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2011 Calendar of Steamboat Springs Summer Events and Festivals

summer events in steamboat springs co

The summer months in Steamboat Springs are jam-packed with events! See our ongoing summer events or below click on the month for all the events! For more information about any of these events, or other activities taking places during your visit to Steamboat, please contact ResortQuest's concierge.

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2011 On-going Summer Events
summer splendor activities and events at Trappeur's crossing   Summer Splendor! Activities & Events at Trappeur's Crossing Resort
All summer long Trappeur's Crossing guests enjoy on-site ice cream socials, wine & cheese parties with live music, storytelling by the fire and even yoga classes (available to all ResortQuest Guests)
   

First Friday Art Walk: Downtown Steamboat
On the first Friday of every month, stroll downtown Steamboat to take in the beautiful art of all styles and mediums at over 20 different locations while sipping on cocktails and appetizers. See a full list of Galleries.

Steamboat Pro Rodeo   June 18-August 20, 2011: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
Watch the old west come alive! The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series features the best cowboys competing on the baddest bulls and horses. Kids events too. All rodeos start at 7:30
    June 11 - September 3, 2011: Main Street Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 9am- 2pm. Find the best locally grown produce, meats, seafood, artisan breads, cheeses, sauces and mixes, plants, jewelry, arts and crafts. LIVE MUSIC. Hot and cold food vendors. Located on 6th Street next to the courthouse between Lincoln Ave and Oak Street.
strings music festival   July 1 & Ongoing: Strings In The Mountains Music Festival
Find musical bliss in the high mountain air with the daily and varied shows from jazz, bluegrass, classical and more with the Strings in the Mountains Festivals.
free concert summer series  

2011: Steamboat Free Summer Concert Series:
Summer can only get better when there are free concerts with nationally known headlining bands. Ride your bike in the warm mountain air to Howelsen Hill and remember to grab a blanket!


May 2011
  6 Colorado Mountain College Graduation : 2011 info TBA
The graduation ceremony for the Steamboat campus will be held at 1pm at the Steamboat Grand. CMC Graduation Lodging
  6 First Friday Art Walk: Downtown Steamboat
On the first Friday of every month, stroll downtown Steamboat to take in the beautiful art of all styles and mediums at over 20 different locations while sipping on cocktails and appetizers. See a full list of Galleries.
  8 Mother's Day
  14 26th Spirit Challenge
The first race of the 2011 Steamboat Springs Running Series. 10K and 5K run/walk.
  TBA

Restaurant Week Steamboat
Restaurants downtown will be offering special 2-course lunch specials or 3-course dinner specials for an incredible set price.

memorial day 28-30

Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend in steamboat is full of actvities includeing the Yampa River Festival and the Annual Paddling Life Pro Invitational. Don't miss this early summer event in Steamboat.

  27-29

Yampa River Festival
Celebrate the gorgeous Yampa River during Spring runoff! See how full the river gets all while watching float contests and more.

  30 Third Annual Paddling Life Pro Invitational
Watch the best men & women kayakers in the world compete in a one day, two event competition for a cash purse and year long bragging rights!

June 2011
  1 Y.E.S Youth Scholarship Golf Tournament: Hosted by Chamber Ambassadors
  3 First Friday Art Walk: Downtown Steamboat
On the first Friday of every month, stroll downtown Steamboat to take in the beautiful art of all styles and mediums at over 20 different locations while sipping on cocktails and appetizers. See a full list of Galleries.
Steamboat Marathon 5 30th Steamboat Springs Marathon Steamboat Marathon begins at the historic Hahn's Peak Village (elevation 8,128 ft.), which follows a paved country road down the Elk River Valley, and finishes at the courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs (elevation 6,728 ft.)
  7-9 Triple Crown Event: Fastpitch Camp
Welcome to beautiful Steamboat. More information about Triple Crown.
  10-12 Triple Crown Event: Fastpitch Tourney
Welcome to beautiful Steamboat. More information about Triple Crown.
ride the rockies bike tour 11-17 Ride the Rockies Bike Tour- Steamboat Stop June 14-16
Over six days cyclists will conquer 6 scenic mountain passes, 1 loop ride and 22,000 feet of vertical gain over 412 miles.
  11 Main Street Farmers Market
First market of the year- Every saturday from 9am- 2pm
  11 Hayden Cog Run -
Steamboat Springs Running Series
  11 Cayuse Classic:
A day of horse events including Working Ranch Horse Versatility Contests, Poker Hand Trail Rides, BBQ, Entertainment and Auction
  15 Steamboat Gondola Open for Summer Season 10am-4pm
Take a ride up Mt. Werner and enjoy the views that can only be appreciated from Steamboat's own gondola. Enjoy panoramic views, wildflowers, or changing aspen as you hike or bike on one of the trails.
mustang roundup steamboat 16-19 Annual Rocky Mountain Ford Mustang Roundup
More than 450 Mustang owners from Colorado Mustang clubs will convene in Steamboat for the weekend. Free and open to the public
  16 Classic Car Cruise - 6:00-8:00pm
Restored & preserved cars, motorcycles, trucks, water & battery powered vehicles abound cruise from the Stockbridge Transit Center through downtown, to the mountain area, and back to the front of the courthouse for display. For more information, call Tracy Barnett at 970-846-1800.
  17

Pro Rodeo Series:
Come out for the first night of the Rodeo! 7:30pm at Howelsen Hill. Watch the bulls, bucking broncos, barrel riders and more.

  17-19 Triple Crown Event: Baseball Tourney
Welcome to beautiful Steamboat. More information about Triple Crown.
family fun festival 18 Free Family Fun Fest
Enjoy an entire day of music, entertainment, rides, and activities all for free. And if you didnt get enough free fun at the festival then Steamboat has plenty of amazing activities to try out!
  21 Bicycle Tour of Colorado: Stage Steamboat Springs
This 7 day bicycle tour of Colorado thake you through high alpine tundra, pine forests and high alpine lakes while visiting some of Colorado's most beautiful towns including Steamboat on June 21!
  24-26 Triple Crown Event: Baseball Tourney
Welcome to beautiful Steamboat. More information about Triple Crown.
  26 27: Craig Duathlon: Part of Steamboat Running Series

July 2011
  1 First Friday Art Walk: Downtown Steamboat
On the first Friday of every month, stroll downtown Steamboat to take in the beautiful art of all styles and mediums at over 20 different locations while sipping on cocktails and appetizers. See a full list of Galleries.
fourth of july 1-4 Annual Cowboys Roundup Days and 4th of July Celebration
For over 100 years, Steamboat has celebrated Independence Day with rodeo : Cowboys Roundup Days celebrates the Western Heritage native to the Yampa Valley with events for the entire family including.
Top 10 Steamboat 4th of July Activities List
  2-4 Pro Rodeo Series:
Come out for the special 4th of July Rodeos! 7:30pm at Howelsen Hill and 6:30 on the 4th! Watch the bulls, bucking broncos, barrel riders and more.
  2-4 Triple Crown Event: Slowpitch Tourney
Welcome to beautiful Steamboat. More information about Triple Crown.
  2 Mountain Madness Half Marathon & 10K - 8:00am
Both races are part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series and start at Howelsen Hill.
  3 Art on the Mountain: part of 4th of July Celebrations
  4 17th Annual Steamboat Sprint - 9:30am
Join Steamboat locals in a 400 yard dash down mainstreet! Register in front of Lyon Drug on Lincoln Avenue between 9-9:30am the day of the race. The race starts at 9:30am, right before the 4th of July parade. There is a small admission fee at registration.
  4 Main Street Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 9am- 2pm. Find the best locally grown produce, meats, seafood, artisan breads, cheeses, sauces and mixes, plants, jewelry, arts and crafts. LIVE MUSIC. Hot and cold food vendors. Located on 6th Street next to the courthouse between Lincoln Ave and Oak Street.
  7 Cow Town Ranch Tours : 1:00-4:30pm
Visit local working ranches and tour our cultural countryside with local historians. Learn about the rich ranching heritage of Routt County and its residents, with hands-on experiences. Each tour will be different, determined by the location and your tour guides, and may include stops at cattle, sheep, horse, bison and elk ranches throughout the County. Transportation will be provided by Alpine Taxi.
  9 Howelsen Hill 8-Miler: Part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series.
hot air balloon rodeo steamboat 9-10 Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo
Steamboat's most colorful weekend; a festival of vibrant colors and art! Join us for this spectacular early morning affair with over 40 hot air balloons rising softly from the mist and drifting over the valley.
  9-10 Annual Art in the Park : 9:00am
This annual arts & crafts fair is held in West Lincoln Park during Rainbow Weekend. Over 140 artisans offer unique, hand-crafted items made from wood, metal, clay, leather, fiber and glass PLUS fine art, jewelry, sculpture, photography and more! Admission is free.
  9-10

36th Annual Cowpie Classic Rugby Tournament
Watch as rugby teams from around the country come to Steamboat to try to steal the cowpie title from the Steamboat Rugby Club.

  14 Cow Town Ranch Tours : 1:00-4:30pm
Visit local working ranches and tour our cultural countryside with local historians. Learn about the rich ranching heritage of Routt County and its residents, with hands-on experiences. Each tour will be different, determined by the location and your tour guides, and may include stops at cattle, sheep, horse, bison and elk ranches throughout the County. Transportation will be provided by Alpine Taxi.
tour de steamboat 16 Tour De Steamboat
This is a century+ non competitive road ride that starts and ends in beautiful Steamboat Springs, CO. In 2008, founders decided to turn the event into a benefit ride to build awareness to the Sunshine Kids Foundation.
kitchen and garden tour steamboat springs, co 16 Strings Music Festival High Country Kitchen & Garden Tour
Book your Tour Package now and stay in luxurious condos, tour the best kitchens and gardens Steamboat has to offer and treat yourself to a Strings Concert featuring Bearfoot- all part of the package!
  22-23 29th Annual Day for Writers Conference - 8:30am-4:00pm
Four seminars with a luncheon included : limited enrollment and optional participation in readings.
  18-23 Triple Crown Event: Fastpitch World Series
Welcome to beautiful Steamboat. More information about Triple Crown.
  22 Steamboat Springs Relay For Life -
The Relay for Life is an all night walk to raise funds for cancer research and awareness. Organized teams and sponsored teams must have a walker on the track at all times.
  23 7th Spring Creek Memorial Run - 8:00am
This race, a 9.5 mile and 5k trail runs on a single track, is part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series. Register online at www.active.com
  24 The Steamboat Honey Stinger MTB Race
Register early for this local event that takes mountain bike riders through the routt county backcountry all benefitting local bike riding associations and wilderness funds. View website.
  26-31 Triple Crown Event: Baseball World Series
Welcome to beautiful Steamboat. More information about Triple Crown.
  27 Wild West Wednesdays 4-6pm by Steamboat Mountain Village
Every Wednesday enjoy wine tastings at 12 different mountain locations, get great shopping deals, delicious appetizers, and stroll the different shops all located between the Gondola Square & Torian Plum shopping areas. $10 wine glass.
  27

Bike-In Movie on the Green- Ski Time Green next to the Tugboat 8pm-11pm
Come watch the thrilling mountain bike movie “Life Cycles” and enjoy gourmet pizzas from Chocolate Soup. Enter the raffle with prizes from Truffle Pig, Gondola Pub & Grill, Market on the Mountain and Fleischer Sport.


August 2011
wine festival steamboat 4-7 Annual Steamboat Wine Festival
The Steamboat Wine Festival continues the tradition of celebrating the senses! The event features wine seminars & wine maker's dinners throughout the weekend.
    Wild West Wednesdays 4-6pm by Steamboat Mountain Village
Every Wednesday enjoy wine tastings at 12 different mountain locations, get great shopping deals, delicious appetizers, and stroll the different shops all located between the Gondola Square & Torian Plum shopping areas. $10 wine glass.
  2-7 Triple Crown Event: Baseball World Series
Welcome to beautiful Steamboat. More information about Triple Crown.
  5 First Friday Art Walk: Downtown Steamboat
On the first Friday of every month, stroll downtown Steamboat to take in the beautiful art of all styles and mediums at over 20 different locations while sipping on cocktails and appetizers. See a full list of Galleries.
  6 Mt. Werner Classic Trail Run
Part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series.
  6-7 5th Annual Wild West Relay
The Wild West Relay is a 195-mile team relay race in Colorado designed for runners of all abilities! The relay begins by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, and finishes in the beautiful resort community of Steamboat Springs. Much of this scenic and remote course runs through National Forests or along dirt roads. The route winds through the Roosevelt, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests, and through small mountain & ranching communities.
ride 4 yellow steamboat springs 7 LIVESTRONG Ride4Yellow
The Steamboat Ride 4 Yellow weekend has been created to raise funds and awareness to combat cancer, both globally & locally. Whether you are a survivor, family or friend of a patient or decedent, participant, or concerned citizen, you can MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
  TBA Smartwool Bike in Movie:
Grab your bike and grab a friend and head to Howelsen Hill for a fun night of outdoor movie showing!
  18-21 96th Annual Routt County Fair
all arts festival steamboat 18-21 Steamboat All Arts Festival - The Steamboat All Arts Festival is the newest and most collaborative event in Steamboat Springs, CO. The Steamboat All Arts Festival incorporates all aspects of the arts into one cohesive event including dance, vocal, musical, visual, literary and culinary arts.
  19-20 Rodeo Series Finale
  21 10th Annual Continental Divide Run - 8:00am
This 16 mile run is the longest trail run in the Running Series! Registration fees are $20 in advance - there is no race day registration for this race. Limited to 100 runners! Register online at www.active.com.
usa pro cycling challenge 26-27 USA Pro Cycling Challenge
The greatest bike race ever to be held on American soil from August 22-28, 2011. A grueling, 600 mile, seven day race through the most majestic and treacherous terrain Colorado and the Rocky Mountains have to offer.
  28 Steamboat Springs Triathlon: 8:00am-12:00pm
In its 6th year, the Steamboat Triathlon returns to beautiful Lake Catamount. With spectacular mountains as a backdrop, triathletes swim 3/4 -mile in beautiful Lake Catamount, ride 20 miles on mostly flat paved roads, and end with a 4-mile run on mixed pavement and dirt roads.

September 2011
  2 First Friday Art Walk: Downtown Steamboat
Enjoy the many artists who display work in Steambaot: many galleries and hosting restaurants downtown participate. See a full list of Galleries
steamboat stage race 2-5 Steamboat Springs Stage Race
2nd Annual Stage racing returns to Colorado! We have four days of racing planned an individual TT, Circuit Race, Road Race, and Criterium. All stages are located a short distance from downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
  3-4 "Come Sale Away" Sidewalk Sale : 9:00am-6:00pm
Save hundreds of dollars on end-of-season merchandise, sporting goods, home decor and much more in downtown Steamboat! Register inside the stores to win cash prizes at any of the participating downtown merchants. Call (970) 846-1800 for more details.
wild west air festival 3-4 Annual Wild West Air Fest : 9:00am-3:00pm
The Wild West Air Fest takes off Labor Day Weekend with the entertainment in the air, on the mountain and all over town! It's a celebration for the whole family featuring vintage/warbird planes, remote controlled aircraft, hang gliders, paragliders, airplane rides, displays and classic cars at the Steamboat Springs Airport. See page for more info.
  3-4

Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge
Watch the amazing well trained and smart ranch dogs work their way through herding sheep and showing off their skills.

  4 Hoe Down & Chuckwagon Chili Challenge- 11am-3pm
This is where it all comes together- tons of incredible chilis- hot, super hot, buffalo, elk, green, white, cornbread, square dancing, live music and of course beer! Come out for the street bash!
  4 24th Annual 10k at 10,000 Feet : 10:00am
Part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series.
  5 Rocky Mountain PBR Bull Bash:
See the best bullriders around compete in the PBR Bull Bash. 5 pm at Romick Arena. Tickets available at FM Light & Sons.
literary sojourn 10 Literary Sojourn Festival of Authors :
Literary Sojourn Festival is an annual gathering of authors & book lovers set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Each year, over 500 readers from all over the country gather celebrate the joy and inspiration of books and reading.
  10 Emerald Mountain Trail Run
Part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series
  10 Last Day of Main Street Market
steamboat oktoberwest 16-18 Annual OktoberWest
Celebrate the season at a Steamboat-style Oktoberfest with music, food, beer, games and activities for kids and adults. All the German Oktoberfest traditions and stamping them with Steamboat’s western brand
run rabbit run 17 Annual Run Rabbit Run Steamboat Ultra Marathon
Run, Rabbit, Run! The 50 mile run features spectacular scenery on one of the most challenging ultra marathon courses in the United States.

October 2011
  TBA Tour de Forks: Evenings
Enjoy awesome local restaurant deals at various participating restaurants each day while donating to The Tour de Forks fundraiser. Tour de Forks is a fundraising event that gives a $500 scholarship to a Routt County High School Student. See participating restaurants.
  7 First Friday Artwalk: 5-8pm Downtown Steamboat
24 galleries and alternative art venues open their doors for this self-guided tour. Refreshments are served. Many offer changing exhibits, so there is something new to see each month.
sisters in steamboat weekend 14-16 Sisters In Steamboat : Weekend
This is the perfect weekend getaway for you and the women closest to you. Enjoy fun events including morning yoga classes, spa deals, enrichment workshops and plenty of shopping. Let Steamboat do all the work for you.
  31 Downtown Halloween Stroll : 5:00-7:00pm
Dress up in your favorite costume and join Steamboat in celebrating Halloween! Trick:or:treating will take place on Lincoln Avenue, downtown Steamboat Springs.

     
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