International Snow Sculpture Championships

Jan 23 – Feb 2, 2027 · Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge

International Snow Sculpture Championships
Photo: Breckenridge, Colorado

International teams hand-carve giant blocks of snow into a free outdoor gallery in downtown Breckenridge. Go Sunday–Tuesday of viewing week for smaller crowds. Weather can shift the dates.

Getting there

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