Few places in the country can offer the sheer number of festivals and gatherings as Breck – and as your local Breck Film family, we’re all about supporting our region’s best events. 2025 is already a fourth of the way in, and there’s tons to see and do in town!
To help you plan out your year, we’ve pulled together our top list of favorite festivals in Breckenridge – from the annual big events to some unique ones that you may not have been aware of. Make sure to add these to your list, and – who knows? We may see you there!
Spring & Summer Celebrations
Breck Pride
June 13 – June 15, 2025
The best way to kick off the summer season? With a big celebration!
Breck Pride is the city’s celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, friends, family, and allies. This inclusive event creates a safe space where everyone can come together regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The weekend features a packed schedule, including mountain activities, apres-ski gatherings, live entertainment, and a colorful Pride March down Main Street. Don’t miss additional events like Pride Trivia Night and Gay Pop Icon Karaoke that add even more fun to the celebration.
Breckenridge Agave Festival
June 27 – June 29, 2025
One of our top favorites? The Breck Agave Festival. This is your chance to experience the finest Mexican spirits and cuisine the region has to offer.
Yes, we may be in the middle of the country, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy premium tequilas and mezcals! Complement your spirited tastings with a mouthwatering array of tacos crafted by local chefs, offering everything from classic carne asada to inventive tequila-infused creations.
Event highlights include Friday’s VIP Agave Pairing Dinner, Saturday’s Grand Tasting, and Sunday Brunch, creating an unforgettable fusion of Mexican culture and mountain scenery.
Breckenridge 4th of July Parade
July 4, 2025
Independence Day in Breckenridge is the small-town American celebration you won’t want to miss. On the fourth, the historic Main Street comes alive with patriotism, parties, and the annual parade.
While Breckenridge maintains a firework-free celebration due to wildfire prevention concerns, the festive atmosphere more than compensates with community spirit and mountain charm. Main Street closes early for the parade, so make sure you plan accordingly (and maybe leave those furry friends at home due to the crowds!)
Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival
July 19, 2025
Here’s another of our favorite summer festivals. If you’re a beer enthusiast, you won’t want to miss one of the premiere summer events in the Rockies – The Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival.
This celebration brings together 40 of Colorado’s finest breweries and global friends for a Saturday of tastings, live music, and mountain views. Held at Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center, this festival perfectly combines craft beer appreciation with outdoor mountain culture.
Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival
July 25 – July 27, 2025
The Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival turns the Main Street Station Plaza and The Village at Breckenridge into the best mountainside vineyard you’ll find.
Featuring an array of varietals from top wineries, wine lovers will find plenty to satisfy their palates. The weekend begins with Friday’s VIP Wine Pairing Dinner, continues with Saturday’s Grand Tasting, and concludes with Sunday’s Brunch and Vines event.
Late Summer & Fall Festivals
Breckenridge International Festival of Arts (BIFA)
August 15 – August 24, 2025
As we head into the fall, BIFA invites locals and visitors on a 10-day journey exploring the interconnectedness of people and ecosystems through arts and play-based programming.
This year’s BIFA is looking at themes of sustainability, living networks, and the connections between nature and human expression. An impressive lineup of local, national, and international artists presents artworks, installations, performances, music, talks, and creative workshops throughout Breckenridge’s cultural venues, public parks, trails, and open spaces.
Breckenridge Wine Classic
August 21 – August 23, 2025
If the summer Food and Wine Festival wasn’t enough, the Breckenridge Wine Classic is here to help. This three-day festival is anchored by a two-day Grand Tasting. You can catch seminars that include guided hikes with wine-pairing lunches led by master winemakers, wine dinners planned by world-class sommeliers, and opportunities to sample from more than 100 wineries, breweries, distilleries, and epicurean purveyors. It’s a wild experience, so don’t miss it.
Breckenridge Hogfest: Bacon and Bourbon
August 22 – August 24, 2025
Calling all bacon lovers and bourbon enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for August 22-24 for the country’s best celebration of all things swine and divine.
Breckenridge Hogfest celebrates the most loved food in the universe… alongside America’s quintessential liquor for a weekend of indulgence. Meat connoisseurs can taste their way through a spectrum of pork samples, premium whiskeys, single malt scotches, and barrel-aged spirits while enjoying live music below Peak Nine.
Breckenridge Oktoberfest
September 12 – September 14, 2025
Colorado’s most iconic Oktoberfest returns to historic downtown Breckenridge for its 28th year, bringing with it cherished traditions and (of course) the exclusive collectible steins.
Beer pouring starts at 2:00 pm Friday and 11:00 am Saturday & Sunday, so don your lederhosen or dirndl and join thousands of revelers for a weekend of German-inspired food, music, and of course, plenty of beer!
Breckenridge Film Festival
September 18 – September 21, 2025
Here at Breck Film, we’re particularly proud of our annual Breckenridge Film Festival – which is now in its 44th year!
As one of the oldest film festivals in the country, our four-day celebration features films, forums, filmmaker discussions, parties, and free kids’ events across three venues: The Eclipse Theater, The Riverwalk Center, and Breck Backstage Theater.
Best of all, each of our venues is walkable from Breck’s historic Main Street, so film lovers can experience our mountain town through the lens of outstanding independent cinema. Join us in September to see why our festival continues to draw filmmakers and audiences from around the world.
This year is going to be a blast, so make sure to get your tickets early and make sure you don’t miss any of our amazing screenings and events. And don’t forget to check out our official website for the full lineup and schedule!
Breckenridge Bluegrass + Beer Festival
September 26 – September 28, 2025
Bluegrass and beer create a beloved combination in the west, and this festival brings together the best of both. Add delicious food, dancing, gorgeous mountain views, and good company for an irresistible recipe for a memorable weekend.
The festival features a VIP Beer Pairing Dinner on Friday, the Grand Tasting on Saturday, and a special Brunch on Sunday.
Winter Festivities
Lighting of Breckenridge + Race of the Santas
December 6, 2025
There’s nothing like Christmas in Breck – and Breckenridge kicks off the holiday season with small-town charm. The first weekend of December brings hundreds of Santa look-alikes to the iconic Main Street race before the town transforms into a real-life holiday card with over 11.2 miles of dazzling LED lights.
Don’t miss the Holiday Dog Parade, the Race of the Santas, a Children’s Moose March, and the countdown to tree lighting with Santa Claus!
Breckenridge Ullr Fest
December 11 – December 13, 2025
A ca n’t-miss event in the fall in the winter is the annual Ullr Fest – Breckenridge’s tribute to the Norse god of snow. This beloved tradition brings locals and visitors together to praise Ullr in hopes of a powder-filled ski season. You won’t want to miss the Main Street parade and the Ullr Bonfire, where participants can prove their dedication to powder days.
International Snow Sculpture Championships
January 19 – January 28, 2026
This one’s the icing on the cake of an incredible year is actually just after the new year starts!
The Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships brings teams from around the world to hand-carve 25-ton blocks of snow into enormous works of art. Using only hand tools, creativity, and inspiration (no power tools allowed!), teams sculpt for approximately 94 hours across five days, resulting in a temporary outdoor art gallery in historic downtown Breckenridge.
Sculpting Week runs January 19-23, followed by Viewing Week January 24-28 – so don’t miss it!
Make This The Year You Explore All Breck Has To Offer
Breck is nothing if not generous when it comes to events, so make sure you plan your calendar out carefully to catch all of our favorite festivals and events.
As you plan your visits to Breck throughout the year, we encourage you to experience these unique celebrations and see why so many in our region love to spend their year here.
And, of course, we hope to see you at the Breckenridge Film Festival in September, where we’ll continue our tradition of bringing outstanding independent cinema to the heart of the Rockies! To learn more and grab tickets, visit our website. While you’re at it, grab a ticket for a showing at the Eclipse Theater!
See you in 2025!