INTERNATIONAL SNOW SCULPTURE CHAMPS
INTERNATIONAL SNOW SCULPTURE CHAMPS
January 21, 2014 – January 25, 2014
Location: Breckenridge
24rd Annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships Presented By Cadillac General Schedule of Events
January 14 – 17, 2014 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 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 21 – 25, 2014 Sculpting Week – Sculpting begins at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21st 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 26, 2014 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 25 to February 2, 2014 Viewing Week – (Please note that visitors are welcome at this free event anytime from January 21 to February 1 – 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 2, 2014 until approx. 10pm and then they will disappear under the darkness of night- just as magically as they appeared!
Watch as teams from around the world each work to turn 20 tons of snow into incredible works of art within just a few days. You’ll learn about the process of snow sculpting, how the teams came to be, where their design inspiration comes from and more.
As a spectator you’ll also get a chance to vote for the People’s Choice winner. Choosing your favorite among the towering sculptures isn’t always the easiest. The Riverwalk Center is also home to the Ice Village, where each ice carving is sculpted into a glowing statue to represent many of the supporters of the Snow Sculpture Championships. The competiton sculptures will be exhibited in the Tiger Dredge parking lot adjacent to the Riverwalk Center.
Parking
The Riverwalk Center Lot is PAY PARKING from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and will be available every day. The large amount of pedestrian visitors make it unsafe to use this lot during these two very busy days. However, free all day 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.
24rd Annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships Presented By Cadillac General Schedule of Events
January 14 – 17, 2014 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 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 21 – 25, 2014 Sculpting Week – Sculpting begins at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21st 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 26, 2014 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 25 to February 2, 2014 Viewing Week – (Please note that visitors are welcome at this free event anytime from January 21 to February 1 – 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 2, 2014 until approx. 10pm and then they will disappear under the darkness of night- just as magically as they appeared!
Where 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.
Wow what a great review of such a spectacular event. Here we come!!