Ullr Fest 2025: Breckenridge’s Winter Celebration Returns
Each December, Breckenridge honors its snow-loving spirit and deep ski culture with Ullr Fest, a celebration dedicated to Ullr, the Norse god of snow. This lively winter tradition returns December 18–20, 2025, bringing costumes, music, bonfires, street festivities, and a community atmosphere unlike anything else in the Rockies.
Ullr Fest is one of Breckenridge’s most distinctive winter events, bringing locals and visitors together to welcome the snow season and celebrate mountain life at its best. If you’re planning a winter escape, this weekend delivers unforgettable memories and true Breckenridge culture.
What to Expect at Ullr Fest 2025
The festival begins with the crowning of the Ullr King and Queen, honoring individuals who embody the town’s community spirit and passion for winter. From there, the celebrations expand across Main Street and beyond.
One of the most famous traditions is Breckenridge’s attempt at the “World’s Longest Shotski®,” where hundreds of people line Main Street to raise a synchronized toast. Participants must be 21 or older and registration typically opens at the beginning of December. Even if you do not take part, watching the line stretch down the street is a sight in itself.
The Main Street Ullr Fest Parade follows, featuring creative floats, costumes, and high-energy spectators cheering from sidewalks lined in snow. As the sun sets, the East Sawmill parking lot becomes home to the Ullr Bonfire, where locals and guests gather around towering flames built from recycled holiday trees. It is a warm, welcoming, and uniquely Breckenridge moment beneath the winter sky.
Throughout the weekend, families can also enjoy ice skating at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena, along with smaller community events, themed celebrations, and plenty of opportunities to explore town, dine, shop, and soak in the winter atmosphere.
Why Travelers Love Ullr Fest
Ullr Fest blends the authenticity of mountain culture with a spirited holiday atmosphere. It offers lively events without the peak-holiday crowds that arrive later in the month, making it an ideal time to experience the best of Breckenridge in early winter. Guests can ski during the day, join the festivities in the afternoon and evening, and return to a cozy lodge or mountain home at the end of the night.
This weekend also brings excellent photography and memory-making opportunities — from snow-covered streets to roaring bonfires and Main Street lined with spectators. Visitors often return year after year to be part of the tradition.
Tips for Attending
Plan to arrive early for parade viewing, dress warmly for the evening events, and make dining or lodging reservations in advance. If you plan to participate in the Shotski, secure your spot as soon as registration opens, as it fills quickly.
Ullr Fest is a celebration best enjoyed by embracing the spirit of the mountains: community-minded, lively, and ready for a snowy winter ahead.
Experience a True Breckenridge Tradition
Whether you join the parade crowd, skate with family, enjoy après-ski gatherings, or simply take in the festive atmosphere, Ullr Fest is an unforgettable introduction to the magic of winter in Breckenridge. With snow dusting the peaks and the town glowing with early-season excitement, December 18–20, 2025, is a perfect time to experience the culture and energy that make Breckenridge one of Colorado’s most cherished winter destinations.
Raise a toast to winter, breathe in the mountain air, and join in one of Breckenridge’s most iconic traditions. Winter is here — and Ullr Fest is where the celebration begins.
