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Breckenridge Summer Festival Planner
As the snow melts away and the temperatures rise, it’s time to trade in your winter gear for some summer fun! While Breckenridge may be known for its snowy slopes, the warm months bring a whole new vibe to this picturesque mountain town. From lively music festivals to mouthwatering food events, Breckenridge becomes a hub of excitement during the summer season. Whether you’re a local looking for new adventures or a visitor eager to explore, get ready to dive into a world of summer festivals that will make your days unforgettable.
Breckenridge Summer Festivals and Events
Breckenridge International Festival of Arts
August 15 - 24, 2025
Breckenridge International Festival of Arts, or BIFA for short, is an annual ten-day celebration of the arts that invites visitors on a transformative journey combining adventure, creativity, nature and play. Since 2014, the festival has turned the Town of Breckenridge into a vibrant hub of cultural exploration, with events spanning venues, public parks, trails and open spaces. Local, national and international artists intersect to deliver both traditional and unconventional experiences across music, dance, film, visual arts and family entertainment.
Taking center stage at BIFA 2025 is the U.S. public premiere of Studio Roosegaarde’s SPARK, a poetic, sustainable installation of biodegradable light sparks gracefully floating through the air. Experiencing SPARK means being enveloped within a field of floating sparks carried by the wind, soaring up to 160 feet in the air. Each performance lasts for several hours, encouraging participants to linger, engage with the installation and connect with one another. There will be numerous viewing locations throughout the downtown corridor and opportunities for local businesses and non-profit organizations to be part of the celebratory experience.
BIFA includes ticketed performances, immersive art installations and art workshops, as well as numerous free, family-friendly activities that encourage reflection, wonder and dialogue. New this year, Breck Create launches the sale of VIP Festival Passes for individual couples as well as businesses and their employees to have a deeper, more meaningful experience throughout the ten days of BIFA. VIP Pass benefits include behind the scenes access to the SPARK project and artists, entry to all ticketed events and the exclusive BIFA lounge with specialty drinks, commemorative gifts and more. Passes are on sale now with single tickets going on sale April 2.
4th of July in Breckenridge
July 4th Weekend, 2025
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH BRECK CREATE
Breck Create, in conjunction with the Town of Breckenridge’s July Fourth weekend celebration, honors our country’s independence with a full day of activities on the Arts District Campus, including patriotic crafts and plenty of family fun. The Town of Breckenridge parade on Main Street serves as the official kick-off, but early-birds and exercise enthusiasts can grab a head start at the Independence Day 10K and 4th of July Strider Bike Race. Visit the website of our friends, GoBreck, for more information regarding the Town’s events, such as the schedule and prime parade-viewing spots. Breck Create’s schedule of events will be announced in late spring/early summer and can be accessed here.
Firework-Free 4th of July
The town of Breckenridge will not offer a firework display as part of its Independence Day Celebration. Colorado’s low humidity has its perks, but can also can create dry conditions. Our community places a high value on wildfire prevention, and we thank guests in advance for not using fireworks in Breckenridge this Fourth of July. Learn more about preventing wildfires.
2025 Independence Day Celebration
Schedule of Events
7:00am - 11:00am – Independence Day 10k
8:30am - 4th of July Strider Bike Race
9:30am - 11:30am – Independence Day Parade and Firecracker 50
12:00pm – Reading of the Declaration of Independence
6:00pm – National Repertory Orchestra: Fourth of July Spectacular
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Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival
July 25 - 27, 2025
The Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival brings you a unique, wine-tasting experience with over 300 wines from across the globe. Main Street Station Plaza and The Village at Breckenridge, transform into a beautiful, mountain-side vineyard starring an array of varietals created by top wineries. From the soft and smooth to the unabashedly bold, guests will get more than their fair share of delicious sips.
Live music in one plaza and a DJ in the other will keep you grooving throughout the day. So the palate doesn’t get lonely, food will be available for purchase from a number of specialty food vendors.
Ticket options are available for everything from the Saturday Grand Tasting to the All Access pass for the entire weekend, including the vaunted Wine Pairing Dinner on Friday night! Rare wines and curated food dishes will be available for sample for VIP ticket holders.
Breck Epic
August 10 - 15, 2025
The Breck Epic is a 6-day mountain bike race held in and around the backcountry surrounding Breckenridge. Each stage begins and ends in town, allowing racers to stay in one place for the entire event. The race is 220-240 miles long and features roughly 40,000 feet of vertical gain (and loss). The Epic is composed of 6 BIG backcountry loops (3 loops for the 3-day Epic-curious events), each between 35 and 50 miles long. The race has been described as a rad vibe with a mid-90s mayhem feel.
Breckenridge Hogfest: Bacon and Bourbon
August 22 - 24, 2025
At the Breckenridge Hogfest: Bacon and Bourbon, two indulgences come together for an unforgettable experience. Explore allocated and hard to find bourbons with Master Distillers displaying premium whiskeys, single malt scotches and barrel-aged spirits. Meat connoisseurs will be able to taste their way through a spectrum of delicious pork dishes from local food vendors. We want to speak to palates of all distinctions and our golden rule will be to feature the best of the best to the brownest of the brown. All while taking in the views of the majestic mountains of Breckenridge and enjoying Live Music.
Ticket options are available for just Saturday or the entire weekend. Looking to sample Pappy Van Winkle and William Larue? Those and other rare bourbons will be available for sample for VIP ticket holders.
Labor Day Weekend
August 29 - September 1, 2025
Enjoy beautiful autumn temperatures and exciting events like the Summit Foundation’s Rubber Duck Race supporting the Summit Foundation and the Great Divide Art Festival featuring over 100 artists with a wide range of mediums including photography, wood, glass, jewelry and pottery. Bring the whole family and watch as hundreds of ducks race down the Blue River at the Riverwalk Center, participate in free activities, stroll and shop along Main Street and the Art Festival and snack on yummy food throughout town.
Additional Festivals
June 12 - 15 Breck Pride
June 27 - 29 Breckenridge Agave Festival: Tequila, Mezcal + Tacos
July 6 - 8 40th Annual Breckenridge July Art Festival
Aug 21 - 23 Breckenridge Wine Classic
Sept 12 - 14 Breckenridge Oktoberfest
Sept 18 - 21 Breckenridge Film Festival
September 26 - 28 Breckenridge Bluegrass + Beer Festival