Mention Breckenrige, Colorado to a friend and their first comment will probably be “great skiing and riding.”  If it’s not about our winter sports, then it will surely be “best Oktoberfest in Colorado!,”  or “you HAVE to see the snow sculptures.”  Breckenridge has a great tradition of unique and memorable events at all times of the year.

Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships – January 25 – February 6, 2011
Take a gigantic, packed cube of snow, add teams of sculptors from around the world leave them outside in the center of town for about week and what do you get?  Amazing creations of people, animals, action and abstractions meant to be viewed from all sides.  Come the first week to see the figures come to life, come the second week to see the results and vote for your favorite.  The best excuse for outdoor mid-winter strolling anywhere!

Mardi Gras and Bacchus Ball - March 5 - 8, 2011
Each year, New Orleans visitors and Mardi Gras lovers take over Breckenridge with masks, boas, beads, music and revelry to commemorate the carnival season.  Breckenridge Mardi Gras will kick off in style from on Saturday night, March 5th, with the annual Bacchus Ball.  Join fellow revelers for a New Orleans-style masquerade ball at 9,600 feet. Don’t miss live music with Tiny Barge & the Big Chill, dancing, “N’awlins”- style food and drink prepared by an authentic New Orleans chef, cash bar, the crowning of the Mardi Gras Rex and Queen and so much more.  Then, on Fat Tuesday it’s time to hit Main Street for Summit County’s only Mardi Gras parade.  Party the night away with gulf coast food and drink specials throughout town, colorful masks, and tons of beads.

Spring Fever - April 1 - 24, 2011
Breckenridge’s annual rite of spring has been renamed, revamped and expanded to include even more concerts, events and specials than ever before.  Look for on-mountain concerts every Saturday and Sunday, a ski race series,  fantastic dining and apres ski specials, and fresh exciting kids events including a two-day Easter egg hunt.