|
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 Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2012 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! Not to mention, all of the outdoor activities, hot springs and Western hospitality Steamboat is known for!
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. Admission Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for kids 5-12 years old. With admission you'll recieve
a commemorative button!
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.
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.
- 9am - 6pm Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale - downtown Steamboat Springs
- 8am - 4pm Steamboat Springs Stage Race
- 9am - 2pm Mainstreet Farmers' Market - downtown Steamboat Springs on 6th Street next to the Court House
- 8am - 4pm Steamboat Springs Stage Race
- 9am - 3pm Wild West Air Fest* - vintage aircraft & warbird static display and rides - Steamboat Airport* No dogs and no smoking allowed at event site
- 9am - 6pm Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale - downtown Steamboat Springs
- 10:30am Special Guest Speaker
- 12pm Tribute to the Troops - Steamboat Springs Airport
- 12:15pm Radio Controlled Airplane Show - Steamboat Springs Airport
- 1:30pm Special Guest Speaker
- 8am - 4pm Steamboat Springs Stage Race
- 9am - 3pm Wild West Air Fest* - vintage aircraft & warbird static display and rides - Steamboat Airport *No dogs and no smoking allowed at event site
- 9am - 6pm Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale - downtown Steamboat Springs
- 10am 10K at 10,000ft., Running Series
- 10:30am Special Guest Speaker
- 11am - 3pm Downtown Hoedown and Chuckwagon Chili Challenge - downtown Steamboat Springs on 8th & Oak Streets
- 12:15pm Radio Controlled Airplane show - Steamboat Springs Airport
- 1:30pm Special Guest Speaker
- 5:00pm 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)
- 8am - 4pm Steamboat Springs Stage Race
- 9am - 6pm Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale - downtown Steamboat Spring
Please contact our concierge for more details and directions to these weekend events!
|
