Spring Fever in Breckenridge

PRESENTED BY CADILLAC

March 17- April 15, 2012

BRECK EXTENDS THE SKI SEASON TO CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH BIRTHDAY!

Breckenridge will open lifts and terrain at Peak 8 only, including the Imperial Express SuperChair, two additional weekends, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 20-22 and April 27-29, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. In addition, the resort will have a special 50th season extension day ticket price of $50 for those without passes and free parking in the gondola lots.

Breck Spring Fever is coming back! This month-long festival will feature some of the best bands, most exciting competitions, and incredible blue bird days in Colorado and if you're not in the area, then you're totally missing out.

Spring Fever, presented by Cadillac, will take place throughout Breck as the town and mountain welcome visitors to one of the best times of the year for skiing and riding. Spring in Breck is widely known for having the best snow in Colorado, along with sunny bluebird days, special events, and great deals for guests from around the world. There’s no better way to send off the season than with Breck’s Spring Fever festival.

“We’re very excited to announce this year’s lineup of Spring Fever festivities,” said Kieran Cain, Breck’s director of marketing. “Last year’s inaugural season of the festival set the bar high for providing the best spring party in the Rocky Mountains for our guests, and we’re looking forward to taking our month-long celebration to an entirely new level this year to coincide with this historic Breck 50th Anniversary Season.”

Breckenridge Ski Resort launched Spring Fever last year to celebrate and embrace the biological change which occurs in humans as the seasons switch from winter to spring. Wikipedia defines spring fever as: “A term applied to several sets of physical and psychological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, and an increase in energy and vitality.”

The Bud Light Live Concert Series brings the party to Breck with 6 total days of big-name acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on a specially-constructed stage at the base of Peak 8. 2012 music lineup with be announced soon; last year’s acts included Ozomatli, The Wailers, moe., DeVotchKa and the Flobots.!

Join us all spring for the Happy Hour Bar & Restaurant Specials Across Town and The Mountain

Spring Fever 2012 Signature Events

A town-wide St. Patrick’s Day celebration
5 till 5 Terrain Park Happy Hour Thursday nights off of the 5 Chair lift
The inaugural “Then & Now” Halfpipe Competition
The “Breck Ascent Series” uphill races on Wednesday nights
Park and Pipe Breck Ski and Ride School Camps
Ripperoo’s Mascot Olympics
The Breck 5 Peaks Mountaineering Race, North America’s longest ski mountaineering race
The KSMT Spring Beer Festival
The 16th Annual Imperial Challenge bike & ski race
Easter Egg Hunts & Easter weekend activities on the mountain
Happy Hour Bar & Restaurant Specials Across Town and The Mountain

Main Schedule

Final Breck Ascent Series Race Of The Season
Wednesday, April 11th at 5:30 pm
It’s the last of this year’s 5 Breckenridge Ascent Series races! The race consists of just the Ascent - use any kind of way to get up the mountain, but skis or a snowboard are required to come back down! Start at the base of Peak 8, head up Claimjumper to Pioneer, and finish at the Peak 7 Patrol Hut. Join us at the base of Peak 8 at the T-Bar after the race for great food & drink specials to congratulate all of the racers and to celebrate a great series! For details and to register, click here!

Final KSMT Spring Fever Comedy Series Night
Thursday, April 12th at 7:00 pm
Finish out the Spring Fever Comedy Night Series with the final event this Thurs. at Base 9 Bar in Beaver Run. Starting at 7:00 p.m. with host Chuck Roy “a must see in both mainstream and underground scenes,” and the Headliner, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald. With a background that ranges from numerous tours as a bouncer with The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Police, a 25-year career in veterinary medicine and over 20-years of performing as a professional stand-up comedian; Kevin Fitzgerald is a true renaissance man. Kevin has appeared on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, The Today Show with Matt Lauer, and most recently CBS’s The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. $10 at the door or $5 with a Beaver Run Local’s card.

Final Breck “5 ‘Til 5” Terrain Park Happy Hour
Thursday, April 12th at 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Presented by Freeskier and Snowboard Magazine, the popular weekly event’s final day is this Friday! The 5 ‘til 5 promotion lets park riders cruise Breck’s Freeway & Park Lane Terrain Parks until 5 p.m., as both the 5 Chair and the Colorado SuperChair lifts will operate 1 extra hour, until 5pm, giving you the chance to ski and ride a full extra hour in the evenings on Friday nights! With free food, beverages, music, giveaways and jam style contests, come kick it with us all afternoon. Prizes include gear from various ski and snowboard companies, Maui Jim, Rockstar, season passes and other great prizes, including this Friday one lucky guest will win a year’s supply of Mountain Dew!

TBAR HAPPY HOUR 2:00 - 6:00 pm. Also stop by the TBar every Friday night for Spring Fever Friday Afternoon Club happy hours! The TBar will be offering $4 Bud, Bud Light and Breck 50th Anniversary Ale specials from 2pm – close and this Friday, DJ Kirbatron will be spinning tunes live!

GOLD RUNNER COASTER: The Gold Runner Coaster will stay open for additional operations until 4:30pm on Fridays only throughout Spring Fever!

“The Imperial Challenge” Bike/Ascent/Descent Race
Saturday, April 14th at 10:00 am
This year marks the 21st annual Imperial Challenge! This warms up with a 6.2 mile mountain bike ride from the Town of Breckenridge across Peak 7 to Peak 8, followed by a 2,500 foot ascent of Peak 8 to the top of the Imperial Bowl on the equipment of your choice. As your quadriceps quiver from oxygen deprivation and lactic acid build up, begin your descent to the base of Peak 8 on skis or a snowboard. An hour and forty-five minutes could win; two hours would be a great time! Visit www.mavsports.com for details & to register.

Spring Fever GoPro Hero Hunt
Saturday, April 14th at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get to Breck this Saturday for a scavenger hunt of epic proportions! GoPro will hide free Hero2 cameras across the mountain, free to the first person who finds them! Stop by the GoPro tent at the base of Peak 8 starting at 11am this Saturday to register and then go hunting. We’ll also be providing clues to the hidden locations all day long on Breck’s official Twitter page www.twitter.com/breckienridgemtn and on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/breckenridge. Be a hero and join us this Saturday for the Breck Spring Fever GoPro Hero Hunt!

Breck Spring Beer Festival, Presented By KSMT
Saturday, April 14th from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
KSMT “The Mountain” presents the 6th annual Breckenridge Spring Beer Festival on Saturday, April 14 at Main Street Station Plaza! This event offers brews, views and free live music, featuring beer sampling from 25 craft brewers and live music from My Pet Dragon, Jason Spooner, and Tracksuit Wedding. Details: www.BreckenridgeBeerFestival.com

For Discount Lodging click here.

This is a no pet event. For more information about the Breckenridge Spring Beer Festival, please visit www.breckenridgebeerfestival.com. The Breckenridge Spring Beer Festival is sponsored by The Summit Stage and ResortQuest and is a benefit for Breckenridge Mountain Rotary.

This beer sampling event features 25 craft breweries! Breweries for the April Event are: AC Golden Brewing Co, Avery Brewing Co, Bonfire Brewing, Boulder Beer Company, Boulevard Brewing, Breckenrdige Brewery, Bristol Brewing Co, Crabtree Brewing, Del Norte Brewing Co, Deschutes Brewery, Grand Lake Brewing Co, Great Divide Brewign, Left Hand Brewing Co, Odell Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, Palisade Brewery, Sam Adams, SKA Brewing, Stone Brewing, Strange Brewing Co, Twisted Pine Brewing Co, and more!

2-Day Weekend-Long Luau Party
Saturday, April 14th at the Maggie from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday, April 15th at the T-Bar from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us on Peak 9 & Peak 8 for special closing weekend parties at the TBar & The Maggie! Featuring drink specials, plenty of fresh coconuts, and a raffle to win a free kayak! Join the Universally Famous Rocket Surgeons on site at the TBar on Sunday for some awesome swing band music. Send the season off in style with a lei around your neck and some sunshine from our decks!

2012 Spring Fever Bud Light Concert Series

The Bud Light Concert Series brings the party to Breck with six total days of big-name acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on the mountain at the base of Peak 8. Reggae master Julian Marley, kicks off the month-long concert series on March 24 and the series concludes with the legendary Rusted Root on April 15.

All concerts will be FREE to the public and will take place on a specially-constructed stage on the mountain facing One Ski Hill Place, a RockResort, at the base of Peak 8, from 2-5 p.m. on each concert date.

Full Line Up For 2012 Spring Fever Bud Light Concert Series

GREAT PERFORMANCE!! DON'T MISS THIS WEEKS!! – Julian Marley - Son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Julian is a Grammy award nominated, roots-reggae musician, singer-songwriter, producer and humanitarian. In the same tradition as his father, Julian "Ju Ju" Marley is a devout Rastafarian whose music is inspired by life and spirituality.
GREAT PERFORMANCE!! DON'T MISS THIS WEEKS!! – Soul Rebels Brass Band - This eight‐piece New Orleans-style brass band built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in the party‐like atmosphere of a dance club.
GREAT PERFORMANCE!! DON'T MISS THIS WEEKS!! – Leftover Salmon – This jam band from Boulder, Colorado infuse their unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country, and Cajun/Zydeco, which the band calls "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass", and have become a favorite within the jam band scene.
GREAT PERFORMANCE!! DON'T MISS THIS WEEKS!! – Donavon Frankenreiter – This American musician and surfer has made his name through his laid back, relaxing, yet upbeat tunes, conjuring up images of the oceans and waves, best known for hit single “Free”.
GREAT PERFORMANCE!! DON'T MISS THIS WEEKS!! – Toots and the Maytals – Toots & The Maytals are one of the most well-known ska and reggae acts in history. Considered legends in their genre, their Jamaican sound is a unique, original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock. Join us at the base of Peak 8 for the unique sounds of Toots & the Maytals! Toots & The Maytals are one of the world’s most legendary ska & reggae groups. Credited with being the first band to ever use the term “reggae” in a song, their musical combination that also includes gospel, soul and rock is a perfect blend for a high-energy live performance on the specially-constructed BudLight stage!
GREAT PERFORMANCE!! DON'T MISS THIS WEEKS!! – Rusted Root – Frequently featured in Hollywood film soundtracks, they are known for their unique fusion of acoustic, rock, world and other styles of music, with a strong percussion section that draws from African, Latin American, Native American, and Indian influences. Get to the base area at Peak 8 on Sunday, April 15th for the grooves of Rusted Root! Featuring a strong percussion section that draws from African, Latin American, Native American, and Indian influences, Rusted Root have sold more than three million albums worldwide. Their synergy and excitement is bound to captivate Breck on the final day of the Spring Fever free concert series. Join us while Rusted Root explores a variety of musical styles and performs live on the specially-constructed BudLight stage!

Spring Fever events continued to be added in town and on the mountain throughout the festival so check back often!

Come to Breckernidge for the second Annual Spring Fever. The concert lineup will be announced soon, but a few of the signature events will include: A town-wide St. Patrick's Day celebration, 5 til 5 Happy Hour at the Terrain Park every Thursday, A "Then & Now" halfpipe competition showcasing snowboarding's past and future Breck Ascent Series uphill races Park & Pipe Ski and Ride School camps, The Breck 5 Peaks Mountaineering race, A KSMT Spring Beer Festival, The 16th Annual Imperial Challenge, A massive Easter Egg Hunt on the mountain. Stay for 4 nights or longer and get 25% off. Offer not valid with additional discounts and varies by date and properties.

Dates Available:03/17/2012 through 04/15/2012

Minimum Stay Requirement:4 Nights

KSMT “The Mountain” and the Breckenridge Resort Chamber bring you a week of comedy and laughter! Hosted by Chuck Roy, these comedy nights are sure to be a hit! Getting big laughs at the semi-finals of NBC's Last Comic Standing offers Chuck Roy a legitimate resume. Comedy shows like Premium Blend, and a gig as the warm-up act for the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn established Chuck as an act that rocks the house. Now in Denver, Colorado, Chuck is a mainstay at the influential Comedy Works. For the past three summers he has been the host of the 9,000 seat Red Rocks Amphitheater. Chuck's show is a 'must-see' in both the mainstream and underground comedy scenes!

Wednesday, March 8th – Comedy Night at Base 9 Bar in Beaver Run
Host: Chuck Roy
Headliner: Andrew Ovredahl
Starting at 7:00 p.m. with host Chuck Roy “a must see in both mainstream and underground scenes,” and the Headliner, Andrew Ovredahl. Andrew has been described as smart, cynical, wryly self-deprecating, subversive, and yes- funny. A rising star in the burgeoning Denver comedy scene. Andrew has also been fortunate enough to open for some of the biggest names in comedy, such as Dave Chappelle and Bob Saget and has appeared on Last Comic Standing. $10 at the door or $5 with a Beaver Run Local’s card. Sign up for the card at Beaver Run the night of or before to get the deal. Base 9 Bar is located on the main level of Beaver Run and parking is free.

Andrew Overdahl

Thursday, March 15th - Breck Comedy Extravaganza
Don’t Miss the Breck Comedy Extravaganza “It’s all downhill from here…” at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. This night of comedy features four national and international comedy sensations together for one night only in Breckenridge! The night is hosted by Chuck Roy of Denver’s Comedy Works. Tickets $20 pre-sale at alwaysmountaintime.com/KSMT and $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by KSMT “The Mountain”, Beaver Run Resort and Summit Express.

Chris Fairbanks is getting a lot of attention as a comedian lately. He received 1st runner-up in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots contest, and has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central's Premium Blend and Reality Bites Back, as well as Last Comic Standing (season 5 and 6). He’s currently a host and writer for Fuel TV’s “The Daily Habit”.
Godfrey is one of the hottest comedians on the circuit! With a recurring role on FX’s hit show Louie, and has credits that include 30 Rock, Soul Plane, Chelsea Lately, Zoolander, and many more. He’s a regular on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, and has appeared on BET and VH1 is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York City. He was also a spokesperson for 7 Up during the popular '7up yours' advertising campaign.
Dan Levy is a regular on Chelsea Lately’s round table and on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” “Comedy Central Presents,” “The Late Late Show,” and NBC’s The Office and Whitney. Dan toured last year with Aziz Ansari and released a comedy central album. He’ll be promoting the Breck Comedy Extravaganza on Chelsea Lately on Monday, March 5th!
Eddie Ifft is known for his quick wit, Eddie Ifft has a habit of speaking first and then thinking. Eddie has performed around the world and has been on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, BET, NBC’s Late Friday Night, VH1 and Chelsea Lately, and has his own Comedy Central special. As a stand up, there is not much Eddie hasn't done. He’s performed alongside comedy greats such as Dave Chapelle, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Robin Williams.

Chris Fairbanks

Godfrey

Dan Levy

Eddie Ifft

Wednesday, March 22nd
Host: Chuck Roy
Opener: Nora Lynch
Headliner: Phil Palisoul
Comedy Night at the Park Avenue Pub at the Village at Breckenridge. Starting at 8:30 p.m. with host Chuck Roy “a must see in both mainstream and underground scenes,” with Opener, Nora Lynch and Headliner, Phil Palisoul. With a remarkably unique, self-deprecating style combined with side-splitting material, Phil Palisoul’s well-polished stand-up routine has made him a huge hit at comedy clubs, cruise ships, casinos, and corporate events across the country. He’s performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Phil has opened in concert for such legendary comedians as Jerry Seinfeld and Dennis Miller. Parking in the F-Lot downtown is FREE and right across from the Park Avenue Pub. $5 cover.

Nora Lynch

Phil Palisoul

Wednesday, March 29th
Host: Chuck Roy
Headliner: Vic Alejandro
Comedy Night at Base 9 Bar in Beaver Run. Starting at 7:00 with host Chuck Roy “a must see in both mainstream and underground scenes,” and the Headliner, Vic Alejandro. Vic is a regular at the Comedy Works in Denver and has the privilege of working with esteemed national headliners such as; Kevin Nealon, Kathleen Madigan, Brian Regan, Jake Johannsen, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jim Gaffigan, Wendy Leibman, Daniel Tosh and more. His comedy can best be described as sometimes physical, sometimes intelligent, and sometimes even funny. Basically, whatever he finds amusing. Vic has appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show and is published in the book "The Complete Idiots Guide to Jokes". $10 at the door or $5 with a Beaver Run Local’s card. Sign up for the card at Beaver Run the night of or before to get the deal. Base 9 Bar is located on the main level of Beaver Run and parking is free.

Vic Alejandro

Wednesday, April 5th
Host: Chuck Roy
Headliner: Adam Cayton Holland
Comedy Night with host Chuck Roy “a must see in both mainstream and underground scenes,” and Headliner, Adam Cayton Holland. Despite being born into a white, upper-middle class family, Adam has been able to overcome the numerous non-existent hurdles that have faced him to become by far the funniest comedian on his block. He is a national touring headliner and plays clubs and colleges all over the country. He has performed on such illustrious, indie shows as Comedy Bang Bang and Meltdown in Los Angeles. His writing has appeared in the Onion’s A.V. Club and Spin Magazine. He recently made his television debut on ABC’s Happy Endings.

Adam Cayton Holland

Wednesday, April 12th
Host: Chuck Roy
Headliner: Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald
Finish out the ski season at the FINAL Comedy Night at Base 9 Bar in Beaver Run. Starting at 7:00 p.m. with host Chuck Roy “a must see in both mainstream and underground scenes,” and the Headliner, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald. With a background that ranges from numerous tours as a bouncer with The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Police, a 25-year career in veterinary medicine and over 20-years of performing as a professional stand-up comedian; Kevin Fitzgerald is a true renaissance man. In addition to his numerous appearances on Animal Planet, Kevin has appeared on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, The Today Show with Matt Lauer, and most recently CBS’s The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. As a comedian, Kevin has opened for such diverse and legendary performers as Bob Hope, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and The Neville Brothers. He believes that laughter is an incredibly important part of everyday life, and that nobody could ever laugh too much. $10 at the door or $5 with a Beaver Run Local’s card. Sign up for the card at Beaver Run the night of or before to get the deal. Base 9 Bar is located on the main level of Beaver Run and parking is free.

Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald