Winter yardfest 2026

Winter Yardfest 2026

Ski. Music. Culture. Community. Opportunity.

Get ready for Winter Yardfest, the ultimate winter weekend bringing together skiing, music, culture, networking, and community in the heart of Breckenridge, Colorado.

This year, we’re taking Winter Yardfest to the next level with an unforgettable stay at Beaver Run Resort, a premier ski-in/ski-out resort located directly on the slopes of Breckenridge.

Winter Yardfest is more than a ski weekend — it’s a celebration of Black and BIPOC culture in the mountains, designed for everyone from first-time skiers to experienced riders, music lovers, young professionals, families, and anyone looking for an unforgettable winter experience.

🎿 Ski-In. Ski-Out. All Weekend.

Stay steps from the slopes at Beaver Run Resort and wake up ready to ski. Whether you're an experienced skier or have never stepped into a ski boot, Winter Yardfest has something for you.

First time skiing? We've got you covered.

We're offering FREE all-inclusive ski lessons for first-time skiers on Saturday, December 12th. Our goal is to remove the intimidation and cost that often keeps people from experiencing the mountains.

Come learn with us, meet new people, and experience the slopes with a community that believes you should never ride alone.

🏈 Thursday Tailgate

We're kicking off Winter Yardfest with a Thursday Tailgate featuring free food, free beer, music, games, and plenty of mountain-town energy.

Food and beer are FREE while supplies last.

Come hungry. Come ready to meet people. Come ready to start the weekend.

🎶 Two Apres Ski Concert Experiences

When the lifts close, the party is just getting started.

Winter Yardfest will feature two Apres Ski events showcasing three of Denver's hottest R&B and Neo-Soul artists for a full live concert experience in the mountains.

Expect smooth sounds, great food, drinks, dancing, and the kind of Apres experience you won't find at your average ski weekend.

🥜🍓 The Signature PB&J Party

And then there's the party everyone talks about.

Our signature PB&J Party is back — and we're bringing the ridiculousness to the mountains.

Pull up in your:

Pajamas. Bonnets. Togas. Snow Jams.

There are no rules other than having fun.

It's part costume party, part house party, part mountain-town celebration — and 100% Winter Yardfest.

🎓 Ski. Network. Find Your Future.

Winter Yardfest isn't just about having a good time. We're also creating opportunities for the next generation.

For high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates, we're hosting a special presentation from The Uplift Foundation, an organization providing access to more than $328,000 in scholarship opportunities for deserving students.

We'll also bring together industry insiders from the Vail Resorts ski areas to discuss employment opportunities throughout the ski industry.

Learn about careers in:

• Ski & snowboard instruction

• Hospitality

• Resort operations

• Food & beverage

• Guest services

• Mountain operations

• Leadership and management

• And other opportunities throughout the ski industry

You don't have to wait until you're out of college to start building your career in the mountains.

🏔️ This Is Winter Yardfest

Winter Yardfest is where the slopes meet the culture.

It's where first-time skiers can learn alongside experienced riders. Where you can spend the morning on the mountain, hear live R&B and Neo-Soul in the afternoon, and dance the night away with people who started the weekend as strangers and leave as friends.

It's a ski trip.

It's a concert.

It's a networking opportunity.

It's a celebration.

It's a community.

It's Winter Yardfest.

Breckenridge, Colorado | Beaver Run Resort
December 10–13, 2026

Come for the skiing.
Stay for the music.
Leave with the memories.