Grab your Viking helmets and celebrate all things winter at the 60th anniversary Ullr Fest, December 7-9, 2023. Breckenridge invites locals and visitors of all ages to praise Ullr, the Norse god of snow, in hopes of a powder-filled ski season. Show your devotion at the Main Street parade and become part of history at the longest Shotski® “unofficial” World Record breaking attempt. If you’re in for a legendary party, this is one you won’t want to miss!

Event Highlights

Take part in the Ullr Parade down Main Street
Break the Breckenridge Distillery Shotski® “unofficial” World Record
Prove your dedication to snow at the Ullr Bonfire

Schedule

December 7, 2023

Ultimate Ullr Helmet Decorating Party
Get ready to embrace your inner Norse god and make a grand entrance at Ullr Fest in style! Ready Paint Fire invites you to it’s Ullr Helmet Decorating Party, where you can craft your very own unique Ullr Helmet that’s sure to turn heads. This is your chance to stand out in the crowd and celebrate the spirit of Ullr in the most creative way. Cost includes (1) one-size-fits-all Viking helmet + a vast selection of supplies, so you can let your imagination run wild and design a helmet that truly represents you and the Ullr spirit. Drinks, snacks and great music add to the fun!

Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Ready, Paint, Fire!
NEW LOCATION – 112 S Ridge St.
Cost: $35

3:30 pm : Crowning of the Ullr King and Queen

Continuing 59 years of tradition, two local residents are chosen as the Ullr King and Queen for their contributions in the community and their love of snow.

Location: Blue River Plaza
Cost:  FREE

4:00 pm : World’s Longest ShotSki® Unofficial World Record Breaking Attempt

Join the Breckenridge Distillery and the Breckenridge Mountain Rotary in their quest to beat the unofficial world record for longest shotski®!

We are looking for 1,300+ people to help us beat the current world record held by Park City, UT! Grab your friends and sign up today to join Breckenridge during Ullr Fest and be part of the world-famous Ullr shotski®!

Time: 4:20pm
Location: Main Street
Cost: $TBA per person to participate. All proceeds benefit the Breckenridge Mountain Rotary.
Must be 21 years old to participate.

Registration Opens Nov. 10th

4:30 pm : Ullr Parade

The highlight of the week, the Ullr Fest Parade, showcases Breckenridge’s wild winter fun while taking over Main Street. There will be cash prizes for the most creative floats!

Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Main Street
Cost: Free to attend and participate!
Registration Deadline: Floats must be registered by 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

5:30 pm : Ullr Bonfire

Join us for the town bonfire and celebrate the ultimate homage to Ullr! We’ll burn old Christmas Trees from previous years and pay homage to Ullr!

Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: East Sawmill Parking Lot

December 8, 2023

9:00 am – 1:00 pm : Race for everybody

Move United, a National not-for-profit providing adaptive sports opportunities for people with disabilities has hosted one of the largest winter sports events in the town of Breckenridge for the past 36 years – The Hartford Ski Spectacular.

This December, as part of this years event, Move United would like to get the Breckenridge community to Race for everyBODY by opening up its fun, GS ski and snowboard race to the public for the very first time! Participants will ski or snowboard alongside talented adaptive athletes in an inclusive, fun race. Bring out family and friends to support a movement that is very important to me – and be a champion for inclusion!

Location: Breckenridge Ski Resort – Peak 9 – Sundown

8:00 pm : Ullr Comedy Night

Get ready for a night of uproarious laughter and entertainment with two exceptional comedians! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the Award-Winning Comedian Nancy Norton, a former registered nurse who now mends hearts with her humor. Plus, don’t miss the hilarious Andrew Orvedahl, a multi-talented comedian, writer, and actor hailing from Denver, Colorado.

Ticket sales support the building of the new playground at Carriage House Early Learning Center in Breckenridge.

Location: Riverwalk Center
Cost: $35

December 9, 2023

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm : Ullr Ice Skating Party

Glide, twirl and skate to an ice skating celebration for Ullr.  Bring the kids for an afternoon of ice skating. Skate rentals are available in figure skates as well as hockey skates.  For young, first time skaters the ice rink offers skating aids to enhance stability.

Location: Stephen C. West Ice Arena
Cost: Adults: $12, Youth/Senior: $9.50. Free Skate Rental with any Admission

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm : Winter Ice Skating Show

Enjoy an evening of holiday-themed entertainment at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena’s winter skate show. This family show includes performances by local youth and adult figure skaters, showcasing skills and routines prepared over months of practice.

Kids ages 3 and under are FREE!
Location: Stephen C. West Ice Arena
Cost: $10 per ticket.  Kids ages 3 and under are FREE!

6:00 pm : High Country Holidays Concert

Join Summit Concert Band for a free High Country Holidays concert to kick off the season! Enjoy holiday favorites performed by the combined forces of the Summit Concert Band, Summit Choral Society, Summit High School Choirs and other musicians from around the county. Santa will make a special appearance during the show and a large variety of Home-Made Holiday treats will be on sale starting one hour before the concert. There will be popular, sacred and secular holiday music with something for everyone!

Location: Riverwalk Center

Date : December 7 - 9, 2023

Time :

December 7, 2023 : 12:00pm
December 8, 2023 : 9:00am
December 9, 2023 : 12:30pm

Location : Various Venues in Breckenridge, CO.

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