Frozen Dead Guy Days
- Dates
- Apr 9 to 11, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Estes Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 5, 2026
Frozen Dead Guy Days returns to Estes Park, CO, Apr 9 to 11, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Frozen Dead Guy Days is a tongue-in-cheek mountain festival built around a Norwegian grandfather frozen since 1989, and the town that throws him a party every spring. Its best-known event is the Coffin Races, where seven-person teams carry handmade coffins through a timed obstacle course, with prizes for best theme, best coffin and best crash and burn. The Kryogenic Karneval adds brain-freeze contests, frozen T-shirt contests, pie throwing and giant games, and there is live music; the 2026 lineup included Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Andy Frasco & The U.N. The 2027 festival runs April 9 to 11 in Estes Park.
How it works
The festival runs Friday to Sunday, with the Coffin Races and Kryogenic Karneval on Saturday and other traditions on Friday and Sunday. Costumes are part of the fun, and coffin teams compete on theme as well as speed. Tickets and the 2027 music lineup have not been released yet; the organizer runs an email list for when tickets go on sale.
Who it suits
It suits costume lovers, families and groups of friends who enjoy a tongue-in-cheek mountain weekend: Saturday's festival is all ages and costumes are part of the fun. The Friday costume ball is 21+, so families will mostly plan around Saturday.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Frozen Dead Guy Days on Spotify.
Lineup
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to Frozen Dead Guy Days?
Estes Park is a mountain town reached by road from Denver, and the main Saturday festival is held at the Estes Park Events Complex. In 2026 parking was free in the downtown garage and free shuttles linked the partner hotels, the visitor center, downtown and the Events Complex on Friday and Saturday, and the festival's own Saturday plan is to drive up, park and ride the shuttle. Private ride services can be booked ahead, and the 2027 parking and shuttle details are still to come. The options below cover the drive and the shuttle in more detail.
Nearest airport DEN.
By car
The nearest major airport is DEN, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Venue
Estes Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
The festival names a short list of partner hotels in town, and in 2026 each one was a stop on the free festival shuttle, so a night in town means you can go out and get back without driving. Staying also opens up the Friday and Sunday traditions around the Saturday festival, including the bar crawl and costume ball on Friday and the live-band brunch and polar plunge on Sunday. Compare the options below.
What to bring
Frozen Dead Guy Days is mostly outdoors in a mountain town at 7,522 feet in April, so what to bring is about layers, sun and a few clear-bag basics.
Full rule
Clear reusable vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches; small clutch bags about hand-size, up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches; hydration packs only if empty and without pockets; medically necessary and diaper bags need not be clear; one sealed or empty water bottle up to 2 liters; portable chargers allowed. Rules are re-confirmed each year.
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Frozen Dead Guy Days 2027?
Apr 9 to 11, 2027
Has the Frozen Dead Guy Days 2027 lineup been announced?
Not yet. The 2027 lineup has not been announced.
Where is Frozen Dead Guy Days held?
Estes Park, Estes Park, CO.