Breckenridge International Festival of Arts, or BIFA for short, is a 10-day celebration of Adventure + Creativity + Play. Local, national and international artist talent and organizations, both traditional and unconventional, mingle together to create an eclectic mix of music, dance, film, visual arts and family entertainment. Throughout the festival, Breck Create produces dozens of events throughout the cultural venues, public parks, trails and open spaces of Breckenridge.
Event Type: Summer
Breck Epic
The Breck Epic is a 6-day mountain bike race held in and around the backcountry surrounding Breckenridge. Each stage begins and ends in town, allowing racers to stay in one place for the entire event. The race is 220-240 miles long and features roughly 40,000 feet of vertical gain (and loss). The Epic is composed of 6 BIG backcountry loops (3 loops for the 3-day Epic-curious events), each between 35 and 50 miles long. The race has been described as a rad vibe with a mid-90s mayhem feel.
Independence Day Celebration
Every Independence Day, Breckenridge comes alive with patriotism, parties and the annual Main Street Parade. It’s a day of celebration that includes athletic competitions, live music, art festivals, family activities and a few of our favorite small-town traditions.
Bluegrass on The Arkansas
Near the headwaters of the Arkansas River in Salida, Colorado, you will find a delightful venue for your holiday weekend and an opportunity to enjoy bluegrass music, food, drink, and fun for all ages.Bluegrass on the Arkansas, an annual fund raiser for the Rotary Club of Salida, will be back Memorial Day Weekend May 27th and 28th this year. Our thanks go out to everyone who helped make the 2022 show an awesome success!!This is a FREE event that our community has enjoyed for 20 years that draws visitors to and locals the same. In addition to an exciting two days of bluegrass bands, both local and from out of town, we are having food trucks for your convenience and enjoyment. Rotarians will again be pouring SoulCraft beer from the beer truck and hoping to supply sustainable, reusable cups for the event. A Bouncy House will be available for kids on Sunday and nonalcoholic beverages (as well as wine and hard spritzers) will be available. Come join us in supporting Salida Rotary and enjoying BlueGrass on the Arkansas at Riverside Park: all make this a fun weekend.This event is the main fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Salida. We are proud to help the youth of our community not only by providing vocational and scholastic scholarships but also by giving to other local nonprofits throughout Chaffee County. All proceeds of the event go to support our seniors and community organizations who work hard to make a difference.
Arapahoe County Fair
Come out for good ol’ fashioned family fun at the 117th annual Arapahoe County Fair. Included with Fair admission ($25): parking, unlimited carnival rides, fireworks, rodeos, concerts, petting farm, tractor pulls, 4-H exhibits, and so much more! So bring on the FUN, and we’ll see you at the FAIR! Details and tickets at www.arapahoecountyfair.com
Vail Jazz Party
The 29th Annual Vail Jazz Party will return August 31 – September 4, 2023. The grand finale of both the Vail Jazz Festival and the beautiful Colorado summer season, the Vail Jazz Party features a jam-packed lineup with several headliners that join together to play in group performances, multi-artist jam sessions, and inspiring tributes to jazz legends. The Party is hosted by the Vail Jazz Faculty Sextet, featuring John Clayton, Dick Oatts, Terell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, Bill Cunliffe, and Lewis Nash. Now in it’s 29th year, the Vail Jazz Party has cemented its reputation as the premier Labor Day weekend event!
Arapahoe Basin’s Closing Day
Arapahoe Basin proudly announces the successful conclusion of an extraordinary ski and ride season for 22-23. We joyfully invite all of you to join us for the final days on the slopes as we prepare to wrap up on June 4th.Arapahoe Basin will operate seven days a week until June 4th. We are thrilled to present an exciting lineup of events in the upcoming weeks.To kick off the festivities, Arapahoe Basin is delighted to host Pride Weekend on May 27th and 28th. Prepare to be captivated by talented DJs, witness or join the Drag Ski event, admire an impressive mural at Black Mountain Lodge, and be part of the vibrant atmosphere accompanied by live music.As we bid farewell to the season, Arapahoe Basin presents a grand finale during the closing weekend. Join us in the base area for an enchanting live music performance that will serve as the perfect backdrop to say goodbye to this remarkable ski season.We understand that everyone’s burning question is whether Lake Reveal will be open. The answer is: we hope so. Lake Reveal is completely natural and it reveals itself when it’s ready.Don’t miss out on the last chance to ski or ride this season.
Taste of Louisville: 5K Fun Run & Dog Jog
The traditional Taste of Louisville 5k race is getting revitalized. With two starts, one for more serious runners then a second start for families and folks that want to go at their own pace. New this year we’re encouraging our community to bring their dog for a jog (well behaved ones of course!) along with fun water stations and music along the way.Start Time + Location:
Main Street and Pine
Fun Run: 9:00AM
Dog Jog: 9:10AMAll participants receive:
T – Shirt
Tote Bag
Water
Dog Treats
Raffle Ticket for a chance at incredible prizes
Race BibThis event is part of the Taste of Louisville month long celebration by the Louisville Chamber of Commerce
Louisville Chamber of Commerce Taste of Louisville 5/1/23 – 6/3/23
For more information please visit: louisvillechamber.com
Rocky Mountain State Games
The Rocky Mountain State Games (RMSG) is Colorado’s largest multi-sport festival for athletes of all ages and athletic abilities, including those with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).The Rocky Mountain State Games (RMSG) is Colorado’s largest multi-sport festival for athletes of all ages and athletic abilities, including those with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). The Rocky Mountain State Games is held primarily over the last two weekends in July in various premier venues across the Pikes Peak region.To see a full list of the sports included in the Rocky Mountain State Games, click here. Early registration, military, and youth discounts are available.The Military Support Program allows service members, their spouses and dependents to participate in the Rocky Mountain State Games at up to a 50% discount off normal registration fees. This discount will apply to individual and team registration fees until funds are exhausted.
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Brave drivers have been racing to the top of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain since 1916.The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, is America’s second-oldest motorsport event.