Steamboat Springs Festivals
While activities are always occurring in Steamboat, many weekends throughout the summer, fall and winter have special themes. These weekends are a great time to not only visit the town, but also provide events to guide you through your stay. (Dates for Summer/Fall 2011)
Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup – (June 16th-19th, 2011) For owners, car enthusiasts, or those just interested in exploring around town the Mustang Roundup is the weekend for you to stop through Steamboat. With more than 400 Mustangs in town, the events are all largely attended. With two main events, the ‘shine and show’ and a timed circuit, you are not only able to see the cars polished and lined up, but also in action!
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration – (July 1st-4th, 2011) For over 100 years Steamboat has celebrated Independence Day with a rodeo. The Cowboy Roundup Days celebrates the western heritage native to the Yampa Valley with events for the entire family. Kick back in your boots at several community events including: a community all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, children’s activities, concerts, the annual parade down Lincoln Avenue rodeo, and you can’t forget the fireworks. This fun filled weekend also includes a real cattle drive where local ranchers will drive 100 pair of cattle from their ranch down Lincoln Avenue to Romick Arena. These cattle will then play a part in the Ranch Horse Competition and Ranch Rodeo where local ranches will compete against one another.
30th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo & 36th Annual Art in the Park – (July 9th-10th, 2011) Join us in Steamboat for one of the most anticipated and colorful weekends of the summer. The 30th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo combined with the 36th Annual Art in the Park has become a staple of Steamboat in the summer time. On Saturday, start your day at Bald Eagle Lake for a spectacular early-morning affair as you watch over 40 hot air balloons rising softly from the mist and drifting over the breathtaking Yampa Valley. Afterward, make your way over to West Lincoln Park for Steamboat’s biggest arts and crafts festival. Art in the Park takes place on Saturday from 9 A.M-5 P.M. and on Sunday 9-4 P.M. Mark your calendars because this weekend is an absolute favorite for the entire family!
7th Annual Steamboat Wine Festival – (August 4th-11th, 2011) A multi-day event in August, the Steamboat Springs Wine festival is a great event for wine enthusiasts and amateurs alike. With events starting as early as 7:30 A.M and continuing through 11:00 P.M, you can enjoy wine throughout the day in many different settings. The events take place across town as you begin with fly-fishing on the Yampa River in the morning, indulge in a tasting on the mountain as you watch the sun set over the valley, and finish off your evening touring the various restaurants downtown. And that’s just day one! Enjoy this festival with your family or friends. This is a perfect excuse to visit Steamboat, experience the wine festival and meet some of Steamboat’s friendly locals!
Steamboat All Arts Festival – (August 18th-21st, 2011) The Steamboat All Arts Festival is the newest and most collaborative event in Steamboat Springs, CO. It is a spectacular four-day event that highlights the unique arts and culture of the Yampa Valley while also featuring nationally-renowned artists. The Steamboat All Arts Festival incorporates multiple art arenas including dance, vocal, musical, visual, literary and culinary arts. Experiential and educational workshops will be available all weekend and are open to all levels.
Labor Day Weekend & 6th Annual Wild West Air Fest – (September 3rd-4th, 2011) Labor Day Weekend in Steamboat Springs is once again home to the Wild West Air Fest. A weekend full of entertainment in the air, on the mountain and all over town! It is a Labor Day celebration for the whole family featuring vintage and warbird airplanes, remote controlled aircraft, hang gliders, para-gliders, airplane rides and displays and classic cars at the airport in Steamboat Springs. Wristbands can be purchased at the Steamboat Springs Visitor Center and the Steamboat Springs Airport. A one time purchase of admission includes unlimited access to the airport all weekend!
Steamboat Springs OktoberWest – (September 16th-18th, 2011) New in 2009, this festival combines Germany’s Oktoberfest with a western feel. Featuring events such as a bucking bull riding and a keg roping competition this event centralizes around rocky mountain brewed beer in frosty beer steins. So take a weekend and enjoy the waning summer atmosphere with one last hoorah, and embrace the approaching fall in a unique German/Western way.
