Looking for the most outrageous, fun-filled winter party in Colorado? Mark your calendar for Frozen Dead Guy Days, happening March 27–29, 2026, in Estes Park. This one-of-a-kind festival mixes icy adventure with weird traditions and nonstop fun — all inspired by the famously frozen Grandpa Bredo.
Here’s why you can’t miss it:
- The Frozen Dead Guy Days Bar Crawl
Start your weekend right on Friday, March 27 at 2 PM with a high-energy bar crawl through Estes Park. Enjoy themed drinks, wild costumes, and party vibes at local watering holes — all connected by free shuttles. It’s the ultimate way to kick off the festivities.
- Royal Blue Ball at The Stanley Hotel
That same night, head to the legendary Stanley Hotel for the Royal Blue Ball (8–11 PM) — a DJ-powered dance party full of icy glam and over-the-top costumes. Enter the 10 PM costume contest as the Ice Queen, Grandpa Bredo, or your own frosty alter ego.
- Cryogenic Cannibal Chase 8K
Saturday kicks off with the Cryogenic Cannibal Chase 8K (March 28, 10:30 AM–12 PM) — a costume-packed race where runners freeze and fly through Estes Park for glory (and laughs). It’s one of the most thrilling, hilarious races you’ll ever witness.
- The Polar Plunge
Feeling brave? Take the Polar Plunge on Sunday, March 29 (1–3 PM) at The Stanley Hotel’s Pavilion Pond. Your $20 plunge ticket includes DJ tunes, hot showers, a towel, a commemorative coin, and a $10 donation to charity. Bonus points for the wildest outfit.
- Bands & Bloody’s Brunch
Wrap it all up with a mellow vibe at Bands & Bloody’s Brunch (Sunday, March 29). Sip Bloody Marys or Beermosas while grooving to live music and brunching across town — the perfect way to wind down after an epic weekend.
Stay at Rocky Mountain Resorts
Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and just minutes from all the Frozen Dead Guy Days festivities. Rocky Mountain Resorts is the ideal choice for lodging. We offer a variety of accommodations ranging from cozy cabins and cottages to large and spacious vacation homes. In addition, guests enjoy the nightlife of downtown Estes Park and are less than a 10-minute drive from all that Rocky Mountain National Park has to offer. You truly have the best access to must-do Estes Park activities with a stay at Rocky Mountain Resorts! Book with us today.
