60th Ullr Fest Anniversary
Ullr Fest, is days away and we are polishing up our horns and preparing our Nordic woolens! The annual gathering to pay tribute to the Norse god of snow is also a competition for the World Record on December 7th, 2023.
Park City, who hosted its 7th annual Park City Sunrise Shot Ski event in Utah, October 2023 gathered over 1,340 people gathered on Main Street and hoisted a 2,900-foot-long shotski in unison. The shotski was constructed from 468 skis that were attached to be one another crafting one consecutive ski. It is now our turn to beat the record and you better believe it will happen!
The Breckenridge Distillery and the Breckenridge Mountain Rotary have banded together in the quest to defend the title of World Record attempt for longest Shot Ski® at our annual Breckenridge Ullr Fest. They are looking for 1,300+ people so grab your friends (21+) and sign up. Register today and join in, then stay for all of the other festivities and fun.
REGISTER HERE (Check in is at the Riverwalk Center between 12pm-3pm December 7th)
BUT WAIT! There is so much More!
This is the 60th Ullr Fest Anniversary and this is a celebration cherished by all who live and love visiting here. The Town of Breckenridge is decked out with holiday lights and this year Breckenridge History is offering a one-night only exclusive Ullr Eve Tour! Learn about the debauchery that ended the first Ullr Dag festivals, the rebirth of Ullr, tales of bonfire mayhem, naughty floats from past Ullr Fests, and more from an Ullr Queen!
Schedule
Wednesday, December 6th
Breckenridge History Interpreter Leigh Girvin will dress in Ullr Fest regalia and share stories of the early Ullr Dag and Ullr Festivals. This special tour will only be offered on Ullr Eve – Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wee have definitely seen some of the debautchery and this will be a ton of FUN! Tickets are $25. Reservations required. Must be 21 or older to participate. Learn more about the history of Ullr Fest and get your tickets at www.breckhistory.org/ullr-fest-through-the-ages/
Thursday, December 7th
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.
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Ready, Paint, Fire!
NEW LOCATION – 112 S Ridge St.
Cost: $35
Crowning of the Ullr King & Queen
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Blue River Plaza
World’s Longest ShotSki® Unofficial World Record Breaking Attempt
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.
4:30pm 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!
REGISTER YOUR FLOAT
Registration Deadline: Floats must be registered by 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
5:30pm 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
Friday, December 8th
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!
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Breckenridge Ski Resort – Peak 9 – Sundown
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.
Time: 8:00pm | Doors open 7:00pm
Location: Riverwalk Center
Cost: $35
Saturday, December 9th
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.
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: Stephen C. West Ice Arena
Cost: Adults: $12, Youth/Senior: $9.50. Free Skate Rental with any Admission
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!
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Doors open at 5:30pm
Location: Stephen C. West Ice Arena
Cost: $10 per ticket. Kids ages 3 and under are FREE!
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!
Time: 6:00pm. Santa will arrive before the intermission (6:45pm)
Location: Riverwalk Center
More Info:
Summit Concert Band
Summit Choral Society
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