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Frozen Dead Guy Days centers around the main festival on Saturday, but the fun doesn’t start or end there. Throughout the weekend, Estes Park comes alive with community-hosted events happening before and after Saturday’s festival, giving visitors extra reasons to play, stay, and soak up the Frozen Dead Guy Days spirit all weekend long.

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Friday | March 27th

Frozen Dead Guy Days Bar Crawl

The Frozen Dead Guy Days Bar Crawl is a high-energy, town-wide celebration that brings the party to multiple local bars throughout Estes Park. Expect themed drinks, creative costumes, and a lively winter atmosphere that keeps the Dead Guy spirit going well beyond the main festival.

  • Time: 2 PM
  • Location: Various locations throughout Estes Park
  • Getting Around: FREE shuttles available to participating stops

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Friday | March 27th

Royal Blue Ball

The Royal Blue Ball is a high-energy dance party and costume contest that officially kicks off Frozen Dead Guy Days at The Stanley Hotel. With DJ Mack, icy flair, and guests dressed in their boldest blues, it’s a stylish, slightly surreal start to an unforgettable weekend.

  • Friday, March 27: Doors open at 7 PM, event runs 8–11 PM at the Stanley Concert Hall.

  • Costume Contest at 10 PM: Come as Grampa Bredo, the Ice Queen, or your own frosty creation.

  • Stay & Save: Book a stay at The Stanley Hotel during festival weekend and receive 20% off your lodging.

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Saturday | March 28th

Cryogenic Cannibal Chase 8K

The Cryogenic Cannibal Chase is a fast, fun, and slightly unhinged race that brings big energy and bigger costumes to Frozen Dead Guy Days. Equal parts competition and spectacle, it’s a crowd-favorite event that delivers laughs, cheers, and peak winter weirdness.

  • When & Where: Saturday, 10:30 AM–12 PM at 380 Community Drive in Estes Park.

  • What to expect: A high-energy race packed with creative costumes, cheering spectators, and icy fun.

  • Why it’s a must-see: One of the most entertaining events of the weekend, perfect for both participants and fans lining the course.

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Polar plunge
Sunday | March 29th

The Polar Plunge

Brave the cold at the Polar Plunge on Sunday, March 29, at The Stanley Hotel, where plungers dive into icy waters for a good cause and a lot of laughs. Your plunge ticket includes a timed dip, DJ-fueled energy, hot showers, a commemorative coin, and a portion benefiting charity.

  • Sunday, March 29, 12:30–3 PM: Polar Plunge at The Stanley Hotel’s Pavilion Pond, with plunges running from 1–3 PM.
  • $20 Plunger / $10 Spectator: Plunge ticket includes a time slot, DJ Mack, cash bar, hot shower, towel, commemorative coin, and $10 donated to charity; kids 12 and under spectate free.
  • Come for the cause: Free parking, creative plunge-wear encouraged, and plenty of cheering from friends and family.es
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Bands and Bloody's Brunch
Sunday | March 29th

Bands and Bloody's Brunch

Bands & Bloodys is a laid-back Sunday celebration that pairs live local music with brunch favorites, Bloody Marys, and Beermosas across Estes Park. It’s the perfect way to wind down Frozen Dead Guy Days with good food, good tunes, and even better company.

  • Sunday, March 29, 2026: Brunch-time fun happening at multiple locations around town.

  • What’s on tap: Live local bands, brunch menus, Bloody Marys, and Beermosas.

  • Plan ahead: Participating locations will be announced soon.

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