Steamboat Travel News: Top Western & Agricultural Events in Steamboat

Best Steamboat Springs Western and Agricultural Events, Including Pro Rodeo

Top Western and Agricultural Events in Steamboat Springs (Summer 2008)

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	Cayuse Classic ~ June 21, 2008 Join the Community Agriculture Alliance at Sidney Peak Ranch for a fun-filled day of horse events, music, barbeque dinner, and live & silent auctions. This event is designed for both participants and spectators; everyone is assured the opportunity to enjoy our western heritage. www.communityagalliance.org
	104th Cowboys’ Roundup Days ~ July 4-6, 2008 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. On July 4th, kick back in 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 fireworks. Sunday morning begins with 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.
	Cow Town Ranch Tours ~ July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2008 Locals and Guests are invited to 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 the tour guides, and may include stops at cattle, sheep, horse, bison and elk ranches throughout the County. The tours will start at 1:00 p.m. and return at 4:00 p.m. Prices: $50 per adult; $10 for children 7-12; 6 & under are free. The price includes Routt County’s signature Routt-Beer Floats. Click here for more information on the Cow Town Ranch Tours...
	Ranch Rendezvous Day ~ July 26, 2008 Celebrate the Yampa Valley’s western and agricultural heritage. Enjoy music, food and fun. There will be a petting zoo, exhibits, games, shopping and entertainment. Great fun for the entire family! New this year – locals’ farmers market. Admission is free. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Headwall at the base of the ski area.
	93rd Annual Routt County Fair ~ August 8-17, 2008 When it comes to history and tradition, the Routt County Fair is as old as Steamboat Springs famous Winter Carnival. Farming and ranching have long been part of the Yampa Valley way of life. The fair rightfully honors the agriculture heritage and traditions of those settlers. Held every year in the same site since 1914, it is one of the longest-running events in the Routt County.
	Rocky Mountain Bull Bash ~ August 31, 2008 Come join the top 40 bull riders in Steamboat Springs for the 2nd Annual Steamboat Springs Rocky Mountain Bull Bash P.B.R. Come see the best P.B.R. bull riders from all over the world compete against the top bulls in the country for over $10,000 in prize money.
	Steamboat Sheep Dog Challenge ~ August 30-Sept. 1, 2008 Experience the thrill of watching the smartest dogs in the world show off their skills at the Stanko Ranch, just 3.5 miles west of downtown Steamboat Springs. Showcasing some of the top border collies in the country, this is a sheep dog field trial where handlers, using only their voices and whistles, direct their dogs to guide sheep through obstacles in a field.
	Downtown Hoedown and Chuck Wagon Chilli Challenge ~ September 13, 2008 The Hoedown goes back to the good ol’ days in Steamboat Springs when the entire town would show up for a good time. Head on down and hear some good music, enjoy a cold beer and taste some great chili. Enter the Chili Challenge or help pick a winner. Fun and games for the kids.

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