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2009 Calendar of Steamboat Springs Summer Events and Festivals
The summer months in Steamboat Springs are jam-packed with events! For more information about any of these events, or other activities taking places during your visit to Steamboat, please contact ResortQuest's concierge.
- June 19 - August 22, 2009: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
Watch the old west come alive! The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series features the best cowboys in Colorado and Wyoming on the baddest bulls and horses. Kids events too. All rodeos start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturady evenings, except the 4th of July rodeo which starts at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a BBQ and entertainment beginning each night at 6pm. All rodeos are at the Romick Arena in downtown Steamboat Springs. Tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for children. Kids 6 and under are free.
- June 27 - August 21, 2009 : Strings In The Mountains Music Festival
- 2009 Dates TBD: Steamboat Free Summer Concert Series
- July 5 - 23, 2009: 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. $50 for adults, $10 for kids 7:12, free for kids 0:6 : fee includes transportation, guides, information materials and Routt-Beer floats. Advance registration is required : please call Steamboat Central Reservations at (800) 922:2722.
- 2: 23rd Spirit Challenge
The first race of the 2008 Steamboat Springs Running Series. 10K and 5K run/walk.
- 2: Colorado Mountain College Graduation : 11:00am
The graduation ceremony for the Steamboat Springs campus will be held at 11am.
- 23-25: Memorial Day Weekend
- 23-24: Yampa River Festival in conjunction with Paddling Life Pro Invitational
- 25: 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! The event will be followed by a party at Sunpies Bistro featuring local bands, beer and other surprises.
- 30: Home and Garden Expo: 10:00am-2:00pm at the Steamboat Grand
- 6: Touch-A-Truck : 10:00am-1:00pm
Touch a Truck is a FREE community event for everyone. Come down to Howelsen Park from 10 am to 1 pm to see a variety of trucks and vehicles on display including fire trucks, busses , dump trucks, four wheelers and even a zamboni! Kids are welcome to check out the trucks up close, sit in the driver’s seat and even honk the horns. This event will go on rain or shine.
- 7: 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.)
- 13: Hayden Cog Run - Steamboat Springs Running Series
- 13: Main Street Farmers Market - Every Saturday, June 13- September 12.
Weekly farmers market featuring 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. 9am - 2pm.
- 16-17: Model T Ford Tour
Come see over 120 Model Ts on display at the Holiday Inn. Owners/drivers will share their knowledge of this classic vehicle. Get up close and personal with a part of America's automotive history.
- 18-21: Annual Rocky Mountain Ford Mustang Roundup
More than 450 Mustang owners from Colorado Mustang clubs will convene in Steamboat for the weekend. A variety of great activities including an autocross at the Meadows Parking lot on Friday and a show and shine on Saturday. Free and open to the public.
- 19: Steamboat Ski Area gondola opens - 10am-4pm
- 19-20: Ski Town USA Golf Classic
The Eleventh Annual Golf Tournament and Benefit Auction presented by the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley and the Steamboat Springs Rotary Club will take place on June 27th & 28th, 2008. This two day fun:filled tournament takes place at Catamount Ranch & Club and Haymaker golf courses in Steamboat Springs.
- TBD: 28th Annual Yampa River Festival
River Festival Events include the Downriver Race, Salmon Slalom (Colorado's only upstream slalom!), Crazy River Dog Contest, River Gumbo Dinner, Silent Auction, and an incredible Kayak Rodeo that features world class competitors from around the US and the world.
- 20: Free Family Fun Fest - Enjoy an entire day of music, entertainment, rides, and activities all for free.
- 27: Free Summer Concert - Rusted Root -
The Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series presents Rusted Root at the Howelsen Hill Amphitheater. The show will start around 5pm with an opening band. There will be food vendors, kids activities and beer sales at the concert. No alcohol or dogs can be brought into the concert.
- 5: 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. The cost is $50 for adults, $10 for kids 7-12, free for kids 0-6 : fee includes transportation, guides, information materials and Routt-Beer floats. Advance registration is required, please call Steamboat Central Reservations at (800) 922:2722.
- 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.
- 4-5: 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.
- TBD: Art on the Mountain
- 5: Mountain Madness Half Marathon & 10K - 8:00am
Both races are part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series and start at Howelsen Hill.
- 9: 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. The cost is $50 for adults, $10 for kids 7-12, free for kids 0-6 : fee includes transportation, guides, information materials and Routt-Beer floats. Advance registration is required, please call Steamboat Central Reservations at (800) 922:2722.
- 11: Howelsen Hill 8-Miler
Part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series.
- 11-12: Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo
Steamboat's most colorful weekend; a festival of vibrant colors and art! This is one of the most anticipated weekends of the summer! Join us for this spectacular early morning affair with over 40 hot air balloons rising softly from the mist and drifting over the valley. Balloon Inflation at Bald Eagle Lake : 7:00am (Saturday and Sunday) Hot Air Balloon Rodeo at Bald Eagle Lake. 7:00-9:30am
(Saturday and Sunday)
- 11-12: 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! The fair maintains its unique status by limiting eligibility to artists and craftpersons who display work entirely of their own original concept, design & execution. Event highlights include free live entertainment, children's activities, plus a variety of refreshment booths. This event attracts 8,000-10,000 people each year! Admission is free.
- 11-12: 34th Annual Cowpie Classic Rugby Tournament
- TBD: 9th Annual Rally For A Cure/YVBCAP Golf Tournament - 8:00am
Two shot gun starts, 18 hole scramble open to women and men! Loads of contests, prizes, silent auction, and lunch provided. 100% of all money raised goes to the Rally For A Cure and the Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Project. Please call the Sheraton Steamboat Golf Club at (970) 879-1391 for more information.
- 16: 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. The cost is $50 for adults, $10 for kids 7-12, free for kids 0-6 : fee includes transportation, guides, information materials and Routt-Beer floats. Advance registration is required, please call Steamboat Central Reservations at (800) 922:2722.
- 17: Steamboat Free Concert Series - Greyboy Allstars - The Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series presents the Greyboy Allstars at the Howelsen Hill Amphitheater. The show will start around 5pm with an opening band. There will be food vendors, kids activities and beer sales at the concert. No alcohol or dogs can be brought into the concert.
- TBD: 27th Annual Day for Writers Conference - 8:30am-4:00pm
Four seminars with a luncheon included : limited enrollment and optional participation in readings.
- 18: Strings Music Festival High Country Kitchen and Garden Tour - 10:00am-4:00pm
The Strings Guild presents the High Country Kitchen & Garden Tour featuring some of the best Steamboat has to offer in innovative kitchen design and exquisite high altitude gardening. Unique & high:end Silent Auction items will be available for bidding. VIP tickets will afford holders with private transportation and a delicious lunch. Ticket information is available by calling Strings at (970) 879-5056
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18: Tour de Steamboat - 7:00am
The Tour de Steamboat is a non competitive, supported road bike ride. With 3 exciting cycling routes, including the 110 mile Classic Tour de Steamboat! The "Family Friendly" Yampa Valley Core Trail route is free, and features a lemonade stand & stops at playgrounds, the river, and more. The weekend begins with a benefit dinner with a silent auction supporting the Sunshine Kids Foundation. The ride begins and ends at Little Toots park on 12th & Yampa.
- 23: 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. The cost is $50 for adults, $10 for kids 7-12, free for kids 0-6 : fee includes transportation, guides, information materials and Routt-Beer floats. Advance registration is required, please call Steamboat Central Reservations at (800) 922:2722.
- 25: 17th 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
- 31: Steamboat Free Concert Series - Freddy Jones Band - The Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series presents the Freddy Jones Band at the Howelsen Hill Amphitheater. The show will start around 5pm with an opening band. There will be food vendors, kids activities and beer sales at the concert. No alcohol or dogs can be brought into the concert.
- July 30-Aug.2 : 5th 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. The Kickoff Reception is held on Thursday night at the top of the Gondola at Thunderhead : drink fine wines paired with exquisite foods! On Friday, the Stroll of Steamboat will have patrons & their glasses meandering through downtown Steamboat sampling over 400 wines and food at a variety of locations. Saturday features the Grand Tasting at the Torian Plum Plaza!
- 1: Mt. Werner Classic Trail Run
Part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series.
- 7-8: 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. Contact the organizers at info@wildwestrelay.com.
- TBD: Steamboat Springs Parade of Homes 2009
The Steamboat Springs Parade of Homes will showcase some of Steamboat's finest! View five magnificent homes' exquisite craftsmanship and design. Whether you are looking to remodel, build or just dream, see what could be! Meet the innovative minds behind these masterpieces. Tickets are $20 for adults, children 12 and under are free - all event proceeds go to the Colorado Group Realty Charitable Foundation, benefiting non-profit groups in the Yampa Valley. For more information, please call (970) 870-8800.
- 7: Steamboat Springs Relay For Life - 6:00pm
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. Luminaries purchased to honor survivors or victims of cancer illuminate the track. You are urged to bring the family to participate or come out to watch this terrific fundraiser!
- 13: Steamboat Free Concert Series - Susan Tedeschi - The Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series presents Susan Tedeschi at the Howelsen Hill Amphitheater. The show will start around 5pm with an opening band. There will be food vendors, kids activities and beer sales at the concert. No alcohol or dogs can be brought into the concert.
- 13-16: 95th Annual Routt County Fair
- 16: 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.
- 20-23: 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 is a four-day event that highlights the amazing arts and culture in the Yampa Valley while featuring nationally-renowned artists. The Steamboat All Arts Festival incorporates all aspects of the arts into one cohesive event including dance, vocal, musical, visual, literary and culinary arts.
- 20: Steamboat Free Concert Series - The Avett Brothers - The Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series presents The Avett Brothers at the Howelsen Hill Amphitheater. The show will start around 5pm with an opening band. There will be food vendors, kids activities and beer sales at the concert. No alcohol or dogs can be brought into the concert.
- TBD: Classic Car Cruise - 6:00-8:00pm
Restored & preserved cars, motorcycles, trucks, water & battery powered vehicles abound - here is the perfect chance to dust them off & join a free Thursday night evening cruise from the Stockbridge Transit Center through downtown, to the mountain area, and back to the front of the courthouse for display. Vehicles meet at the Stockbridge Center at 6pm. For more information, call Maury Bunn at (970) 879-0835.
- TBD: "Come Sale Away" Sidewalk Sale Downtown Steamboat : 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.
- 30: Steamboat Springs Triathlon: 8:00am-12:00pm
In its 5th 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. Proceeds from this year's event will go to the Colorado Group Realty Charitable Foundation, benefitting non-profit organizations in the Yampa Valley.
- 4-7: Steamboat Springs Stage Race
Stage racing returns to Colorado for 2009! We have four days of racing planned over September 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th including an individual TT, Circuit Race, Road Race, and Criterium. All stages are located a short distance from downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
- 5-6: 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, para:gliders, airplane rides, displays and classic cars at the Steamboat Springs Airport. Wristbands required for admission : $5 for adults, $3 for children 6:12 years old, and children 5 & under are free. Wristbands can be purchased at the Steamboat Springs Visitor Center.
- 5-6: Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge
- 6: 24th Annual 10k at 10,000 Feet : 10:00am
Part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series.
- 7: Last Day for Summer Daily Operation of the Steamboat Ski Area Gondola
- 12: Emerald Mountain Trail Run - Part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series
- 19: 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.
- 19-20: 2009 Rally Colorado
Rally Colorado
is part of the Rally America National Championship Rally Series.
Racing will occur on Saturday and Sunday, September 19th & 20th, on Routt County roads located around Hayden, Colorado.
- TBD: Downtown Hoedown & Chuckwagon Chili Challenge - 12:00-3:00pm
This last weekend of summer is a good chance for locals to reconnect after a hectic summer season! Great music, enjoy a cold beer & taste some great chili! For more information on competing in the Chili Challenge, contact Tracy at (970) 846:1800.
- Taking a year off! Be Back in 2010 : 3rd Annual Steamboat Brewers' Festival
Enjoy great beers and good times at Torian Plum Plaza for this fall kickoff event!
- 1-3: 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.
- 10: Literary Sojourn Festival of Authors : 11:15am-5:30pm
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 to meet the creators of their favorite books, and to celebrate the joy and inspiration of books and reading.
- 16-18: Sisters In Steamboat : Weekend
Sisters In Steamboat 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 Springs 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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