Early ski season days are upon us, and we're all looking forward to lots of snow! Last year was incredible, and I'm manifesting that this year will be just as amazing, if not even better. Ullr Fest at Breckenridge celebrates just that. In a tribute to the Norse god of Snow, Ullr, the annual festival is an awesome way to get hype for the season and pray for plenty of powder days ahead.
The festival was started in 1963 by the early ski instructors at Breckenridge, who were Norwegian and introduced Norse mythology to Breck, namely Sigurd Rockne and Trygve Bergemany. 60 years later, the mountain town is keeping the Ullr party going! Let's take a look at what you can expect!
Your Ultimate Guide to Ullr Fest in Breckenridge:
Event Dates
The upcoming Ullr Fest marks its grand 60th anniversary and will be held from December 7–9, 2023. From Thursday through Sunday, there are various fun events to partake in.
Schedule Overview
- Thursday, December 7:
- Ullr Helmet Decorating Party: 12–3 p.m. at Ready, Paint, Fire!
- Ullr King and Queen Crowning: 3:30 p.m. at Blue River Plaza
- World’s Longest ShotSki® Unofficial World Record-Breaking Attempt: 4 p.m. on Main Street
- Ullr Parade: 4:30–6 p.m. on Main Street
- Ullr Bonfire: 5:30–7 p.m. at the East Sawmill Parking Lot
- Friday, December 8:
- Race for everyBODY: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Peak 9
- Comedy Night: 8 p.m. at Riverwalk Center
- Saturday, December 9:
- Ullr Ice Skating Party: 12:30–2 p.m.
- Winter Ice Skating Show: 6–9 p.m.
- High Country Holidays concert: 6 p.m. at Riverwalk Center
The Ultimate Kickoff to a Snowy Winter
Don't forget to check out Ullr Fest's official website for even more information on what to expect and how to plan out your weekend! Whether you're a local or just visiting, Ullr Fest is an amazing way to kick off the ski season and pray for a snowy winter ahead. Don't miss out on the fun at this year's Ullr Fest at Breckenridge! And while you're there, keep your fingers crossed for plenty of snow and powder days to come.
