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International Snow Sculpture Championships

Presented by Toyota

January 20 - 29, 2025
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Breckenridge’s International Snow Sculpture Championships presented by Toyota is a world-renowned snow sculpting competition where teams from around the world descend on Breckenridge, Colorado to hand-carve 25-ton blocks of snow into enormous, intricate works of art. Artists are only allowed to use hand tools, creativity and inspiration to bring their ideas to life. No power tools allowed! Teams sculpt countless hours across five days (totaling around 94 hours), resulting in a temporary outdoor art gallery in historic downtown Breckenridge!

Join us at the 2025 International Snow Sculpture Championships presented by Toyota:

  • Sculpting Week: January 20-24, 2025
  • Viewing Week: January 24-29, 2025

We encourage spectators to view the sculptures Sunday, Jan. 26 – Wednesday, Jan. 29 when reservations are not required.

The sculpture viewing area will be closed at 5:00pm on January 29

Timed entry reservations will be required on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Saturday Reservations (NOT OPEN YET)

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The weekend of viewing, Friday, Jan. 24 – Sunday, Jan. 26, is historically the most-popular time for sculpture viewing. To help ensure the best environment for artists and viewers timed entry reservations will be required on Saturday, Jan. 25.

There is no cost for a timed entry, but availability is limited. Spectators can sign up for a Saturday sculpture viewing at 10:00am, 12:00pm or 2:00pm.

We encourage spectators to view the sculptures Sunday, Jan. 26 – Wednesday, Jan. 29 when reservations are not required.

Parking + Transportation

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Traffic delays may begin starting on Friday headed westbound peaking on Saturday. Historically, eastbound traffic on Sundays during this weekend have produced significant back-ups causing the need for metering at the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnels.

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.”

· Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
· Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp

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International Snow Sculpture Championships presented by Toyota

Schedule

Breckenridge International Snow Sculptures 2022

Watch how the sculptures transform from 20 ft blocks of snow to intricate works of art!

  • Sculpting Week:  January 20-24, 2025
  • Viewing Week: January 25-29, 2025
    The sculpture viewing area will be closed at 5:00pm on January 29.
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Sculpting Week - Jan. 20-24

Viewing Week - Jan. 24-29

Awards Ceremony - Jan. 24 at 4:30pm

Vote For People's Choice - Jan. 24-26

Event Program

LAST DAY TO VIEW SCULPTURES - Jan. 29 at 5:00pm

Teams + Championship Winners

Teams + Winners

Every year, the Snow Sculpture Organizing Committee sends 250 invitations in June and receives artist submissions in August. A selection committee reviews the entries and decides which teams to invite. Selected teams provide their own transportation to Denver and are supported by a travel stipend. The Organizing Committee, along with the help of many local sponsors, takes care of artist meals, transportation from DEN and lodging in Breckenridge.

2024 Teams

The 12 2024 International Snow Sculpture Teams are: China, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany – Bavaria, Germany, India, South Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Mongolia, USA – Breckenridge and USA – Wisconsin

2024 Championship Winners

    • GOLD: Team Mexico – The Begger
    • SILVER: Team Mongolia – Mother Earth
    • BRONZE: Team Germany-Bavaria – Float – Zero Gravity Series
    • ARTISTS’ CHOICE AWARD: Tie between Team Mexico – The Begger & Team Germany-Bavaria – Float
    • PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD:

    TBA Voting Ends Saturday at 2:00pm

Congratulations to all 12 incredibly talented teams of artists who come from all around the world for this beautiful weekend of art, integrity, teamwork, sportsmanship and FUN!

What To Know Before You Go

FAQs

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Event Program + People's Choice

Vote For People's Choice

Event Program
Download your program guide for the 2024 International Snow Sculpture Championships presented by Toyota to discover the meaning of each sculpture, a detailed schedule and a historic look at 34 years of snow sculpting history.

View 2024 Program

Vote For People’s Choice

Whether you’re here in Breckenridge or simply wishing you were, you’re invited to vote for your favorite International Snow Sculpting Championships presented by Toyota sculpture.

Voting Starts:  January 24 @ noon
Voting Closes:  January 26 @ 2:00pm

Get Involved

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Lodging Offers

International Snow Sculpture Championships presented by Toyota is best experienced over a few days so we encourage you to stay the night.  Breckenridge offers all types of lodging options and amenities to help make your visit unforgettable.  Discover ski-in/ski-out properties, spa-worthy hot tubs and places with plenty of room for the whole family.

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