2011 International Snow Sculpture Contests Breckenridge, Colorado!

Imagine 20 ton blocks of snow come to life over 65 hours to become incredible works of art! That is what the 21st Annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Competition is all about! During 1/25/2011 – 1/30/2011 the teams of artists will be working round the clock to free their creations from the ice. Or join us 1/30/2011 – 2/6/2011 for the final viewing week.

These international teams are coming to Breckenridge from all over the world to see who can produce the best work of snowy art!   This year we have 15 teams from eight different countries (United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Sweden, China, Austria and Australia) will participate in the 21st Annual Budweiser Snow Sculpture Championships at the Riverwalk Center.

When the sculptures are finished on Saturday, January 29, a panel of well-known artists and patrons of the arts serve as judges. Awards are presented to the first, second and third place sculptures on Sunday, January 31. Awards are also given for People's Choice, Kids' Choice and Artists' Choice.  

Get to Breckenridge to be amazed by incredible art work that is so perfect in it's snow white medium.  But hurry before mother nature melts them away!  Stay with ResortQuest Breckenridge at Main Street Station and be just a few block from all the activity and save big! See our lodging deals!

Best January Events in Breckenridge for 2011

January is not your ordinary month in Breckenridge. 2011 will be a start of the new year with new opportunities and events you have to see! January brings in a month full of fun, frolic and fabulous snow!  Check out these events you won't want to miss! AND get great lodging deals for the month of January with ResortQuest Breckenridge and Keystone!!!

January 9, 2011 kicks off Ullr Fest!

Ullr Fest is the now - infamous annual winter festival held in honor of the mythical Norse God of snow. In Norse mythology, Ullr (pronounced Oool-er), son of Sif and the stepson of Thor, the "God of Thunder", loved the cold, and delighted in traveling over the country on his skis or skates. It is said that by paying yearly homage to him, Ullr will show his pleasure by granting much snowfall to those who praise him! 

During Ullr Fest, which runs from Jan 9- Jan 15, 2011, you will see horned Viking hats adorning the heads of skiers and snowboarders, Ullympic competitors flinging frying pans for prizes, more than 12,000 Ullr enthusiasts filling the streets for the Ullr Parade chanting “ Ullr! Ullr! Ullr!” Watch as maniacal float participants ski off jumps on Main Street or glide along town in a hot tub.   Book your lodging now to save up to 40% off!

Body Art Ball January 11, 2011:

Tuaca Liqueur announces it will bring the Body Art Ball Tour to eight cities for 11 shows, with the January 11, 2011 show in Breckenridge, sponsored, in part by ResortQuest. A perfect blend of body art, drama and personality, this bold take on pop culture is a choreographed stage show featuring painted performers illustrating the transformation of the human body into a canvas. Produced by Dallas-based Chris and Candy Productions, visual artists convert performers into living, breathing works of art for a show that dazzles the audience with a sensual and sassy presentation to music and synchronized lights. The creators of the body art are abstract, airbrush or tattoo artists who bring to life body art as celebrated in today's pop culture. Tickets can be obtained by visiting www.tuacabodyartball.com for venues and more information. Event attendees must be 21 and older. Tickets and proper ID must be presented at the door. Don't miss this unique event- book your lodging now and stay super close to the action.

Chilly Chili Cook Off – January 15th

A cash prizes totaling $3000 will be awarded to the best chili in various categories at the Chilly Chili Cook-off sponsored in part by ResortQuest. Sample all the chili you wish for $20 from 3 – 7pm at the Riverwalk Center in the heart of Breckenridge. Or enter your best recipe for a chance to win. Book your lodging now to make sure you enjoy Ullr Fest and the Chili Cookoff!

January 25-Feb.6 The International Snow Sculpting Championships
Teams from around the world will arrive in Breckenridge for their 21st Festival, sponsored in part by ResortQuest. Artists come together to carve beautiful masterpieces from 20-ton blocks of snow. In just 65 hours, these enormous snow canvasses transform into three dimensional works of art. These 12-foot blocks of snow turn into expressive pieces of art using only their own two hands, creative vision and approved hand tools. From a whimsical bouquet of enormous flowers, to thought-provoking abstract and sometimes gravity-defying shapes, sculptors form these creations before thousands of spectators over the course of five days at the Riverwalk Center. See the full event details including sculpting and judging times!  Book your lodging now to see how the worldly teams create their snow masterpieces!

Get to Breckenridge for an incredible January packed full of amazing events!  Save up to 40% off your January lodging!

Lithuanian Team Wins Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Competition

A team of artists from Lithuania edged out teams from Canada and Mexico for the gold medal in the 20th annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships on Sunday in Breckenridge.

Team Lithuania's sculpture, "Milite Est Vita," depicts a gloved hand holding up the "V" sign, "symbolizing the fragility and temporary nature of victory," organizers said in a statement. The sculpture will remain on display through next Sunday, alongside the work of 11 other teams representing six countries, at Breckenridge's Riverwalk Center.

The sculptures will remain on display at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge until Sunday, Feb. 7.So, it's not too late to take a vacation in Breckenridge to see these magnificent works of art. Book ResortQuest today and save 40% off Breckenridge lodging.

Ready, Set, Sculpt (and Save) at Breckenridge's International Snow Sculpture Championships

The International Snow Sculpture Championships are well underway in Breckenridge, CO. ResortQuest's staff have been sneaking out in their breaks to watch in awe as the thirteen teams from around the world carve incredible works of art out of snow. The teams hail from Canada, China, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Mexico, Russia and, of course, the United States — this year, there's even a joint Canada-USA team.

Sculpt!

Teams have been chiseling, sawing and smoothing 20-ton blocks of water-laden snow blocks reaching 12 feet high since Tuesday. Each team sculpts for a total of 65 hours — no power tools allowed — from Tuesday through Saturday. Founders didn't want the event to turn into a coffee-swigging, adrenaline-junky marathon, so the snow-loving artists can work only through the final night before judging.

Spectators vote for their favorites, through the Peoples' Choice and Kids' Choice awards. In addition, awards from a panel of well-known artists and patrons of the arts go to the top three sculptures.

Though the public can't touch the team sculptures, a professional artist creates interactive snow pieces designed especially for kids, such as a rabbit's head with two floppy ears, which they can slide down.

The frozen art forms remain around the Riverwalk Center until the night of Feb. 7, when town staff knocks them down. Occasionally, the town removes the sculptures earlier — when they pose a danger of collapsing. The only way the artists' hard work lives on is through photographs.

Save!

If you haven't already booked lodging for this incredible event, ResortQuest Breckenridge would like to invite you to be our guest. Take your pick of our remaining lodging and save 40% off two nights - book online today! Or, you can stay in an exquisite BlueSky Breckenridge two bedroom condo for just $249 per night. To book BlueSky, you will need to call (800) 661-7604. (Restrictions apply).

It's time again for Snow Sculptures!

In Breckenridge each year, blank canvases of snow become works of art. From a whimsical bouquet of enormous flowers, to thought provoking abstract shapes, sculptors form these masterpieces before thousands of spectators over the course of five days in the heart of town.
In its 17th year, artists from all over the world will come together to present intricate, awe-inspiring snow sculptures. These artists will carve twenty-ton, 12-foot-tall blocks of snow into pieces of art using only their creativity, inspiration, own two hands and permitted hand tools.

I have been lucky enough to preview the designs for some of these sculptures - wait until you see the Breck Team's - it's called "Wheee!" and it's a roller coaster - don't know how they are going to pull it off - but knowing those guys - they will!

There are great lodging packages out there if you are coming into town - ResortQuest has one of the best deals in Breckenridge - with 50% off your lodging PLUS two free snow proof cameras to get pictures of these masterpieces! Visit Breckenridge Lodging for the details.

The 2007 Snow Sculpting Teams are:
Team Breckenridge
Team Canada
Team Idaho
Team Czech Republic
Team Alaska
Team Mexico
Team New York
Team Oregon
Team Wisconsin
Team Switzerland
Team Turkey
Team Wisconsin
Team Minnesota
Team Canon City

For more information on the Budweiser Select International Snow Sculpture Championships, call 800-936-5573.

Event Details

*Sculpting concludes on Saturday, January 27th at 10 a.m. and there will be an awards ceremony at the Riverwalk Center at 3 p.m. that same day. Sculptures may be viewed at any time – day or night – during sculpting week and viewing week. Viewing week is January 28th – February 4th (weather and safety dependant).

*Each 4-person team carves a unique sculpture, often times depicting a team’s culture or heritage. There will be a total of 14 teams competing at the 2007 Championships, represeting ten different countries. Only hand tools are allowed in the competition; no power tools or colorants may be used.

*On January 27th, a panel of artists will make awards to the top four teams on the basis of theme, style and technique. The sculptors will also learn which team has been selected as People’s Choice, Kids’ Choice and Artists’ Choice. See you there!

"Up With People" comes to Summit County, CO

Up with People, the international global education program for young adults, is coming to Summit County. While giving to communities through its community impact activities and shows, the program also addresses the real need to help young adults gain a global perspective, intercultural understanding, knowledge of worldwide issues, leadership skills and a sense of social responsibility.

The cast members will be performing a condensed version of the “Up with People Show”, a community celebration that features original and international songs and uses the universal languages of music and dance to inspire, energize and educate. The event serves to spark people to action by highlighting local non-profit organizations and the unique characteristics of communities they visit.

Up with People show on August 14 at 7:30pm at Summit High School. $10 for students and seniors and $15 for general admission.

Up with People’s visit to Summit County was made possible by generous sponsorships from Mark and Tracy Burke of Burke and Riley’s Irish Pub and the Colorado Mountain College. The show on Wednesday is thanks to the Main Street Station Hyatt.

Up with People provides young adults an international and intercultural experience that teaches servant leadership and uses the performing arts to deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world. Up with People exists today to spark people to action in meeting the needs of their communities, countries and the world while building bridges of understanding as a foundation for world peace.

For more information visit Up With People

Above are pictures from Up With People's performance at ResortQuest Main Street Station

International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge

Breckenridge, January 24 - 30, 2006
Fourteen teams from around the world compete in the International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge, creating mammoth works of art from 12' tall, 20-ton blocks of snow. Well known artists act as judges, as well as the public in the People's Choice awards. Teams have come from as far away as Morocco, Belize, Japan, Canada, Scandinavia, Russia and China.