Events in Breckenridge, Colorado | Breckenridge Associates Real Estate | Page #6

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere as you are reading this, there is a good chance your thoughts have turned to winter pursuits. As holiday season and New Year’s come upon us, we often reflect on how we’ve spent our last year, and how we will spend the next. For many of us in the High Country, that inquiry comes back to this; “Did I ski enough powder?” The answer, of course, is always no. The clock is ticking. Book that ski vacation now.

There are so many flavors available within one ski season. Do you prefer the cracking, crisp energy of the brand new? Get here early- the snow coverage could be thinner than later in the season, but you’ll be rewarded with smaller crowds, and the palpable, early-season, first-day-of-school excitement.

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The Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival, also known as Still on the Hill, takes over the Riverwalk Center in downtown Breckenridge October 20-22, 2017.

Breckenridge is the proud home of the award winning Breckenridge Distillery, which opened in 2007 on the front side of the expanding craft spirits market. In fact, just 60 craft distillers existed in 2003, and today there are over 760. The thirst for the award-winning libations lead to a recent expansion and addition of a restaurant, making the new Breckenridge Distillery a real feather in the cap of the mountain town dining experience. Be sure to check them out in the new facility on Airport Road or pop by the Tasting Room for a quick nip on Main Street’s Blue River Plaza.

A new player in…

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While season pass pricing has pushed up past rock bottom pricing, season passes are a deal no matter how you slice it. With Epic Pass pricing starting at $419 for a four-day’er up to $859 for an unrestricted, unlimited Epic Pass with access to 15 resorts, it’s tough to go wrong. While Vail Resorts advertises the Epic Pass as up to 45% off lift ticket pricing, try this math on for size. Buy the Epic Local Pass for $639, ski just 150 days, and you’ll amortize that pass at UNDER FIVE BUCKS A DAY. We make no promises about how this may impact the rest of your life, but your quads, your goggle tan and your smile should all be cranked up to eleven.

Is this the year you catapult your skiing to the next level? Then this is the month to commit to the gym. Get…

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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think the words "festival", "Breckenridge" and "September"? Oktoberfest, of course! And not just any Oktoberfest- Breckenridge has one of the best Oktoberfests in the entire state of Colorado. 

It doesn't sound logical, but Oktoberfest happens in September. The 26th annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest takes place September 23-25, 2022 and will once again be held on Main Street Breckenridge. The 2022 event will be a full-blown, Munich-style street party with live music, food vendors and plenty of ‘Prost!’  One of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the Rocky Mountains, the Breckenridge Oktoberfest combines festival-style outdoor drinking with family fun and live music. It's one of those days when time…

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You know that Copper has great, naturally divided alpine terrain and a fun golf course. But did you know that for three days each summer, some of the best guitar players in the world gather at Copper, perform for free and even offer workshops like the famous Learn to Play Guitar in Day?

August 11th- 13th are the dates, and the event is divided into three days:

Day 1: Kick Off Bash 
Day 2: Acoustic Day
Day 3: Electric Day 

Lectures, kid’s events, bike rides, films and more fill the schedule and you can even register to win a free guitar courtesy of Taylor Guitars and Guitar Center.

Copper certainly runs a friendly event. Not only are the performances of these guitar heavyweights free, but everyone’s favorite event consideration, Free Parking…

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Blue skies, blindingly white snowcapped peaks and redline workouts are the type of red white and blue that makes our high country hearts race. (Get it? Fitness joke!) The diverse offerings here in Summit County are teed up for a perfect Independence Day celebration. From parades, water fights, live music, bike and foot races, arts festivals, garden parties, and a chance to double down on two nights of fireworks for the hardcore pyrotechnic lovers, we can’t image a better place to celebrate. Highlights are below- but remember, you can also make your own traditions by just getting out into the back county and celebrating open space and open skies.  Freedom!

Summit County maintains an active lifestyle even on the most famous of BBQ holidays, and the 4th…

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How about some golf?

We, high country residing fans of flora and fauna, are very confused about how the pansy - heartiest of high altitude flowers - has become a shorthand insult for weakness. We, pansy fans, will continue to cheer for this little guy, often the first kiss of color pushing through the snow. Be a pansy! Get outside and enjoy the variable conditions of spring in the high country.

How about some golf? Since A-Basin will be open through at least June, some skiing in the morning and golf in the afternoon is a Summit County double header. Add a bike ride for a triple, and if you find a 2 for 1 dining deal for dinner you've hit the Summit County homerun. Only for the experts- add a paddle, raft, hole in one, or large wildlife sighting for…

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The bears are emerging from hibernation and they are out looking for food. Its a good thing they don't know about Summit County's mud season dining specials. Thanks to a new facebook page and website, keeping up-to-date on spring season dining deals and restaurant closings is easier than ever. Newly created by tapped-in locals looking for one cohesive calendar of events, live music and dining specials, we predict this source will quickly become a Summit County must-check.

https://www.facebook.com/IMNOTATWORK/

Another locals favorite is the Dining Passport. Your ten dollar passport purchase opens the door to numerous dining deals and helps fund the Breckenridge Restaurant Associations scholarship awards to local students. Win/win yum. The link below…

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Summer in Breckenridge is a time to reset. And while, summer won't start for a while yet, April and May can be nice, for their slowness, coming from the skiing high season. Summer is chance to reconnect with our human powered sports like hiking and biking. The strength and endurance we build from these sports hopefully allows us to have a strong and healthy ski season - circular, and tied together like the seasons. And as life circles for us, it goes for construction and infrastructure projects as well. As we take a collective breath and feel the earth beneath our feet, the earthmovers are also lining up to take advantage of nice weather and unfrozen ground.

A big project in Breckenridge this summer, one with the power to impact the flow of your day,…

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By May 1st, 2017 you should have in your possession a new Notice of Valuation (NOV) of your real property value as assigned by the assessor, and based on comparable sales. Average Summit County increases are (anecdotally, not scientifically- yours can certainly divert in either direction from here) 15-20%. You have until June 1st , 2017 to postmark your new value should you feel its unfair. Your evidence must be supported sales that you feel are a better comparison to your home than the ones used to create your new valuation.

What a great time to call your favorite Broker/Partner over at Breckenridge Associates Real Estate! We have access to all the sales records, a deep knowledge of the market and familiarity with the NOV form. We are happy to help-…

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