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There's more than one way to celebrate the traditional end of summer, and Steamboat Springs has a weekend full of choices. The new Wild West Air Fest Labor Day weekend celebration combines the thrill of flight with western entertainment.
The Air Fest features remote controlled and vintage aircraft, war birds, classic cars, hang-gliders, para-gliders, First Friday Art Walk, great shopping deals and a working dogs competition! Not to mention, all of the outdoor activities, hot springs and Western hospitality Steamboat is known for!
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The Wild West Air Fest line up includes a number of spectator friendly aircraft events including a vintage aircraft and Warbird fly-in and static display at the Bob Adams Airport. In celebration of their 50th Anniversary the Bob Adams Airport will host up to 25 vintage planes and Warbirds as well as other unique aircrafts from the World War II era. Vintage aircraft and helicopter rides will be available as well as demonstrations by the brand new Cirrus Design piston aircraft. This interactive exhibit will be complimented by two remote control aircraft shows each day that spectators will not want to miss. In addition to vintage planes, the newly formed Steamboat Springs Car Club will have a variety of vintage cars on display.
The delight of air flight continues into the afternoon at the Steamboat Ski Area when 30 hang gliders and paragliders take to the skies as they launch from 9,080 feet on Mt. Werner and soar to the valley floor. Catch the excitement from their launch spot at the top of the Steamboat Gondola.
Beginning on Saturday 8am-5pm, you can see working dogs herd sheep lead only by whistle and hand commands from their trainers at the Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge. You will be amazed with the teamwork and the smarts these dogs have!
Head downtown for First Friday Artwalk which includes twenty-four galleries and alternative art venues open for a self-guided tour and refreshments. Walk, talk, mingle and enjoy all the fantastic art Steamboat offers.
Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for kids 5-12 years old. With admission you'll recieve
a commemorative button!
- 9 am-6 pm Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale - downtown Steamboat Springs
- 8 am-4 pm Steamboat Springs Stage Race - Aspire Time Trail
- 5 pm-8 pm First Friday Artwalk - downtown Steamboat Springs
- 9 am-2 pm Mainstreet Farmers' Market - downtown Steamboat Springs on 6th Street next to the Court House
- 8 am-4 pm Steamboat Springs Stage Race - Marabou Ranch Circuit Race
- 8 am-5 pm Steamboat Stockdog Challenge - Stanko Ranch in Steamboat Springs
- 9 am-3 pm Wild West Air Fest - vintage aircraft & warbird static display and rides - Steamboat Airport.
* No dogs allowed at event site
- 9 am-6 pm Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale - downtown Steamboat Springs
- 11:30 am Special Guest Speaker Christina Olds
- 12noon Tribute to the Troops and Col. Robin Olds - Steamboat Springs Airport
- 12:15 pm Special Guest Speaker Maj. Gen. Patrick Halloran - Steamboat Springs Airport
- 1:15 pm Radio Controlled Airplane show - Steamboat Springs Airport
- 1:45 pm Motor Glider Demonstration, Pilot John Williams - Steamboat Springs Airport
- 8 am-4 pm Steamboat Springs Stage Race - Moots Road Race
- 8 am-5 pm Steamboat Stockdog Challenge - Stanko Ranch in Steamboat Springs
- 9 am-3 pm Wild West Air Fest - vintage aircraft & warbird static display and rides - Steamboat Airport.
*No dogs allowed at event site
- 9 am-6 pm Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale - downtown Steamboat Springs
- 11:30 am Special Guest Speaker Chrintina Olds
- 12-3 pm Downtown Hoedown and Chuckwagon Chili Challenge - downtown Steamboat Springs on 8th Street
- 12:15 pm Special Guest Speaker Maj. Gen. Patrick Halloran - Steamboat Springs Airport
- 1:15 pm Radio Controlled Airplane show - Steamboat Springs Airport
- 1:45 pm Motor Glider Demonstration, Pilot John Williams - Steamboat Springs Airport
- 5:00 pm Rocky Mountain Bull Bash P.B.R. - Romick Arena in downtown Steamboat Springs
(Gates open at 3:00 p.m. - Purchase your tickets at the Steamboat Visitor Center)
- 8 am-4 pm Steamboat Springs Stage Race - Ski & Bike Kare Criterium
- 8 am-5 pm Steamboat Stockdog Challenge - Stanko Ranch in Steamboat Springs
- 9 am-6 pm Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale - downtown Steamboat Springs
Please contact our concierge for more details and directions to these weekend events!
*Terms & Conditions: Valid for stays 9/2/2010 - 9/6/2010. Valid on new reservations only direct to ResortQuest. May not be combined with any other promotion or special. Valid at select properties.
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