Downtown Breckenridge street in greyscale

It's okay if you're already missing summer

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Summer in Breckenridge
is hard to beat

There’s no denying summertime in Breckenridge is unlike anywhere else in the Rocky Mountains. With amazing access to endless outdoor adventures, festivals dotting the calendar, and weather that’s as close to perfect as you can imagine, Breckenridge summers are hard to beat. Whether you come for the trails, the brews, to get some sun, or to get a little vertical distance from the real world, Breckenridge’s breathtaking scenery, and friendly local scene will keep you coming back for more. Start planning your summer fun by booking today!

Best Summer Festivals and events

Interactive art installation in shape of a cloud — Wave: Light + Water+ Sound is a free four-day festival that turns downtown Breckenridge e into canvases, stages and interactive exhibition spaces.

Breckenridge’s packed summer calendar brings people together around bikes, beer, history, art and music. Browse our action-packed summer calendar below and build an itinerary around one of the dozens of events that bring us together.

Event’s worth planning your trip around:

Wine being poured during Food and Wine in Breckenridge

Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival – Canceled

Main Street Station

Aug 3, 2020

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WAVE: Light + Water + Sound – Postponed to 2021

May 28 - May 31, 2020

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Family panning gold from sluice in Breckenridge during the Gold Panning National Championships

Gold Panning Championships – Canceled

Jun 19 - Jun 21, 2020

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Boys Scouts with a large flag at Breckenridge 4th of July Parade

Independence Day Celebration

Jul 4, 2020

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Group of people with beers at Summer Beer Fest

Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival – Canceled

Beaver Run Properties

Jul 11, 2020

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Trail Mix

Breckenridge

Aug 16 - Aug 23, 2020

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Breckenridge Hogfest: Bacon and Bourbon – Canceled

Main Street Station

Aug 28 - Aug 30, 2020

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The Great Rubber Duck Race during Labor Day Weekend in Breckenridge.

Labor Day Weekend & Great Rubber Duck Race

Blue River Plaza and downtown Breckenridge

Sep 5 - Sep 7, 2020

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Bikers during the Breck Epic race in Breckenridge

Breck Epic – Postponed to 2021

Aug 15 - Aug 20, 2021

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Things to do

family hiking — Take in the views and enjoy the scenery on one of Breckenridge’s hiking trails.

Is a deep breath of pure, refreshing Rocky Mountain air an activity? We think so. When you come here to simply to bask in summer’s cool mountain breezes, that’s a-ok with us. Most likely though, you’ll be too tempted by adventure to sit still for too long. Hiking and biking our hundreds of trails crisscrossing historic town and legendary Rocky Mountains never gets old. But have you tried rafting our rapids, sampling our local brews, ziplining on our ski resort or fly fishing the Blue River and mountain lakes?

Use the guides below to get inspired and plan the perfect summer getaway in the mountains.

Planning Tips

couple walks in Breckenridge — The best way to explore Breckenridge is with your own two feet.

Leave the car at home. The only form of transportation you need in Breckenridge is you. Visitors from all over the globe agree that the best way to explore Breckenridge is by walking our historic as Main Street spans just eight blocks and much of the town’s lodging is within walking distance. Access the mountain in minutes with the BreckConnect Gondola’s year-round free scenic ride to the base Peak 8 of the ski resort. If you’re looking to venture further, Breckenridge’s free bus service offers access to most of town and the free Summit Stage transit system serves the entire county, including other nearby ski resorts. We’ve also got taxis, Uber, Lift and Zipcar for your convenience.

Adventure like a local with these tips:

It's okay if you're already missing summer

Summer in Breckenridge
is hard to beat