The Dead Hippies compete at the Frozen Dead Guy Days in Estes Park in March 2023. Photo: Jason Connolly/AFP
Frozen Dead Guy Days, a wacky Colorado tradition celebrating the legendary "Grandpa Bredo," kicks off its fourth year in Estes Park later this month.
Why it matters: Frozen Dead Guy Days leans into its offbeat reputation — blending costumes, endurance events and community gatherings into a uniquely Colorado winter festival.
What to expect: This year's Frozen Dead Guy Days will take place from March 27-29 at various locations around Estes Park.
🍺 Bar Crawl: The weekend kicks off with a town-wide celebration at multiple bars throughout Estes Park. Expect themed drinks, creative costumes and a lively winter atmosphere. Free shuttles will be available.
⚰️ Coffin Races: The signature event of Frozen Dead Guy Days and the ultimate tribute to its namesake. Seven people, six pallbearers and a "corpse" team up and don their best costumes as they race around a course and try to compete in team challenges.
🪩 Royal Blue Ball: The festival kicks off with a high-energy dance party and costume contest at the Stanley Hotel's Concert Hall from 8–11 pm on Friday. Expect DJ Mack and a costume showdown.
🏃 Cannibal Chase 8K: A fast, quirky race through Estes Park known for wild costumes and big crowd energy — as much spectacle as competition.
🥶 Polar Plunge: Participants dive into icy water at the Stanley Hotel on Sunday for charity, with DJ music, hot showers and regret. So much regret.
🥂 Bands & Bloodys Brunch: The weekend winds down on Sunday with live local music, brunch and drinks across Estes Park, offering a relaxed, social finish to the festivities.
If you go: General festival tickets for Saturday start at $55 and include Coffin Race viewing, games and live bands on multiple stages.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The festival will take place rain, snow or shine.
