Breckenridge International Festival of Arts, or BIFA for short, is a 10-day celebration of adventure, creativity, nature and play. Local, national and international artists create an eclectic mix of music, dance, film, visual arts and family entertainment rooted in mountain culture and the natural environment. Throughout the festival, Breck Create produces dozens of events in the cultural venues, public parks, trails and open spaces of Breckenridge.

Schedule of Events:

August 16, 2024

All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Megan Geckler: You Need To Come Home at Moonstone Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Megan Geckler: Tomorrow Isn't Soon Enough at lowa Hill Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Gerald Clarke: To the Next Generation at Illinois Creek Trail
10am: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Ridge Street Arts Square
10am-8pm: The Door is Open by Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
10am-8pm: Tunnel Vision by Megan Geckler at Old Masonic Hall
10am: Guided Mindfulness Hike at lowa Hill Trail
11am: Megan Geckler Artist Talk at lowa Hill Trail
11am: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Ridge Street Arts Square
11am-12pm: Create a Musical Instrument at Quandary Antiques Cabin
12-5pm: BIFA Info Craft Tent at Blue River Plaza
1pm: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Ridge Street Arts Square
1-2pm: Flagging Tape Flowers at Fuqua Livery Stable
1-4pm: Trail Mix Exhibition-Bill Grisich: Miner Key at Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
2pm: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Ridge Street Arts Square
2-3:30pm: BIFA Inspired Creative Action Workshop at Randall Barn
2-5pm: Kayla Powers Studio: Open Doors at Robert Whyte House
2-5pm: Cipriano Ortega Studio: Open Doors at Robert Whyte House
4-6pm: Mala Making at Quandary Antiques Cabin
7pm: Finding a Line: Skateboarding, Music - Media at Riverwalk Center

August 17, 2024

All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Megan Geckler: You Need To Come Home at Moonstone Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Megan Geckler: Tomorrow Isn't Soon Enough at lowa Hill Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Gerald Clarke: To the Next Generation at Illinois Creek Trail
9am-12pm: Edible Foraging + Cooking + Old Masonic Hall Patio at Colorado Mountain College
10am: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Riverwalk Center Lawn
10am-8pm: The Door is Open by Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
10am-8pm: Tunnel Vision by Megan Geckler at Old Masonic Hall
11am: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Riverwalk Center Lawn
11am-12pm: Create a Musical Instrument at Quandary Antiques Cabin
12-5pm: BIFA Info Craft Tent at Blue River Plaza
1pm: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Riverwalk Center Lawn
1-2pm: Flagging Tape Flowers at Fuqua Livery Stable
1-4pm: Trail Mix Exhibition Bill Orisich: Miner Key at Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
2pm: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Riverwalk Center Lawn
2-5pm: Kayla Powers Studio: Open Doors at Robert Whyte House
2-5pm: Cipriano Ortega Studio: Open Doors at Robert Whyte House
2:30-3:30pm: Craft Stick Skateboards at Quandary Antiques Cabin
3-5pm: Botanical Printmaking at Randall Barn
7:30pm: Jason Moran Plays Duke Ellington at Riverwalk Center

August 18, 2024

All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Megan Geckler: You Need To Come Home at Moonstone Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Megan Geckler: Tomorrow Isn't Soon Enough at lowa Hill Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Gerald Clarke: To the Next Generation at Illinois Creek Trail
10am: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Riverwalk Center Lawn
10am-8pm: The Door is Open by Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
10am-8pm: Tunnel Vision by Megan Geckler at Old Masonic Hall
11am: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Riverwalk Center Lawn
11am-12:30pm: BIFA Inspired Creative Action Workshop at Randall Barn
9am-2pm: BIFA Info Craft Tent at Blue River Plaza
1pm: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Riverwalk Center Lawn
1-4pm: Make Your Own Hiking Stick at Fuqua Livery Stable (Patio)
1-4pm: Trail Mix Exhibition-Bill Orisich: Miner Key at Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
2pm: Polyglot Theatre's BEES at Riverwalk Center Lawn
2:30-3:30pm: Craft Stick Skateboards at Quandary Antiques Cabin
3-5pm: Clay Hand Building - Planters at Ceramic Studio
7pm: Acoustic Flow Evening Kick-Off at Riverwalk Center Stage

August 19, 2024

All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Megan Geckler: You Need To Come Home at Moonstone Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Megan Geckler: Tomorrow Isn't Soon Enough at Flowa Hill Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition
Gerald Clarke: To the Next Generation at Illinois Creek Trail
8am: Acoustic Flow at Riverwalk Center Lawn
10am: Trail Mix Performance at lowa Hill Trail
10am-8pm: The Door is Open by Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
10am-8pm: Tunnel Vision by Megan Geckler at Old Masonic Hall
1pm: Trail Mix Performance-A Lady's Guide to Mountains at Moonstone Trail
1-4pm: Trail Mix Exhibition-Bill Orisich: Miner Key at Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
10pm: Trail Mix Performance. Tree-o at Illinois Creek Trail

August 20, 2024

All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition Megan Geckler: You Need To Come Home at Moonstone Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition Megan Geckler: Tomorrow Isn't Soon Enough at Iowa Hill Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition Gerald Clarke: To the Next Generation at Illinois Creek Trail
8am: Acoustic Flow at Riverwalk Center Lawn
10am: Trail Mix Performance - A Lady's Guide to Mountains at Iowa Hill Trail
10am-8pm: The Door is Open by Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
10am-8pm: Tunnel Vision by Megan Geckler at Old Masonic Hall
1pm: Trail Mix Performance Tree-o at Illinois Creek Trail
1-4pm: Trail Mix Exhibition - Bill Orisich: Miner Key at Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
4:30p: STREB PopAction Youth Workshop at Riverwalk Center Lawn
5:30pm: Music From Almost Yesterday at Riverwalk Center
6-8pm: Guided Mindfulness Hike at Moonstone Trail

August 21, 2024

All Day - Trail Mix Exhibitions at Illinois Creek, Iowa Hill, Moonstone Trails + Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
8am: Acoustic Flow at Riverwalk Center Lawn
10am: Trail Mix Performance Tree-o at Illinois Creek Trail
10am-8pm: The Door is Open by Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
10am-8pm: Tunnel Vision by Megan Geckler at Old Masonic Hall
1pm: Trail Mix Performance - A Lady's Guide to Mountains at Moonstone Trail
1-4pm: Trail Mix Exhibition - Bill Orisich: Miner Key at Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
5pm: STREB Extreme Action Teaser at Blue River Plaza
5:30pm: Game Night at Old Masonic Hall
6pm: Trail Mix Performance at Iowa Hill Trail

August 22, 2024

All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition Megan Geckler: You Need To Come Home at Moonstone Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition Megan Geckler: Tomorrow Isn't Soon Enough at Iowa Hill Trail
All Day - Trail Mix Exhibition Gerald Clarke: To the Next Generation at Illinois Creek Trail
8am: Acoustic Flow at Riverwalk Center Lawn
10am: Trail Mix Performance at Moonstone Trail
10am-8pm: The Door is Open by Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
10am-8pm: Tunnel Vision by Megan Geckler at Old Masonic Hall
11am-5pm: Precious Plastic: Collection Event at Fuqua Livery Stable
12-5pm: BIFA Info + Craft Tent at Blue River Plaza
1pm: Trail Mix Performance Tree-o at Illinois Creek Trail
1-4pm: Trail Mix Exhibition - Bill Orisich: Miner Key at Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
4-7pm: AirStage Summer Après ft. STREB + Tree-o at Ridge Street Arts Square
6pm: Trail Mix Performance at Iowa Hill Trail
6-8:30pm: Glassblown Leaves at Hot Shop
7:30pm: A Lady's Guide to Mountains at Breckenridge Theater

August 23, 2024

All Day: Trail Mix Exhibition Megan Geckler: You Need To Come Home at Moonstone Trail
All Day: Trail Mix Exhibition Megan Geckler: Tomorrow Isn't Soon Enough at lowa Hill Trail
All Day: Trail Mix Exhibition Gerald Clarke: To the Next Generation at Illinois Creek Trail
8am: Acoustic Flow at Riverwalk Center Lawn
10am - 12pm: Guided Mindfulness Hike at Illinois Creek Trail
10am - 8pm: The Door is Open by Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
10am - 8pm: Tunnel Vision by Megan Geckler at Old Masonic Hall
11am - 12pm: Build Binoculars at Quandary Antiques Cabin
12-5pm: BIFA Info Craft Tent at Blue River Plaza
1pm: Trail Mix Performance at Towa Hill Trail
1-4pm: Trail Mix Exhibition - Bill Orisich: Miner Key at Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
2-3pm: Torn Mountainscapes at Randall Barn
2-4pm: Kayla Powers Studio: Open Doors at Robert Whyte House
2-4pm: Cipriano Ortega Studio: Open Doors at Robert Whyte House
3-5pm: Mala Making at Quandary Antiques Cabin
5pm: STREB Extreme Action Teaser at Blue River Plaza
5:30pm: Exhibit Reception + Artist Talk ft. Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
6pm: Trail Mix Performance Tree - o at Illinois Creek Trail.
6-9pm: Make Your Own Upcycled Tray: 2 Day Workshop at Fuqua Livery Stable
7:30pm: A Lady's Guide to Mountains at Breckenridge Theater

August 24, 2024

All Day: Trail Mix Exhibitions at Illinois Creek, lowa Hill, Moonstone Trails + Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
8am: Acoustic Flow at Riverwalk Center Lawn
10am - 8pm: The Door is Open by Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
10am - 8pm: Tunnel Vision by Megan Geckler at Old Masonic Hall
10am - 1pm: Make Your Own Upcycled Tray: 2 Day Workshop $ Fuqua Livery Stable 11am
11am: STREB PopAction for Kids + Adults Workshop at Riverwalk Center Lawn
11am - 12pm: Build Binoculars at Quandary Antiques Cabin
12-3pm: Exploring the Art of Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
12-5pm: BIFA Info + Craft Tent at Blue River Plaza
1-2pm: Craft Stick Mountains at Quandary Antiques Cabin
1-4pm: Trail Mix Exhibition-Bill Orisich: Miner Key at Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
2-5pm: Kayla Powers Studio: Open Doors at Robert Whyte House
2-5pm: Cipriano Ortega Studio: Open Doors at Robert Whyte House
3:30 - 5:30pm Drafts + Crafts  -  Can Crafts $ Old Masonic Hall (Patio)
4pm: A Lady's Guide to Mountains at Breckenridge Theater
6pm: Scorched Art: Gerald Clarke Artist Demo at Blue River Plaza
7:30pm: STREB Extreme Action Present Time Machine: From Ringside to Extreme Action at Riverwalk Center

August 25, 2024

All Day: Trail Mix Exhibition Megan Geckler: You Need To Come Home at Moonstone Trail
All Day: Trail Mix Exhibition Megan Geckler: Tomorrow Isn't Soon Enough at Flowa Hill Trail
All Day: Trail Mix Exhibition Gerald Clarke: To the Next Generation at Illinois Creek Trail
8am: Acoustic Flow at Riverwalk Center Lawn
9am-2pm: BIFA Info Craft Tent at Blue River Plaza
10am-1pm: Exploring the Art of Gerald Clark at Old Masonic Hall
10am-8pm: The Door is Open by Gerald Clarke at Old Masonic Hall
10am-8pm: Tunnel Vision by Megan Geckler at Old Masonic Hall
1-2pm: Craft Stick Mountains at Quandary Antiques Cabin
1-4pm: Trail Mix Exhibition  -  Bill Orisich: Miner Key at Reiling Dredge via B&B Trailhead
2pm: Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project at Riverwalk Center
3-4pm: Torn Mountainscapes at Randall Barn
4pm: A Lady's Guide to Mountains at Breckenridge Theater

Date: August 16 - 25, 2024

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