The snow is disappearing quickly, the rivers are running high, people are out on their bicycles, yard work has started and the tourists are showing up! Many people are canceling their beach vacations in Florida and are heading to the mountains. Breckenridge is loaded up with activities for the summer months. The next big event is Kingdom Days. Kingdom Days celebrates the history of Breckenridge and this year is year 151! Below is a synopsis of events the weekend of June 19th and 20th. For a full list of activities, visit the Breckenridge Visitors Center on Main Street.
Kingdom Days weekend provides your family with an abundance of things to do throughout the weekend. Enjoy the town party on Friday night, take a historic hike, tour our museums and galleries, enjoy in some live music, try your hand at gold panning and watch your favorite character during a Wild West gun fight on Main Street.
Kingdom Days Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 19, 2010 & Sunday June 20, 2010
Free Free Free: Historic sites and Tours. All historic sites and tours will be free of charge during Kingdom Days. Reservations are not required. Visit breckheritage.com for a description of Breckenridge’s historic sites. For more information on the summer schedule, please call the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance at 970.453.9767
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Iowa Hill: 10 am-12 pm Free interpretive hike to teach you about the flora and fauna of our forest. This easy / moderate difficulty will entice your senses and teach you all you ever wanted to know about our high alpine ecosystem and history. Please meet at the trail head. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. No dogs allowed. For more information, call 970.453.1734.
Gun Fights Location Near Main and Lincoln – 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
11a.m. – 3 p.m. Historic Breckenridge Films at the Breckenridge Theatre,
including Peaks on the Past, which was produced in 2009 to celebrate Breckenridge’s 150th anniversary. For More information, please call 970.453.9767
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kids’ Activities on the lawn at the Barney Ford House Museum,
located at 111 E. Washington Avenue. Projects and interactive activities for all ages.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Old Time Photos
at the Robert Whyte House 127 S. Ridge Street. Dress up in historic costumes and have a professional photographer create your very own “Old Time Photo” 0f your family.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Country Boy Mine Demonstrations
in the Blue River Plaza on Main Street11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Gold Panning in the Blue River Plaza
on Main Street. Get expert instruction and see demonstrations by the Gold Prospectors of Colorado.
1 p.m. Historic Home Tour
Visit a collection of Breckenridge’s historic homes in different stages of historic preservation. Step inside some of Breckenridge’s historic residences and learn about the Town’s preservation efforts thought the years. Please meet Colorado Mountain College at 103 S. Harris Street.
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Arts Alive!
Gallery “History: Through the Artists’ Eyes” La Cima Mall, 500 S. Main Street. Enjoy this special exhibit featuring original artwork by local artists influenced by historical sites, paintings and photography.
7:30 p.m. National Repertory Orchestra Opening Night
Riverwalk Center, 150 West Adams. Celebrate the opening night of National Repertory Orchestra with special guest Colorado Children’s Chorale. For tickets call 970.547.3110.
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