COWBOY DOWNHILL 46th Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill

 Nothing says Steamboat like cowboys on skis! That's what Billy Kidd, Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, were thinking when they made the decision to invite some of the ProRodeo cowboys up to Steamboat for some serious fun on the slopes.

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The Fairfield Inn is the only Marriott branded Steamboat Springs Hotel; ALL rooms are smoke-free! Enjoy FREE Hot Continental Breakfast, FREE HSIA and USA Today. The Fairfield Inn Steamboat is indeed your winter base camp for adventure, with its natural hot springs, friendly local people and a great old western town full of character, history, & of course, famous champagne powder skiing all just minutes away. Steamboat boasts  

Forty years later the Downhill has evolved into a signature Steamboat event, as over 100 professional rodeo cowboys flock to the 'Boat for one of the most unique events in the West!

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 19

5:30 - 10:00 p.m.  Balloon Glow and Cowboy-up party at Timber & Torch

MONDAY, JANUARY 20

11:00 a.m.  Festivities kick off in Gondola Square with an afternoon of western celebration featuring a 4H animal petting zoo, appearances by the Denver Broncos cheerleaders, a learn to rope clinic, limited edition Bud Light Cowboy Downhill logowear, and more.

1:00 p.m.  Cowboy Downhill featuring timed event slalom followed by the iconic "Stampede" event

STEAMBOAT WINTER CARNIVAL FEBRUARY 5 - 9, 2020

STEAMBOAT WINTER CARNIVAL FEBRUARY 5 - 9, 2020

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The Fairfield Inn is the only Marriott branded Steamboat Springs Hotel; ALL rooms are smoke-free! Enjoy FREE Hot Continental Breakfast, FREE HSIA and USA Today. The Fairfield Inn Steamboat is indeed your winter base camp for adventure, with its natural hot springs, friendly local people and a great old western town full of character, history, & of course, famous champagne powder skiing all just minutes away. 

Steamboat boasts wonderful old stores like the 100 year old F.M.Light, museums, galleries & a great variety of restaurants from BBQ to gourmet, at prices you just don't see in other ski resorts. When it comes to winter adventure, Steamboat has something for everyone; festivals, nordic and alpine skiing, CAT/Heli Skiing, a winter driving school, sleigh rides, and the best snowmobiling in North America. The Fairfield Inn is the real thing too - from the warm welcome & stone fireplace ablaze in the lobby to the spacious rooms, spa & fireplace suites, all at a surprisingly low price.

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Celebrate 107 Years of Winter Tradition in Steamboat Springs

Mention a parade and fireworks and people say that’s typical. Talk about adults on shovels being pulled down main street behind horses or skiers jumping through fiery hoops and people stop to listen. In Steamboat Springs we do things differently, and with the oldest, continuous Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi, this event is certainly no different.

JAN. 2019 Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill

Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill 

and Cowboy Up Party & Balloon Glow

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Steamboat Springs

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Steamboat Springs, Co 80477

970-870-9000

It is time to cowboy up and get the party started for the 44th Annual Cowboy Downhill. Join us Sunday night at 5 pm by the base of the Steamboat Ski Area for an evening of sensory delight. View the beauty of six magnificent hot air balloons that will illuminate the Mountain Village. Spectators can stroll among the standing balloons or watch from the warmth of a slope side eatery.

The fun continues with Night Skiing at 5:30pm. After a few runs the party really begins at the Bear River Bar & Grill. Join cowboys who will be racing in the Cowboy Downhill and dance the night away with musical entertainment from Georgia based legends Banks & Shane. Steamboat splendor all rolled into one night.

January 
It is time to cowboy up and get the party started for the 40th Annual Cowboy Downhill. Join us Sunday night at 5pm by the base of the Steamboat Ski Area for an evening of sensory delight. View the beauty of six magnificent hot air balloons that will illuminate the Mountain Village. Spectators can stroll among the tethered balloons or watch from the warmth of a slope side eatery. The fun continues with Night Skiing at 5:30pm. After a few runs the party really begins at the Bear River Bar & Grill. Join cowboys who will be racing in the Cowboy Downhill and dance the night away with musical entertainment from Georgia based legends Banks & Shane. Steamboat splendor all rolled into one night.

It all began 40 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the Pro Rodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had such a great time that the Downhill has become the most popular event of the season with over 100 of the best professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in the country.

Sponsored by Bud Light, the Cowboy Downhill is always scheduled to coincide with the National Western Stock Show in Denver and the action busts out of the starting chutes at 1:00pm on Stampede on Monday, January 20th. After the race, kick up your boots with a free concert as part of the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series.

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Fairfield Inn The Base Camp To Adventures - Bikes and Beers

Fall Activities Include Bikes and Beers

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Up here, the hiking and the mountain biking are second to none. Up here, fall foliage is stunning and the beauty of the American West is alive and well. Up here you can fill your Fall with all kinds of events and activities. So get up here. See below for a directory of Steamboat Springs Chamber members that provide a variety of activities to make your Colorado Rocky Mountain vacation full of memorable experiences. No matter if you crave an adrenaline rush or you're more on the tame side of adventurous, Steamboat in the fall has activities for all ages and types.



BIKING

There’s a reason we’re called Bike Town, USA®. With miles and miles of trails for road bikes and mountain bikes, and the incredible Steamboat Bike Park, this is a bike rider’s paradise. Especially in the fall. Bring your gear or rent it here. We’ve got the most exhilarating mountain biking and XC trails for the hardcore rider, together with miles of family friendly trails for those who just want to leisurely enjoy the sights on two wheels. View Shops, Rentals & Tours

Local Breweries
Colorado is a haven for craft beer and brewing, and Steamboat Springs is no exception. Microbrews hand crafted with care and unique recipes are an integral part of visiting a small mountain community, and with our three devoted breweries there will never be a shortage of beers on tap.

Steamboat Breweries

From coffee porters to Belgian wits, Storm Peak Brewing, Mountain Tap Brewery, and Butcherknife Brewing keep it local and keep it ever-changing with a constantly rotating set of small-batch beers flowing in each of their tasting rooms. After a long day seeking adventure around Steamboat, there’s no better way to wind down than sitting with friends around a pitcher of cold beer brewed with local love.


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BUTCHERKNIFE BREWING COMPANY
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2875 Elk River Road
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-2337
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MOUNTAIN TAP BREWERY
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910 Yampa St.
#103
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
9708796646

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STORM PEAK BREWING COMPANY
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1885 Elk River Plaza
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1999
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Steamboat Marathon - The Fairfield Inn Steamboat is your Base Camp Adventure

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Steamboat Marathon

Sun. June 2, 2019

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Routt County Courthouse, 522 Lincoln Avenue

38TH ANNUAL STEAMBOAT MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 10K

Run alongside the roaring Elk River through the emerald green pastures on Country Road 129 with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains of Colorado all around and find out why the Steamboat Marathon was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America.”

Time Standard
The marathon and half marathon course will close at 1:00 p.m., 5 ½ hours from the start time, a marathon pace of about 12:30 minutes per mile. We strictly enforce this policy. Race services, aid stations and traffic control will not be provided on the course after 5 ½ hours. An early start is not available. If you’re unable to run the full Marathon in less than 5 ½ hours, please register for the half marathon.

The 10K starts on 5th Street and heads northeast up 5th Street to Maple Street, then heads north on Amethyst Drive past the Steamboat Springs Middle School to Strawberry Park Road. Here you will take a right onto Strawberry Park Road, until you reach the aid station.

Follow County Road #36 also known as Strawberry Park Road to North Park back towards town. Take a right at Missouri Street then a left onto 7th Street, a right onto Pine Street, left onto 11th Street and a final left onto Lincoln Avenue to the finish.

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Winter Carnival Wed. Feb. 7, 2018 - Sun. Feb. 11, 2018

Winter Carnival

Wed. Feb. 7, 2018 - Sun. Feb. 11, 2018

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5:30 PM

Various locations, Steamboat Springs

CELEBRATE 105 YEARS OF WINTER TRADITION IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Mention a parade and fireworks and people say that’s typical. Talk about adults on shovels being pulled down main street behind horses or skiers jumping through fiery hoops and people stop to listen. In Steamboat Springs we do things differently, and with the oldest, continuous Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi, this event is certainly no different.

ABOUT THE WINTER CARNIVAL

Winter Carnival was started by the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) as a way to help residents cope with cabin fever during the height of the Colorado winter season.

The event continues to this day as a way to celebrate winter; as a reason for neighbors to gather; and as an opportunity for everyone to experience a piece of Ski Town USA® history and tradition.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday and Sunday highlight the event with the Winter Carnival Street Events and the Night Show Extravaganza. The Street Events feature local Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club kids being pulled on skis behind horses right down main street in downtown Steamboat. A crowd favorite, the "Donkey Jump", sends kids soaring off a jump for up to 40, or even 50 feet.

On Saturday, the Night Extravaganza on Howelsen Hill is lit up with colors as Winter Sports Club athletes flip through the air off the jumps while others descend down the mountain leaving a red glow outlining perfect ski turns.

Winter Carnival Hashtag

The last down the mountain is always the twinkle light wrapped Lighted Man with roman candles shooting out of his backpack, which makes for a spectacular opening act for the fireworks show to close out the night.

See below for more details on the street events and full event schedule for Winter Carnival.

FULL SCHEDULE

   

STREET EVENTS SCHEDULE

WINTER CARNIVAL REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2018 Street Events will open February 2 at 10:00 a.m. More Information

EVENT TICKETING

A Winter Carnival button is required for entry and spectating at all events. Some events require tickets as well. Please be sure to check the schedule for details.

Winter Carnival buttons are for purchase at the following local businesses: Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club - Howelsen Hill Lodge, Yampa Valley Bank, City Offices, Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, Steamboat Art Museum, Info Center at Steamboat Resort, Yampa Valley Medical Center, Resort Group, Sotheby's International Realty, Wyndham Vacation, and Olsen Development. Show your support of the Winter Carnival and the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club by making your purchase.

PLAN YOUR WINTER CARNIVAL VACATION

Peruse our suggested itinerary for ideas on how to plan your Winter Carnival vacation with your family and friends. Let us guide you through the Winter Carnival event schedule, as well as experiencing all the winter activities Steamboat has to enjoy!

WINTER CARNIVAL ITINERARY

WINTER CARNIVAL VIDEO PLAYLIST

View our Winter Carnival video playlist below for an inside look at the amazing events that take place during the carnival, including an interview with Leif Howelsen, son of Carl Howelsen (founder of the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival), that shows us the history and tradition behind this wonderful event.

Parade Application

The Diamond Hitch Parade will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2018 at approximately 11:30 a.m., immediately following the Street Events on Lincoln Ave. Participants will line up at 11:00 a.m. Anyone is welcome to enter the parade.

VOLUNTEER AND SPONSOR

Find information in the below links for options on how you or your business can be a part of this unique and traditional Steamboat winter event.

VOLUNTEER

Sponsorship

With the aim of maximizing benefits for sponsorships and streamlining the process for event partners, the Chamber believes that combining sponsorship for both the Winter Carnival Night Extravaganza and Street Events will provide our members and the local business community with increased visibility, and a more streamlined process to become a sponsor of Winter Carnival. Our events team will partner with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and will continue to produce the classic downtown Street Events on Saturday and Sunday, while the SSWSC will take the reins of managing sponsorship for the entire 2018 Winter Carnival. For more sponsorship information please contact Lane Malone, Director of Development for the SSWSC at (970) 879-0695, ext. 115 or lmalone@sswsc.org.

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Steamboat Springs

3200 South Lincoln Ave.
Steamboat Springs, Co 80477
970-870-9000

 

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The Fairfield Inn is the only Marriott branded Steamboat Springs hotel
and is 100% smoke-free.

The Fairfield Inn is the real thing too ~

from the warm welcome and stone fireplace ablaze in the lobby, to the spacious rooms, spa and fireplace suites, all at a surprisingly low price.

 King Spa Suites

Indoor Heated Pool and Hot Tub,
Fitness Room and Business Center, even our "Market"
for your convenience.

The Fairfield Inn Steamboat is indeed your base camp for adventure.  With Steamboat's natural hot springs, friendly local people and a great old western town full of character, history and of course, famous champagne powder skiing all just minutes away.

Steamboat boasts wonderful old stores like the 100 year old F.M. Light,
museums, galleries and a great variety of restaurants from BBQ to gourmet
at prices you just don't see in other ski resorts.

Steamboat isn't just a ski resort...
...in the summertime the colors of nature bring Steamboat residents and guests a whole new adventure.

Hiking trails with amazing views, and some of the best biking trails in Colorado (we are known at Bike Town USA.) Enjoy rivers to fish, tube, kayak and lakes that just soothe the soul.  And golf courses, we have those too...they'll satisfy event the most serious of golfers.
When it's time to sit back and relax, we've got you covered with incredible hot springs that are sure to please.  Don't forget our cozy downtown that offers more than 60 bars and restaurants, museums, art galleries, festivals, rodeos, concerts, trail runs, marathons and the shopping, well there's more than enough for everyone.

Welcome to Steamboat Springs, your perfect summer adventure destination!




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Fairfield Inn & Suites Steamboat Springs Arts Festival

Steamboat All Arts Festival

Fri. Aug. 11, 2017 - Sun. Aug. 13, 2017

8:30 AM

Various locations, Steamboat Springs

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This is not your fathers arts festival, but you know he will enjoy it!!

9TH ANNUAL ALL ARTS FESTIVAL

Indulge in the delights of all your senses at the Steamboat All Arts Festival, where symphonic sounds fill the mountain air, culinary delights ignite the taste buds and visual creations burst with color and originality in the mountain town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

A collaborative event, the All Arts Festival encompasses the rich culture of Steamboat’s visual, music, and performance arts whilst featuring nationally-renowned artists in an idyllic mountain setting.

EVENT SCHEDULE 2017
See below for the variety of visual, performance, and other events taking place around the 2017 Steamboat All Arts Festival.

WEEK OF THE FESTIVAL
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 Piknik Theatre
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Martial Arts
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Birdhouses in Clay

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
8:00 a.m. Steamboat Movement Festival
12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Fine Art Stroll, 10th Street and Lincoln Avenue
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Creative Mixology, a creative party celebrating all art form with a spotlight on aerial at the Art Cafe, 10th Street and Lincoln Avenue
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Watercolor Workshop, presented by Steamboat Art Museum
7:30 p.m. The Enchanted Pig, presented by Opera Steamboat
8:00 p.m. Take 6, presented by Strings Music Festival

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
8:00 a.m. Steamboat Movement Festival
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Watercolor Workshop, presented by Steamboat Art Museum
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fine Art Stroll, 10th Street and Lincoln Avenue
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Corks & Canvas Workshop, Steamboat Art Depot
1:00 p.m. The Enchanted Pig, presented by Opera Steamboat
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Creative Mixology, a creative party celebrating all art form with a spotlight on aerial at the Art Cafe, 10th Street and Lincoln Avenue
7:30 p.m. Alcina, presented by Opera Steamboat

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
8:00 a.m. Steamboat Movement Festival
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Watercolor Workshop, presented by Steamboat Art Museum
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fine Art Stroll, 10th Street and Lincoln Avenue

Marriott Rewards Member 2000 Bonus Points Package

Fairfield Inn and Suites

Steamboat Springs

3200 South Lincoln Ave.
Steamboat Springs, Co 80477
970-870-9000

 

Marriott Rewards Member 2000 Bonus Points Package

Earn 2000 Bonus Points for each night during your stay

with our Marriott Rewards Member

2000 Bonus Points Package!

Includes overnight accommodations for two

Free Hot Continental Breakfast

Free Wi-Fi & USA Today

from just $107

Not a member?  Join +Marriott Rewards today, it's free!

And always get the Best Rates Available

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Steamboat Springs
book today!

The Fairfield Inn is the only Marriott branded Steamboat Springs hotel
and is 100% smoke-free.

The Fairfield Inn is the real thing too ~

from the warm welcome and stone fireplace ablaze in the lobby, to the spacious rooms, spa and fireplace suites, all at a surprisingly low price.

 King Spa Suites

Indoor Heated Pool and Hot Tub,
Fitness Room and Business Center, even our "Market"
for your convenience.

The Fairfield Inn Steamboat is indeed your base camp for adventure.  With Steamboat's natural hot springs, friendly local people and a great old western town full of character, history and of course, famous champagne powder skiing all just minutes away.

Steamboat boasts wonderful old stores like the 100 year old F.M. Light,
museums, galleries and a great variety of restaurants from BBQ to gourmet
at prices you just don't see in other ski resorts.

Steamboat isn't just a ski resort...
...in the summertime the colors of nature bring Steamboat residents and guests a whole new adventure.

Hiking trails with amazing views, and some of the best biking trails in Colorado (we are known at Bike Town USA.) Enjoy rivers to fish, tube, kayak and lakes that just soothe the soul.  And golf courses, we have those too...they'll satisfy event the most serious of golfers.
When it's time to sit back and relax, we've got you covered with incredible hot springs that are sure to please.  Don't forget our cozy downtown that offers more than 60 bars and restaurants, museums, art galleries, festivals, rodeos, concerts, trail runs, marathons and the shopping, well there's more than enough for everyone.

Welcome to Steamboat Springs, your perfect summer adventure destination!




A Providence Hospitality Partners Property

Providence Hospitality Partners