Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center

Lighting of Breckenridge + Race of the Santa's
2026-12-05 | Breckenridge Main Street
Watch town transform into a real-life holiday card thanks to more than 59,000 feet and 250,000 LED holiday lights.
The holidays shine a little brighter in Breckenridge!
The first weekend of December kicks off with the Holiday Dog Parade, where costumed pups prance down Main Street to spread cheer. Then, hundreds of Santas dash through downtown in the Race of the Santas, filling the streets with jingle-bell energy. As evening falls, the town comes alive with the Lighting of Breckenridge, when 11.2 MILES and 250,000 dazzling lights transform Main Street into a glowing winter wonderland. The iconic holiday lights in downtown Breckenridge are one of the most photographed sights during the snowy months and continue to sparkle all winter long.
Event Highlights

Holiday Dog Parade
Race of the Santas
Children’s Moose March
Countdown to tree lighting with Santa Claus
Holiday carolers & revelry

*Event dates and times are weather dependent and are subject to change.

Breckenridge Ullr Fest
2026-12-17 08:00 - 2026-12-19 17:00 (America/Denver) | Breckenridge Main Street
Celebrate winter in true Breckenridge style at the 63rd annual Ullr Fest, happening December 17-19, 2026! Don your Viking gear and join locals and visitors alike in honoring Ullr, the Norse god of snow, as we welcome the season and hope for epic powder days ahead. From lively traditions to unforgettable parties, this iconic event is packed with energy, community spirit, and plenty of fun.
Event Highlights

Experience the excitement of the Ullr Parade along Main Street
Be part of the Breckenridge Distillery Shotski® “unofficial” World Record attempt
Show your devotion to winter at the Ullr Bonfire
Catch pro athletes in action at the Rockstar Energy Open

Please note: Event dates and times are weather-dependent and subject to change.

International Snow Sculpture Championships
2027-01-23 - 2027-02-02 | Riverwalk Center, 150 W Adams Ave, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
The 36th annual International Snow Sculpture Championships, presented by Toyota, returns to Breckenridge from January 23–February 2, 2027!
Talented snow sculpting teams from across the globe gather in Breckenridge, Colorado to transform massive 12-foot-tall, 25-ton blocks of snow into stunning, detailed works of art. Using only hand tools—no power tools allowed—artists rely on skill, creativity, and imagination to bring their visions to life. Over five days and nearly 100 hours of carving, these impressive sculptures come together to create a one-of-a-kind outdoor gallery in the heart of historic downtown Breckenridge.
2027 Schedule:

Sculpting Week: Saturday, January 23 – Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Viewing Week: Wednesday, January 27 – Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Saturday reservations are NOT required

*Event dates and times are weather dependent and are subject to change.
