Events
Meeker Cowboy Poet Gathering
TBD 2021
With headliners Fred Ellis, Caitlyn Taussig and Vic Anderson, this Cowboy Poet Gathering promises to be a wonderful out-west-family celebration of our heritage roots that also includes the local Casserole Beans Band, Kylen and Abbie Seely Duo from Utah, Dan McQueen from Rifle and a Youngster Cowboy Talent Show! Meeker High School Auditorium (550 School Street) Ticket Price $10 ($12 at the door), $5 students and seniors age 70+. Proceeds to benefit local FFA and the Old West Heritage Culture Center in Meeker, Colorado.
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Meekerpalooza Arts and Music Festival
TBD 2021
MEEKERPALOOZA: Fun for the whole family! The event will showcase all aspects of dance, singing, music, visual and culinary arts. Events include live music performances, workshops & demonstrations, interactive kid art zone. Arts & Crafts Fair and Taste of Meeker.
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Steamboat Marathon
TBD 2021
36th Annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Run alongside the roaring Elk River through the emerald green pastures on County Road 129 with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains of Colorado all around and find the Steamboat Marathon was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America.”
Registration is now open – don’t miss your change to run this beautiful race through the Rockies!
7:30am-12pm
Routt County Courthouse
522 Lincoln Ave
Mustang Roundup
TBD 2021
1:00 pm // Various Locations, Steamboat Springs
29th Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup
July 4th Celebration
TBD 2021
9am-9pm
Various locations, Steamboat Springs
114th Annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days
For more than 100 years Steamboat Springs, Colorado has celebrated Independence Day in true western fashion. This is a special holiday and Steamboat does it right with a hometown parade followed by an old-fashioned community block party.
Events like the Pro Rodeo Series and Pioneer Day Block Party, featuring a free concert and Routt Beer Floats, are proof Steamboat’s western roots are alive and well.
After the rodeo, keep your seat and watch the sky fill up with the beautiful colors of one of the biggest firework shows in Colorado.
FOURTH OF JULY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
10:00 a.m. Art on the Mountain, Steamboat Ski Resort
7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
SATURDAY
7:30 a.m. Mountain Madness Half Marathon and 10K
9:00 a.m. Farmers Market, Downtown Steamboat Springs
10:00 a.m. Art on the Mountain, Steamboat Ski Resort
5:00 p.m. Free Concert Series, Burce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
7:00 p.m. Celebrate America! concert, Strings Music Pavilion
7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
SUNDAY
10:00 a.m. Art on the Mountain, Steamboat Ski Resort
7:30 p.m. Ranch Rodeo, Brent Romick Arena
MONDAY
10:00 a.m. Art on the Mountain, Steamboat Ski Resort
3:00 p.m. Ski Jumping Competition, Howelsen Hill
7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
TUESDAY
7-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, Little Toots Park
9:15 a.m. Nordic Combined Roller Ski Race, Lincoln Avenue
10:00 a.m. Fourth of July Parade, presented by Yampa Valley Bank, Downtown Steamboat on Lincoln Avenue
11-1 p.m. Pioneer Block Party, Tread of Pioneers Museum
12-4 p.m. Jumpin’ & Jammin Competition and Community Party, Howelsen Hill, presented by Yampa Valley Bank
6:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo, Brent Romick Arena
9:30 p.m. Firework Show at Howelsen Hill, presented by Yampa Valley Bank
PARADE PARTICIPATI
ON
Floats are judged on originality, creativity, effort and enthusiasm in the categories below. For theme information, application and day-of procedure visit the parade event listing.
VENDORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND SPONSORSHIPS
Find information in the above links for options on how you or your business can be a part of one of the longest standing events in Steamboat Springs.
Hot Air Balloon Rodeo
TBD 2021
6:00am
Bald Eagle Lake, 35565 South Highway 40
36th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo & 43rd Annual Art in the Park
The Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and Art in the Park events offer artistry and color both on canvases and in the air making this weekend a staple of Steamboat Springs, Colorado in the summertime.
Hot Air Balloon Rodeo
Get to the launch grounds early to see the balloons inflate and enjoy this wonderful photography opportunity.
The rodeo portion of the event consists of fun contests like dipping into Bald Eagle Lake and since balloon pilots can be pretty competitive, you’re guaranteed a good show.
Once the balloons are in the air, sip on coffee, grab breakfast from one of our local vendors, and let the kids burn off some energy in the kids zone as you watch more balloons dot the Yampa Valley sky.
Art in the Park
Just minutes away, another colorful scene awaits at Art in the Park, where arts and crafts, performances and an interactive children’s area will fill your day.
Balloon Glow
On Saturday, the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Head back to the mountain area and take in the colors as the balloon glow lights up on Mt. Werner.
Spectators will have the opportunity to walk among the tethered balloons or take photos of this beautiful display from the numerous restaurant patios and hotel and condo balconies at the base of the mountain.
FRIDAY, JULY 7TH
5:00 p.m. First Friday Artwalk, Downtown Steamboat
8:00 p.m. Chatham County Line, Strings Music Pavilion
SATURDAY, JULY 8TH
6 a.m. Launch field opens and transportation begins from the Meadows parking lot. No public parking at the event. No dogs are allowed due to balloon hazards.
6 a.m. Balloon Inflation, Bald Eagle Lake
6:30 – 9:30 a.m. Balloon Rodeo, Bald Eagle Lake
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Art in the Park, West Lincoln Park
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Farmers Market, Downtown Steamboat
7:00 p.m. Emily Bear Trio, Strings Music Pavilion
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo Series, Brent Romick Arena
8:15 – 9 p.m. Balloon Glow, Gondola Base Area
SUNDAY, JULY 9TH
6 a.m. Launch field opens and transportation begins from the Meadows parking lot. No public parking at the event. No dogs are allowed due to balloon hazards.
6 a.m. Balloon Inflation, Bald Eagle Lake
6:30 – 9:30 a.m. Balloon Rodeo, Bald Eagle Lake
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Art in the Park, West Lincoln Park
View the full calendar of events for Hot Air Balloon Rodeo weekend by clicking on the link below.
Launch Field Location
Approximately 9/10 of a mile south of Walton Creek Road on Highway 40. The physical address is: 35565 South Highway 40 and the property is better known as the Bald Eagle Lake.
Parking
Hot Air Balloon Rodeo: There is no public parking at the event. Free transportation is provided from the Meadows Parking lot on Pine Grove Road. Parking will also be free in the Meadows Parking lot. Transportation begins from the Meadows parking lot at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a suggested donation of $5 per car to help insure the longevity of the most colorful weekend in Steamboat Springs!
Due to the event’s convenient location on the edge of town, we encourage spectators to walk, ride their bikes or take the shuttle from the hotel or lodge. Parking along Highway 40 is strictly prohibited. No dogs are allowed at event site due to balloon hazards.
Balloon Glow: Ample free parking is available at the Mountain Village.
Steamboat Wine Festival
TBD 2021
10am-8pm
Various Locations, Steamboat Springs
14TH ANNUAL STEAMBOAT WINE FESTIVAL
The Steamboat Wine Festival is a premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats, and distinguished guests gather to play, wine, and dine in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience. Whether you are a full-fledged foodie or an emerging gourmand, you are sure to find more than one event to whet your appetite.
There is something for everyone – from food and wine tastings, to educational seminars and cooking demonstrations, to outdoor adventures with food and wine influences, there are tastes and temptations at every turn.
ABOUT THE EVENTS
The festivities begin Wednesday with the Farm to Barn Wine Dinner at the beautiful Larson Barn. The celebration continues on Thursday with the Wine on the Mountain Kickoff which includes breath taking views at the top of Mt. Werner, great wine, delicacies, and entertainment.
The Wine Festival will be in full gear throughout the weekend with events that incorporate the Steamboat outdoors such as hiking and biking, as well as painting, farm to table pairings, and much more.
The Stroll of Steamboat
Friday evening takes patrons on a tour through numerous downtown restaurants and retailers. Mingle over an assorted selection of wines, spirits, craft beer, and hors d’oeuvres at each stop.
The Toast of Steamboat
Don’t miss the Grand Tasting – Toast of Steamboat – on Saturday. This is the grand finale of the event, with over 500 international and domestic wines, beer, spirits, and a variety of parings from local restaurants.
For more information and the full schedule of events visit www.SteamboatWineFestiva
Proceeds from ticket sales benefit local non-profit S.T.A.R.S (Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports). STARS provides private lessons, specialized equipment, camps, and group programming to individuals with different disabilities in the winter and summer seasons.
Participants must be 21 or older to attend.
Steamboat All Arts Festival
TBD 2021
8:30am
Various Locations, Steamboat Springs
9TH ANNUAL ALL ARTS FESTIVAL
Indulge in the delights of all your senses at the Steamboat All Arts Festival, where symphonic sounds fill the mountain air, culinary delights ignite the taste buds and visual creations burst with color and originality in the mountain town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
A collaborative event, the All Arts Festival encompasses the rich culture of Steamboat’s visual, music, and performance arts whilst featuring nationally-renowned artists in an idyllic mountain setting. Listen to cowboy jazz or bluegrass or browse the Yampa Art Stroll during this eclectic affair.
EVENT SCHEDULE 2016, *SCHEDULE FOR 2017 STILL TO BE DETERMINED*
See below for the variety of visual, performance, and other events taking place around the 2016 Steamboat All Arts Festival.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
4 – 6 p.m. Art Stations, various locations
5:30 p.m. Seminars in Steamboat presents “Inequality and the American Dream”, Strings Pavilion (tickets available at 5:15 p.m.)
7 p.m. The Chief Players present The Secret of Yonder Mountain: A Live Western Melodrama, The Chief Theater. Great family fun for all ages.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
TBD – “Midday at the Museums”
11 a.m. Guided tour of the Steamboat Art Museum – Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA) with refreshments
11:45 a.m. Brown Bag lecture at Tread of Pioneers Museum with artisit Chula Beauregard, “A Celebration of Routt County’s Heritage and Community Through Visual Art”
4 – 6 p.m. Art Stations, various locations
5 – 7 p.m. Creative Mixology – a creative party celebrating all art form with a spotlight on aerial at the Depot Art Center
8 p.m. Steamboat Student Film Festival presents a screening of the 15 award-winning films from this year’s 4th annual Film Fest, Bud Werner Memorial Library.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Yampa Rive Fine Art Stroll on the Yampa River, downtown
10 a.m. – noon Steamboat Movement Fest and Steamboat Springs Arts Council present, Yoga and Mala Making workshop at the Depot Art Center
1 p.m. Steamboat Springs Arts Council presents an Aerial Workshop. Learn more here.
4 – 6 p.m. Art Stations, various locations
8 p.m. Strings Music Festival presents Lake Street Dive (soul/pop/motown) at Strings Music Pavilion
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Yampa Rive Fine Art Stroll on the Yampa River, downtown
7 – 9 a.m. Steamboat Springs Arts Council presents Sunrise Aerial Photography Workshop, location and details here.
3 p.m. Off the Beaten Path presents a Local Author Showcase, featuring 3 local authors in a panel-style event.
4 – 6 p.m. Art Stations, various locations
6 p.m. Steamboat Springs Quartet presents a dinner and performance concert with the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Wild West Air Fest
TBD 2021
9am – 3pm
Steamboat Airport
14TH ANNUAL WILD WEST AIR FEST – SEE THE VERY BEST PILOTS IN THE WEST
Labor Day Weekend in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is packed with entertainment for the whole family.
The Wild West Air Fest features nationally renowned performers providing edge of your seat excitement as they perform thrilling aerobatics and formation flying. Don’t miss the nonstop, action-packed performances in the extended air show this year.
WILD WEST PLANE RIDES
You can be part of the Wild West Air Fest and fly in these amazing aircrafts. Plane rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations and payments are made directly with the pilots. Some rides are able to be reserved online and others need to be made on site so arrive early.
ADMISSION
$10 for adults per day (or $15 for the weekend), $5 for youth ages 12-6 for the weekend, and FREE for 5 and under. Purchase tickets in advance and skip the line at the event!
NEW! VIP Flight-Line Seating: Looking for the best seat in the house at the Air Fest? Add VIP flight-line seating to your admission for only $5. VIP seating is first-come, first-served.
A $3 military discount will be honored for tickets purchased on site.
Steamboat OktoberWest
TBD 2021
2:00pm-6:00pm
Various Locations, Steamboat Springs
9TH ANNUAL STEAMBOAT OKTOBERWEST®
Celebrate the season at a Steamboat-style Oktoberfest including Rocky Mountain beer, local food specialties and festivities unique to Steamboat Springs.
We’re taking an Oktoberfest and stamping it with Steamboat’s western brand. No German beer here, just good ol’ Colorado brewed ale, food and festivities.
FRIDAY BEER STROLL
The weekend kicks off on Friday. Head downtown and stroll to participating restaurants to taste a variety of seasonal and local beers. This event is a fundraiser for the Young Professionals Network.
SATURDAY BEER GARDEN AND BEEF COOK-OFF
Saturday’s event takes place in Gondola Square at the Steamboat Mountain Village. Come listen to live music, taste all the beef you can eat at the cook-off and drink plenty of regional beers in the beer garden.
I Love Beef Cook Off
Sample Colorado Beef from Steamboat’s finest restaurants; as they compete for the winner of the I Love Beef Cook Off. Attendees will taste dishes from each restaurant and cast their vote for their favorite!
Beer Garden
The Beer Garden will feature over 45 Rocky Mountain Brewers, each sampling 2 kinds of brew. Each attendee receives a commemorative mug with the purchase of the Beer Garden ticket.
*Must be 21 years or older to attend the Beer Garden.
Gondola and Adventure Zone
Purchase your gondola ticket good for the whole weekend of riding, and the kids will have a blast at the Coca-Cola Adventure Zone at a 50% discount. Try out the new Water Wakerz, Ropes Course and the all-time favorite, Slingshot Bungee Jump!
2017 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 – DOWNTOWN STEAMBOAT
4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Beer Stroll downtown Steamboat participating restaurants
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 – STEAMBOAT SKI AREA
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gondola open
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Coca-Cola Adventure Zone Activities
2 – 6 p.m. Live Music by Afrolicious – exact time TBD
2 – 5 p.m. I Love Beef Cook-Off & tasting
2 – 6 p.m. OktoberWest Festival
2 – 6 p.m. Beer Garden
5:30 p.m. Announcement of I Love Beef Cook-Off winners
Winter Carnival
TBD 2021
5:30pm
Various locations, Steamboat Springs
CELEBRATE 105 YEARS OF WINTER TRADITION IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Mention a parade and fireworks and people say that’s typical. Talk about adults on shovels being pulled down main street behind horses or skiers jumping through fiery hoops and people stop to listen. In Steamboat Springs we do things differently, and with the oldest, continuous Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi, this event is certainly no different.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday and Sunday highlight the event with the Winter Carnival Street Events and the Night Show Extravaganza. The Street Events feature local Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club kids being pulled on skis behind horses right down main street in downtown Steamboat. A crowd favorite, the “Donkey Jump”, sends kids soaring off a jump for up to 40, or even 50 feet.
On Saturday, the Night Extravaganza on Howelsen Hill is lit up with colors as Winter Sports Club athletes flip through the air off the jumps while others descend down the mountain leaving a red glow outlining perfect ski turns.
The last down the mountain is always the twinkle light wrapped Lighted Man with roman candles shooting out of his backpack, which makes for a spectacular opening act for the fireworks show to close out the night.
WINTER CARNIVAL REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2018 Street Events will open February 2 at 10:00 a.m. More Information
CONTACT US
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