You Won’t Regret Going to Breckenridge
The fascinating view of the Ten Mile Range is guaranteed to captivate anyone’s attention and it’s just one of the reasons to plan a trip to Breckenridge. Certainly, the outdoor activities and endless forms of recreation are also what draws visitors to this mountain town. Still, Breckenridge seems to put on a new face every time the town comes together in celebration. In Breckenridge, there’s always something to celebrate so it is always nice to consider a trip to Colorado’s 149-year-old Victorian paradise and have fun.
Perhaps there’s no better way to greet the New Year in Breckenridge than with the Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships thanks to the Breckenridge Ski Resort. This annual event, now in its 18th year, calls upon only the most innovative artists to transform a blank canvass of snow into a masterpiece. Sculptors coming from all over the world virtually take over the town for five days to create spectacular twenty-ton, twelve-foot tall snow sculptures with just their bare hands and a few permitted non-power tools such as carrot scraper and chicken wire. A panel of judges then present awards to the top three teams using theme, technique, and style as criteria. Championships are held in the middle of town at the Riverwalk Center from January 20-25, 2009.
There’s always a reason to celebrate after a wonderful ski season; thus comes the Spring Massive. This year’s eighth annual festival will be held from April 1-19, 2009. Breckenridge is a town that holds the annual event of the Spring Massive to delight in the year’s snow fall. Whether it’s through live entertainment or just a day of spring skiing, this event always makes it easy for anyone to have an enjoyable time. Town happenings include free outdoor concerts, ski competitions, the Massive Beer Festival, Comedy and a Bite of Breckenridge, to name just a few.
Last year wrapped up the 24th Genuine Jazz and Arts Festival in Breckenridge. Usually held during a weekend in August, wine tasting, hot music and beautiful summer nights come together each year for this free event in the Plaza above Maggie Pond. An assortment of performers are always chosen to create a special celebration of all things jazz like smooth jazz, fusion, and mainstream.
Towns all over the country join together in the fall to honor the traditional German celebration of Oktoberfest. Offering traditional German music, Bavarian food, kids’ activities, and, of course, plenty of beer, Breckenridge Oktoberfest is in its fifteenth year now. So, from September 18-20, 2009, grab your beer stein, pull on your lederhosen and head to Breckenridge for some marvelous mountain enjoyment.
Without doubt, winter brings a reason to celebrate in true Breckenridge style. The start of December is the time when Breckenridge formally announces that the holiday season has arrived with its Victorian Holliday celebration which includes competitions on the Breckenridge Ski Resort and craft workshops. Needless to say, the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the annual Lighting of Breckenridge on Main Street.
The celebrations in Breckenridge will not only entertain you with endless fun but will also give you a reason to stay a while. Most if not all of these events are held in the core of the town so you will easily find Breckenridge accommodations that will put you within walking distance to the event itself or the public transportation that will bring you to the location for free. Whatever season you’re visiting Breckenridge, witness tradition unfold and rejoice in merriment by celebrating with the town.
Having lived in Breckenridge Colorado and all over Summit County since she was four years old, Monique Mertrandes grew up hiking, biking, skiing, rock climbing, kayaking, and playing tour guide to visiting friends and family. Learn more about Breckenridge Lodging from other locals like Monique.
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