Breckenridge, Colorado Events

Fun Park Opens!
Location: Breckenridge
June 15, 2012

Experience the thrilling dips and turns of the Gold Runner Coaster, along with other activities for all ages, including the famous Alpine Slide, mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, gem panning, bungee jumping, pony rides, kids bounce house, miniature golf, hiking, 4x4 tours, and more!


Kingdom Days
Location: Breckenridge
June 16, 2012 - June 17, 2012

Join us as we celebrate our town's heritage during the fifth annual Kingdom Days. Celebrate 153 years of Breckenridge’s diverse history with mining, exploration and adventure. Founded in 1859, Breckenridge was inadvertently excluded from some copies of the U.S. maps, becoming known as "Colorado's Kingdom" until 1936 when it finally became incorporated. For an entire weekend, this real town turns upside down to pay tribute to gold fields and mining, exploration and adventure, brothels and saloons, booms and busts.
4th of July Celebration
Location: Breckenridge
July 04, 2012

There's no place better to view fireworks than at 9600 ft! Come celebrate with us on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

Tons of events can be found around the town including:

  • The Arts District Grand Celebration
  • The Independence Day 10k Trail Run
  • The Fourth of July Garden Party
  • Reading of the Declaration of Independence by George Washington
  • Kids' Water Fight
  • A Viper "Show and Shine"
  • A free Concert
  • and Fireworks at 9:30pm

Bike Week
Location: Breckenridge
July 05, 2012 - July 08, 2012

Breck Bike Week offers led group rides, bike-in movie nights, nutrition, fitness and open space best practices lectures, bike fits, kids’ races, Tour de France viewing parties, high-end bike demos and more. The bonus is that all Breck Bike Week activities are FREE and open to everyone.
PRCA Pro Rodeo
Location: Breckenridge
August 04, 2012 - September 02, 2012

When the doors open at 4:30 p.m., the fun begins. Start with a cowboy barbeque and bring the family for a free Behind the Chutes tour. Settle in at 6:00 p.m. for events and performances including a saddle bronc competition, bareback, bull riding, barrel racing and much, much more.


USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Location: Breckenridge
August 24, 2012

Join us Friday, Aug. 24 in Breckenridge, Colorado for the Stage 5 Start of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, one of the largest cycling events in United States history. The 2012 race will feature professional cycling’s best competing on a challenging course through some of America’s most beautiful scenery. The second annual USA Pro Cycling Challenge rolls through Colorado August 20-26, 2012 – see the Stage 5 Start in Breck on Friday, August 24, 2012.


18th Annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest
Location: Breckenridge
September 14, 2012 - September 16, 2012

Breckenridge’s 18th annual Oktoberfest, September 14-16, 2012, includes a fun-filled weekend of fall foliage, great parties, Paulaner Bier, genuine German cuisine, collectable steins and special accommodation packages. Don’t miss the largest Oktoberfest in the Rocky Mountains.

 The town’s 18th annual Oktoberfest, where Munich meets Breckenridge on Saturday and Sunday when Main Street closes and comes to life as a street party with traditional costumes, German food, Oompah and polka music, Bavarian dancers, children’s activities, a keg-tapping ceremony, 5k run and, of course, bier.

 The Main Street Party features more than two dozen food vendors, lots of dancing and a weekend of fun. Due to the extensive food and beverage offerings, we ask that you please leave your best four legged friends at home as well as any outside alcoholic beverages. Don’t forget your ID though.


Craft Spirits Festival
Location: Breckenridge
October 05, 2012 - October 07, 2012

Fall is the season for cooler temperatures, changing leaves and the Craft Distillers’ Still on the Hill Festival. The first of its kind in the state, the festival features distilleries from across Colorado, artisan spirit seminars, fine local cuisine and of course, plenty of samples of Colorado-made spirits.