Breckenridge Events May 2018 - Ski Country Resorts

Breckenridge Events
                                      May 2018

Spring has finally arrived! And with it comes May and some of our favorite local events & activities! From
incredible dining specials (enjoyed with the Dining Passport) to the kick off of the one of a kind WAVE Festival.
Even better, Spring in Breckenridge not only means fantastic dining and drink specials at local restaurants &
bars but also some unbeatable sales and discounts at local shops! Whatever your Spring plans may entail, we
encourage you to check out this roundup of events in Breckenridge this month!

                                            Unique & Annual Events

                                        WAVE : Light + Water + Sound

 When : May 31 – June 4                  Where : Breckenridge                    Cost : Varies
 More Info / Schedule of Events : go.skicountry.com/wave
A four‐day festival featuring interactive artworks, temporary installations and musical performances in and around the
Blue River Plaza, transforming the river, bridges and waterfront area into outdoor canvasses and exhibition spaces.

35th Annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration

 When : May 5                            Where : Mi Casa Mexican Cantina         Cost : $25 ($5 after 8p)
 More Info : go.skicountry.com/cinco‐de‐mayo
Starting with a Silent Auction at 5 p.m. and several delicious food stations including Lobster & Shrimp Ceviche, Steak
Chimichurri Tacos, Mango Braised Duck Tacos, Pork Belly Tacos, Taco Salad, Tres Leches along with much more, this is
one event you won't want to miss! Enjoy giveaways throughout the evening and Live music from Lealtad de Oaxaca
starting at 8:00 p.m.

                                                     Eat & Drink

                   Don't Miss Out On Spring Dining Specials In June!

   Your ticket to dining specials! Purchase your Breckenridge Spring Dining Passport, a
   unique fundraising and information‐packed pamphlet, and enjoy discounts, special
     deals and fun promotions at participating restaurants. Valid April 16th – June 7th,
  passports are available for purchase at participating restaurants and the Breckenridge
   Welcome Center. Each passport is valid for two people and all proceeds benefit the
  Breckenridge Restaurant Association scholarship fund, which provides scholarships to
    local students who work in the restaurant and hospitality industry as well as those
                    interested in careers within the restaurant industry.

                          go.skicountry.com/dining‐passports

Broken Compass 4 Year Anniversary Party

 When : May 19                            Where : Broken Compass Brewery          Cost : Free
 More Info : go.skicountry.com/broken‐compass‐anniversary

Toasting to Broken Compass's birthday with specialty beer tappings all day long, FREE live music, a FREE pig roast,
cornhole tournaments, beer contests, face painting and much, much more!

                                                   Film & Theater
                                             Bow Wow Film Festival

 When : May 10                            Where : Colorado Mountain College       Cost : $10
 More Info : go.skicountry.com/bow‐wow‐filmfest

A traveling film festival, Bow Wow celebrates, educates and inspires all things doggie (with or without their human)
through the art of short film. Featuring some of the year's' best pooch themed short films, come laugh and cheer and
maybe even tear up a bit as we marvel in all the ways these beloved furry creatures touch our lives! All proceeds benefit
Summit County Animal Shelter

Arts & Installments
                                    Opening Reception: Cloud of Wonder

 When : May 2                            Where : Gallery @ SBL                    Cost : Free
 More Info : go.skicountry.com/cloud‐of‐wonder

An exhibition co‐curated by Summit County students and Breckenridge Creative Arts. Artwork in this show explores
dreams, imagination, unanswered questions, inner fears, fantasy, and outer space. It is the students’ hope that visitors
feel empowered, inspired, and connected to other humans after experiencing this exhibition.

                                Fashion for a Future: Benefit Fashion Show

 When : May 5                            Where : Breckenridge Nordic Center       Cost : Free
 More Info : go.skicountry.com/fashion‐for‐a‐future

This free event benefiting the Women's Resource Center will feature local clothing boutiques, live music, light appetizers
and a silent auction. Mix and mingle with others in the community as you learn about and get a chance to support our
mission of offering compassion, care, and hope to those in Summit County who are facing complex pregnancy decisions.

Date Night: Turning Up the Heat‐Candle Making Class

 When : May 25                            Where : Old Masonic Hall                 Cost : $20
 More Info / Tickets : go.skicountry.com/candle‐making

Come mingle with other singles and couples while you create your own candle with Breckenridge Candle Company.
Tickets include 1 beer or wine, additional drinks will be available for purchase. (participants must be 21+ to attend)

                                                     For The Kids

                                          Harry Potter Live Action Clue

 When : May 2                             Where : South Branch Library             Cost : Free
 More Info : go.skicountry.com/live‐action‐harry‐potter

Something at Hogwarts is amiss! Teens from 6th‐12th grade are invited to dress in their wizarding finest to help
Dumbledore restore order in the castle!