Ullr Fest 2011 Kicks Off Today in Breckenridge, CO
Breckenridge's famed Ullr Fest begins today, starting off a week of fun-filled festivities aimed at repaying the Ullr god of winter (from Norse mythologywith) for his annual gift of great powder to ski & ride in Breckenridge. It is also known as an event to pray to Ullr for more snow this ski & snowboard season at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Ullr Fest began today with the Ullr Fest Skating Party, which was from 1 - 3 p.m. at Stephen C. West Ice Arena on the South End of Breckenridge. The events peak on Thursday for the popular Ullr Parade on Main Street in Breckenridge, which features many wacky floats, Ullr hats galore and hopefully...SNOW!
Here is a list of the upcoming vents for Ullr Fest in Breckenridge:
Monday - 1/10/2011:Ullr Nordic Party & Bonfire, 5:30-9 p.m., Breckenridge Gold Run Nordic Center. This is the final day to register floats for the Ullr Parade. Floast can be registered by e-mailing events@gobreck.com
Tuesday - 1/11/2011:Ullympics, 6-8 p.m. at Carter Park. After-party and awards at Mother Loaded Tavern on Main Street. Teams interested in signing up should e-mail the Breckenridge Resort Chamber at events@gobreck.com. There is also a free Tuaca Body Art Ball (new this year). Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center. For more info, visit http://www.tuacabodyartball.com/default.aspxor you can also text "Breck" to 68405 for tickets. This event is for Ages 21 and up only.
Wednesday - 1/12/2011:The Dating Game, 8 p.m., Cecilia's Martini Bar and Nightclub. This event is for ages 21 and up. For information on how to apply to be a bachelor or bachelorette call (970) 453-6423 ex. 20 or go to http://www.ksmtradio.com/
Thursday - 1/13/2011:Ullr Parade, 4:30 p.m. Starts on North Main Street in Breckenridge, free
Friday - 1/14/2011: Comedy Night, 8 p.m. Village at Breckenridge, Ten Mile Room, $35. Tickets can be purchased at the Carriage House, the Breckenridge Welcome Center or at the door. Call (970) 453-6453 for more information.
Saturday - 1/14/2011:Chilly Chili Cook Off Event, 3-7 p.m. Riverwalk Center. Pre-sale tickets: $15, at the door: $20. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.breckenridgemountainrotary.com/
More updates, pictures and event details to follow in posts as the week of Ullr Fest continues!
For more questions about Ullr Fest, activities in Breckenridge and Breckenridge real estate, contact Justin and Krystal Knott with Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty.
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