On Friday, August 4th, Main Street Station in Breckenridge, CO will transform into an art lover’s paradise. For three full days, the Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival, nationally ranked #65 in Sunshine Artist’s top 200 fine art festivals in 2016, will grace the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue for a magnificent weekend of art and that unmistakable Rocky Mountain vibe. Plus, our Breckenridge hotel is just half a mile from all the action! Now in its 16th year, this free event will once again feature over 100 artists from all over the country versed in all mediums, including jewelry,...

The grapes are calling. And so is your palate. The Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival returns to Breckenridge Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30 with a Food & Wine Pairing Dinner, Grand Tasting with Live Music, and Women and Vines Social. As this event grows year after year it has taken over not only Main Street Station Plaza, but the Village at Breckenridge as well to provide “shorter lines, elbow room, and more wine!” Speaking of wine, the festival boasts over 300 wines on hand from over 70 of the top wineries from around the globe. Add to that an assortment of food to sample and live...

For nearly 30 years the Breckenridge Music Festival (BMF) has strived to provide a diversified musical experience for the residents and guests of Breckenridge, Colorado. What started in the summer of 1980 with a 10-day music festival has blossomed into a year-round series of events including a winter performance series; a non-classical performance series; a classical orchestral summer series; and various musical experiences including in-home concerts of chamber music and other educational programs. Each year the BMF brings over 40 distinguished musicians from all over the world to partake in one of Breckenridge’s...

We're not letting the 2 feet of snow stop us from having a good time in Breckenridge this week, are we? So mud season will be extended a bit, but life goes on with all of the following awesome stuff happening this week and beyond! Live Music & Other Events This Week in Breckenridge Friday, May 19, 2017 - Friday Night DJs & Billiards @ Brooklyn's Tavern & Billiards: 10pm-2am - The Blues with Mark Schlaefer @ Blue River Bistro: 5-10pm Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 3rd Anniversary Party w/ The Amelias, El Passo Laso & The Hollywood Farmers @ Broken Compass Brewing: 10am-10pm - Saturday...

Breckenridge locals and visitors alike all know that there is a certain something magical – maybe even mystical – about Breckenridge. And while we may not all agree on just what and where this magic emanates from, we all can agree that there is indeed something fairytale-like about this enchanted place. There’s those awe-inspiring majestic views of the Rocky Mountains that seem to go on forever, the pristine mountain lakes you swear could hide a gossip of mermaids, locals praying to the mythical God Ullr every winter, and those imposing forests that make you feel very insignificant. Whatever...

Summit County, and Breckenridge in particular, is steeped rich in history. From the initial days of the Gold Rush to the vacation destination it is today, there have been many changes over the years. However, our short history pales in comparison to the transformations the Scandinavian regions of Norway and Sweden have seen over the centuries. But, if one was to look closely at the mountain topography (see below), one can see why Norwegians, Fins and Swedes seem to find themselves at home in the mountains of Breckenridge. One such Norweigan, Trygve Berge, has done just that by becoming one of the original...

Have you ever heard of Mirabilis Jalapa? No? Me either. Perhaps maybe you have heard of them by their more popular name, “Four O’Clocks?” Still no? It’s okay, but there has got to be something magical about this four o’clock hour for a South American flower to take on this moniker, and for a Breckenridge ski run (and road) to epitomize it as well. Hold on, back to the flower for a minute. These “Four O’Clocks” are aptly named this because the flowers open in the late afternoon and stay open until morning. This Marvel of Peru pretty much does the opposite of what skiers on Peak...

My favorite event in Breck is the International Snow Sculpting Championships. Because my birthday falls during the building week or viewing week each year, watching the volunteers create the blocks of snow, seeing the sculptors’ visions emerge and checking out the finished sculptures have been part of my annual celebration for nearly two decades. As one of the lodging sponsors for this event, it’s quite a treat to get to meet the teams and to follow their progress as they create art from snow! This year we are hosting one the teams from Germany. Their sculpture, Metanoia, is guaranteed to be a highlight...

Join us at the Wedgewood Lodge to view the Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships!  The sculptures will be under construction from January 27 - January 31, with judging to occur at 10AM on Saturday.  They will remain as long as weather permits until February 8.  We are currently running a special if you'd like to join us and see these beautiful pieces of work firsthand!  Book a reservation beginning on Sunday, February 1 or after and stay for two or more nights departing by February 6 and receive a 15% discount! This year, as we did last, the Wedgewood Lodge is sponsoring...

In fifteen years I've yet to go to the Post Office or the City Market without running into someone I know. Generally the number of people I run into would seem to be in direct correlation with the lack of effort I put into looking presentable that day.  Naturally.  A good friend of mine recently posted on Facebook that she loves living in a town where, upon realizing she had forgotten her wallet, she continued grocery shopping confident she would run into someone she knew who would spot her the goods.  And, of course, she did.  I've had many similar experiences.  My children...