Frozen Dead Guy Days Weekend 2025

The Ultimate Guide to FROZEN DEAD GUY DAYS

March 14-16, 2025

Three days of frigidly fun happenings spread across Estes Park, CO, anchored by the infamous Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival on Saturday, March 15!

THE STORY Frozen Dead Guy Days, an annual event, celebrates the peculiar tale of Grandpa Bredo, over 120 years old. This oddity stems from a journey spanning Norway to California to Colorado, involving cryonics, deportation, and a dedicated Ice Man. Norwegian Bredo Morstoel was cryogenically preserved after he died in 1989.

Transported from Norway to California, he eventually found a chilly home in Colorado with his daughter and grandson, both cryonics advocates. However, visa issues and local laws threatened his preservation.

Facing eviction and deportation, Bredo's daughter sought legal protection for her frozen father, leading to the creation of a municipal code allowing his stay. This garnered international attention, and Bredo became a local sensation in Nederland.

In 2023, he started a new chapter, moving to the International Cryonics Museum at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park.

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VISIT GRANDPA BREDO

LODGING PACKAGES Whether you're coming with a big group or cruising in as a party of one, we've got you covered. And the best part? You can find a wide variety of accommodations that are just minutes away from all the festivities.

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FRIDAY MARCH 14 FROZEN DEAD BAR CRAWL AROUND TOWN 2 PM FREE SHUTTLES Savor the frosty thrill of Frozen Dead specialty drinks and Zombie bites, all while basking in a winter wonderland of icy decor that chills you to the bone!

Locations 217 Wine Bar Avant Garde Aleworks The Barrel Bird & Jim Bogey's Sports Bar The Bull Pin Casa Colina Cousin Pat’s Ed's Cantina Full Throttle Distillery Hogback Distillery

Latitude 105 Alehouse Lonigans Pub & Grill Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co. Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co. Publick House The Post Chicken & Beer Rock Cut Brewing Company Snowy Peaks Winery Tavern at The Legion The Wapiti Pub The Whiskey Bar at Cascades

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FRIDAY MARCH 14 THE ROYAL BLUE BALL COSTUME & DANCE PARTY THE STANLEY HOTEL 7-11 PM Put on your best Grandpa Bredo or Ice Queen costume and groove to the beats of Break Science and DJ Mack from Sirius XM. The Royal Blue Ball is an enchanting evening where time stands still at the legendary Stanley Hotel.

TICKET OPTIONS FROZEN WEEKEND PACKAGES 2 night stay March 14-15, 2025 2 tickets for the Royal Blue Ball 2 tickets to the FDGD Festival 2 $25 vouchers to Brunch & Co. restaurant All taxes and fees

- Prices Vary -

ROYAL BLUE BALL Single ticket

$90

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SATURDAY MARCH 15

FROZEN DEAD GUY DAYS FESTIVAL ESTES PARK EVENTS COMPLEX

12-9 PM

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FREE SHUTTLES AVAILABLE

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ICE STAGE

FIRE ROOM & GAMING STAGE

OUTDOOR STAGE

12:00 Buster & The Boomers 1:00 DJ Mack Sirius XM 2:30 Taylor Scott Band 3:30 DJ Mack Sirius XM 4:15 A-Mac & The Height 5:15 DJ Mack Sirius XM 5:45 Keller Williams 7:00 DJ Mack Sirius XM 7:30 Lotus

12:00

12:00 DJ Mack 1:00 Coffin Races 2:30 DJ Mack 3:30 Coffin Races + Awards 4:45 DJ 5:15 Michal Menert 6:30 LED Dancer Show, DJ

Step Mother Nature

12:15, 4:15 & 5:30 Brain Freeze 12:45 - 7:45

DJ Reed Fox Spinning

1:30, 4:30, 5:15

Frozen T-Shirt Contest

2:00, 4:30, 5:00 Pie in the Face 4:00

Sqwerv

7:30

Fire Dancing Show

SATURDAY MARCH 15

WORLD FAMOUS COFFIN RACES

FROSTY FUN GAMES FIRE ROOM GAMING STAGE:

OUTDOOR STAGE 1:00 - 2:30 PM 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Brain Freeze Contest Sponsored by Munchin House Pie in the Face Sponsored by You Need Pie Frozen T-Shirt Contest Sponsored by Wear Me Out T’s Dead Head Bowling Sponsored by The Bull Pin

FREE SHUTTLES Friday Stops

Estes Park Visitors Center, Bond Park, The Stanley Hotel, Expedition Lodge, Holiday Inn Estes Park, Quality Inn, The Barrel, The Bull Pin, Bird & Jim's Restaurant and Trailborn Rocky Mountains

Saturday Stops

Estes Park Visitors Center, Estes Park Event Center, The Stanley Hotel, Bond Park, Expedition Lodge, Holiday Inn Estes Park and Quality Inn

Sunday Stops

Estes Park Visitors Center and The Stanley Hotel

PARKING

RIDESHARE

Friday-Sunday

Explore Estes offers “uber-like” transportation services and you can book your ride ahead of time!

Free parking at the Estes Park Visitor Center Parking Garage.

Saturday Event Center $15 High School $10 100% of the proceeds go to the high school band program.

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AROUND TOWN MARCH 14-16 HAUNTED GHOST TOURS

GET READY FOR FROZEN DEAD GUY DAYS

HISTORIC PARK THEATRE Hear the ghost stories of this 100+ yearold theatre. All weekend. Times vary.

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PSYCHIC READINGS HISTORIC PARK THEATRE Readings by Rebekah Blackburn, Psychic Medium.

Readings are first come, first serve and start at $38 for up to 30 minutes plus a $7 booking fee.

GHOST HUNT HISTORIC PARK THEATRE MARCH 14

10 pm

Go on a ghost hunt at one of the most haunted but friendly places you will ever go.

All weekend long.

SPECIAL OFFERS AROUND TOWN THE SHINING ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Chill out with these exclusive frozen offerings and discounts at local Estes Park businesses!

Brain freeze slushies?

Fire and Ice massages?

Yes, Please!

HISTORIC PARK THEATRE TIMES & PRICES VARY

These iconic movies are playing at the oldest continuously operating theatre in the United States. The Shining, all weekend long. Rocky Horror Picture Show, March 15 at 10 PM. Credit: Backbone Adventure Rentals

AROUND TOWN MARCH 14-16 FROSTY BALLS DRAG QUEEN BINGO LONIGANS SUN 12-2PM

THICK N' THAWED: A BURRR....LESQUE SHOW LONIGANS SAT 8-10 PM $25

Lonigans for an unforgettable afternoon of sass, class, and just the right amount of raunch.

Hosted by the one and only KHLOE KATZ!

Experience the heat of the burlesque world amidst the frozen festivities with enchanting performers who will dazzle you with their frosty flair and captivating choreography.

FROZEN BBQ

GET POKED

THE POST SAT 12-5 PM

AVANT GARDE SAT 12-8PM Get Poked at Avant Garde Aleworks choose between beer poking, a new tattoo or both! We’re teaming up with Space Coyote Tattoo to offer flash tattoos in the taproom on Saturday, March 15th. Flash tattoos will be first come, first served and designs will be available to view the day of the event in the taproom, so stop in and pick one that you love.

Patio party with live music, frozen beverages, and BBQ food specials!

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SUNDAY MARCH 16

POLAR PLUNGE PAVILION PARTY THE STANLEY HOTEL 12 - 4 PM DJ MACK/SIRIUS XM SPIN EMCEE Free Parking | Family Friendly | Cash Bar

TAKE THE PLUNGE

TICKET OPTIONS Pre-Registration - $20 This signature event benefits the Estes Non-Profit Network, so bring your team and costumes, and take the icy plunge for a great cause!

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$10 goes to the Estes Non-Profit Network Includes access to the party, one plunge, a hot shower, and a towel.

On-Site Registration - $25 $10 goes to the Estes Non-Profit Network Includes access to the party, one plunge, a hot shower, and a towel.

Spectator Admission - $10 Children 12 and under are FREE

SUNDAY MARCH 16

BANDS & BLOODYS BRUNCH Gather your friends and family for a day filled with great music, delicious food, and the best Bloody Marys and Beermosas all around. This vibrant brunch event features a lineup of talented local bands that will keep you entertained while you indulge in a tasty spread of brunch favorites. Check out the participating locations below!

The Barrel

Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co.

251 Moraine Avenue 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM LEARN MORE

531 S St. Vrain Avenue 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM LEARN MORE

Bird & Jim

Avant Garde Aleworks

Bogey’s Sports Bar

915 Moraine Avenue 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM LEARN MORE

920 Dunraven Street 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM LEARN MORE

311 Virginia Drive 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM LEARN MORE

Tavern at the Legion

The Post - DJ’s & PJ’s Party

850 N St. Vrain Avenue 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM LEARN MORE

333-D E Wonderview Avenue 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM LEARN MORE

MONDAY MARCH 17 ST. PADDY'S DAY BEER MILE(ISH) AVANT GARDE ALEWORKS 3-8 PM $30

This race will start and end at Avant Garde Aleworks, with a stop in the middle at Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company. Whether you’re racing to win or taking a more casual beer-crawl approach this is the event for you!

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