Make It a Weekend

Saturday's festival is confirmed for April 10, 2027. Friday and Sunday events are returning traditions around Estes Park, with 2027 details soon.

Friday, April 9

Frozen Dead Bar Crawl

A costumed crawl through the town's coldest bars. In 2026 it started at 2 PM, with free shuttles between stops.
See Crawl Stops
Royal Blue Ball

A costume dance party at The Stanley Hotel. 21+. In 2026 it ran 8–11 PM, and tickets were sold by The Stanley.
2026 details
- Doors opened at 7 PM; the ball ran 8–11 PM in the Stanley Concert Hall
- DJ Mack
- Costume contest at 10 PM: come as Grandpa Bredo, the Ice Queen or your own frosty creation
- Stay & Save: guests who booked a festival-weekend stay at The Stanley got 20% off lodging

Confirmed for 2027

The Saturday Festival

Saturday's main event is the Coffin Races, with live music, games and costumes at the Estes Park Events Complex.
See the Saturday Festival
Cryogenic Cannibal Chase 8K

A fast, costumed morning race. In 2026: 10:30 AM–12 PM at 380 Community Drive.

Register on RunSignup

Bands & Bloodys Brunch

Live local bands, brunch, Bloody Marys and Beermosas at spots around town.
See Brunch Details
The Polar Plunge

An icy dip for a good cause at The Stanley Hotel's Pavilion Pond. In 2026: $20 to plunge, $10 to watch, and kids 12 and under watched free.
2026 details
- 12:30–3 PM, with plunges from 1–3 PM
- The plunge ticket included a time slot, DJ Mack, cash bar, hot shower, towel, commemorative coin and $10 donated to charity
- Tickets were sold by The Stanley
- Free parking; creative plunge-wear encouraged

Built from past years' traditions.

The Saturday Sprint Drive up Saturday morning, park free, ride the shuttle and stay for the races and music.
See Ticket Options
The Long Weekend Friday crawl or ball, Saturday festival, Sunday brunch with a band.
See Lodging
The Full Freeze All of the above, plus the 8K on Saturday morning and the Polar Plunge on Sunday.
See Lodging