Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Rodeo & Art in the Park

A masterpiece of color with an amazing mountain backdrop. July 10-11, 2010

Wake early to experience a spectacular scene of color filling the Steamboat sky! Over 40 hot air balloons will soar high above the Yampa Valley for the Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo, taking place in Steamboat Springs July 10-11th, 2010. Spectators are welcome to come to Bald Eagle Lake to experience the inflation/launching of the balloons firsthand. Don't forget your camera! Book your Balloon Weekend with ResortQuest Steamboat and enjoy our complimentary shuttle between Bald Eagle Lake and our Torian Plum and Trappeur's Crossing Resort properties.

Why not treat yourself to a week-long vacation in Steamboat. Kick-start your summer vacation over the 4th of July weekend, and stay through this fabulous Balloon Festival weekend!

In this cow-meets-condo community, when they hold a hot-air balloon festival, it's called a rodeo.

Like cowboys saddling at sunrise, more than 40 balloonists rise early and head for the launch site. Early-rising spectators can wander among the craft and chat with pilots who hail from as far away as California and Florida. Before the first venti of Starbucks is finished, rising envelopes of hot air dot the Yampa Valley sky in a Crayola orgy of bright color.

When the balloons begin to land, it's time to head to West Lincoln Park for Steamboat's Art in the Park. Here, artists from around the nation sell their work. There's also food to buy and, in the well-established Colorado tradition, live tunes from local musicians to enjoy.

Everyone is encouraged to join us on the launch field to take pictures and watch the pilots prepare for take off! During the event, ResortQuest Steamboat will provide complimentary shuttles for our guests between Bald Eagle Lake and our Torian Plum and Trappeur's Crossing Resort properties.

Bald Eagle Lake is located at the entrance to Steamboat Springs as you approach from Rabbit Ears Pass and Denver. It is 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 Water Ski Lake.

Because of the Balloon Rodeo's convenient location on the edge of town we encourage spectators walk, ride their bikes or take the shuttle from the hotel or lodge.

There will again be NO PUBLIC PARKING at the event. Additional free transportation is provided from the Meadows parking lot. Parking at the Meadows parking lot is FREE for the Saturday and Sunday morning balloon events. There will be vendors selling souvenirs, coffee and breakfast items on the launch field so plan to come on down and check out the balloon inflating.