8th Annual Rob Millisor Heart Health Walk
June 10
Join us for the 8th annual Rob Millisor Heart Health Walk hosted by BGV Gives! With the support from Breckenridge Grand Vacations, 100% of every dollar received at this event will be contributed to The Rob Millisor Heart Health Fund at The Summit Foundation to support heart health programs, education, and research. Since 2016, proceeds from this event have supported heart health programs and other programs at the “heart” of the Summit County Community. Your support has changed lives from After School programs to CPR/AED training, backcountry rescue, and more.
Event Details
- When: June 10, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Where: Carter Park and Pavillion
- Cost: Visit registration for cost details. Prices vary from $0-$40 per person
- Event Schedule
- 8:30 a.m.: Registration, morning snacks, entertainment, children’s activities, event begins!
- 9:00-9:45 a.m.: Yoga stretch for runners and walkers
- 10:00 a.m.: Start of 5K Trail Race
- 10:10 a.m.: Start of 5K Trail Walk
- 10:20 a.m.: Start of 1-mile Town Walk
- 11:00 a.m.: Heart-healthy lunch
- 1:00 p.m.: Event concludes
Opening of Breckenridge Sunday Market
June 11
The Breckenridge Sunday Market is back and better than ever! 45 vendors from all across Colorado will be selling their artistic creations, handcrafted goods, and homegrown produce. The market takes place each Sunday and is located in Main Street Station, just steps from Maggie Pond. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome!
Event Details
- When: June 11-September 3, Each Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Where: Main Street Station
- Cost: Free!
Colorado BBQ Challenge
June 15-17
One of our favorite events of the summer, Colorado BBQ Challenge, will be changing venues this year! In years past, this event has taken place on Frisco Main Street, but this year the festivities will take place at Copper Mountain. In addition to all the delicious barbeque you can handle, there will also be live music, a rail jam, a 5k race, yoga classes, tasting dinners, and more! The event takes place over Father’s Day weekend and will have special events to match, such as the Father’s Day golf scramble. Get your fill at the Colorado BBQ challenge!
Event Details
- When: June 15-17
- Where: Copper Mountain
- Cost: Free to attend, food and beverage tickets available to purchase
- Event Schedule:
- Thursday, June 15
- 5:30-7 p.m.: Copper BBQ Showcase Dinner and Jack Daniels Tasting
- 7-8:30 p.m.: Live Music with Sean Stemaly
- Friday, June 16
- 12-8 p.m.: BBQ Open
- 12-3:30 p.m.: Live DJ Set
- 4-6 p.m.: Kids Q Competition
- 4:30-6 p.m.: Live Music with Desember
- 5:30-7 p.m.: Ribs ‘n’ Jibs Rail Jam Practice
- 6-7 p.m.: Live DJ Set
- 7-8:30 p.m.: Live Music Eric Van Houton
- Saturday, June 17
- 9-10 a.m.: Free Yoga
- 9-11 a.m.: Bacon Burner 5K Run
- 11-7 p.m.: BBQ Open
- 11-3 p.m.: Live DJ Set
- 3-4 p.m.: Live Music with Desember
- 4:30-5:00 p.m.: BBQ Competition Awards Ceremony
- 6-7:30 p.m.: Live Music with Sadie Bass
- Sunday, June 18
- 9-10 a.m.: Free Yoga
- 10-1 p.m.: Father’s Day Brunch
- 12:30-4:30 p.m.: Father’s Day 9-Hole Golf Scramble
- Thursday, June 15
Lake Dillon Beer Festival
June 17
Located just steps from the shores of Lake Dillon, the Lake Dillon Beer Fest will feature beers from over 30 Colorado breweries! Take in the breathtaking views while sipping on brews. Sample beers while giving back to our Summit County community! Each ticket will include a donation to the Blue River Watershed Group, a local non-profit that supports our local rivers. This is a no-pet event.
Event Details
- When: June 17 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
- Where: Dillon Amphitheater
- Cost: $40 in advance, $50 same-day, $10 non-drinking admission
- Participating Breweries
- 6 and 40 Brewery
- Angry James Brewery
- Barrells and Bottles
- Bristol Brewing Company
- Broken Compass
- Dillon Dam Brewery
- El Rancho Colorado
- Gilded Goat Brewing Company
- Hello Brew Co.
- Highside Brewing Company
- Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery
- Joyride Brewing Company
- Lariat Lodge Brewing Company
- Los Dos Potrillos Cerveceria
- Mountain Toad Brewing
- New Terrain Brewing
- Old 121 Brewhouse
- Outer Range Brewing Company
- Pug Ryan’s Brewing
- Ratio Beerworks
- SKA Brewing
- South Park Brewing
- STEEP Brewing and Coffee Company
- Strange Craft Beer Company
- Syndicate Brewing Company
- Telluride Brewing
- The Baker’s Brewery
- The Emporium Brewing Company
- Tommyknocker Brewing Company
- Woods Boss Brewing Company
- Snowbank Brewing
Silverthorne Art Stroll
June 18
The Silverthorne Art Stoll takes place one Sunday per month in June, July, and August, with the first event taking place on Father’s Day! Enjoy a stroll along the Blue River trail and experience pop-up artists and musicians while taking in the sounds and sights of the river during these artful walking events.
Event Details
- When: June 18 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Where: Blue River Trail and at The Pad
- Cost: Free!
Keystone Bacon and Bourbon
June 24-25
Take a trip over Swan Mountain to Keystone for a weekend of bacon and bourbon! Sample bacon and bacon-inspired cuisine, sip bourbon, and enjoy the live music performances. This event is fun for the whole family- kids can visit Camp Bacon for activities, games, and challenges. Enjoy this weekend-long celebration of all things bacon!
Event Details
- When: June 24-25 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
- Where: River Run Village
- Cost: $25-$75 depending on ticket. Purchase tickets here.
- Event Schedule:
- June 24
- 1-5 p.m.: Bacon and Bourbon festival
- 1-5 p.m.: Camp Bacon for kids
- 2:30-3: Adult bacon eating contest
- June 25
- 1-5 p.m.: Bacon and Bourbon festival
- 1-5 p.m.: Camp Bacon for kids
- 5 p.m.: Best bacon awards
- June 24
- Live Music
- Powell Brothers
- Primal J and the Neanderthals
- Jubilingo
- Mike Woodard
- A-Mac & the Height
- 40 oz to Freedom
- Hell’s Belles
- Town Calvary
- Beau Thomas Band
- Leadville Cherokee
- Grey Matter Circus
- Johnny Schleper Band
- Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts
- Still They Ride
Breckenridge Backstage Theater Presents: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
June 28-July 30
Our local theater organization, Breckenridge Backstage Theater, will be debuting its performance of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder this month! From the BBT website, A Gentleman’s Guide is described as “A murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs and a scene-stealing role for one actor playing all eight of the doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and side-splitting ways. This is a truly original and fresh musical comedy that will delight you and leave you begging for more!”
Performance Details
- When: June 28-July 30 at 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Breckenridge Backstage Theater
- Cost: $25-$40
- Performance Dates:
- June 28
- June 29
- June 30
- July 1
- July 2
- July 5
- July 6
- July 7
- July 8
- July 9
- July 12
- July 13
- July 14
- July 15
- July 16
- July 19
- July 20
- July 21
- July 22
- July 23
- July 26
- July 27
- July 28
- July 29
- July 30
Opening of Epic Discovery Park and Gondola
June 30
Epic Discovery Park will open for the summer season at the end of June! Take the gondola up to the base of Peak 8 for scenic chairlift rides, mini golf, bungee trampolines, gemstone mining, climbing wall, ropes courses, and more! Epic Discovery Park is fun for the whole family. Epic Discovery Park will run through September 4.
Friends of Dillon Ranger District Events
One of our most treasured local non-profit organizations, Friends of Dillon Ranger District (FDRD), offers a variety of programs to keep us learning and exploring all winter long! Friends of Dillon Ranger District is an active, locally-based stewardship organization that, with help of volunteers and collaboration with the US Forest Service, works for sustainable management of our local forest. Explore the winter programs offered by FDRD this season!
June Schedule
Volunteer Opportunities
- National Trails Day: June 3
- Trailhead Improvements with Summit Seniors: June 9
- Barbed Wire Fence Pull: June 22
- Bridge Construction-Prospector: June 30
Educational Hikes & Tours
Breck Create Classes & Workshops
Breckenridge Creative Arts, known as BreckCreate, is a local organization devoted to promoting arts, culture, and creative experiences. Since 2014, BreckCreate has nurtured creativity and community through its program activities. Support this local organization by signing up for one of its many classes and workshops!
Courses & Classes
BreckCreate offers a wide range of classes and workshops suitable for every age and ability! Here are the courses offered this month:
- Afterschool Art
- Metalsmithing
- Beginner Drawing
- Beginner Glassblowing
- Toddler Art
- Muddy Buddies
- Beginner Linocut Printmaking
- Beginner Mosaics and Grouting
- No-Sew Blanket
- Watercolor Splash
- Beginner Oil Painting
- Crafts for Focused Tots
- Young Writer’s Club
- Wire-Wrapped Jewelry
- Beginner Wheel Throwing
- Clay Hand Building
- Glass Blown Beads and Jewelry
- Muddy Buddies
- All Ages Pick-A-Project
- Family Mug Making
- Ceramic Glazing Techniques
Local Concerts
Our local live music venues, the Riverwalk Center, AirStage, and Dillon Amphitheater, have announced their summer lineups! Their summer concert series begins this month. Check out the schedule below, and plan to see some live music on your next visit to Breckenridge. In addition, several locations around town regularly feature local acts. Check out our Summer Music Venues blog for additional locations. The high country will be jamming this summer!
June Concerts
Riverwalk Center
- The Wailers: June 2
- Mary Chapin Carpenter: June 16
- Graham Nash: June 29
Dillon Amphitheater
- Umphrey’s McGee: June 15
- Marc Cohn & Shawn Colvin: June 19
- Trevor Hall and the Great In-Between: June 22
- Los Texmaniacs: June 26
- National Repertory Orchestra: June 28
AirStage Summer Apres
- June 23, 4-7 p.m., Free!
- June 30, 4-7 p.m., Free!