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Aug 25 2023

How to make your experience at Breckenridge Hogfest as rich and smooth as possible – Summit Daily News

Summit Daily News – 8/25/23

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Breckenridge Hogfest, the festival of bacon and bourbon, returns this weekend, Aug. 25-27. The event, which is spread out across Main Street Station and The Village at Breckenridge, offers some of the best bourbon in the country, free bacon, live music and more.

Between the size of the event and the almost overwhelming options of alcohol, the day may get away from you. Here are a few ways to ensure your weekend is smoother than the whiskey you try.

Seek out secrets

For the first time in Hogfest history, general admission ticketholders can take part in a scavenger hunt to track down clues that will lead them to a tasty treat.

“They’ll have to visit the Buffalo Trace, Sazarac tent. From there they’ll get a card and they’ll have to find five clues at tents or venues at the festival, and they’ll be able to try one of Sazarac’s very unique singlebarrels,” said Rocky Mountain Events managing partner Tim Applegate. “We’re trying to activate the sponsors a little bit more and give people that aren’t necessarily buying the VIP experience the chance to try the special Sazarac offerings.”

There will hidden delights and nuggets in many booths for general admission attendees to seek out to make the weekend even more special.

“I want them to understand that there’s some great stuff if they can sit and try to learn from the different representatives from each distillery,” Applegate said.

Dress for the weather

Hogfest goes on rain or shine, so make sure you bring the right clothing to endure any weather. Mountain town weather is nearly unpredictable, but the forecast is calling for rain in Summit County this weekend.

Don’t let a little rain bring down the vibes, though. Bring a rain jacket or windbreaker, proper footwear, and maybe an umbrella. Consider packing sunglasses, a hat and possibly sunscreen just in case the sun decides to hang out longer than expected.

Be selective

No matter how well someone can hold their alcohol, it’s impossible to try everything at the grand tasting, which will feature 30 distillers from across America and the world.

Aim to try something new, and don’t drink too much in one place. Spread out the sipping at different tents to get the most of the event.

Applegate encourages people to pace themselves.

“Each tent is going to have five to six bourbons,” Applegate said. “It’s not about consuming as much as possible. It’s about going for the quality and the things that are new to them and visiting things they’ve never tasted before.”

In addition to bourbons, there will be non-bourbon products such as tequila as well as a few ready-to-drink cocktails.

Follow your senses

While your nose will lead you to the free samples of bacon from Sauce on the Maggie and Quandary Tequila Bistro tents, people may find themselves following their ears to the main stage at Main Street Station when The John Truscelli Band starts to play. The Americana rock band hails from Summit County and will be on stage from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Saturday’s tasting. A DJ will also be playing in The Village.

Be a VIP

Naturally, VIPs get more access than general ticket holders including a bourbon pairing dinner at Sauce on the Maggie on Friday evening and a Bacon and Bloodies Brunch on Sunday.

VIPs not only get early access to Saturday’s tasting, but they are also privy to Pappy Van Winkle and William Larue tastings.

“The VIP experience in incredible. They’ll be able to try a 10- and 12-year Van Winkle, which is kind of special,” Applegate said.

Filed Under: Breckenridge Hogfest News

Aug 25 2023

2023 Breckenridge Hogfest featured on 9news!

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Breckenridge Hogfest: Bacon & Bourbon

BRECKENRIDGE — “Bacon is the most loved food in the universe and the route to all things swine and divine,” said organizers of the Breckenridge Hogfest. “Add in the quintessential American liquor, bourbon; mind blown. These indulgences come together for Breckenridge Hogfest.” This three-day festival at Main Street Station & The Village in Breckenridge offers pork samples, whiskeys, single malt scotches and barrel-aged spirits with live music. Tickets for Breckenridge Hogfest, which runs Friday to Sunday are available online.

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Sep 15 2022

Strings, Ciders & Sours featured in Summit Daily

Summit Daily News
Breckenridge, CO
9/15/22

In Breckenridge, Strings, Ciders & Sours offers a completely different selection. As the name implies, guests can expect bluegrass music, hard cider and sour beer Friday, Sept. 16, through Sunday, Sept. 18.

Festivities start at Sauce on The Maggie with a cider and sour dinner pairing. Then the grand tasting runs from 2-6 p.m. at Main Street Station Plaza Saturday, Sept. 17. VIP ticket holders can access the tasting at 1 p.m. and a hospitality lounge in Quandary Tequila Bistro from 12:30-5 p.m.

Regardless, attendees will receive a commemorative glass for unlimited samples while listening to bluegrass. Providing music is Durango’s Liver Down The River as well as Summit County’s own Blue River Grass. Food is available to purchase a la carte.

Don’t be turned off by “sour” in the festival name. The level of tartness can vary widely between brew styles and ingredients. I had a blast attending in 2019, as the unique offerings make it stand out from other beer festivals.

Closing out the festival is a Sunday brunch at Sauce on the Maggie from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all-access passholders.

Saturday’s grand tasting starts at $40 in advance while the VIP experience is $65. The all-access pass, which includes VIP access as well as the pairing dinner and Sunday brunch, is $125. Designated drivers can attend for free to enjoy the music and food.

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Sep 06 2022

Breckenridge Film Fest – September 15-18, 2022

Stay in town the whole weekend for Breckenridge Strings, Ciders & Sours and take in the Breckenridge Film Fest during your stay!

All ticket holders can use coupon code CSS2022!20 for 20% off individual tickets, Peak 9 & Peak 10 passes.

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Aug 25 2022

Hogfest Featured in Thirst Magazine

Get ready for Hogfest 2022, this weekend at Main Street Station and The Village at Breckenridge.

Get excited, read what Thirst has to say.

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Filed Under: Breckenridge Hogfest News

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