As a town full of four season sports and activities, Breckenridge knows how to play. Skiers delight on unmatched trails throughout the cold winter months, golfers, bikers and fishermen take full advantage of the warm weather and the entire town takes part in Breckenridge�s up and coming festivals.
Lately, if you happen to mention this serene town to any film lover, they are certain to know about the Breckenridge Film Festival. Famous for being one of the oldest film festivals within the United States, this film fest is sure to gain Cannes notoriety very soon. Annually, for twenty-six years now, this sleepy little town awakens to find a whole slew of new film makers knocking on its door in order to gain a spot at the town film festival. The festival, held during the summer months, usually features around fifty films ranging from documentaries to comedies. But this festival doesn�t discriminate, anyone with a bit of imagination and a captivating film can appear at the festival. The festival is known to feature films from Hollywood, as well as films that give university students a chance to display their talents. A recent addition to the four day festival is a beer festival that features beer from across Colorado, which seems to be the perfect accompaniment for taking in a few flicks. If you enjoy movies, you are certain to take enjoy taking part in, yet another, Breckenridge legend.
In addition to the tradition of viewing new films, this town also offers those with a more musically inclined ear to tune into the Breckenridge Music Festival. The Music Festival is also held during the summer months (dates vary), and features all types of music from jazz to classical. Most of the musicians that take part in this festival play an enchanting evening of musical scores underneath the open, starry skies that only a town such as Breckenridge can offer. But to really feel like one of the elite, purchase the Champagne Series tickets. Holders of the Champagne tickets will be invited inside of a local resident�s home every Sunday evening at 7 pm in order to hear music at a semi-private concert. Mingle with the locals, and make the right kinds of friends at this event, truly unique to small town Breckenridge. Whether inside or out, physical or mental, this quaint Colorado town can offer you more than most cities could dream of.
