August |
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"Come Sale Away" Sidewalk Sale in Historic Downtown Steamboat. Register in stores to win cash prizes. Save hundreds of dollars on end-of-season merchandise. 970-846-1800 |
January |
| 4 | Race to the Cup Alpine Snowboard Racing. The SSWSC hosts approximately 75 racers each day on Howelsen Hill for head to head racing. Both giant slalom and slalom with men and women's fields. Great spectator sportâ?¦come see North America's best alpine snowboard racers compete for the A Cup. Call for details. 970-879-0695 |
| 5 | CU Invitational Alpine and Nordic Races. University of Colorado in conjunction with the SSWSC hosts approximately 150 racers per race on both Mt. Werner and Howelsen Hill for Collegiate Alpine Racing. Both giant slalom and slalom with men and women's fields. Great spectator sportâ?¦come see the nation's best skiers. Call for details. SSWSC 970-879-0695 |
| 6 | Emerald City Opera's
Outstanding Artist Recital Series presents a benefit concert featuring violinist Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio at the Methodist Church, 736 Oak Street in Steamboat Springs. Tickets are Steamboat or at the door the evening of the performance. Miss Sant'Ambrogio will present a concert to benefit the Emerald City Opera featuring a variety of musical periods from baroque to contemporary. She will be joined by local friends and family, including Marie Carmichael on piano, John Sant'Ambrogio on cello and soprano Keri Rusthoi. For more information call 970-897-1996 www.EmeraldCityOpera.org
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| 11 | Nordic Combined Junior Olympic Qualifier. The SSWSC hosts this Junior Olympic Qualifier for athletes vying for a spot in the Nations most prestigious youth competion. Jumping will be held on the K68, K38 and K25. Come see this unique sport in America's most popular jumping facility. Call for details 970-879-0695$22 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and are available at All That Jazz in downtown
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| 14 | VALENTINE'S DAY SINGING TELEGRAMS
Back for a second year, the
Emerald City Jewel Singers offer the most unique Valentine's Day gift for your office workers and your dinner guests: a live performance of two love songs by this women's a cappella group.
New this year! Each singing telegram includes one famous "Nancy's Cheesecake" in
rasberry flavor and one long-stemmed red rose.
For bookings, please contact Patty Zimmer at 870.9985 or email zimmer@springsips.com
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| 22 | MAIN STREET STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ANNUAL MEETING at Centennial Hall. The agenda includes a presentation of MainStreet Steamboat Springs, Nomination and Election of 2008 Board Members, Presentations by the four committees, Treasurers Report, Awards for Volunteer of the Year and Business of the Year and special recognition. A question and answer session will also be held. 7:30am-8:00am Breads & Coffee, 8:00am-9:30am Annual Meeting. Hosts will be incoming President Towny Anderson & Director Tracy Barnett. 970-846-1800 |
| 31-2 | A showcase performance of dancers from Steamboat Springs High School at the Theatre at 7pm |
February |
| 1 | Opening Reception at the Arts Depot for "Introspection for a Winter's Solstice" from 5-8pm. This show is presented by the Steamboat Springs Arts Council and features figurative work by three female artists that reflect a moment of quiet, soul searching, while awaiting the spiritual renewal of spring. The Depot Gallery, 1001 13th St., (970) 879-9008. The exhibit runs through March 2, 2008. |
| 1-2 | : The SSWSC hosts this Junior Olympic Qualifier for athletes vying for a spot in the Nations most prestigious youth competition. Jumping will be held on the K68, K38 and K25. Come see this unique sport in America's most popular jumping facility. Friday-5pm-9pm; Saturday 8am-12pm, Howelsen Hill, 970-879-0695.
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| 1 | Registration for the Winter Carnival Street Events begins on Friday, Sorry, no early registration allowed. Be prepared - you may sign your child up for (1) primary and (1) alternate horse event each day. Children must have a Winter Carnival Button to participate. Buttons will be available for purchase at registration. **THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION FOR HORSE EVENTS DURING WINTER CARNIVAL WEEKEND. YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN IN ADVANCE** Steamboat Springs Chamber Visitor Center, 1255 South Lincoln Avenue. |
| 5 | The Howelsen Hill jumps open up to the public every Tuesday night from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM from the K18 (about a 6 inch jump) to the K90 (70 meter jump). Come out and bring the kids. This will definitely be the highlight of any ski vacation. Show up early and bring your helmet. Longer and straighter skis suggested for the bigger jumps. Proceeds benefit the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. Howelsen Hill through 3/4/08. Registration 5:30 - 6 pm, Jump 6 - 8 pm. Call SSWSC 970-879-0695.
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| 6-10 | The 95th Annual Winter Carnival, the annual fundraiser for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC). Ski jumping, the soda pop slalom, the diamond hitch parade, the night show with fireworks and much, much more. A Winter Carnival Button is required to participate in or attend any of the Carnival's festivities.
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| 7 | EMERALD CITY OPERA OUTSTANDING ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Ashraf Sewailam on Bass-Bariton with Mike Tilley, piano
Thursday, February 7th at 7pm at the Arts Depot.
Tickets are $20 Adults, $10 Students and Seniors, and are available at the door and at All That Jazz.
Bass-baritone Ashraf Sewailam hails from Cairo, Egypt and is currently a doctoral candidate, as well as winner for two years running of the Spencer Voice Fellowship at the University of Colorado at Boulder. As a part of this Fellowship he performed the role of Sarastro in The Magic Flute. He made his Opera Colorado debut in the 2004/2005 season singing Leporello in Don Giovanni, and has sung in last season's main stage productions of La Traviata, La Bohème and Il Barbiere di Siviglia.
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| 10 | Steamboat Springs Orchestra Valentine Soiree at the Art Depot , 5pm. Concerto for Violin & Orchestra; Teresa Steffen
Greenlee, violin Symphony No. 36, "Linz",Mozart.For more information call the Steamboat Springs Orchestra at 970-879-9008 ext. 107
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| 21-22 | Colorado High School State Championship Alpine and Nordic Racing. The SSWSC hosts approximately 150 racers per day on both Mt. Werner and Howelsen Hill for FIS Alpine Racing. Both giant slalom and slalom with men and women's fields. Great spectator sportâ?¦come see the nation's best skiers. Thursday- Howelson Hill; Friday-Mt. Werner 9am-3pm. Call for details. 970-879-0695. |
March |
| 1 | Skiing or riding, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, mountain biking and running. For more information call Parks and Recreation at 879-4300 |
| 4-9 | Freestyle Junior Olympics
Come see the nation's best young freestyle skiers. Call Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club at 879-0695 for more details.
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| 7-8 | The SSWSC hosts this Junior Olympic Qualifier for athletes vying for a spot in the Nations most prestigious youth competition. Jumping will be held on the K68, K38 and K25. Come see this unique sport in America's most popular jumping facility. Call for details. 970-879-0695 |
| 7 | FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK 5pm to 8pm,
City wide art tour event
1001 13th St., 970-879-9008
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| 7 | Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat
First Friday Opening Reception, 5pm to 8pm; Susan Corser, Bert Kempers, and Leo Atkinson
1009 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-4744
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| 12 | United Way Annual Campaign Celebration Lunch, For more information please contact Routt County United Way 970-879-5605 |
| 12 | Jim Pokrandt: Water Issues, 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
http://faculty.coloradomtn.edu/aep/
The Colorado River District Water Issues Workshop is a chance for people to learn about basic water law and the many water supply questions that swirl around the Yampa, the Colorado and the Arid West. This is a non-intimidating time for those who always wondered why there's such a fuss about water. Questions are encouraged.
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| 21-23 | March Madness Spring Sidewalk Sale, Looking for a bargain on winter clothing, boots and equipment? Help downtown merchants clean out their winter goods to make room for the new spring and summer goods. This is a win-win situation |
| 22 | Hakan Memorial Nordic Fest, Benefit for emerging young Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Nordic Combined skiers. Activities will include open trail skiing, bicycle bumps, ski jumping on cross-country skis, music and good food. Admission is by donation. For more information contact the Steamboat Ski Touring Center at 970-879-8180.
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| 28 | City of Steamboat Springs Free Construction Use Tax Seminar; The City of Steamboat Springs Sales Tax Department offers free sales and use tax seminars. The sales and use tax seminars provide tax information for all types of businesses, including retailers, rental businesses, accommodations providers, home-based businesses, and their accountants and bookkeepers. The general seminar is designed to be a basic, beginner level course, but City staff will be available to answer questions specific to your business or industry. In addition, the City offers industry-specific seminars to address the special concerns of specific industries. CPE credits are available. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Call 970-871-8233 or 970-871-8247 to register
lerbes@steamboatsprings.net
Citizens' Hall 124 10th Street
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May |
| 31 | Touch a Truck! From 10am to 1pm come by the Howelsen Hill parking lot and check out the big trucks. 970-846-5523 |
June |
| 1 | 27th Annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon adn 10K. Registration fills up quickly, so sign-up early. 970-875-7002 |
| 12-15 | 20th Annual Ford Mustang Round-up! Over 450 Mustang owners convene in Steamboat for the weekend. Events include an autocross and show & shine. 970-879-0880 |
| 13-16 | Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo series kicks off Friday night and runs every Friday and Saturday night begining at 7:30pm throughout the summer. 970-879-1818 |
| 14-30 | Farmer's Market in Historic Downtown Steamboat every Saturday from 8am to 2pm. This year the market will be on 6th Street, next to the courthouse. 970-846-1800 (See the Special Events page for more informaiton and for a Vendor Application) |
July |
| 4 | 105th Cowboys' Roundup Days and Fourth of July Celebration! Start out the day with a pancake breakfast, then at 10am the parade begins down Lincoln Avenue, followed by the annual block party at the Tread of Pioneers Museum. For the evening entertainment, catch the rodeo at 7pm followed by fireworks. 970-879-0880 |
| 12-13 | Art in the Park & Balloon Rodeo Weekend! Start early on Saturday & Sunday mornings to watch the balloons take-off and soar through the Yampa Valley. Then head to Lincoln Park for a fun day of shopping for great art, entertainment and food. 970-879-9008 |
| 31-3 | 5th Annual Steamboat Wine Festival. Celebrate the senses throughout the weekend. Kickoff reception on Thursday night at the top of the Gondola at Thunderhead. Friday night enjoy the "Stroll of Steamboat" to sample over 400 windes and a variety of foods throughout Historic Downtown Steamboat. Saturday's Grand Tasting will be held at the Torian Plum Plaza. 877-328-2783 |
September |
| 13 | Downtown Hoedown & Chuckwagon Chili Challenge! Noon to 3pm at Little Toots Park, come enjoy live entertainment, cold beer, and lots of great chili- cast your vote for the best! Fun and games for kids too. 970-846-1800 (See the Special Events page for more information and for Chili Application) |
October |
| 31 | Downtown Halloween Stroll! Join the fun for one of the community's oldest traditions! This is good fun and a safe Halloween treat for the whole family. 970-846-1800 |
November |
| 28 | Light Up the Night! Help Steamboat kick off the Holiday Season on this special night. Click on the Special Events page for more details. 970-846-1800 |
Ongoing Events |
| February 10, 2007-December 25, 2010: every Sat. and Sun. at 2pm, The Depot Art Center at 1001 13th Street, A free docent-led tour of art exhibits. The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Call 879-9008, ext. 106, for more information or to arrange a private tour. |
| May - August : Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series, get in gear for this year’s Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series. Race against your peers or just bike for fun! See you on the course. Races are on Wednesdays from May 23rd until August 17th. The race location changes for each race and varies between Howelsen Hill and Mt. Werner. Check the web site or call 970-879-4300 for more information. |
| June -September 1: Old Town Farmers' Market, Shop for fresh produce, artisan breads, natural beef and buffalo, artisan cheeses, homemade sauces and salsas, flavored pastas, wild mucsrooms, locally made products, arts, crafts and much more. The courthouse lawn in downtown Steamboat Springs, 8am-2pm every Saturday from June 16th - September 1st with a different variety every week. Enjoy music and entertainment on select weekends. 970-846-1800. |
| Mid-June - Mid-August: Watch the old west come alive! The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series features the best cowboys in Colorado and Wyoming on the “baddest” bulls and horses. Kids events too. The rodeo series starts on June 22nd and is every Friday and Saturday night until August 18th. All rodeos start at 7:30 p.m. except the 4th of July rodeo which starts at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a BBQ and entertainment beginning each night at 6pm. All rodeos are at the Romick Arena in downtown Steamboat Springs. Tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for children. Kids 6 and under are free. Tickets are available for purchase in advance at the Steamboat Springs Visitor’s Center or at the gate. For more information call 970-879-1818 |
| June - August: Classic Car Cruises, Thursday Evenings 6pm – 7pm, Lincoln Avenue- vehicles meet at the Stockbridge Center appx 6pm, cruise Steamboat and end up at the courthouse around 7pm, more information contact Maury Bunn, 970-870-0835. |
| July – August: Brown Bag Lecture Series, every Friday at NOON at the Tread of Pioneers Museum, 800 Oak St., FREE! Discover the history of Steamboat Springs through the locals who lived it. Each one-hour program features a lecture topic that reveals the unique history of our area. From the extinct mining town of Mt. Harris, to outlaws, to local agriculture to founding families... learn about it all, at the Tread of Pioneers Museum. Call 970-879-2214 for more information |
| Partner Heritage Tours run during the summer. Brought to you by the Tread of Pioneers Museum, Historic Routt County, Yampatika and a Preserve America Grant – a partnership heritage programs. Meet in front of the Tread of Pioneers Museum, 800 Oak St., Call 970-971-9151 to register.
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| Olympic Heritage Walking Tour run during the summertime. FREE
- Steamboat has been called an incubator for Olympians, and this tour will explore the beginnings of Steamboat's skiing and Olympic tradition while keeping an eye on Steamboat's modern role in the Olympic community
- Meet at the Tread of Pioneers Museum and meander through downtown to the base of Howelsen Hill
- The guide will introduce the multiple talents of Carl Howelsen; look at the history of the SSWSC, Winter Carnival, ski jumping; and talk about the importance of Howelsen Hill to the community through the years
- Level of difficulty: easy
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| Mineral Springs Walking Tour run during the summer. - This tour will visit several of Steamboat's most important springs, include the Steamboat Spring, after which the town was named.
- Participants will learn about the medicinal qualities and importance of the springs from the Native Americans and early settlers to residents and visitors today
- The guide will also explain how geologic forces created the mineral springs and how the springs exist naturally in our environment
- List of mineral springs the tour talks about are Iron, Soda, Sulphur, Sweetwater/Lake, Steamboat, Black Sulphur/Narcissus/Terrace, Lithia and Sulphur Cave (the tour doesn't cover the hot springs, but the guide will direct people to the Health and Rec./bath spring and Strawberry Park)
- a Springs self-guided tour brochure is available for more information on the mineral springs
- Level of difficulty: easy
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| Historic Walking Tour of Steamboat Springs run during the summertime. - The focus of this tour is on the historic buildings and early settlers of Steamboat Springs
- This tour will teach people about characters and influential pioneers such as Carl Howelsen, Margaret Crawford, and Doc Willett
- The tour will walk past many historic buildings on Lincoln Avenue including the Old Town Pub, the Pilot Building, and the Pioneer building and paint a picture about the unique history and importance of these buildings. The tour guide will show some historical photographs of these buildings.
- Difficulty level: easy
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| December 2007~ The Steamboat Springs String Quartet performs Thursdays from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at the Steamboat Art Museum, 807 Lincoln Avenue. Rehearsals are open for the public to enjoy! 970-870-1755.
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| Through January 2008 Navajo Rugs and Native American Arts and Crafts Art Show and Sale at the Depot, Gallery One: Navajo Rugs and Native American Arts & Crafts; Gallery Two: An educational display of Native American weaving patterns, origin, and meaning. Opening Reception: Friday November 30, 5-7 pm FREE Admission, FREE docent-led tour of art exhibits at the Arts Depot: 2:00p.m every Saturday and Sunday at the Art Depot. Gallery Hours: Tuesday -Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday noon-4pm, 1001 13th Street, 970-879-9008.
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| Ongoing Exhibit “Our Community Closet: Fashion, Function and Fibers”, an exhibit featuring the historic wardrobes from Steamboat's past is through May 2008, Tread of Pioneers Museum, 970-879-2214. |
| New Exhibit Open! Foundations of Steamboat: The Kemry Family~ Since 1915, the Kemry family has helped establish Routt County's deeply rooted ranching and agricultural traditions. Through their long-time commitment to ranching, public service, and community involvement, the family has become an integral part of the rich heritage of the Yampa Valley. Tread of Pioneers Museum,
970-879-2214 |
