• Fall 2026 Events

    September | October | November

  • Fall 2026 Events

    September | October | November

That shortest but sweetest of seasons in Breckenridge is about to begin! Fall is an amazing time to visit, with spectacular fall foliage and plenty of festivities to enjoy. Get ready to fill your calendar with an exciting lineup of events, including music and art festivals. And of course, the season’s most anticipated event: Breckenridge Oktoberfest! Check out our lineup of events for September, October and November.

September

  • Photo courtesy of Elaine Collins

  • Photo courtesy of Breckenridge Bluegrass and Beer

  • Photo courtesy of Breckenridge Bluegrass and Beer

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Breckenridge Bluegrass & Beer

September 11 – 13

Breckenridge Bluegrass & Beer festival, formerly Strings, Ciders & Sours, is a weekend-long event where you can taste your way through a bevy of beverages from local and national craft breweries while enjoying live bluegrass from Grass It Up. This event is presented by two of our favorite local breweries, Breckenridge Brewery and Broken Compass. Join us for a Grand Tasting, beer pairing dinner, Sunday brunch, or all of the above!

  • September 11
    • 7 p.m.  |  Beer Pairing Dinner at Quandary Grille
  • September 12
    • 1 – 6 p.m. |  Grand Tasting at the Main Street Station Plaza
  • September 13
    • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  |  Sunday Brunch at Quandary Grille

*Visit the event site for package details*

Breckenridge Bluegrass & Beer

Keystone Oktoberfest

September 5

Swing on over to Keystone this Labor Day weekend for their Oktoberfest celebration! Raise a stein, don your lederhosen, and dance your best polka to live Bavarian bands! There is never a dull moment at Keystone Oktoberfest, with activities like the stein-hoisting contest, polka instruction, German dance performances, and Kinderfest for the kids. Grab a brat and a pretzel and toast the end of summer with a fall craft beer! Prost!

  • Date: September 5
  • Location: River Run Village
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Cost: Free to attend!

*Food Pass and Steins available for purchase. Visit event site for details*

Keystone Oktoberfest
  • 11:30 a.m.  |  Event Opens
  • 12 – 5 p.m.  |  Kinderfest
  • 12 – 1 p.m.  |  Performance by Summit Concert Band
  • 1 – 2 p.m.  |  Performance by OOMPAH!
  • 1 – 1:30 p.m.  |  Kids Polka Instruction
  • 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.  |  Performance by Da Polka Guy
  • 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.  |  Performance by The CB3
  • 2 – 2:30 p.m.  |  German Dance Performance
  • 2:30 – 3 p.m.  |  Stein Hoisting Contests
  • 3 – 4 p.m.  |  Performance by OOMPAH!
  • 3 – 3:30 p.m.  |  Kids Polka Instruction
  • 4 – 4:30 p.m.  |  German Dance Performance
  • 4:30 – 5 p.m.  |  Performance by OOMPAH!

Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival

September 5 – 7

The longest-running art festival in Summit County returns for its 51st year! Artists from across the country will gather to display and sell their original works of art in a variety of media. The Gathering at the Great Divide is a free event with artwork available for purchase. The festival is located at Colorado Mountain College, with plenty of on-site parking. For a green commute option, hop on the Gray North route or take your bike down the rec path!

  • Date: September 5 – 7
  • Location: Colorado Mountain College
  • Time: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  |  Monday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
Gathering at the Great Divide

Frisco Fall Fest and Arts at Altitude

September 11 – 12

Frisco kicks off our short and sweet fall season with Fall Fest! Celebrate the turning of the seasons with pretzels and brats from Ein Prosit, a German beer garden that benefits Friends of Dillon Ranger District, live music, make-and-take art projects, and more. Enjoy local and regional art at the Arts at Altitude art show.

  • Date: September 11 – 12
  • Location: Frisco Historic Park and Main Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue
  • Time: 12 – 5 p.m.
  • Cost: Free to attend!
Frisco Fall Fest
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Breckenridge Oktoberfest

September 25 – 27

The event that needs no introduction! This year marks the 30th annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest celebration. Breckenridge Oktoberfest is the most anticipated event of the fall, cherished by locals and visitors alike. This three-day celebration in downtown Breckenridge offers all of your favorite Oktoberfest activities. There will be beer drinking, pretzel eating, and all the polka dancing you can handle! Enjoy live music, food vendors, stein hoisting contests, and more at this iconic Breckenridge event.

  • September 25
    • 2 – 6 p.m.  |  Oktoberfest Street Party
    • 2:15 – 2:30 p.m.  |  Official Tapping of the Keg Ceremony
    • 4:30 – 5 p.m.  |  Stein Hoisting Contest
  • September 26
    • 10:30 a.m.  |  Oktoberfest 5K Trail Run
    • 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  |  Oktoberfest Street Party
    • 11 – 11:30 a.m.  |  Official Tapping of the Keg Ceremony
    • 3:30 – 4 p.m.  |  Stein Hoisting Contest
  • September 27
    • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.  |  Oktoberfest Street Party
    • 11 – 11:30 a.m.  |  Official Tapping of the Keg Ceremony
    • 12:30 – 1 p.m.  |  Kid’s Costume Contest
    • 2:30 – 3 p.m.  |  Baby Bjorn Stein Hoisting / Stein Hoisting Contest
  • Date: September 25 – 27
  • Location: Main Street Breckenridge
  • Time: Friday, 2 – 6 p.m.  |  Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  |  Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Cost: Free to attend!

*Steins available for purchase. Visit event site for details*

Breckenridge Oktoberfest

Keystone Scenic Gondola Bonus Weekends

September 11 – 13 & 18 – 20

For two weekends, the River Run Gondola at Keystone will be reopening for scenic gondola rides. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the fall colors sprawling across the Continental Divide! You can also access high-alpine hiking trails and immerse yourself in the beauty of the shifting seasons!

  • Date: September 11 – 13 & 18 – 20
  • Location: River Run Gondola
  • Time: Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Cost: Adults $45, Child $30
River Run Scenic Gondola Bonus Weekends

Breck Film Fest

September 17 – 20

Rated by USA Today as one of the “Top 20 Film Festivals” in the country, the Breckenridge Film Festival returns for its 46th year, bringing four days of independent films and filmmaker conversations to downtown Breckenridge. Join us for nightly film screenings at the Riverwalk Center, Filmmaker Q&A panels, parties, and more! Don’t miss one of Colorado’s longest-running film festivals! The full schedule is set to be announced on September 1st!

  • Date: September 17 – 20
  • Location: Riverwalk Center
  • Schedule: TBD
  • Cost: Ticket packages available from $65 – $260

*Visit the event site for package details*

Breck Film Fest

October

  • Photo courtesy of @townoffrisco

  • Photo courtesy of @townoffrisco

  • Photo courtesy of @townoffrisco

  • Photo courtesy of @townoffrisco

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Frisco Trick or Treat on Main Street

October 31

Celebrate Halloween in Frisco with their annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street event! Businesses along Main Street decorate their storefronts and provide candy to trick-or-treaters. This family-friendly event is perfect for everyone, even your well-behaved pup! Come be a part of the Summit County Animal Shelter Halloween dog parade, or let your kids enjoy a little train ride through town. This Halloween, be sure to don your best costume and head to Frisco for some spooky family fun.

  • Date: October 31
  • Location: Frisco Main Street
  • Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
  • Cost: Free to attend!
Frisco Trick or Treat on Main Street

Silverthorne Pumpkin Fest

October 4

There’s no better way to kick off the spooky season than to pick out a pumpkin at the free annual Pumpkin Fest at Rainbow Park in Silverthorne. Join us for some wholesome family fun with pumpkin painting stations, mini train rides, bouncy houses, and more!

Silverthorne Pumpkin Fest

Dia De Muertos & Latin Festival

October 16 – 17

See Breckenridge come alive with color, music, art, and tradition as we honor loved ones who have passed and celebrate the rich heritage of our local Hispanic and Latin communities during the Dia de Muertos and Latin Festival! Enjoy live music and dancing, explore the artisan market, and check out hands-on workshops during this two-day celebration of togetherness and community.

  • Date: October 16 – 17
  • Location: TBD
  • Time: TBD
  • Cost: Free to attend!
Dia De Muertos

Five Dollar Film Series: The Shining

October 23

Join Breck Create and your fellow Stephen King fans for a spooky screening of the cult-classic horror film The Shining. Costumes that capture the eerie elegance of the 1970s are encouraged! With tickets for just $5, this event is a fun and budget-friendly way to get into the Halloween spirit!

Five Dollar Film Series: The Shining

November

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Opening Days

With the arrival of natural snow and the hard work of our snowmakers, local ski resorts and Nordic centers are gearing up for the season! Locals are tuning their boards and skis, pulling out their winter gear, and the atmosphere becomes charged with excitement. Check out the opening dates below and prepare for your best winter yet!

  • Keystone Resort: ASAP
  • Arapahoe Basin: ASAP
  • Breckenridge: November 6
  • Copper Mountain: November 6
  • Vail Mountain: November 13
  • Breckenridge Nordic Center: Mid-November
  • Beaver Creek: November 25
  • Frisco Adventure Park: November 26
  • Gold Run Nordic Center: TBD

Wake Up Breck

November 5

Wake Up Breck is an annual tradition in Breckenridge to celebrate the start of ski season! The day before opening day (November 5 this year), you are invited to head downtown for a free commemorative mug and cup of coffee! This event supports non-profits working within the community, and those participating are encouraged to donate if they can. The details of this year’s non-profit partner and list of participating coffee shops is TBD.

  • When: Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 am
  • Where: Breckenridge Coffee Shops
  • Cost: Free!
  • Participating Coffee Shops:
    • TBD
Silverthorne Pumpkin Fest

Breckenridge Nordic Center Annual Ski Swap

November 6 – 15

This November, the Breckenridge Nordic Center is excited to host its annual ski swap! This used gear sale is a fantastic opportunity for you to score some great equipment and possibly discover a new hobby. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with fellow winter sports enthusiasts while finding everything you need for the upcoming season!

  • When: November 6 – 15  |  Ski equipment drop-off October 31 – November 5
  • Where: Breckenridge Nordic Center
  • Cost: Free to attend with gear available for purchase

**These dates are tentative and subject to change. Please visit the Nordic Center website for the most up-to-date information**

Breckenridge Nordic Center

13th Annual Turkey Day 5K

November 27

The Annual Frisco Turkey Day 5k returns for its 13th year this Thanksgiving, presented by The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute! Join us in Frisco to burn a few calories before the Thanksgiving feasts commence. Registration for this race supports Frisco Elementary’ s S.T.E.M. programs and walkers/runners are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit the Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) food pantry. The race will take place on the Frisco recreation path and side streets. Conditions may be snowy, so come prepared with appropriate shoes and clothing!

  • When: Thursday, November 26 at 9:30 am
  • Where: Old Frisco Community Center
  • Cost: $35 for adults  |  $20 for kids 6-17  |  Free for kids under 5
Turkey Day 5k

  • Photo Courtesy of @townoffrisco

  • Photo courtesy of the Town of Frisco

  • Photo courtesy of the Town of Frisco

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Wassail Days

November 28 – December 6

Join us in Frisco for the annual Wassail Days celebration, a warm and festive kickoff to the holiday season! Enjoy Wassail, a delicious hot spiced cider traditionally shared with friends and neighbors during this time of year. During Wassail Days, visitors can collect stamps on their “12 Sips of Wassail” card by sampling twelve unique varieties at participating local businesses and redeem the completed card for a commemorative Wassail Days mug, while supplies last, at the Frisco/Copper Information Center! Don’t miss out on this cozy community experience!

  • When: November 28 – December 6
  • Where: Frisco (various locations)
  • Event Schedule
Wassail Days

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