Calendar of Events

MAY 2010  
7 Steamboat Springs First Friday Artwalk. All works are displayed at shops in Downtown Steamboat Springs
The vision of the Steamboat Springs First Friday Artwalk is to foster appreciation of the visual arts in Steamboat Springs and support the growth of the local arts community. Twenty four galleries and alternative art venues remain open for this self-guided tour and refreshments are served. 5:00 to 9:00 pm. more info, call 970-879-4744.
8 3rd Annual Home & Garden Expo
15 Spirit Challenge, 5K and 10K races
20 Steamboat Classic Car Cruise, Lincoln Avenue
24-30 MainStreet Restaurant Week
28-31 Paddling Life Invitational and the 30th Annual Yampa River Fest.  Invitational kayaking event in Steamboat Springs.
Now in its fifth year, and held in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the Yampa River Festival (May 28-30, 2010), the Paddling Life Invitational is a one-day kayaking event in Steamboat Springs, CO that pits some of the world's top kayakers against one another in a one-day, two-event competition for a cash purse and year-long bragging rights. This is followed by an Après Paddle and Awards Party sponsored by New Belgium Brewery at Sun Pies Bistro between 7th and 8th on Yampa Ave (waterside to the Yampa River). For additional information, please contact Eugene Buchanan at 970-870-0880, or by e-mail at: eugene@paddlinglife.net
2010 Pro Invitational
5/29-30 Steamboat Classic Youth Lacrosse Tournament

 
JUNE 2010
2  Youth Education Scholarship Golf Tournament. Benefitting Routt County Students
The Youth Education Scholorship Fund (Y.E.S.) provides 8 to 10 scholarships to graduating Routt County High School Seniors, an additional scholarship to one past recipient, and funding to high school groups working on attaining business skills. To date we have awarded over $150,000 total funding. Y.E. S. is a best ball, team competition golf tournament, played at the Rollingstone Ranch Golf Course in Steamboat Springs, CO. Players compete for 1st through 3rd place prizes as well as hole competions, including hole in one prizes of cash and a car. The Y.E.S. tournament is in its 23rd year, having awarded over $150,000 in scholarship money. Registration opens at 9:30, tee-off is at 11:00.  More info, please contact Julie Kirkpatrick at 970-367-6147 or at info@steamboatyesgolf.com.
4  Steamboat Springs First Friday Artwalk. All works are displayed at stores in Downtown Steamboat SpringsThe vision of the Steamboat. Participating stores are open from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.  More info, call 970-879-4744.
5 Touch-A-Truck
6  29th Annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K.  Voted the most beautiful Marathon in the U.S We will accept 1000 runners in the Half Marathon and 500 runners in the Full Marathon. There is no cap on the 10K. T-shirt and post race food included in a Marathon and Half Marathon entry. T-shirt, fruit and water (No Lunch) included in the 10K entry fee. All races start at 7:30am. Pease call 970-879-0880 for additional information.
7-9 Triple Crown Fast Pitch Camp
10-13 Triple Crown Fast Pitch Tournament
12 MainStreet Farmers’ Market begins
12 Cayuse Classic 
12 Electronic Recycling Da.  Safely dispose of unwanted electronic products. G & S Mountain Recyclers will be in the Meadows Parking lot from 8am to 3pm taking all types of electronic products for recycling. There are nominal fees charged, depending on the product being recycled.12 32nd Annual Hayden Cog Run.  One of the longest consecutively run races in the state of Colorado!The Cog Run is a challenging 8.4 mile out and back course on Routt County Road #76. This race has approximately 3 miles of steep uphill/downhill slope with the turn around point at the top of the Hayden Cog. All races offer spectacular views of the Yampa Valley. The 10k and 5k runs are out and back with rolling hills south of Hayden on County Road #53. On-site registration will be available between 9:00 and 9:30am on race day.  Register early to ensure an entry gift and please remember that post race food is for runners and volunteers only. All races start at 10:00am. For registration information please contact Kathy Hockett, with Hayden Parks and Recreation at 970-276-3741 ext. 16. 
17 Steamboat Classic Car Cruise, Lincoln Avenue
17-20  22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup. Mustangs in the Rockies. More than 450 Mustang owners from Rocky Mountain Mustang clubs will convene in Steamboat Springs over Father's Day Weekend. Activities will include a scenic mountain tour, auto cross, Friday night social, Show n’ Shine Car Show and awards breakfast. Spectators are welcome at the Meadows parking lot located at the corner of Mt. Werner Road and Pine Grove Road for Friday’s Autocross. Over 180 Ford Mustangs compete in this timed event. Saturday’s Show n’ Shine is a car lovers dream. Over 450 Ford Mustangs are on display up and down Lincoln Avenue for your viewing pleasure. Both events are free and open to the public. Please call 970-879-0880 for additional information.
18-8/22 Steamboat Ski Area Gondola opens daily 
18-19  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series.  Our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned pro rodeo series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening through Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo is held at the Brent Romick Arena (501 Howelsen Hill Parkway), across the Yampa River from the intersection at 5th and Lincoln at 7:30pm. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie-down roping are featured disciplines. We also have amateur roping and a ram and calf scramble for the kids; a BBQ dinner is also available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 7 through 15. Ages 6 and under are free! You can purchase tickets by calling 800-922-2722.
18-20 Triple Crown Baseball Tournament
19 4th Annual Free Family Fun Fest, Steamboat Ski Area
21-27 Steamboat Springs Bike to Work Week
24 Music on the Green Series begins, Strings Music
Festival
25-27 Triple Crown Baseball Tournament
25-26  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series.  Our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned pro rodeo series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening through Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo is held at the Brent Romick Arena (501 Howelsen Hill Parkway), across the Yampa River from the intersection at 5th and Lincoln at 7:30pm. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie-down roping are featured disciplines. We also have amateur roping and a ram and calf scramble for the kids; a BBQ dinner is also available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 7 through 15. Ages 6 and under are free! You can purchase tickets by calling 800-922-2722.
6/26 Strings Music Festival begins summer season
6/26 “One Night Only” Perry-Mansfi eld Faculty Showcase
 

JULY 2010
2  Steamboat Springs First Friday Artwalk.  All works are displayed at stores in Downtown Steamboat Springs
 Twenty four galleries and alternative art venues remain open for this self-guided tour and refreshments are served. Many offer changing exhibits, so there is something new to see each month. Participating stores are open from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. For additional information, please call 970-879-4744. 
2-4 Triple Crown Slow Pitch Tournament
2 Mountain Valley Bank Ranch Rodeo
2 Cow Town Ranch Tour
3 Mountain Madness Half Marathon and 10K races
3 Saddleback Ranch Cattle Drive, Lincoln Avenue
4 Steamboat Sprint, Fourth of July Parade, Pioneer Days Block Party, Firework Display at Howelsen Hill
2-4 Concert Steamboat Springs July 4th Celebration & 107th Annual Cowboys' Roundup Days. Celebrate the 4th in Steamboat.For over 100 years Steamboat has celebrated Independence Day in true western fashion. Cowboys’ Roundup Days celebrates the Western Heritage native to the Yampa Valley with events for the entire family. Kick back in your boots at several community events including, a community all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, the annual parade down Lincoln Avenue, Pioneer Days Block Party featuring a free community concert and root beer floats for the kids, evening rodeo, and one of the states largest fireworks display. Join us for a breathtaking fireworks display at historic Howelsen Hill and celebrate July 4th with Steamboat tradition. This nighttime extravaganza will begin at dark, roughly 9:00 P.M. For the best viewing location, you can get front row seats at the base of Howelsen Hill, the oldest ski area in continuous operation in the state.  This fun filled weekend also includes 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 Rodeo where local ranches compete against one another in the Old West tradition.Extend your vacation to the following weekend when the 30th Annual Bank of the West Hot Air Balloon Rodeo returns to Steamboat Springs.  Please call 970-879-0880 for additional information.
8 Cow Town Ranch Tour
9-11 Steamboat Doubles Volleyball Tournament
9-25 Piknik Theatre Festival
9-10  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series. Our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned pro rodeo series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening through Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo is held at the Brent Romick Arena (501 Howelsen Hill Parkway), across the Yampa River from the intersection at 5th and Lincoln at 7:30pm. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie-down roping are featured disciplines. We also have amateur roping and a ram and calf scramble for the kids; a BBQ dinner is also available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 7 through 15. Ages 6 and under are free! You can purchase tickets by calling 800-922-2722. 
10 -11  30th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo & 36th Annual Art in the Park.  A staple of Steamboat in the Summertime.  Join us for the most anticipated and colorful weekends of the summer. The 30th Annual Hot Air Balloon   Rodeo and the 36th Annual Art in the Park has become a staple of Steamboat in the Summertime. On Saturday, start your day at Bald Eagle Lake for a spectacular early-morning affair as you watch over 40 hot air balloons rise softly from the mist and drift over the Yampa Valley. Afterwards make your way over to West Lincoln Park for Steamboat's biggest arts and crafts festival. Art in the Park takes place on Saturday from 9-5 P.M. and on Sunday from 9-4 P.M. Mark your calendars because this weekend is an absolute favorite for the entire family!  Due to the event's convenient location on the edge of town, we encourage spectators walk, ride their bikes or take the shuttle from the hotel or lodge. Please call 970-879-0880 for additional information.
10 Howelsen 8-Miler, 8M and 4M trail races
10-11 30th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and 36th Annual Art in the Park
10-11 36th Annual Cowpie Classic Rugby Tournament
15 Cow Town Ranch Tour
15 Steamboat Classic Car Cruise, Lincoln Avenue
16-17 Eriksen Cycles Tour de Steamboat Century Ride
16-18 26th Annual Steamboat Mountain Soccer Tourn.
16-17  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series. Our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned pro rodeo series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening through Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo is held at the Brent Romick Arena (501 Howelsen Hill Parkway), across the Yampa River from the intersection at 5th and Lincoln at 7:30pm. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie-down roping are featured disciplines. We also have amateur roping and a ram and calf scramble for the kids; a BBQ dinner is also available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 7 through 15. Ages 6 and under are free! You can purchase tickets by calling 800-922-2722.
17 Strings Kitchen and Garden Tour
17-18 Steamboat Classic Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Tournament
20-25 Triple Crown Baseball Tournament
22 Seminars at Steamboat: Paul Volcker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Strings Pavilion
22 Cow Town Ranch Tour
23 Steamboat Relay for Life
23-24  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series. Our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned pro rodeo series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening through Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo is held at the Brent Romick Arena (501 Howelsen Hill Parkway), across the Yampa River from the intersection at 5th and Lincoln at 7:30pm. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie-down roping are featured disciplines. We also have amateur roping and a ram and calf scramble for the kids; a BBQ dinner is also available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 7 through 15. Ages 6 and under are free! You can purchase tickets by calling 800-922-2722.
24 Spring Creek Memorial Run, 9M and 5K trail races
25 Motor Head Madness Show and Shine Car Show
27-8/1 Triple Crown Baseball Tournament
30-31  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series. Our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned pro rodeo series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening through Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo is held at the Brent Romick Arena (501 Howelsen Hill Parkway), across the Yampa River from the intersection at 5th and Lincoln at 7:30pm. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie-down roping are featured disciplines. We also have amateur roping and a ram and calf scramble for the kids; a BBQ dinner is also available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 7 through 15. Ages 6 and under are free! You can purchase tickets by calling 800-922-2722.
31 Ranch Rendezvous Day

AUGUST 2010
1 Strings Free Jazz/Classical Matinee, String Music Pavilion
3-8 Triple Crown Baseball Tournament
5-8 The Wine Festival at Steamboat
6 First Friday Art Walk, downtown Steamboat Springs
6-7 Wild West Relay
6  Steamboat Springs First Friday Artwalk. All works are displayed at stores in Downtown Steamboat SpringsThe vision of the Steamboat. Participating stores are open from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.  More info, call 970-879-4744.
6-7  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series. Our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned pro rodeo series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening through Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo is held at the Brent Romick Arena (501 Howelsen Hill Parkway), across the Yampa River from the intersection at 5th and Lincoln at 7:30pm. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie-down roping are featured disciplines. We also have amateur roping and a ram and calf scramble for the kids; a BBQ dinner is also available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 7 through 15. Ages 6 and under are free! You can purchase tickets by calling 800-922-2722.
7 Mt. Werner Classic, 12M and 5M trail races
7 Steamboat Springs Parade of Homes
8 LIVESTRONG STEAMBOAT Ride 4 Yellow
12 Music on the Green Series closes
12 Seminars at Steamboat: Joseph Nye, Professor of International Relations and former Dean of the Kennedy School at Harvard, Strings Music Pavilion
13-14  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series. Our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned pro rodeo series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening through Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo is held at the Brent Romick Arena (501 Howelsen Hill Parkway), across the Yampa River from the intersection at 5th and Lincoln at 7:30pm. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie-down roping are featured disciplines. We also have amateur roping and a ram and calf scramble for the kids; a BBQ dinner is also available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 7 through 15. Ages 6 and under are free! You can purchase tickets by calling 800-922-2722.
17-22 96th Annual Routt County Fair in Hayden
19 Steamboat Classic Car Cruise, Lincoln Avenue
19-21 Steamboat All Arts Festival. The Steamboat All Arts Festival is the newest and most collaborative event in Steamboat Springs, CO. It is a four-day event that highlights the amazing arts and culture in the Yampa Valley while featuring nationally renowned artists. The festival incorporates all aspects of the arts into one cohesive event including dance, vocal, musical, visual, literary and culinary arts. Experiential and educational workshops will be available all weekend and open to all levels. Come to Steamboat Springs to enjoy the arts, culture and beauty of the Yampa Valley at the 2nd Annual Steamboat All Arts Festival.  Please call 970-879-0880 for additional information.
20-21  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series. Our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned pro rodeo series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening through Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo is held at the Brent Romick Arena (501 Howelsen Hill Parkway), across the Yampa River from the intersection at 5th and Lincoln at 7:30pm. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie-down roping are featured disciplines. We also have amateur roping and a ram and calf scramble for the kids; a BBQ dinner is also available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 7 through 15. Ages 6 and under are free! You can purchase tickets by calling 800-922-2722.
21 Strings Music Festival summer season ends
22 Steamboat Ski Area Gondola closes for daily operations, open weekends 8/28-8/29, 9/4-9/5, 9/11-9/12 and 9/18-9/19
22 Ski Haus Continental Divide 16M trail race
27 Perry-Mansfi eld “Art of Cabaret” Faculty Concert
29 Steamboat Triathlon