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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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Breckenridge Town Party and Kingdom Days

For over 19 years, the Town of Breckenridge hosts the annual Breckenridge Town Party to thank the locals for all their dedicated work during the winter.  It is also a time to kickoff the start of summer in the high country- one of the best seasons there is!  This summer, join us at the Riverwalk Center on Friday, June 13th, 2014, from 4:30 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy free music, by the Wheeler Brothers, socializing, Town Photo, and much more fun for the entire family!  There will be food and drinks available for purchase.  So pack your picnic blanket and camping chairs…join us for a beautiful summer evening. 

Following the Town Party, on Saturday and Sunday, June 14th and 15th, join the town of Breckenridge for Kingdom Days.  This celebration kicks off summer…

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Extend Ski Season. Spend Spring Break in Breckenridge!

Breckenridge Ski Resort just announced that they will be extending the 2013-2014 ski season.  Peak 6, Peak 7, and Peak 8 will be open until April 27th, 2014!  The snow conditions have been amazing, so they are letting the locals and visitors enjoy some of the best snow in Colorado for another week. 

So, how do you like to enjoy your spring break?  Do you enjoy plenty of sunshine, blue bird days, and fun evenings?  Pack your sunscreen and book a trip to Breckenridge because Spring Fever is back again this year!  You will not want to miss out on the month long festivities.  From March 22nd- April 20th, 2014, enjoy live music, great lodging and dining deals, fun activities on the hill and in town.  It is also one of the best times of year for skiing and…

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Mardi Gras in Breckenridge

For all your New Orleans fanatics, the Town of Breckenridge has a celebration for you!  The first week of March, make sure to pack your beads, masks and boas as Mardi gras lovers take over the town.  Kicking off the week on March 1st, 2014, enjoy the annual Mardi gras ball at the Beaver Run Resort.  From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. indulge in a traditional New Orleans cuisine.  Dress up for the occasion and come with your beads, boas, and masks. The ball will have dancing, drinks, as well as the crowning of the Rex and Queen. Entertainment will be provided by Brazilian Samba Dancers.  For an individual, the cost is $60 and a $120 for a couple.  If you have a table of friends that you want to celebrate with, a table costs $500.  If you are interested in purchasing a…

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Epic Snow in Breckenridge

If you missed it on the news, Breckenridge Ski Resort has had an epic year of snow!  Last Thursday and Friday, Ullr (the Norse snow god), opened up the skies and let the snowflakes fall.  And they continued to fall at a very fast rate for days. The snow was falling and accumulating 2-3 inches per hour.  The last time Breckenridge Ski Resort saw this much snow was over a decade ago.  The final snow totals over the last week came in at 40 inches.   The current base depth at the Breckenridge Ski Resort is 85 inches.  The season total for the Breckenridge Ski Resort is recorded at 267 inches, as of February 8th, 2014. 

A global web and mobile platform used by more than 16.4 million visitors each year, OnTheSnow.com, reported that Breckenridge Ski Resort…

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International Snow Sculptures returning to Breckenridge!

The International Snow Sculpture Championship returns to Breckenridge!  January 21st, 2014, marks the beginning of the renowned Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championship (ISSC).  Twenty ton blocks of snow will start to be assembled on January 13th.  Artists can spend up to 65 hours, shaping and sculpting the snow into masterpieces.  There will be 15 teams competing, coming from all ends of the world- from Italy to Mongolia, to the local US Team Breckenridge.   Most competitors have medaled in similar events before.  They will create impeccable works of art that you don’t want to miss seeing.

The snow sculptures will be located behind the Riverwalk Center in the Tiger Dredge lot.  Come discover the history of the event, including the…

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Breckenridge Ice Castle

This year, the Town of Breckenridge has another awesome winter event to share with locals and visitors. Over the last several weeks, the construction of the Ice Castle in the Tiger Dredge parking lot has been taking shape. Over 20 million pounds of ice will pile up and turn into an Ice Castle worth seeing. The Ice Castle is constructed from snow and ice and it will grow throughout the winter. As the castle grows, tunnels are created and visitors can meander through them. You can also enjoy the towering, brightly lit icicles.

Photo take December 2, 2013

The last several years, the Ice Castles have been built in Utah, Silverthorne, Steamboat Springs and the Mall of America in Minnesota. This year, the Town of Breckenridge gets to be a host of the…

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