Buy Blue Ball Tickets Frozen Dead Guy Days
After two years of pandemic-related cancellations, Frozen Dead Guy Days has been resurrected. The Nederland-based festival — honoring the town's cryogenically frozen Norwegian resident, Bredo Morstoel — will commence March 18-20.
"We are thrilled to return to Nederland this year to celebrate Grandpa Bredo after a two-year COVID hiatus," said Sarah Moseley Martin, co-owner of Frozen Dead Guy Days. "When this pandemic began, FDGD was days away from start and, as the world shut down, so did we. To be here now — poised for a chance to revel in the magic of a truly unique Colorado cultural event — is such a gift."
Festivities kick off March 18 with the Blue Ball, that actually falls on a full moon, and organizers have an out-of-this-world offering for attendees.
"With your ticket purchase of $25, you receive a certified acre on the moon from Lunar Land," said Amanda MacDonald, FDGD's co-owner. "Festival attire is encouraged from all time, space and frozen dimensions."
At the Blue Ball, folks can look forward to a Grandpa and Ice Queen look-alike contest, a moon-dancing competition and live music from Alfonzo, Smooth Money Gesture and Dead Floyd.
The evening will be capped off with a silent disco session until 1 a.m.
Live music has always been an integral part of the macabre event, that launched in 2002, and this year organizers have secured an eclectic lineup of over 30 bands.
"Participation is what keeps Frozen Dead Guy Days alive," MacDonald said. "The events are only as awesome as those who take part in them. We've got close to 30 coffin race teams — their attitude and costumery is what make it come alive. We have the parade of hearses, frozen T-shirt contests, icy turkey bowling and more, not to mention so many bands who have been unable to share their music and energy for so long."
Attendees can expect sets from Drunken Hearts, Chain Station, Extra Gold, Green Buddha, Tierro Band, Foxfeather and many more.
"It's definitely one of the strangest festivals out there," said Derek Dames Ohl, bassist of Flash Mountain Flood, a band that will perform at 8:30 p.m. March 19. "The lore alone is sure to make your interest pique. This will be our third or fourth FDGD."
With FDGD being temporarily paused for the past two years, the festival's reemergence is a chance for "Frostivarians" to show off frightful frocks in an even bigger way.
"The plan is to go all out this year," Ohl said. "We've played the Blue Ball in the past and it's pretty incredible how far people will go."
From the legendary Polar Plunge to human foosball, the amount of ways people can participate in the winter staple is vast.
"The best part of FDGD are the extra activities," Ohl said. "My personal fave is probably the coffin races. This year our performance lands on my birthday, so I will be celebrating extra proper."
This year's festival will launch a zero-waste initiative to keep the grounds, town and nearby reservoir trash-free.
Dr. Caleb Kronen — director of the Hearing Conservation Program at Marion Downs Center in Denver, who grew up in Nederland — will be on site to deliver free hearing tests March 19-20.
"Anyone who sees live music or plays live music knows how critical hearing health is and this program offers vital education and services," Martin said.
The revival of FDGD is largely due to funding from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.
"The police, fire and public works departments have met with FDGD and town monthly since last summer to ensure a safe and manageable event," Martin said. "The National and Colorado Independent Venue Associations were also critical in communicating various intricacies of the SVO Grant process. We are so grateful for each and every person who took time to help this event back from the deep freeze."
In prior years, attendees purchased tickets the day of, at the festival. This year, organizers have partnered with FareHarbor to do pre-event ticket sales for the first time.
Single day music tickets are $25. Children ages 12 and under will get in free.
The festival's VIP pass is $175 and it includes a ticket to the Blue Ball, entrance to all live music at all three tents, VIP parking, a swag bag and more.
"Of course, much of the event will be different because of COVID. That said, we are committed to being good stewards when mounting this size festival," Martin said. "We will be following all state and local COVID protocols."
While the festival has a fair amount of regulars who are thrilled for its comeback, it will likely welcome folks outside of Colorado. FDGD is currently featured in the Colorado Winter Festivals exhibit at Denver International Airport.
"I'm viewing this year as an icebreaker into the new festival frontier that remains unknown," MacDonald said. "Hopefully in 2023 we can fully celebrate — what I would consider — the official 20th annual Frozen Dead Guy Days."
Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2022/02/14/frozen-dead-guy-days-resurrects-from-the-covid-deep-freeze-returns-to-ned-in-march
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