Arapahoe Basin
Start the Easter egg hunt early at A-Basin. On Saturday, March 31st there will be 5,000 eggs to find on the mountain. Start your hunt on the Molly Hogan trail if you’re on foot, or head over to Wrangler if you’re on skis. Keep a lookout for the golden eggs - they contain special prizes.

Sunday - April 1st

Breckenridge
Hit the slopes and join a mountain Easer scavenger hunt. First lift starts at 8:30. Take your photo with all 5 giant Easter eggs scattered from peak 6 - peak 9. Show your photos at the base of…

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You're in Luck - Be Irish this Saturday

Looking for something to do in Summit County for St. Patrick ’s Day, this Saturday March 17? Whether you're just visiting, new in town or a local, we've got lots of great St. Patty’s day events.

Breckenridge – Luck of the Rockies St. Patty Breckenridge Pub Crawl

In true St. Patrick’s Day spirit, join a pub crawl! Register at Napper Tandy’s and continue the party at participating bars such as Angel’s Hollow, Blue Stag, Gold Pan, Motherloaded, RMU, Tiki Mana and end the evening at the Historic Brown Closing Party. Costumes encouraged! DJ’s and food are part of the crawl.
Contact Napper Tandy’s Pub for pre-registration details.

New Moon Snowshoe Tour

The March new moon falls on St. Patrick ’s Day this year! What better way to enjoy the mountains…

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A New Year, a Fresh Chance!

What’s better than celebrating the New Year surrounded by friends and family after a day of high country recreating? Doing it in your own home! With interest rates climbing but still near record lows, appreciation on a multi-year climb, rental demand steady, and on- and off-hill facilities that are built to please, what’s not to love about a Summit County ski home? What other investment allows you to create memories, host parties, store your recreational equipment, have a hot tub, prepare home cooked meals … even garner rental income? Try all that with your mutual funds!

Summit and Park County offer a diverse array of ownership options, for many budgets and lifestyles- from tradable timeshare options to hassle-free condo living with underground…

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Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Snow Sculpture Viewing Party

The best thing about the International Snow Sculptures? It’s difficult to pick just one thing. With 28 years of snow sculpting heritage here in Breckenridge, we can truly say it never gets old. The sculptures inspire a childlike wonder — they often seem to defy the laws of physics. The dedication of everyone focused on making the event happen, from the teams of volunteers to the 16 international teams, is inspiring. The art ranges from the abstract to the silly and the sculptures are on display for 24 hours a day from the start of sculpting through the end of the voting period. The sculptures look different under sunlight and electric lights, and are an easy post-dinner stroll. There are so many good reasons to visit.

The one drawback? In this writer’s…

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International Snow Sculptures in Breckenridge

For the past 28 winters, the some of the finest snow sculptors in the world have gathered in Breckenridge, Colorado for the International Snow Sculpture Championship. They come to face the daunting task of transforming, in 65 hours of intensive carving, a twelve-foot high, 50,000-pound cube of packed snow into an elusive and delicate work of art. They travel from all corners of the globe, some from places without snow, and with only simple tools and human intellect, to create art.

From January 22 to January 29, 2018 you’ll be able to watch the process in the area around the Riverwalk Center, at 150 West Adams Avenue, in Breckenridge. The sculptures change daily, hourly on some days, and you can follow along and even join in for the voting on the…

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