Steamboat is chock full of exciting winter events, all season long! Add some local flare to your ski vacation and enjoy the fun activities and events that make this "cowboy town" so unique.
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MusicFest at Steamboat is marking an extraordinary milestone this January—40 years of music, mountains, and memories. What began in 1986 as a small gathering of friends and musicians has grown into one of the most iconic and beloved music festivals in the country, deeply rooted in Steamboat’s ski-town spirit. To celebrate this milestone there will be a torchlight parade down the mountain and fireworks on January 9, 5:30 - 6pm. Learn more.
Part ski race, part rodeo, part train wreck! This year marks the 50th anniversary of what has become the most unique ski competitions in the country. Over 100 of the best professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls ski down a dual slalom course, go over a jump, lasso a person, saddle a horse, and cross the finish line. Then there's the Stampede Event that is a mass start and mass mayhem! Learn more.
Ahead of the 2026 winter games, Steamboat honors our heritage with an Olympian Celebration in Steamboat Square. A favorite local tradition, this event celebrates previous Olympians, current athletes and the Steamboat community. Join us for a recognition of athletes, thank you videos, a drone show, and the official lighting of the cauldron. Events are followed by a dance party and Olympian meet and greet in the square. Learn more.
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. Learn more.
Join Steamboat locals for an evening of sensory delight. Four magnificent hot air balloons will illuminate the Mountain Village. Spectators can stroll among the standing balloons or watch from the warmth of a slope-side eatery. The grand finale is the Fireworks and Torchlight Parade. Learn more.
Brews and Bands collide at the Steamboat WinterWonderGrass Festival. The event brings together authentic bluegrass music and Colorado craft beer for one of the best bluegrass music festivals of the season. With 20+ bands on 4 stages, daily craft brew, and cider samplings these are some of the most coveted music festival tickets in the state. Learn more.
Come out for some foot-stomping (ski or cowboy boots are fine!) apres ski concerts every Saturday from 3:30-5pm from March 7 to closing day. All concerts are free and take place on the Steamboat Stage at the base of Mount Werner.Learn more.
The Steamboat Ski Area celebrates the close of the winter season with a boatload of festivities, including the Cardboard Classic, Splashdown Pond Skim and FREE music concerts.
The Cardboard Classic, Steamboat's traditional rite of spring, is a wild and hilarious race that features homemade cardboard crafts, constructed only from cardboard, glue, string, water based paint, duct tape, masking tape, balloons and other decorations. Learn more.
The Splashdown Pond Skimming Championship celebrates Closing Day! Wrapping up every epic season at Steamboat, this event has antics like you wouldn't believe. Brave (and slightly crazy) skiers and riders in costume attempt to cross a pond with style! Learn more.
View the beauty of four magnificent hot air balloons that will illuminate the Mountain Village from 5:30-6:00pm. Spectators can stroll among the standing balloons or watch from the warmth of a slope side eatery. Learn more.
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As the sun sets the sky will come alive with a mesmerizing drone show that captures the heart of Steamboat’s spirit and the festive holiday season. Watch as lights dance through the air, creating dazzling formations that will leave you in awe. After the show, head to Skeeter's Rink and skate to your favorite holiday tunes. Earlier in the day, Santa saddles up and rides down the slopes on horseback! Learn more.
Celebrate the new year in style! Kick off the evening with a Light Up Snow Cat parade featuring Steamboat Snowsports Instructors performing synchronized skiing illuminated only by the light of torches. At the conclusion of the parade fireworks will light up the sky over the resort to ring in 2025. Learn more.
After all this fun, you're going to need a place to hang up your (cowboy) hat and dry those (ski) boots! Moving Mountains has amazing luxury homes in Steamboat. Call us to see which one will be perfect for you and your group.
