Frozen Dead Guy Days

APR 9–11, 2027 · ESTES PARK, CO

Freeze the Date

A Viking in blue face paint and an Ice Queen in white stand on snowbanks before a Frozen Dead Guy Days banner, a snowy peak behind. — Costumes · Estes Park era

APR 9–11, 2027 ESTES PARK, COLORADO

Frozen Dead Guy Days

A Norwegian grandfather, frozen since 1989. A mountain town that throws him a party.

Watch the 2026 Aftermovie

Two coffin teams sprint off the start side by side, one in colonial costumes with an "RIP" coffin, under dramatic clouds.

The Coffin Races

Seven-person teams race handmade coffins through a timed obstacle course. The 2026 field sold out.

See the Coffin Races

A band performs under red and blue lights to a packed indoor crowd.

Live Music

The 2027 lineup hasn't been announced. In 2026: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Andy Frasco & The U.N. and Gasoline Lollipops.

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Make It a Weekend

Saturday is the main festival. Friday and Sunday traditions return around town, with 2027 details soon.

The Stanley Hotel at dusk: a long white facade with red roofs, a central cupola and a columned front porch, seen across a terraced garden. — The Stanley Hotel. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Library of Congress.

Grandpa Bredo, Guest of Honor

Bredo Morstøl ran the parks in Bærum, Norway, for more than 30 years. Since 2023 he has rested in The Stanley Hotel's historic ice house. Every spring, we throw him a party.

Meet Grandpa Bredo

Play: Frozen Dead Guy Days 2026: Official Aftermovie

Tickets for 2027

Not on sale yet. All ages welcome.

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Freeze the Date: April 9–11, 2027