March 8–10, 2019 • Nederland, Colorado
FREE outdoor event viewing & access to beer & food!
$20 wristband for entrance into all 3 live music tents on SAT and SUN (purchase at any tent).
(Schedule subject to change.)
Download a printable pdf of the schedule.
Friday/8th
Dress to CHILL for FDGD’s Friday night opening party!
Friday, March 8th
4 pm until 1 am
ReAnimate Yourself Tent
Tickets: $20 at the door
- Live Music by Envy Alo and Kind Country and the Latin Gypsy Allstar Ensemble—featuring members of: Onda, Elephant Revival, Euforquestra, Jyemo, Tierro Band, Highway 50 & Los Cheesies!
- Costume Contest—Be crowned Cold-As-Ice Queen or Grandpa Bredo (each winner is also awarded a prize package valued at $350)
- Silent Disco with SoundDown from 10:30 pm until 1 am. Dance through the decades—’70s, ’80s, ’90s and beyond. 3 DJs, 3 colored channels, 3 realities to choose from.
Saturday/9th
9 – Noon
Registration & Wristband pick-up
Teen Center, 151 East St. (East end of 1st St.)
- Register for the Polar Plunge, Coffin Races & Parade
- Waiver pick-up for ALL FDGD events (waivers on site for smaller events)
- All event participants must sign a waiver and get waiver wristband
8 – 11 am
FDGD Pancake Breakfast
Community Center (.5 mi North on HWY 72, or take the path up Jefferson St.)
- Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Cereal, Yogurt, Banana, Coffee, and Orange Juice
- $9 Adult, $5 Under 12, $5 requested contribution for 60+
- Sponsored by and supporting the Nederland Area Seniors.
11 am – 8 pm
Grandpa’s Mall Crawl
Downtown Nederland (1st St. east of the Visitor Center)
- Nederland’s 1st. St. transforms into a pedestrian mall so revelers can enjoy street performers and participate in brain freezing and frozen t-shirt contests, icy turkey bowling and more!
11 am – 10 pm
Bacon Bourbon & Brews (3B) Tent Open
Guercio Field (NEW LOCATION)
- Craft brew from Dead Hippie, Crow Hop, Lumpy Ridge & Grossenbart Breweries
- Bacon!
- Live Music (see music schedule)
11 am – 10 pm
Not Yet Dead in Ned (Formerly Brain Freeze) Tent Open
1st St.
- Featuring all-Nederland local artists, musicians & crafters
- Craft Beer by Upslope Brewing and Spirited Cocktails
- Live Music (see music schedule)
- Grandpa’s Gift Shop
11 am – 10pm
ReAnimate Yourself Tent Open
Guercio Field
- Bredo’s Brew cryogenically crafted by Grossen Bart Brewery plus Upslope and Lumpy Ridge beers / cocktails at the Ice Bar
- Live Music (see music schedule)
- Grandpa’s Gift Shop
10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Viewing of “Grandpa’s in the Tuff Shed” documentary
Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr.
- Watch award-winning “Grandpa’s in the Tuff Shed” short film; shows approx. every 30 minutes
11 am
“Call Me Ned” Musical Performance
Backdoor Theater, 243 W 4th St.
What would happen if the Frozen Dead Guy wasn’t frozen anymore? This musical explores the notion of what would happen if the Frozen Dead Guy accidentally came back to life. It is has six scenes with six musical numbers and incorporates audience participation throughout the play.
Noon
Parade of Coffin Racers & Hearses
Parade starts at the Teen Center, 151 East St. (East end of 1st St.) and goes up (west on) 1st St.
- Parade Participants check in and line up at the Teen Center
12 – 4 pm
Snowy Human Foosball
100 East 1st St.
REGISTER AT THE EVENT
- It’s like Foosball with real people (6 per team)
- $5/Player (walk-up registration—just show up!)
- Spectacular Prizes
- Waiver required to participate
- All proceeds go to Nederland Food Pantry
12 – 4 pm
Hawkquest with Vultures and Bald Eagles
Wild Bear Nature Center
Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr. Unit 107
1 – 1:15 pm
The Newly Dead Game—Couples Edition
Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr.
- Buried or cremated? How well do you know your partner? Find out at the Newly Dead Game.
1 – 2 pm
Costumed Polar Plunge
Register Now
- Jump into the icy tub time machine
- Entry Fee: $10 (online registration ends 3/7 at midnight; then register at FDGD HQ or onsite with cash before 1pm)
- Prizes for best and runner-up costumes, plus for the most impressive team plunge (of 2-4 people)
- Best costume wins an Eldora 2019/20 season pass!
- Each plunger receives a towel and slippers when they exit the pool.
- After you plunge, head to Kelty’s Warming Area for heat lamps, blankets, chairs, hot cocoa, soup and hand warmers!
- Waiver required to participate
- 50% of proceeds goes to support TEENS, Inc.’s Outdoor Leadership Program
2 – 3:30 pm
Coffin Races
Guercio Field
- Teams race with a coffin and ‘corpse’ in tow through a course full of obstacles, mud, snow, drills, and other racers
- Prizes awarded for best time team, runner up time team, best theme, and most notable snafu on course
- Waiver required to participate
2 – 4 pm
Ice Carving Competition with Bongo Love and Friends
100 East 1st St.
- View some of Colorado’s most talented ice carvers create works of art right before your eyes and vote for your favorite before it melts
3 pm
Pioneer Inn’s Frozen T-shirt Contest
In front of the Pioneer Inn on 1st St.
- Try and slip into something frozen… faster than everyone else
- $10 entry fee; register at the event
- Waiver required to participate
3 – 4 pm
Brain Freeze Contest
On 1st St. in front of the Not Yet Dead in Ned (formerly Brain Freeze) tent
- Contestants race against each other downing frozen slushies for fabulous prizes
- $5 entry fee; register at the event
- Waiver required to participate
3 – 5 pm
Icy Turkey Bowling
On 1st St. across from the Not Yet Dead in Ned (formerly Brain Freeze) tent
- Test your poultry bowling skills in the Icy Turkey Bowling Contest… you’re welcome to BYOFF (bring your own frozen fowl)
- $5 entry fee; register at the event
- Waiver required to participate
4 pm
Frozen Fix-A-Flat
- Dunk your hands in a cooler of ice for 1 minute and see how quickly you can fix a flat tire on a bike wheel!
- Live music (2:30-4 & 4:30-5) by Fists of the Proletariat
- Prizes awarded
- Waiver required to participate
4 pm
“Call Me Ned” Musical Performance
Backdoor Theater, 243 W 4th St.
What would happen if the Frozen Dead Guy wasn’t frozen anymore? Thi musical explores the notion of what would happen if the Frozen Dead Guy accidentally came back to life. It is has six scenes with six musical numbers and incorporates audience participation throughout the play.
5 pm
Pioneer Inn’s Frozen T-shirt Contest
In front of the Pioneer Inn on 1st St.
- Try and slip into something frozen… faster than everyone else
- $10 entry fee; register at the event
- Waiver required to participate
5 – 5:15 pm
The Newly Dead Game—Individuals Edition
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr. Unit 107
- New individuals version this year!
- Everyone in the audience can play along
5 – 6 pm
Hot Wing Trivia—NEW EVENT!
$7 entry fee; register at the event
Down fiery hot wings while answering trivia questions
Fabulous prizes
- Contestant who finishes their plate first and answers 3 questions correctly wins!
- Waiver required to participate
5 – 6 pm
Frozen Dead Poet Slam
On a soap box on 1st St. across from the Not Yet Dead in Ned (formerly Brain Freeze) tent
- FREEZE THE DAY!
- Bring your poems, musings and odes to Grandpa
- Must pre-register by emailing severalwaves@hotmail.com
5 – 6 pm
Special Screening of Frozen Dead TV Series Pilot
Backdoor Theatre, 740 Highway 72 North, Nederland
- Be a test audience for the pilot!
- FREE
Sunday/10th
8 – 11 am
FDGD Pancake Breakfast
Community Center (.5 mi North on HWY 72, or take the path up Jefferson St.)
- Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Cereal, Yogurt, Banana, Coffee, and Orange Juice
- $9 Adult, $5 Under 12, $5 requested contribution for 60+
- Sponsored by and supporting the Nederland Area Seniors.
10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Viewing of “Grandpa’s in the Tuff Shed” documentary
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr. Unit 107
- Watch award-winning ”Grandpa’s in the Tuff Shed” short film; shows approx. every 30 minutes
11 am
“Call Me Ned” Musical Performance
Backdoor Theater, 243 W 4th St.
What would happen if the Frozen Dead Guy wasn’t frozen anymore? This musical explores the notion of what would happen if the Frozen Dead Guy accidentally came back to life. It is has six scenes with six musical numbers and incorporates audience participation throughout the play.
12 – 12:15 pm
The Newly Dead Game—Individuals Edition
Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr.
- New individuals version this year!
- Everyone in the audience can play along.
12 – 3 pm
Nature’s Educators—Vultures and Snakes
Wild Bear Nature Center
Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr. Unit 107
12 – 6 pm
Grandpa’s Mall Crawl on First Street
Downtown Nederland (on 1st St. east of the Visitor Center)
- Nederland’s 1st. St. transforms into a pedestrian mall so revelers can enjoy street performers and participate in brain freezing, frozen t-shirt contests, icy turkey bowling, fix a frozen flat, and more!
12 – 9 pm
ReAnimate Yourself Tent Open
Guercio Field
- Grossen Bart Brewery, Upslope, Lumpy Ridge craft beers / cocktails at the Colorado High Ice Bar
- Live Music (see music schedule)
- Grandpa’s Gift Shop
12 – 9 pm
Not Yet Dead in Ned (Formerly Brain Freeze) Tent Open
1st St.
- Featuring all-Nederland local artists, musicians & crafters
- Craft Beer by Upslope Brewing and Spirited Cocktails
- Live Music (see music schedule)
- Grandpa’s Gift Shop
12 – 9 pm
Bacon, Bourbon & Brews Tent Open
Guercio Field (NEW LOCATION)
- Craft brew from Dead Hippie, Crow Hop, Lumpy Ridge & Grossenbart Breweries
- Bacon!
- Live Music (see music schedule)
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Special Screening of Frozen Dead TV Series Pilot
Backdoor Theatre, 740 Highway 72 North, Nederland
- Be a test audience for the pilot!
- FREE
1 pm
Pioneer Inn’s Frozen T-shirt Contest
Pioneer Inn, 15 E. 1st St., Nederland
- Try and slip into something frozen… faster than everyone else
- $10 entry fee; register at the event
- Waiver required to participate
1 – 1:30 pm
Bring Out Your Beards!
On 1st St. in front of the Not Yet Dead in Ned (formerly Brain Freeze) tent
- Icy ’Stache (Moustache only)
- Paritally Frozen (Goatee, chops, etc)
- Full Bredo (Full Beard with moustache)
- Wild Ride (Styled beards or beards with styled moustaches)
- Sponsored by Grossen bart Brewery
- Waiver required to participate
1 – 3 pm
Snowy Human Foosball
100 East 1st St.
- It’s like Foosball with real people (6 per team)
- $5/Player (walk-up registration—just show up!)
- Spectacular Prizes
- Waiver required to participate
- All proceeds go to Nederland Food Pantry
1 – 3 pm
Ice Carving Competition with Bongo Love and Friends
100 East 1st St.
- View some of Colorado’s most talented ice carvers create works of art right before your eyes and vote for your favorite before it melts
1 – 3 pm
Icy Turkey Bowling
1st St. across from the Not Yet Dead in Ned (formerly Brain Freeze) tent
- Test your poultry bowling skills in the Icy Turkey Bowling Contest…
- $5 entry fee; register at the event
- Waiver required to participate
2 pm
Frozen Fix-A-Flat
- Dunk your hands in a cooler of ice for 1 minute and see how quickly you can fix a flat tire on a bike wheel!
- Live music (1:45-3:15pm) by J.W. Schuller Trio
- Prizes awarded
- Waiver required to participate
2 – 3 pm
Brain Freeze Contest
1st St. in front of the Not Yet Dead in Ned (formerly Brain Freeze) tent
- Contestants race against each other downing ice cold treats for fabulous prizes
- $5 entry fee; register at the event
- Waiver required to participate
2 – 5 pm
Frozen Dead Poet Slam
On a soap box on 1st St. across from the Not Yet Dead in Ned (formerly Brain Freeze) tent
- FREEZE THE DAY!
- Bring your poems, musings and odes to Grandpa
- Must pre-register by emailing severalwaves@hotmail.com
4 – 4:15 pm
The Newly Dead Game—Couples Edition
Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr.
- Buried or cremated? How well do you know your partner? Find out at the Newly Dead Game.
