Adventure Trip - Breckenridge Style In Breckenridge, there's always

Adventure Trip - Breckenridge Style

In Breckenridge, there's always something to celebrate so it is always nice to consider a trip to Breckenridge Colorado's 149-year-old Victorian paradise and have fun.

There's always a great reason to plan a vacation to Breckenridge. The captivating view of the Ten Mile Range is guaranteed to stop you in your tracks upon your first look and every time you cast it a stare. Naturally, the outdoor activities are also a draw yet Breckenridge seems to put on its best face when the town comes together in celebration of its varied and manifold events. If you're considering a visit to Colorado's 149-year-old Victorian paradise, there's always something to celebrate and capture your interest in Breckenridge.

The Breckenridge Ski Resort can be thanked for the snow and perhaps there's no better way to embrace the new year in Breckenridge than with a twenty ton snow sculpture in the Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships. This annual event, coming to its 18th year now, brings together only the most creative artists to turn plain chunks of snow into a works of art. Sculptors from all over the world invade the town for five days to create majestic 12-foot tall masterpieces with just their two hands and a few permitted non-power tools such as carrot scraper and chicken wire. A panel of judges then present awards to the top three teams based on theme, style, and technique. Championships will be held from January 20-25, 2009 in the middle of town at the Riverwalk Center.

There's always a good sense to celebrate after a fantastic ski season and Breckenridge is a town that knows this better than any other. The Spring Massive is held each year to rejoice in the year's snow fall and this event always makes it easy for anyone to have a good time, whether it's through live entertainment or just a day of spring skiing. Planned happenings include free outdoor concerts, ski competitions, the Massive Beer Festival, Comedy, and a Bite of Breckenridge. The eighth annual festival will take place from April 1-19, 2009.

Winter definitely brings a reason to celebrate in real Breckenridge style. The opening of December is when Breckenridge formally announces that the holiday season has arrived with its Victorian Holiday celebration which includes competitions on the Breckenridge Ski Resort and craft workshops. Of course, the holiday season wouldn't be complete without the annual Lighting of Breckenridge on Main Street.

The previous year wrapped up the 24th annual Genuine Jazz and Arts Festival in Breckenridge. This event involves wine tasting, hot music and enjoyable summer nights. Different group of performers are always chosen to create a multi-genre celebration of all things jazz including smooth jazz, fusion, and mainstream. People come together every year for this free event in the Plaza above Maggie Pond, held normally during a weekend in August.

Neighboring towns join together in the fall to pay tribute to the traditional German celebration of Oktoberfest and Breckenridge is one that makes this event truly spectacular. Offering time-honored German music, elightful Bavarian food, entertaining kids' activities and endless stock of beer, Breckenridge has been celebrating Oktoberfest for fifteen years now. Grab your beer stein, pull on your lederhosen and from September 18-20, 2009, head over to Breckenridge for some incredible mountain fun.

All of the events in Breckenridge take place in the center of the town so it would be easy for you to find Breckenridge accommodations near the venue. There are also free shuttles that would transport you to the location conveniently. There are many reasons to celebrate in Breckenridge that are guaranteed to entertain you and make your visit memorable. Plan your family vacation in Breckenridge to experience the unique and jovial celebrations of the town.