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Breckenridge, Colorado Music Festival 2013
In addition to the beautiful sights in Breckenridge, Colorado, there are also some beautiful sounds. No, we’re not talking about the birds , but rather the Breckenridge, Colorado Music Festival! To get the musical lineups, keep reading! All the musical acts listed below will perform at the Riverwalk Center located at 150 W Adams Ave., beginning at 7:30pm. Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle will be playing on June 21. MacMaster is a wife, mother and virtuoso Cape Breton fiddler. You know her more as the latter than the former; an electrifying performer whose passionate proficiency on the beloved four-string amplifies the traditional East...
Read MoreBreckenridge, Colorado July Art Festival
Breckenridge, Colorado features some great art festivals with works from artists all around the world. For more info about the Breckenridge July Art Festival and the Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival, keep reading! The 30th Annual Breckenridge July Art Festival takes place July 5-7, 2013. This art festival is annually ranked one of the top art shows in the United States. In 2009 this art show was ranked 18th in the nation by the Art Fair Sourcebook. Over 100 artists will be featured at this annual event. This art festival provides a venue for talented artisans to exhibit and sell their work to thousands of art enthusiasts every summer, while offering patrons the...
Read MoreGold Panning in Breckenridge, Colorado
With the economy these days and the skyrocketing value of gold, this is a great time to try your hand at gold panning in Breckenridge, Colorado. We have all the details on “recreational mining,” so keep reading to find out where to strike it rich! Gold panning is a fun and educational activity for every family member. In addition to striking it big, you can also learn some interesting history about Breck, which was originally founded as a mining town. Located 1,000 feet inside a mountain, explore the original workings of the Country Boy Mine and experience what it was like to be a Colorado miner over 100 years ago. Over a century ago, the Country Boy Mine...
Read More4th of July Events in Breckenridge, Colorado
Celebrate Independence Day with lively entertainment, free activities and family fun in Breckenridge, Colorado. There is a a 10K trail run, the Firecracker 50 bike race, the Fourth of July Parade on historic Main Street, July Arts Festival, live music, kids’ activities and so much more. To get all the info on the fun, keep reading! The Independence Day 10K Trail Run is a this scenic 10k trail race, which offers up some of the best views in the Breckenridge area. There is a 7:00 a.m. start at Carter Park. To register, call 970.453.1734. Registration opens on May 1st, 2013. The Firecracker 50 Mountain Bike Race launches the 4th of July Parade. Cheer on riders as...
Read MoreBreckenridge PRCA ProRodeo
Yee haw! The fun comes riding into Breckenridge, Colorado PRCA ProRodeo beginning the weekend of June 22-23 and continues throughout summer. We have all the details, so keep reading! The rodeo is sanctioned the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and will take place in a specially-constructed arena in the Airport Road parking lot on the north side of town. Free transportation will be provided from Breck Station to the rodeo grounds every half hour. Each nightly rodeo will begin at 5:00pm and will last approximately two hours. Professional events will include Saddle Bronc, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel...
Read MoreBreckenridge, Colorado Events and Activities in June 2013
June marks the beginning of the summer in Breckenridge, Colorado. The Breckenridge Summer Fun Park, Kingdom Day and rodeo comes to town! To learn more about these must-see activities, keep reading! The Breckenridge Summer Fun Park opens on June 14 and features activities such as the Alpine SuperSlide, gold runner coaster, 4×4 off-road tours, climbing wall, mini golf, mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, gem panning, bungee jumping, pony rides, kids bounce house and more! The Fun Park will be open daily from 9:30am – 5:30pm through Sept. 2. The park will also be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only through Sept. 15. You can park for free in the...
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