Summit County is a high country hub for some of Colorado’s greatest events. Everything from beer festivals and cooking competitions serve as iconic days for visitors and residents alike. Here are the 5 can’t miss events around Summit County.

  1. Ullr Fest – BreckenridgeIMG_7748-Jessie-Unruh-GoBreck-s

Ullr Fest is an annual event in Breckenridge that serves as a celebration in honor of the Norse god of snow Ullr. The 2016 event takes place January 13-16 and will be the 53rd celebration! Get ready to see the town of Breck decked out in Viking hats, participating in the Ullympics and the Ullr parade. You can also join in on a bonfire of skis and snowboards offered up to Ullr and the longest ski shot in the world!

  1. BBQ Challenge – Frisco

2016 will be the 23rd year of the Colorado BBQ Challenge in Frisco. Start your weekend off right with a kickoff concert on Thursday, June 16, 2016, then get a good night’s rest for Friday and Saturday’s BBQ! The Challenge will take place on Friday, June 17 from 11am – 9pm and Saturday, June 18 from 10am – 6pm. Enjoy the BBQ creations of around 70 master BBQers as they compete for a variety of awards.

  1. Dew Tour – Breckenridge30_Dew_Tour_Day_2_Shots

Each year, Dew Tour makes a stop in Breckenridge in December for a little competition from some of the world’s best athletes. The 2015 event will be in Breckenridge December 10-13. You won’t want to miss out on Main Street’s rail jam, the big air competition, the superpipe, slopestyle, streetstyle and the concert which has featured past artists such as Macklemore, Fitz and the Tantrums and The Chainsmokers.

  1. Oktoberfest – Breckenridge

The Breckenridge Oktoberfest is one of Colorado’s largest Oktoberfest events and the largest Oktoberfest street party in the Rocky Mountains. The 22nd annual event will take place on September 9 – 11 in 2016. Hit Main Street for this German inspired fest filled with German cuisine, beer, dancing, and more. Don’t be shy about dressing up; most people do! Make room in your 2016 fall itinerary for this incredible event. You won’t regret it!

  1. July 4 Blue River Plaza by GoBreckFourth of July – all over Summit County

Summit County does Independence Day up right. Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco and Dillon are all great places to celebrate the red, white and blue. Each town has its own unique event lineup, so do some research, find your patriotic gear and soak up the beauty and warmth of Colorado summers with some outdoor festivities to commemorate this historical day.

Make some time in your schedule for some of the incredible events. Summit County is not only a great place to visit, but a great place to celebrate holidays and stop by for special events. Make the most out of your Colorado visit with any or all of these incredible, can’t miss events.