The Breckenridge Ullr Fest could not come soon enough this year and let's hope it brings the snow we desperately need! Grab your Viking hats and celebrate all things winter at the 58th annual Ullr Fest on December 9-12. 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!
Also this weekend, enjoy holiday-inspired shows in Keystone, Breckenridge, and Silverthorne. On Friday, The Summit School of Dance takes you on a magical adventure in The Nutcracker. The Breckenridge Theatre opens It's a Wonderful Life on Thursday and The Lake Dillon Theatre Company opens their Holiday Follies show on Friday.
Now here's what's happening in Summit County this week...
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
Ullr Fest @ Breckenridge, 3.30 pm
Grab your Viking hats and celebrate all things winter at the 58th annual Ullr Fest, December 9-12. 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 2021 Breckenridge Distillery Shotski® “unofficial” World Record
- Prove your dedication to snow at the Ullr Bonfire
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Sound Healing @ Silverthorne, 6 pm
Let the waves of sound wash over you in this relaxing in-person Sound Bath experience. The element of sound: runs through every facet of our life. Our bodies are made up of vibrations and frequency all the way down to the movement of our cells. It is no wonder that the journey of a sound bath brings our bodies back into a homeostatic state, nourishing our blood flow & our nervous system to enter into deep relaxation. This flow in our bodies also stimulates our energy lines, breaking through blocks, moving stagnation & uprooting old patterns that no longer serve us.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
The Nutcracker Suite + Holiday Showcase @ Keystone, 6 pm
Welcome the holidays with a seasonal classic! The Summit School of Dance presents the Nutcracker Suite, Friday & Saturday, December 10th & 11th, 2021 at Warren Station in Keystone.
The troupe takes you on a magical adventure showcasing the most popular sounds of Tchaikovsky including the famous, “Waltz of the Flowers” and the “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy“. Parents and kids are also welcome to join in the Holiday Showcase, singalong. The Nutcracker Suite is a community performance and fundraiser for the Summit School of Dance.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH
Second Saturday @ Breckenridge, 10 am
Join Breck Create at their Second Saturday craft event. These family-friendly arts and crafts activities are available from 10am to 1pm. All ages welcome; Parents must attend with children.
Photos with Santa @ Silverthorne, 11 am
Are you still trying to catch Santa for a photo this holiday season? He will be in the Outlets of Silverthorne Red Village Gap from 11 am - 1 pm. Bring the whole family (including your furry friends!) to sip cocoa, write a letter to Santa, and visit with the Big Guy himself.
Present a purchase receipt from one of our stores for a FREE photo print!
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
Holiday Follies @ Silverthorne, 7.30 pm
The LDTC Holiday Follies tradition is the family event of the season. Celebrating everything December, HF has music, dancing, comedy, trivia and lots of holiday merriment. Some say too much….but we don’t believe in “too much” Christmas! We do know that “Yule Love It”
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