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Ullr Fest
Breckenridge, CO · Quirky
- When
- December 17–19, 2026
- Where
- Main Street · Breckenridge · CO
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A multi-day midwinter festival in downtown Breckenridge honoring Ullr, the Norse god of snow, with a parade, bonfire, and costume contests along Main Street. The tradition dates to the 1960s and remains one of Summit County's signature winter events. It is timed each December to kick off the ski season.
The history within reach
- Ullr Festsame spot
A multi-day midwinter festival in downtown Breckenridge honoring Ullr, the Norse god of snow, with a parade, bonfire, and costume contests along Main Street.
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