Ullr Fest is an unrivaled annual winter festival! Ullr Fest is a weeklong celebration that includes zany events that end with the annual Ullr Parade down Main Street in Breckenridge. During Ullr Fest, you will see horned Viking hats adorning the heads of skiers and snowboarders, Ullympic competitors flinging frying pans for prizes, more than 12,000 Ullr enthusiasts filling the streets for the Ullr Parade and crazy float participants skiing off jumps on Main Street or gliding along town in a hot tub on a trailer. In Norse mythology, Ullr (pronounced Oool-er) was the God of Winter. Come celebrate winter the way Ullr would want at Ullr Fest in Breckenridge!
Ullr Fest 2012 Signature Events
Ullr Skating Party:
Ice skate with Ullr himself at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena, 189 Boreas Pass Rd.
Ullr Nordic Party & Bonfire:
Hosted by the Gold Run Nordic Center, located at the Breckenridge Golf Course and features the crowning of the Ullr King and Queen as well as complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar. The royal crowning is followed by a bonfire. A buffet dinner follows the bonfire at the Gold Run Nordic Center Club House. Participation in the event is free.
The Dating Game:
Breckenridge’s version of the Dating Game is hosted by local radio station KSMT “The Mountain” at 8 p.m. at Cecelia’s. Adults over the age of 21 are welcome to attend.
Ullympics:
The Ullympics features co-ed teams of four competing like crazy for fun and prizes in wacky events at Carter Park. This is the perfect event for the light-hearted quasi-athletes who can easily laugh at themselves. An after-party follows at Salt Creek with beer and prize giveaways. Get ready for some action.
Ullr Parade:
The infamous and zany Ullr parade kicks-off on North Main Street and moseys south through the heart of Breckenridge. In its 47th year, this is the ultimate in Ullr Fest fun. This is one you cannot miss!
Comedy Night:
Laugh the night away with Comedian B.T.! He has performed in over 43 states, three countries, and been seen in numerous television shows. Cocktails start at 7 p.m. with showtime at 8 p.m. at the Village at Breckenridge, Ten Mile Room. Enjoy light appetizers, good friends, and more good times.
Chilly Chili Cook Off Event:
Come for the Breckenridge Mountain Rotary Club Chilly Chili Cook Off at the Riverwalk Center. Enjoy samplings from local and world famous chili chefs, plus fun activities for the whole family.
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