International Snow Sculpture Championships
Presented By Cadillac
Stomping Week: 1/14/2013 - 1/18/2013
Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships: 1/22/2013 – 1/26/2013
Snow Sculpture Viewing Week (weather permitting): 1/26/2013 – 2/3/2013
2014 Dates
2013 Winner GalleryWhere are the sculptures located?
The Snow Sculptures are located in the area around the Riverwalk Center at 150 West Adams Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424. The competition sculptures are in the Riverwalk Center (Tiger Dredge) parking lot and the sponsor/exhibition sculptures are spread onto the "lawn" just north of the Riverwalk Center and across the river in the Blue River Plaza adjacent to Main Street. Event Headquarters are in the Riverwalk Center.
A Permanent Memento
Be sure to stop by Events Headquarters for postcards, pins and more.
History on Display
Discover the process of snow sculpting, information about the teams and lots of interesting trivia. Located at Headquarters, this exhibit explores the last 20 years of the Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships.
Don't Forget to Vote
Support your favorite sculpture with the People's Choice Vote. Voting occurs throughout sculpting week through Sunday, January 27 at 2:00 p.m. Stop by Event Headquarters or look for our volunteers throughout the site. A $1 donation receives one vote and goes directly to supporting the Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships Presented By Cadillac.
The Magic of Ice
Don't miss the spectacular Ice Village, located at the Riverwalk Center . Each intricate carving is sculpted into a glowing statue. The sculptures represent many of the supporters of the Snow Sculpture Championships Presented By Cadillac.
Park and Stay Awhile
The Riverwalk Center Lot is PAY PARKING from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and will be available every day except Saturday, January 26 and Sunday, January 27. The large amount of pedestrian visitors make it unsafe to use this lot during these two very busy days. However, free 3 hour parking is available at the Courthouse Lot, off the alley between Wellington and Lincoln; the Barney Ford Lot, at the corner of Ridge Street and Washington Avenue; the French Street Lot, on the corner of French Street and Jefferson Avenue; and at the parking lot off of Airport Road- free transportation to the event from the Airport Lot will be provided from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Click here for more information about parking in Town.
Catch a Free Ride
Free public transportation is available throughout the town from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., provided by the Breckenridge Free Ride. Maps are available at Event Headquarters located in the Riverwalk Center at 150 West Adams Avenue, The Welcome Center on Main Street, Breckenridge Station and on each bus and trolley or click here to find out more about the Breckenridge Free Ride. The closest bus stop to Event Headquarters is the F-Lot, which is serviced by most bus routes.
Please be aware that this is a snowy, high alpine environment. Dress warmly and appropriately with high traction shoes.
For more information or to volunteer, email Heather Bridges, Chief of Volunteers, or call 970.547.3100.
For sponsorship opportunities, email events or call 970.453.5074.
2012 Winner Gallery23rd Annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships Presented By Cadillac General Schedule of Events
January 15 - 18, 2013 Technical Week - Watch how the blocks are built or even volunteer to help by calling Heather Bridges, Chief of Volunteers at 970.547.3100 or email at Heather Bridges. We think the evening of Friday, January 25 is one of the best times to visit. Artists are preparing to stay up all night to do detail work and the atmosphere is celebratory. Why not spend a night or two and catch the whole weekend? You won't regret seeing the sculptures evolve and witnessing the awards given out.
January 22 - 26, 2013 Sculpting Week - Sculpting begins at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22nd with a gun shot start and sculpting ends on Saturday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. The awards ceremony will be on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Friday, January 24 is one of the best times to visit. Artists are preparing to stay up all night to do detail work and the atmosphere is celebratory. Why not spend a night or two and catch the whole weekend? You won't regret seeing the sculptures evolve and witnessing the awards given out
January 26 to February 3, 2013 Viewing Week - (Please note that visitors are welcome at this free event anytime from January 22 to February 3 - not just during viewing week.) During viewing week, the artists are done sculpting but the sculptures are here for your viewing pleasure. Weather permitting the snow sculptures will stay up until the night of Sunday, February 3, 2013 until approx. 10pm and then they will disappear under the darkness of night- just as magically as they appeared!
2013 will be the 23rd year of Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships presented by Cadillac. The Sculptures "live" in the area around the Riverwalk Center grounds at 150 West Adams Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424. We welcome visitors from beginning to the end of this free event (January 15 - February 3, 2013). Artists sculpt from Tuesday, January 22 at 11:00 a.m. until Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m., judging is at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25th, the awards ceremony is at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 26th and sculptures will remain standing weather permitting until the night of Sunday, February 3rd, 2012 (until approx. 10:00 p.m.). Giving snowmen self-esteem issues for 23 years.
See 2011 Winners
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IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION |
Where may visitors park to see the event?
There will be limited pay parking available at the Riverwalk (Tiger Dredge) parking lot which is the parking lot where the sculptures are located. On January 26-27 the Riverwalk (Tiger Dredge) parking lot will be closed to automobiles due to the high volume of pedestrian traffic in that area. But parking is available throughout downtown Breckenridge. Free 3 hour parking is available at the Courthouse Lot, off the alley between Wellington and Lincoln; the Barney Ford Lot, at the corner of Ridge Street and Washington Avenue; the French Street Lot, on the corner of French Street and Jefferson Avenue. Click here for more general parking information.
Please do not utilize the F-Lot Transit Center off of Park Avenue as a turn around or drop off area for cars. The transit center is for buses only.
Also, on January 26-27 a special Snow Sculpture shuttle will run between the event site (F-Lot transit center) and the satellite/free skier parking off of Airport Road. The shuttle will run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m and there will be signage directing visitors to the satellite/free skier parking off of Airport Road as well as the special shuttle stop.
Free public transportation is also available throughout the town from 6:15 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., provided by the Breckenridge Free Ride. Maps are available at Event Headquarters located in the Riverwalk Center at 150 West Adams Avenue, The Welcome Center on Main Street, Breckenridge Station and on each bus or click here to find out more about the Breckenridge Free Ride. The closest bus stop to Event Headquarters is the F-Lot, which is serviced by most bus routes.
Where should private charter buses park and drop off/pick up?
Private charter buses may utilize the F-Lot Transit Center near the Riverwalk (Tiger Dredge) Lot to drop off and pick up guests. Buses may not park on Park Avenue or in the Tiger Dredge Lot. Buses will be directed to park in the satellite/free skier parking off of Airport Road and return to the event site to pick up guests. For more information about parking please click here.
