As one of the West’s most authentic and colorful towns, Steamboat Springs celebrates its rich history of ranching, enthusiasm for riding (you may know it’s informally called Bike Town USA) and just plain recreating in the summer! To help guide you to the best ways to spend your summer days, the concierge team at One Steamboat Place offers their tips on favorite activities and events throughout the season below.
June 30 – July 4
109th Cowboy’s Roundup Days and July 4th Celebration
For more than 100 years, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has celebrated Independence Day in true western fashion, with events for the entire family. Kick back in your boots at several events including a community all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, Yampa Valley Bank parade down Lincoln Avenue, Pioneer Days Block Party featuring a free concert and Root Beer Floats for the kids, evening rodeos, fireworks and the Ranch Rodeo where local ranches compete carrying out the Old West tradition.
July 7 – 8
32nd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo & 38th Annual Art in the Park
Join us for the most anticipated and colorful summer weekend in Colorado. The 32nd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and 38th Annual Art in the Park have become a staple of Steamboat Springs, Colorado in the Summertime. Mark your calendars because this weekend is an absolute favorite for the entire family!
August 2 – 5
7th Annual Steamboat Wine Festival
A premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats, and our distinguished guests gather to play, wine and dine. Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience.
August 16 – 19
4th Annual Steamboat All Arts Festival
The Steamboat All Arts Festival is the most collaborative event in Steamboat Springs. It is a four-day event that highlights the amazing arts and culture in the Yampa Valley while featuring nationally-renowned dance, vocal, musical, visual, literary and culinary artists
August 31 – September 3
8th Annual Wild West Air Fest and Labor Day Weekend Celebration
It’s a celebration for the whole family. The Wild West Air Fest features a vintage and warbird static aircraft display, classic cars, radio controlled airplane shows, Wings Over the Rockies KidSpace and if you’d like a ride on the Douglas C-47. Watch the amazing dogs at the Steamboat Stockdog Challenge show their skills herding sheep, shop ‘til you drop at Steamboat’s semi-annual downtown sidewalk sale or at the Farmers’ Market and then grab your cowboy hats and throw on your boots for the Rocky Mountain Bull Bash PBR on Sunday. If you still want more, the Steamboat Springs Stage Race is back! Nearly 300 road cyclists compete in a four-stage race which includes a time trial, circuit race, road race, and criterium.
For more info and ideas about summer events, contact the concierge at One Steamboat Place - concierge@onesteamboatplace.com or 970.870.5100.