--- title: All About The Ullr Fest in Breckenridge description: For the last 55 years, the town of Breckenridge has gathered together to celebrate Ullr — the Norse god of snow. Learn more about the 2019 Ullr Fest today! image: https://www.breckenridge.me/hubfs/EM%20Breckenridge/_IM_3331_DanielMilchev.jpg --- [![breckenridge-me-blog.png](https://www.breckenridge.me/hs-fs/hubfs/breckenridge-me-blog.png?width=246&name=breckenridge-me-blog.png "breckenridge-me-blog.png")](http://breckenridge.me) [![breckenridge-me-blog.png](https://www.breckenridge.me/hs-fs/hubfs/breckenridge-me-blog.png?width=246&name=breckenridge-me-blog.png "breckenridge-me-blog.png")](http://breckenridge.me) [**](https://www.breckenridge.me/all-about-the-ullr-fest-in-breckenridge#) 1 ![featured image 1](https://www.breckenridge.me/hubfs/EM%20Breckenridge/_IM_3331_DanielMilchev.jpg) Around Town # All About The Ullr Fest in Breckenridge By [EP Stonehill](https://www.breckenridge.me/author/ep-stonehill) January 11, 2019 ### Posts by Topic - [Family (106)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/family) - [Ski (70)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/ski) - [Activities (57)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/activities) - [Events (50)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/events) - [Ski Industry (42)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/ski-industry) - [Around Town (38)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/around-town) - [Winter (34)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/winter) - [Outdoor (30)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/outdoor) - [Weather and Terrain (30)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/weather-and-terrain) - [Summer (29)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/summer) - [News (25)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/news) - [Amusement (24)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/amusement) - [Tips and Tricks (22)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/tips-and-tricks) - [snow (22)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/snow) - [Shopping and Dining (20)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/shopping-and-dining) - [Season Passes (19)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/season-passes) - [Spring Skiing (18)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/spring-skiing) - [Videos (15)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/videos) - [Free (14)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/free) - [Holiday (13)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/holiday) - [Off-Season (11)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/off-season) - [Date Night (9)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/date-night) - [Fitness (8)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/fitness) - [Notable Locals (7)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/notable-locals) - [History (5)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/history) - [Music (5)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/music) - [Lodging (4)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/lodging) - [Après-Ski (3)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/après-ski) - [Nightlife (2)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/nightlife) - [Contest (1)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/contest) - [Golf (1)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/golf) - [Luxury Adventures (1)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/luxury-adventures) Search For the last 55 years, the town of Breckenridge has gathered together to celebrate Ullr — the Norse god of snow. This year, the 56th annual Ullr Fest will take place from Jan. 9 through Jan. 12 in Breckenridge. ### Events At Ullr Fest Get your viking hats ready for this three-day event, and be sure to check out the activities that’ll take place in downtown Breckenridge throughout the weekend. Events include: - **Ullr King and Queen Crowning** — watch as two townspeople get crowned as the honorary Ullr King and Ullr Queen. Then, see amateur acts perform during Breck’s Got Talent. As a bonus incentive, the first 200 guests receive a free beer. This event takes place Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - **The Ullr Fest Parade and Bonfire** — stake a spot on Main Street to watch Viking-laden floats pass by. After the parade, there’s the iconic Ullr Bonfire that takes place in the South Gondola Parking Lot. The parade and bonfire begin Thursday at 4 p.m. - **Ullr Ice Plunge** — think you have what it takes to submerge your body in frigid pond water? At 2 p.m. on Friday, you can participate in the Maggie Pond plunge to see. - **National Cocktail Throwdown Finale** — Hosted by Breckenridge Distillery, this event brings in the nation’s best bartenders to make their iteration of Bourbon Punch. Make sure to buy tickets for this buzzing Friday night event. - **Ullr Bike Race** — Hop on your bike or watch racers pedal throughout town during the day on Saturday. The event starts at 3 p.m. at the Gold Run Nordic Center. - **Wild and Scenic Film Festival** — This family-friendly event is the culminating event of Ullr Fest, and it gives you a chance to watch incredible short films. The festival takes place at the Riverwalk Center on Saturday at 7 p.m. If you’re in Breckenridge during Ullr Fest, don’t be shocked when you see someone in a full Viking helmet, fur coat, and beard cruising down the slopes beside you. 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