Ullr Fest

Grab your Viking helmets and celebrate all things winter at the 60th anniversary Ullr Fest, December 7-9, 2023. Breckenridge invites locals and visitors of all ages to praise Ullr, the Norse god of snow, in hopes of a powder-filled ski season. Show your devotion at the Main Street parade and become part of history at the longest Shotski® “unofficial” World Record breaking attempt. If you’re in for a legendary party, this is one you won’t want to miss!

Event Highlights

Take part in the Ullr Parade down Main Street
Break the Breckenridge Distillery Shotski® “unofficial” World Record
Prove your dedication to snow at the Ullr Bonfire

Schedule

12:00pm : 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 that’s sure to turn heads. This is your chance to stand out in the crowd and celebrate the spirit of Ullr in the most creative way. Cost includes (1) one-size-fits-all Viking helmet + a vast selection of supplies, so you can let your imagination run wild and design a helmet that truly represents you and the Ullr spirit. Drinks, snacks and great music add to the fun!

Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Ready, Paint, Fire!
NEW LOCATION – 112 S Ridge St.
Cost: $35

3:30 pm : Crowning of the Ullr King and Queen

Continuing 59 years of tradition, two local residents are chosen as the Ullr King and Queen for their contributions in the community and their love of snow.

Location: Blue River Plaza
Cost:  FREE

4:00 pm : World’s Longest ShotSki® Unofficial World Record Breaking Attempt

Join the Breckenridge Distillery and the Breckenridge Mountain Rotary in their quest to beat the unofficial world record for longest shotski®!

We are looking for 1,300+ people to help us beat the current world record held by Park City, UT! Grab your friends and sign up today to join Breckenridge during Ullr Fest and be part of the world-famous Ullr shotski®!

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.

Registration Opens Nov. 10th

4:30 pm : 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!
Registration Deadline: Floats must be registered by 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

5:30 pm : 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