2025 BIFA Program Book

SPARK by Daan Roosegaarde Presented by Town of Breckenridge

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION + VIP PASSES

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SKATEBOARDING + MUSIC CONCRETE JAMS

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DAILY SCHEDULE

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FROM THE MAYOR

10

MINTY FRESH CIRCUS

36

FEATURED EVENTS

12

MUSICAL THEATRE: THE GREAT DIVIDE

40

YOUTH + FAMILY PROGRAMMING

14

MUSIC: AIRSTAGE SUMMER APRÈS

42

IMMERSIVE ART: SPARK BY DAAN ROOSEGAARDE

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CLASSES + WORKSHOPS

44

VISUAL ART: ANNA TSOUHLARAKIS

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DARK SKY PHOTOGRAPHY

46

TRAIL MIX EXHIBITIONS + EVENTS

20

BRECKENRIDGE ARTS DISTRICT + CAMPUS MAP

48

MUSIC: AN EVENING WITH KISHI BASHI

26

TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS

49

BIFA LOUNGE

28

ABOUT BRECK CREATE

50

FILM: BRECKENRIDGE REWIND

30

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS

52

YOGA: ACOUSTIC FLOW

32

HOW TO REGISTER

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SPONSORS + PARTNERS

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AUGUST 15–24, 2025 Breckenridge International Festival of Arts (BIFA) invites adventurers of all kinds to escape the everyday and experience mountain culture through the eyes of artists. Breckenridge’s stunning open spaces and charming historic Arts District come alive with large-scale immersive art, performances that surprise and delight, and hands-on activities to stir your imagination.

BIFA is a vibrant blend of music, dance, theatre, visual art, and family fun — all celebrating the remarkable ways people and nature are interconnected. Listen to the scientific sounds of the forest in Bill Orisich’s root notes. Pause to marvel at SPARK’s magical light, inspired by fireflies and stars. Feel the joy and resilience of Black music and movement in Minty Fresh Circus.

Whether underground, high in the sky, or hiding in plain sight, this year’s program reveals the deep and subtle ties of our shared humanity and experience in the natural world.

Browse this program guide to discover over 100 events that promise to awaken wonder and rejuvenate your sense of adventure, creativity and play.

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VIP FESTIVAL PASSES THE FIRST OF THEIR KIND. Elevate your festival experience with a BIFA VIP Pass (2 people) or VIP Business Pass (4 people), unlocking exclusive access, premium perks, and unforgettable moments at the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts.

VIP PASS BENEFITS:

1. Exclusive access to the Festival Preview Party on Thursday, August 14th from 8:30-10pm.

Enjoy live music, camaraderie, complimentary treats and open bar on the patio of Old Masonic Hall. Mingle with featured BIFA artists, and cap off the evening with a secret sneak peek from a BIFA headliner!

2. Priority concierge service: we’ll help you build your custom BIFA schedule and register for free events like Tree-o, Acoustic Flow, and guided hikes 3. VIP Viewing Lounge access for SPARK by Daan Roosegaarde 4. 2 Gold Level Tickets to all ticketed events 5. Reserved VIP section with preferred seating at other free BIFA events 6. Complimentary specialty cocktails and drinks at select festival venues 7. Commemorative gifts 8. 1-year of Breck Create membership entitling you to 25% off classes and workshops, waived service fees, and access to member presales

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ADVENTURE • CREATIVITY • NATURE • PLAY

BIFA 2025

DAILY SCHEDULE

Outdoor events are subject to weather delays or cancellations, and all end times are approximate. Event locations are detailed on page 50–51.

SCHEDULE KEY F = Free R = Free with Registration M=Free with Marble Purchase $ = Paid D=Suggested Donation

ALL DAY EVERY DAY All Day Trail Mix Installation: Ciügaboc by Joe Scolari M Illinois Creek Trail + Little Mountain Trail All Day

Trail Mix Installation: Edges of the Ephemeral by Anna Tsouhlarakis

F

Iowa Hill Trail

All Day

Trail Mix Installation: Incunabula

by Justin Tyler Tate

F

Moonstone Trail

All Day

Native Guide Project by Anna Tsouhlarakis

F

Arts District Campus

All Day

Rocketship by Anna Tsouhlarakis

F

Ridge Street Arts Square

THURSDAY, AUG 14 10am-10pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

4-7pm

Airstage Summer Après (Locals Preview Party)

F

Ridge Street Arts Square

8:30-10pm

VIP Opening Night Party

$ Old Masonic Hall

FRIDAY, AUG 15 9am-12pm

Trail Mix Installation: F Moonstone Trail root notes - sounds of the underground by Bill Orisich

10am-12pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

10am-11pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

10am

Trail Mix Guided Hike: Family Adventure

R Illinois Creek Trail

10-11am

Glass Marble Painting

F

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11am

Trail Mix Artist Talk: Joe Scolari

R Illinois Creek Trail

11am-1pm

Local Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Kia Neill

F

Ceramic Studio, Lower Level

11am-1pm

Mala Making

$

Quandary Antiques Cabin

12-1pm

Create a Trail Mix Instrument

F

Old Masonic Hall Patio

5-11pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

6-8pm

Glass Fused Jewelry

$ Hot Shop

7-10pm

Visiting Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Aimee Kuiper

F

Robert Whyte House

7-10pm

Visiting Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Justin Tyler Tate

F

Tin Shop

7:30pm 7pm doors

An Evening with Kishi Bashi

$ Riverwalk Center

8-11pm

BIFA Lounge: Live DJ + Silent Disco

F

Old Masonic Hall

9:30-11:30pm SPARK R Riverwalk Center Lawn/ Blue River Plaza

SATURDAY, AUG 16 9am-12pm

Trail Mix Installation: F Moonstone Trail root notes - sounds of the underground by Bill Orisich

9am-12pm

Local Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Kia Neill

F

Ceramic Studio, Lower Level

9:30am-11am Trail Mix Guided Hike: Forest Bathing + Artist Talk

R Moonstone Trail

10am-12pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

10am-11pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

10:30-11:30am Making Mushrooms

F

Randall Barn

11am

Trail Mix Artist Talk: Bill Orisich

R Moonstone Trail

12-1pm

Build Binoculars

F

Quandary Antiques Cabin

5-11pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

5pm

Artist Walk & Talk: Anna Tsouhlarakis

R Meet at Old Masonic Hall

6-8pm

Botanical Printmaking

$ Randall Barn

7-10pm

Visiting Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Aimee Kuiper

R Robert Whyte House

7-10pm

Visiting Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Justin Tyler Tate

R Tin Shop

7:30pm 7pm door

Breckenridge Rewind

D Riverwalk Center

8-11pm

BIFA Lounge: Live DJ + Silent Disco

F

Old Masonic Hall

9:30-11:30pm SPARK R Riverwalk Center Lawn Blue River Plaza

SUNDAY, AUG 17 9am-12pm

Trail Mix Installation: F Moonstone Trail root notes - sounds of the underground by Bill Orisich

10am-1pm

Oil Painting Landscapes

$ Randall Barn ADVENTURE • CREATIVITY • NATURE • PLAY

10am-12pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

10am-11pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

10am

Trail Mix Guided Hike: Walking Sound Meditation + Artist Talk

R Iowa Hill Trail

11am

Trail Mix Artist Talk: Anna Tsouhlarakis

R Iowa Hill Trail

4-7pm

Upcycled Nature Charms

F

Fuqua Livery Stable

5-11pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

7-10pm

Visiting Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Aimee Kuiper

F

Robert Whyte House

7-10pm

Visiting Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Justin Tyler Tate

F

Tin Shop

7:30pm

Sonic Meditation

R Riverwalk Center

8-11pm

BIFA Lounge: Live DJ + Silent Disco

F

Old Masonic Hall

9:30-11:30pm SPARK R Riverwalk Center Lawn Blue River Plaza

MONDAY, AUG 18 R Carter Park

8am

Acoustic Flow: Roots Flow + Meditation Walk

9am-12pm

Trail Mix Installation: F Moonstone Trail root notes - sounds of the underground by Bill Orisich

10am-12pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

10am-8pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

10am

Trail Mix Performance: Tree-o

R Illinois Creek Trail

11am

Trail Mix Performance

R Moonstone Trail

4-7pm

Info Tent

F

6pm

Trail Mix Performance

R Iowa Hill Trail

Blue River Plaza

TUESDAY, AUG 19 R Riverwalk Center Lawn

8am

Acoustic Flow: Bilingual Flow

9am-12pm

Trail Mix Installation: F Moonstone Trail root notes - sounds of the underground by Bill Orisich

10am-12pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

10am-8pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

10am

Trail Mix Performance

R Illinois Creek Trail

10am-1pm

Local Artists-in-Residence Open Door: Ingrid “Kiki” Diaz-Davis

F

11am

Trail Mix Performance

R Iowa Hill Trail

4-7pm

Info Tent

F

6-8:30pm

Beginner Mosiacs - Garden Stones

$ Quandary Antiques Cabin

6pm

Trail Mix Performance: Tree-o

R Illinois Creek Trail

9-11pm

Astrophotography on Boreas Pass

$ Boreas Pass Summit

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Randall Barn, North Entrance

Blue River Plaza

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WEDNESDAY, AUG 20 R Riverwalk Center Lawn

8am

Acoustic Flow

9am-12pm

Trail Mix Installation: F Moonstone Trail root notes - sounds of the underground by Bill Orisich

10am-12pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

10am-8pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

10am

Trail Mix Performance: Tree-o

R Illinois Creek Trail

10am-1pm

Local Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Ingrid “Kiki” Diaz-Davis

F

11am

Trail Mix Performance

R Lower Moonstone Trail

11:30am

Going Green: Making Seed Paper

R Randall Barn

4-7pm

Info Tent

F

6-8:30pm

Glassblown Leaves

$ Hot Shop

6pm

Trail Mix Performance

R Iowa Hill Trail

5:00pm

Teaser: Minty Fresh Circus by Monique Martin

F

7pm

Concrete Jams Ft 2MX2

D Riverwalk Center

9-10:30pm

Star Gazing Tour on Boreas Pass

$ Boreas Pass Summit

Randall Barn, North Entrance

Blue River Plaza

Blue River Plaza

THURSDAY, AUG 21 R Riverwalk Center Lawn

8am

Acoustic Flow

9am-12pm

Trail Mix Installation: F Moonstone Trail root notes - sounds of the underground by Bill Orisich

10am-12pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

10am-8pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

10am

Trail Mix Performance

R Iowa Hill Trail

11am

Trail Mix Performance

R Lower Moonstone Trail

3:30pm

Youth Workshop: Breaking Workshop w/ Minty Fresh Circus

R Riverwalk Center Lawn Patio

4-7pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

4-7pm

Airstage Summer Après Ft 2MX2 + Minty Fresh Circus by Monique Martin

F

Ridge Street Arts Square

6-8:30pm

Glassblown Leaves

$

Hot Shop

6pm

Trail Mix Performance: Tree-o

R Illinois Creek Trail

7pm

The Great Divide

by Breckenridge Backstage Theatre

$ Breckenridge Theater

ADVENTURE • CREATIVITY • NATURE • PLAY

FRIDAY, AUG 22 R Riverwalk Center Lawn

8am

Acoustic Flow: Ecstatic Dance + Flow

9am-12pm

Trail Mix Installation: F Moonstone Trail root notes - sounds of the underground by Bill Orisich

10am-12pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

10am-8pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

10am

Trail Mix Performance: Tree-o

R Illinois Creek

10-11am

Glass Marble Painting

F

11am

Trail Mix Performance: Excerpts from The Great Divide

R Iowa Hill

11am-1pm

Mala Making

F

Quandary Antiques Cabin

12-1pm

Create a Trail Mix Instrument

F

Old Masonic Hall Patio

4-7pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

4-7pm

Visiting Artist-in-Residence Open Door Aimee Kuiper

F

Robert Whyte House

4-7pm

Visiting Artist-in-Residence Open Door Justin Tyler Tate

F

Tin Shop

5pm

Teaser: Minty Fresh Circus by Monique Martin

F

Blue River Plaza

6-9pm

Screen Printing Reusable Bags

$ Randall Barn

6pm

Trail Mix Performance: Local Musicians

R Moonstone Trail

7pm

The Great Divide A New Colorado Musical

$ Breckenridge Theater

Randall Barn

SATURDAY, AUG 23 8am

Acoustic Flow

R Riverwalk Center Lawn

9am-12pm Edible Foraging + Cooking $ CMC Breckenridge + Old Masonic Hall Patio 9am-12pm

Trail Mix Installation: F Moonstone Trail root notes - sounds of the underground by Bill Orisich

9am-12pm

Local Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Kia Neill

F

Ceramic Studio, Lower Level

9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am

Trail Mix Installation: Biophilic Regeneration Series: The Dredge by Nicole Banowetz

F

Reiling Dredge

10am

Hoopla on the Lawn with Minty Fresh Circus

R Riverwalk Lawn

10am-12pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

10am-8pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

12-1pm

Build Binoculars

F

Quandary Antiques Cabin

3:30-5pm

Trail Mix Guided Hike: Forest Bathing + Artist Talk

R Moonstone Trail

4-7pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

4-7pm

Visiting Artist-in-Residence Open Door: Aimee Kuiper

F

Robert Whyte House

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4pm

The Great Divide

by Breckenridge Backstage Theatre

$ Breckenridge Theater

4-5pm

Making Mushrooms

F

Randall Barn

5pm

Trail Mix Artist Talk: Justin Tyler Tate

F

Moonstone Trail

7:30pm

Minty Fresh Circus

$ Riverwalk Center`

SUNDAY, AUG 24 R Riverwalk Center Lawn

8am

Acoustic Flow

9am-12pm

Trail Mix Installation: F Moonstone Trail root notes - sounds of the underground by Bill Orisich

9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am

Trail Mix Installation: Biophilic Regeneration Series: The Dredge by Nicole Banowetz

F

Reiling Dredge

10am-12pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

10am-5pm

Anna Tsouhlarakis: Irrational Indigenous Insights

F

Old Masonic Hall

11am-1pm

Sewing + Mending Cafe - Drop In

F

Randall Barn

4-7pm

Info Tent

F

Blue River Plaza

4pm

The Great Divide: A New Colorado Musical

$ Breckenridge Theater

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FIND WONDER Breckenridge is known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and authentic mountain town charm. Each summer, BIFA brings those qualities to life in bold, inspiring, and unexpected ways — transforming our trails, streets, and open spaces into living stages and canvases.

Whether you’re a long-time local or visiting for the first time, I invite you to experience our town through the imaginative lens of the artists who help us see the world – and each other – in new ways.

The arts are not just something we enjoy here in Breckenridge – Council sees them as a strategy to advance our community values and goals. We invest in Arts District, public art programs, and our long-standing local arts non-profit organizations because these initiatives offer a measurable return when it comes to celebrating diversity, fostering environmental stewardship, and supporting a thriving local economy.

The Town is particularly excited to present the U.S. Premiere of Daan Roosegaarde’s SPARK this year. SPARK highlights Breckenridge’s commitment to sustainability and provides a moment to gather people together, look up at the sky in wonder and inspire continued progress toward becoming a certified International Dark Sky Place.

I extend my deepest gratitude to Breck Create’s members and donors whose generous support makes this festival possible. Our unique public/private partnership exponentially increases the impact of the programming BIFA offers and keeps many events free, making Breckenridge welcoming and open to all.

Kelly Owens Mayor of Breckenridge

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BIFA 2025

FEATURED EVENTS SPARK BY DAAN ROOSEGAARDE

August 15–17 • 9:30–11:30pm • Riverwalk Center Lawn Presented by Town of Breckenridge

BIFA LOUNGE FT. ALEX WHALEN OF THE BOOTYCORNS August 15–17 • 8–11pm • Old Masonic Hall

AN EVENING WITH KISHI BASHI Friday, August 15 • 7:30pm • Riverwalk Center

BRECKENRIDGE REWIND

Saturday, August 16 • 7:30pm • Riverwalk Center Presented by Breckenridge History and Breck Film

CONCRETE JAMS FT. 2MX2

Wednesday, August 20 • 7pm • Riverwalk Center Sponsored by Quikrete

THE GREAT DIVIDE, A NEW COLORADO MUSICAL

Thursday, August 21 + Friday, Aug 22 • 7:30pm • Breckenridge Theater Saturday, August 23 + Sunday, Aug 24 • 4pm • Breckenridge Theater Presented by Breckenridge Backstage Theatre

MINTY FRESH CIRCUS

Saturday, August 23 • 7:30pm • Riverwalk Center

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BIFA 2025

FEATURED YOUTH + FAMILY PROGRAMMING CIÜGABOC (CHOO-GUH-BOCHE)

By Joe Scolari

Aug 15-24 • All Day • Illinois Creek Trail

CREATE A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Fridays, Aug 15 + 22 • 12-1pm • Old Masonic Hall Patio

BUILD BINOCULARS

Saturdays, Aug 16 + 23 • 12-1pm • Quandary Antiques Cabin

UPCYCLED NATURE CHARMS

Sunday, Aug 17 • 4-7pm • Fuqua Livery Stable

TRAIL MIX: ART INSTALLATIONS, PERFORMANCES, GUIDED HIKES

Monday, Aug 18- Friday, Aug 22 • 10am, 11am, 6pm

BREAKING WORKSHOP FT. IAN “DROWZEE” ROBINSON Minty Fresh Circus

Thursday, Aug 21 • 3:30-4:30pm • Riverwalk Center Patio • Age 10+

HOOPLA ON THE LAWN Minty Fresh Circus

Saturday, Aug 23 • 10-11am • Riverwalk Center Lawn • All ages

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OUTDOOR EXHIBITION

U.S. PREMIERE

SPARK

BY DAAN ROOSEGAARDE FRIDAY, AUG 15 - SUNDAY, AUG 17 • 9:30-11:30PM RIVERWALK LAWN • FREE WITH TIMED REGISTRATION Inspired by fireflies, stars, and the desire to reinvent traditional fireworks, SPARK is a poetic display of thousands of biodegradable light sparks gracefully floating through the air to inspire reflection and wonder. Using design and technology, it features thousands of biodegradable light sparks, silently carried by the wind to inspire reflection and wonder.

SPARK invites people to connect with nature and each other. Soaring to heights up to 100 feet, locals and visitors alike will be immersed and enveloped in a magical cloud of floating sparks. Performances last for several hours, thus allowing people to slow down, linger, stretch out on blankets and pillows and be fully engaged in this sensational experience.

Concessions will be available for purchase at the Riverwalk Center during SPARK. Presented by the Town of Breckenridge

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EXHIBITION

ANNA TSOUHLARAKIS

IRRATIONAL INDIGENOUS INSIGHTS THROUGH AUG 31 • OLD MASONIC HALL FESTIVAL GALLERY HOURS 10AM-8PM

Anna Tsouhlarakis redefines Native art through bold, often monochromatic works that blend video, performance, sculpture, photography and installation. The artist challenges and stretches the boundaries of aesthetic expectations with themes of resilience, strength, and humor. From the creative corridor to Iowa Hill Trail, her large-scale sculpture and text-based works can be found across Breckenridge throughout BIFA. A Creative Capital Award recipient and professor at CU Boulder, Tsouhlarakis’ work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, with recent highlights including MCA Denver, the National Portrait Gallery, and Crystal Bridges. Anna Tsouhlarakis is Greek, Creek and an enrolled citizen of the Navajo Nation.

ARTIST WALK + TALK • SATURDAY, AUG 16 • 5PM MEET AT OLD MASONIC HALL

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OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS

THE NATIVE GUIDE PROJECT, 2019 – PRESENT

Aug 15-24 • Arts District Campus • All Day Using clean black-and-white signage in Helvetica type, Tsouhlarakis’ work simultaneously blends into and stands out of public spaces while delivering affirming, provocative messages that invite self-reflection—often with a dose of wit. The project transforms everyday encounters into moments of dialogue around Native identity, respect, and awareness.

ROCKETSHIP, 2000-2022

Aug 15-24 • Robert Whyte House Lawn • All Day This fully functioning rocketship made from found objects tells a future story of Native communities one day reclaiming the land.

ADVENTURE • CREATIVITY • NATURE • PLAY

TRAIL MIX OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS

EDGES OF THE EPHEMERAL

BY ANNA TSOUHLARAKIS

AUG 15–24 • ALL DAY • IOWA HILL TRAIL This installation contemplates the existence of multiple worlds found in Navajo creation stories and belief systems. A twenty-foot-wide wooden spiral invites visitors on a journey through struggle to neutrality, and finally to hope at the core. Tsouhlarakis uses the familiarity of public signage to present social-media-sourced reflections on the current cycle of worlds from sixty Navajo community members.

MEET THE ARTIST Sunday, Aug 17 • 11am • Iowa Hill Trail

CIÜGABOC (CHOO-GUH-BOCHE)

BY JOE SCOLARI

AUG 15–24 • ALL DAY • ILLINOIS CREEK TRAIL WOODEN MARBLES $10 Swiss-Italian artist Joe Scolari’s Ciügaboc is a playful series of interactive marble runs made from wood and stone, shaped by the forest floor. Designed to reconnect families with nature, these joyful sculptures invite exploration and wonder. The title, Ciügaboc, is a humorous dialect term that loosely combines “to try” or “spin” with “balls”—and nods to the dung beetle, nature’s original marble runner.

Wooden marbles available for purchase at the BIFA Info Tent or Old Masonic Hall.

MEET THE ARTIST Friday, Aug 15 • 11am • Illinois Creek Trail

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BIOPHILIC REGENERATION SERIES: THE DREDGE

BY NICOLE BANOWETZ

AUG 23 – 24 • 9AM-12PM • REILING DREDGE VIA B&B TRAILHEAD /PARKING LOT ACTIVATIONS 9:30, 10:30 + 11:30AM This Trail is ADA accessible.

The Biophilic Regeneration Series are performative sculptures that explore our disconnection from nature and the overwhelm of climate change. Set in the Reiling Dredge area—where a river was once buried by mining—the work highlights how quickly humans can alter the land. Yet, it also offers hope: if we have the power to harm, we have the power to heal. Through absurd yet intentional acts, the series invites reflection on regeneration and our potential to restore the planet.

This artwork was created by the artist during her fall, 2024 residency at Breck Create.

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OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS

TRAIL MIX INCUNABULA

BY JUSTIN TYLER TATE

AUG 15-24 • ALL DAY • MOONSTONE TRAIL This summer, Tin Shop Artist-in-Residence Justin Tyler Tate transforms locally sourced deadwood into living sculptures along Breck’s Moonstone Trail. Blending craft, ecology, and fungi, his work invites nature to reclaim the art—sparking a long-term dialogue between culture and the wild.

MEET THE ARTIST Saturday, Aug 23 • 5pm Moonstone Trail

ROOT NOTES – SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND

BY BILL ORISICH

AUG 15–24 • 9AM-12PM • MOONSTONE TRAIL root notes is a site-specific sonic installation that explores the symbiotic relationships that connect the forest and allow it to thrive. This multi-channel work incorporates interwoven natural sounds, instruments and vocals with rhythms inspired by recent scientific findings to create an engaging musical experience as listeners move through the forest.

MEET THE ARTIST Saturday, Aug 16 • 11am • Upper Moonstone Trail Breck Create gratefully acknowledges the partnerships that make Trail Mix possible: Breckenridge Open Space Advisory Commission, Summit County Open Space Advisory Council, and Breckenridge History.

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LIVE EVENTS

TRAIL MIX AUG 15-24 • FREE WITH REGISTRATION

MOONSTONE, ILLINOIS CREEK, IOWA HILL + REILING DREDGE (VIA B&B) TRAILS Trail Mix combines art, music, theater, hiking and biking along the trails of Breckenridge with free outdoor performances, guided hikes and environmental installations. Performances feature Tree-o, excerpts from The Great Divide or local musicians.

TREE-O

Elevating music to new heights, Tree-o features three musicians-cellist Russick Smith, violinist Karen Lauffer and mandolinist Kevin Larkin-in a series of 30-minute concerts held in the forest, high among the pine boughs and branches.

GUIDED MINDFULNESS HIKES

Mindfulness experts guide participants through personal reflection and create meaningful conversations centered in mental health and wellbeing along the trail.

FOREST BATHING

Connecting to the atmosphere of a forest with a mindful approach is a Japanese practice known as “Shinrin-yoku.” Rather than simply taking a walk in the woods, your guide will lead you in a conscious journey—taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the forest, as well as the featured artists along the trail. This relaxing journey will end with a tea ceremony.

Programmed in partnership with

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FRIDAY, AUG 15

10am • Illinois Creek • Guided Mindfulness Family Hike 11am • Illinois Creek • Joe Scolari Artist Talk

SATURDAY AUG 16

9:30am • Lower Moonstone • Forest Bathing 11am • Upper Moonstone • Bill Orisich Artist Talk 5pm • Old Masonic Hall Gallery • Anna Tsouhlarakis Artist Walk/Talk (District Installations)

SUNDAY, AUG 17

10:00am • Iowa Hill• Guided Mindfulness Hike and Walking Sound Journey 11:00am • Iowa Hill• Anna Tsouhlarakis Artist Talk (Edges of the Emphemeral)

MONDAY, AUG 18

10am • Illinois Creek • Tree-o 11am • Mid Moonstone • Local Musician 6pm • Iowa Hill • Local Musician

TUESDAY, AUG 19

10am • Illinois Creek / Little Mountain • Local Musician 11am • Iowa Hill • Local Musician 6pm • Illinois Creek • Tree-o

WEDNESDAY, AUG 20 10am • Illinois Creek • Tree-o

11am • Mid Moonstone • Local Musician 6pm • Iowa Hill • Local Musician

THURSDAY, AUG 21

10am • Iowa Hill • Excerpts from The Great Divide 11am • Lower Moonstone • Local Musician 6pm • Illinois Creek • Tree-o

FRIDAY, AUG 22

10am • Illinois Creek • Tree-o 11am • Iowa Hill • Excerpts from The Great Divide 6pm • Mid Moonstone • Local Musician

SATURDAY, AUG 23

9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am • Reiling Dredge • Biophilic Regeneration Series Activation 3:30pm • Lower Moonstone • Forest Bathing 5pm • Upper Moonstone • Justin Tyler Tate Artist Talk

SUNDAY, AUG 24

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PERFORMANCE

AN EVENING WITH KISHI BASHI FRIDAY, AUG 15 • 7:30PM RIVERWALK CENTER

$28 ADV/$32 DOS GENERAL ADMISSION (LIMITED SEATING) Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kishi Bashi brings his signature blend of cinematic pop and orchestral brilliance to the Riverwalk Center stage. A classically trained violinist and Berklee College of Music alum, Kishi Bashi has performed with symphonies across the country and toured with artists like Regina Spektor and of Montreal. His debut album 151a (2012) earned praise from NPR and led to appearances at SXSW, Austin City Limits, and late-night shows like SNL and Fallon. Since then, he’s released a series of acclaimed albums, scored Apple TV+’s Stillwater, and created Omoiyari—a poignant project exploring Japanese American identity through music and film.

His newest release, Kantos (2024), channels sci-fi, ancient philosophy, and global influences into a kaleidoscopic sonic journey. Don’t miss this genredefying performance at BIFA—where sound, story, and artistry come together under the mountain sky.

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BIFA LOUNGE LIVE DJ + SILENT DISCO FT. ALEX WHALEN OF THE BOOTYCORNS

AUG 15–17 • 8–11PM OLD MASONIC HALL • FREE Lo-fi beats meets the museum experience at Old Masonic Hall in a mellow “EDM Silent Rave” featuring Alex Whalen of the Bootycorns. Mingle, vibe and move with thoughtful inspiration through the indoor exhibit Irrational Indigenous Insights by Anna Tsouhlarakis to the patio where SPARK by Daan Roosegaarde can be viewed. Cash bar available.

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BRECKENRIDGE REWIND SATURDAY, AUG 16 • 7:30PM RIVERWALK CENTER

$10 SUGGESTED DONATION • GENERAL ADMISSION (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SEATING) Breckenridge Rewind explores the “roots” and connective tissue of Breckenridge and our modern community while highlighting local filmmaking of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Two of Breckenridge’s quintessential arts organizations - Breck History and Breck Film – partner with Lee Lucas and Lucas Video Productions to produce a series of Breckenridge news and lifestyle clips from the 1970s and 1980s. Film topics range from skiing, biking, climbing, Ullr Fest, pub crawls, snow sculptures, weddings, and more.

Following the film footage, there will be a talkback with long-time locals and any available video subjects. The talkback will focus on putting footage into context, emotional responses to the videos, and the history of Breckenridge.

Presented by Breck Film and Breckenridge History.

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ACOUSTIC FLOW

SONIC MEDITATION SUNDAY, AUG 17 • 7:30PM • RIVERWALK CENTER FREE WITH REGISTRATION

Start your week of wellness with a sound journey featuring a special piano, voice and harmonium meditation with Denver-based pianist / composer Adam Waite and singer / poet Phoebe Bawmann. Joined by local meditation expert, Leslie Glenn, the three artists tap into the transformative power of music with an offering of healing, hope, and wonder.

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MORNING YOGA AUG 18–24 • 8AM • RIVERWALK CENTER LAWN FREE WITH REGISTRATION A beloved local tradition during BIFA, these 60-minute gentle yoga sessions combine music, nature and wellness, set outdoors beneath the spectacular landscape of Breckenridge. Special location and added features noted below.

Produced in partnership with Building Hope.

Monday, Aug 18 • 8am • Carter Park • Roots + Trees w/ optional post-yoga hike Tuesday, Aug 19 • 8am • Riverwalk Lawn • Bilingual Friday, Aug 22 • 8am • Riverwalk Lawn • Ecstatic Dance + Flow

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LIVE EVENT

CONCRETE JAMS FT. 2MX2

WEDNESDAY, AUG 20 • 7:00PM RIVERWALK CENTER $10 SUGGESTED DONATION GENERAL ADMISSION (STANDING ROOM ONLY) LOCAL SKATE AMBASSADORS: HARTMAN AUSTIN, ALEX GODDARD, LILLY ROBERSON GUEST PRO SKATERS: JORDYN BARRAT, DEREK SCOTT, LADY MEEK Athletes and artists dive deep into the fusion of music and skateboarding in this unforgettable mash up. Picture this inside the Riverwalk: inspired pro and local skaters unleashing halfpipe tricks alongside a unique blend of rock and hip hop with 2MX2, the dynamic Latinx alternative band from Denver.

Expect gravity-defying tricks, bold improvisation, and a community-driven celebration of movement and music.

EVENT TIMELINE 7:00PM - Doors open + Community Skate 8:00PM - 2MX2 + Pro Skater Demo Sponsored by Quikrete

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MINTY FRESH CIRCUS SATURDAY, AUG 23 • 7:30PM RIVERWALK CENTER $15-$55 RESERVED SEATING Conceived by Monique Martin, Minty Fresh Circus is a USbased circus show performed by an all-Black cast, with a majority-Black creative team celebrating the healing power of Black music and movement, infused with the joy and resilience of those who traversed the transatlantic slave trade.

Grounded in Sankofa (a Ghanaian word encouraging one to learn from the past to inform the future) with an Afro-futuristic vibe, Minty Fresh Circus features movement, music, and circus arts in a time-bending journey of redemption

TEASERS Wednesday, Aug 20 • 6pm • Blue River Plaza Thursday, Aug 21 • 5pm + 6pm • Ridge Street Arts Square @ AirStage Summer Après Friday, Aug 22 • 5pm • Blue River Plaza

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MINTY FRESH CIRCUS CLASS/WORKSHOP

BREAKING WORKSHOP

FT. IAN “DROWZEE” ROBINSON

THURSDAY, AUG 21 • 3:30PM • AGE 10+ RIVERWALK CENTER PATIO FREE WITH REGISTRATION Step into the groove with Drowzee from the Minty Fresh Circus cast! Born and raised in Brooklyn and representing MADvillainy Crew, Drowzee brings energy, skill, and raw creativity to every class. Bring out your inner performer and learn elements of Breaking and Freestyle. A pro longboarder, seasoned parkour coach at Brooklyn Zoo, his athleticism and movement tells a story—and can help you tell yours.

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COMMUNITY EVENT

HOOPLA ON THE LAWN

SATURDAY, AUG 23 • 10AM • ALL AGES RIVERWALK CENTER LAWN FREE WITH REGISTRATION Ready to stir up your routine and have some serious fun? Come hula hoop with Minty Fresh Circus — an all-levels, all-ages gathering where movement meets joy! Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned hooper, this is your chance to play, dance, and flow in a welcoming, judgment-free space. We’ll have music, open hoop time, and friendly guidance to help you find your groove. Bring your own hoop or borrow one of ours this gathering promises to be a spinning spectacle!

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THE GREAT DIVIDE, A NEW COLORADO MUSICAL THURSDAY, AUG 21 + FRIDAY, AUG 22 • 7PM SATURDAY, AUG 23 + SUNDAY, AUG 24 • 4PM $10-$25 RESERVED • BRECKENRIDGE THEATER Story by Branden Smith and Brendan O’Hara Book written by Branden Smith Music and Lyrics by Brendan O’Hara Directed by Branden Smith BE A PART OF THE BEGINNING. Breckenridge Backstage Theatre introduces The Great Divide, a new folk inspired original musical that brings the spirit of early Colorado to life. Set against the rugged rise of Breckenridge, this workshop production features local musicians and explores the trials of gold mining, long winters and a nation torn by Civil War. As tensions rise, one truth remains: a house divided against itself cannot stand. Breckenridge and Colorado stake their claim in the shaping of The United States of America.

Commissioned by Breck Create as a part of the 2025 Breckenridge International Festival of Arts in anticipation of further development and presentation during the America 250 Colorado 150 in 2026.

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AIRSTAGE SUMMER APRÈS RIDGE STREET ARTS SQUARE • 4–7PM • FREE

Hike, bike or bus to the Breckenridge Arts District to enjoy outdoor drafts, crafts and BIFA performing artists on the AirStage. Bring a picnic blanket, grab dinner to go and let the kids play on the lawn while you catch up with friends and family. Well-behaved pups on leashes are welcome!

THURSDAY, AUG 14 BIFA Locals Preview Party: Featuring music by local Latin funk band, Los Hermanos, and presentation by 2025 Summer Visiting Artist-in-Residence Aimee Kuiper THURSDAY, AUG 21 Featuring Minty Fresh Circus and Denver-based Latinx rock / hip hop / alternative band 2MX2 Thanks to our 2025 AirStage sponsor

ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE

COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

Stop by the Robert Whyte House to view and contribute to Artist-in-Residence Aimee Kuiper’s project, three paint-by-numbers murals on handmade canvases made of recycled cardboard.

Learn more about Justin Tyler Tate’s Trail Mix Installation Incunabula at the Tin Shop.

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EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY RIDGE STREET ARTS SQUARE FREE • FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (DONATIONS APPRECIATED) Breck Create invites everyone to take part in the creative process through classes, workshops and artist demonstrations for all ages. During BIFA, participate in crafts inspired by the exhibiting artists and performers and projects that focus on nature, and sustainable living.

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CREATE A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT Fridays, Aug 15 + 22 • 12-1pm • Old Masonic Hall Patio GLASS MARBLE PAINTING Fridays, Aug 15 + 22 • 10-11am • Randall Barn MALA MAKING Fridays, Aug 15 + 22 • 11-1pm • Quandary Antiques Cabin $40/$30 Members BUILD BINOCULARS Saturdays, Aug 16 + 23 • 12-1pm • Quandary Antiques Cabin MAKING MUSHROOMS Saturdays, Aug 16 10:30-11:30am, Aug 23 4-5pm • Randall Barn BOTANICAL PRINTMAKING Saturday, Aug 16 • 6-8pm • Randall Barn • $44/$30 Members OIL PAINTING LANDSCAPES Sunday, Aug 17 • 10am-1pm • Randall Barn • $44/$30 Members BEGINNER MOSAICS - GARDEN STONES Tuesday, Aug 19 • 6-8:30pm • Quandary Antiques Cabin • $34/$23 Members UPCYCLED NATURE CHARMS Sunday, Aug 17 • 4-7pm • Fuqua Livery Stable GOING GREEN: MAKING SEED PAPER Wednesday, Aug 20 • 11:30am • Old Masonic Hall Patio SEWING + MENDING CAFE DROP-IN Sunday, Aug 24 • 11am-1pm • Randall Barn EDIBLE FORAGING + COOKING Saturday, 8/23 • 9am-12pm • CMC + Old Masonic Hall Patio $75/$57 Members INFO + CRAFT TENT Friday, Aug 15 – Sunday, Aug 17 • 10AM – 12:00PM and 5:00-11:00PM Monday Aug 18 – Sunday Aug 24 • 10AM – 12:00PM and 4:00 – 7:00PM Thanks to our Info + Craft Tent Sponsor

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DARK SKY ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY Every summer, Dark Sky International holds a Capture the Dark Photo Contest. Develop your astrophotography skills and astronomical knowledge with Maggie Martin of Colorado Astrophotography. Join Maggie on Boreas Pass under a new moon to experience the amazing beauty of nature’s dark side! Join the Town of Breckenridge’s efforts to become a Dark Sky Certified Community. Learn more at https://darksky.org/ ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY ON BOREAS PASS Tuesday, Aug 19 • 9-11pm Boreas Pass Summit • $108/$75 Members STAR GAZING TOUR ON BOREAS PASS Wednesday, Aug 20 • 9pm-10:30pm Boreas Pass Summit • $37/$25 Members

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TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS ILLINOIS CREEK TRAIL Trail Difficulty: Beginner From Blue River Plaza, travel south on Main Street. Turn left on Boreas Pass Road. The Stephen C. West Ice Arena will be on the right. The trailhead is located at the far east end of the arena’s parking lot. Once at the trailhead, take the trail on the right (west) to follow the trail exhibit and find the trail mix performance area. Please allow at least 5 mins to get to the performance area from the trailhead.

IOWA HILL TRAIL Trail Difficulty: Intermediate From Blue River Plaza, travel north on Main Street. At the roundabout, continue north on Highway 9. At the second stoplight, turn left onto Valley Brook Road and then turn right onto Airport Road. Travel 0.25 miles and the trailhead will be on the left directly after the Public Works facilities. Parking is available in the dirt lot. To find the performance area, follow the trail to the left to find the signs at the performance area. Please allow at least 5 minutes to get to the performance area from the trailhead.

MOONSTONE TRAIL Trail Difficulty: Advanced From Blue River Plaza, travel south on Main Street. Turn left on Adams Avenue for three blocks and then take a right onto Harris Street.

Follow Harris to Carter Park. The trail begins on the east side of the parking area. The Moonstone trailhead will be about .25 miles up the trail, which can be accessed via the stairs or switchbacks. Once at the trailhead, follow the signs to the performance area. Please allow at least 15 minutes to get to the performance area from the trailhead.

REILING DREDGE VIA B&B TRAIL Trail Difficulty: Moderate Take the Purple Route A or B to French Gulch Stop and walk from Blue River Plaza, drive north on Main Street for two blocks and turn right onto Wellington Road. Follow Wellinton Road 1.1 miles to the intersection of Wellington and French Gulch Road. Stay right and follow French Gulch Road as it turns to dirt, then continues past the Country Boy Mine on the right. The parking lot for the Reiling Dredge trailhead is 1 mile past the Country Boy Mine on the left. The entrance to the trailhead is directly across the street from the parking lot. Follow the bridge across the creek to the Reiling Dredge and enjoy many of the intersecting trails in the historic mining district.

LITTLE MOUNTAIN TRAIL Trail Difficulty: Moderate From Blue River Plaza, drive south on Main Street and turn left onto Boreas Pass Road. Continue for about half a mile until you reach the Stephen C. West Ice Arena on the right. Park in the arena lot and head to the far east end to find the trailhead. Upon crossing the creek, locate the Illinois Creek High Trail and continue straight. Continue uphill (0.1 miles) then keep left on Illinois Creek High Trail (0.2 miles).

Make a slight left at Little Mountain Trail to start the one-way loop.

Make a slight left at the top of the mountain to find the marble run (CIÜGABOC), approximately 0.6 miles from the parking lot. Continue on the one-way loop down the mountain.

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Ten years ago, in 2014, the Town of Breckenridge formed Breck Create as an independent non-profit organization to take over management of its public art assets, including a 33-piece public art collection and five major cultural arts venues made up of 14 facilities and historic structures.

While much of Breck Create’s public funding goes toward the maintenance and operations of these assets, Breck Create also plans programming to complement the work of longstanding Breckenridge-based cultural organizations. Breck Create operates under a pioneering business model that leverages public funding with patron-generated revenue and funding collaborations.

With an emphasis on authenticity, culture and singularity of place, all Breck Create programs and services are designed to promote community building, placemaking, and economic development in Breckenridge.

MISSION To deliver inspiring creative experiences that enrich the quality of life for all residents and quality of place for visitors.

WHAT WE DO 1. Operate and provide SERVICES to enable commercial and non-profit organizations to use Town of Breckenridge cultural assets 2. Produce and provide PROGRAMS such as performances, classes, community events, festivals and exhibitions to complement offerings of other organizations

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Martin Carter Chair Geri Gasperut Vice Chair + Chair of Business Development Committee Jose Espino Treasurer + Chair of Finance Committee Dave Ratner Secretary Sarah Cox Laura Dziedzic Lesley Gregory Chair of Public Art Advisory Committee Steve Gerard Town Council Shannon Haynes Town Manager Maya Kulick Jennifer McAtamney Kimberly Salmon Tim West TBD Chair of Arts District Management Committee Tamara Nuzzaci Park ex officio

Tamara Nuzzaci Park President + CEO Susan Lyon Senior Director of Administration + HR Jill Desmond Senior Director of Programs + Campus Experience Jill Marek Senior Manager of Campus Experience Nicole Sletta Precious Plastic Coordinator Karlie McLaughlin Senior Director of External Relations Emily Carlson Patron Services Manager Rebecca Campos Patron Services + Data Manager Grace Marino Development Coordinator Neal Kerr Senior Director of Theaters + Technology Ken Miller Director of Production Rob Phipps Facilities Manager + Lead Preparator Aaron Cross Production Manager + Head of Audio Austin Maffei Technical Services Coordinator

CREATIVES + CONTRACTORS

Darlene Agostino Beck Writer Nate Cordero Look Films, videography John Kernaghan Graphic design Joe Kusumoto Photography Robert Swaney Consulting Grantwriter

Breck Create gratefully acknowledges support from its generous donors.

The listing below reflects donations received from June 2, 2024, to June 1, 2025

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$500–$999

Erin Allaman

Steve and Debra Allison

Jed Callen and Carol Hess

Jason Rodon and Leslie Ross Marion Bauer Richard and Kathleen Becker Dillon Benbow Rochelle Bernstein Richard Bress Susan Cohn Chris Fowler Reggie and Pam Gray Julie and Mike Gumina Janet and Mike Hebert Darryl and Molly Lee Margot Waitz and Gordon Manin

Jim and Debra Anderson

Rebecca Roberts

Penny and Jim Banks

Richard and Gene Sosville

Carol Bodnar

Mary Margaret Spitzer

Garth Butterfield and Nancy Held

Sheri and Todd Suko

Sharon and Mark Chertok

Patty and Robin Theobald

Jo Marie and George Dancik

Julie Tifft

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Carolyn and Robert Deal

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Christina Lorentson

Anna DeBattiste

Karen Helmeyer

Noni Love

Patricia DeSalvo

Casey Hemphill

Nicole Maline

Andrea and Steve Diamond

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Anamarie Maltzman

Rob and Lisa Dieckhaus

Susan Hess

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Jean Marie DiGiovanna

Joel High

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Yael Doron

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Edward Zucker

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Breckenridge Grand Vacations has been a part of the fabric of this authentic mountain community for four decades, developing and operating iconic resorts.

BGV Gives seeks to elevate BGV’s commitment to environmental, social, and philanthropic initiatives to further our legacy as a people-first organization.

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By a lake. With a charming Main Street.

And its own marina with rentals and lake view dining.

Just 9 miles from Breckenridge.

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