The snow is melting, and here in Steamboat Springs we are ready for warm temps, and a summer packed full of fun & local events! Steamboat in the summertime is a great place for families, couples, and friends to come together and enjoy the great outdoors & NW Colorado culture.
Whether it be a mountain bike race, a Western rodeo, or a wine tasting event, there is something for everyone in Steamboat Springs! Come to our little corner of the world to experience what a true mountain paradise in the summer looks like.
2025 Schedule of Events
YOGA ON THE GREEN
May 24th, 2025 – August 30th, 2025
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays (9am – 10am)
Yoga on the Green is held in the Botanic Gardens on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9am – 10am throughout the summer, weather permitting. Classes are designed to accommodate a wide range of experience levels and abilities to ensure everyone is welcome.
Bring a mat or towel, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Walk, bike, or carpool to yoga whenever possible as parking is limited. If you drive, you must park in designated Botanic Park parking spaces. Overflow parking exists on Ski Town Way.
A $10 donation is requested. Funds help support the Botanic Park and fund instructors.
- PRICE: FREE
- (970) 846-1572
- MORE INFO: VISIT WEBSITE
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK
All Summer Long – Every First Friday of the Month (5pm – 8pm)
Presented by Steamboat Creates, the First Friday Artwalk occurs on the first Friday of every month in Downtown Steamboat Springs. Discover the local artists of the Yampa valley and beyond at the galleries and participating venues in the downtown creative district of Steamboat Springs. Look out for live music, wine and special demonstrations at different galleries and venues. The First Friday Artwalk occurs on the first Friday of every month during the summer.
YAMPA RIVER FESTIVAL
May 29th, 2025 – June 1st, 2025
If you are going to be in Steamboat during this summer, you need to check out the Yampa River Festival! The flagship event of Friends of The Yampa, the Yampa River Festival is a true hometown celebration of our friend the Yampa River.
The Yampa River flows through 270 miles of NW Colorado before joining the Green River in Dinosaur National Park. With only a few small reservoirs in its upper stretches, the Yampa River flows mostly unimpeded. The wild nature of the Yampa River is unique among the Colorado River system that is otherwise controlled, managed and tapped to its limit. Come out and see why tourists and locals alike love the mighty Yampa!
Y.E.S. GOLF TOURNAMENT
June 4th, 2025
The Youth Education Scholarship (Y.E.S.) Golf Tournament is organized by the Young Professionals Network and the Steamboat Springs Chamber. The Y.E.S. Golf Tournament is played at Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club. The tournament format is a mixed scramble with four-player teams. There is no handicap required; however, no team may have more than two players with handicaps of 12 or less.
STEAMBOAT FREE CONCERT SERIES
June 21st, 2025 – August 31st, 2025
Get ready for an awesome summer in Steamboat Springs with the Free Concert Series at Howelsen Hill! With new bands, dining, and libation options every year, there will be something for everyone. With an exciting line-up announced, these free live concerts are sure to be a delight for everyone in your group. There’s always something to do in the ‘Boat!
2025 SUMMER CONCERTS
SNOWBOWL'S FREE SUMMER MUSIC FEST
May 25th, 2025 - September 28th, 2025
Get ready for an awesome summer at Snowbowl Steamboat! With new dining and bar menus, 12 open bowling lanes, arcade games, a dog-friendly patio – these weekly free live shows are sure to be a delight for everyone in your group. There’s always something to do at Snow Bowl!
STEAMBOAT FARMERS MARKET
June 7th, 2025 – September 20th, 2025
The Main Street Steamboat Farmers Market is back! The weekly event will be held along the scenic Yampa River on Yampa Street between 6th St. and 8th St. The Farmers Market will be on Saturdays from June 7th to September 20th, and the official hours are 9am – 2pm.
The market will feature 150 vendors weekly with new offerings every week. Enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables each week, as well as local meats, cheeses, and baked goods. The market will focus on food and offer a wide variety of local and cottage industry products. Pick up fresh bread and pies, local beef, bison, pork, and lamb as well as jams, syrups, and honey. It’s also a great place to stop for lunch!
STEAMBOAT MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, & 10K
June 1st, 2025
Get ready for the 44th Annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K! Run alongside the roaring Elk River through the emerald green pastures on Country Road 129 on one side, and snow-capped Rocky Mountains of Colorado on the other. This event is a certified Boston Qualifier race, and is ranked as one of the “Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America.” And, we know why! With the altitude and the natural beauty, this is an event not to miss!
Registration is NOW OPEN! – don’t miss your chance to run this beautiful race through the Rockies!
Not in Steamboat? No problem! Out of town runners can enter the virtual challenge by following these instructions.
COLORADO NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
June 13th, 2025 – June 14th, 2025
The Colorado New Play Festival, located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado brings a diversity of voices, ideas and beliefs to the American Stage. For almost twenty-five years, CNPF has been celebrating the raw power of words and providing a platform for some of the most talented playwrights in the country to further develop new works. This year CNPF is proud to announce two new programs: the Youth Playwright Slam, a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Colorado, and Refugee Voice, a partnership with International Rescue Committee.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, June 13th
4:00pm-4:45pm Salon Discussion
Meet the Playwrights of the 2025 Colorado New Play Festival in conversation with Festival Curator, Joel Ruark to learn more about the process of writing for the stage.
5:00pm-6:30pm Creature Feature by Noah Diaz
*Dinner Break*
Check out our partners at Yampa Valley Kitchen or Besame. (Reservations encouraged)
8:00pm-9:30pm Dawn by Tuyết Thị Phạm
Saturday, June 14th
4:00pm-5:40pm Vienna, Vienna, Vienna by Carey Perloff
*Dinner Break*
Check out our partners at Yampa Valley Kitchen or Besame. (Reservations encouraged)
7:30pm-9:10pm Muse of Fire by Lauren M. Gunderson
REDS, WHITES, AND BREWS
June 21st, 2025
In the gorgeous setting of downtown Steamboat Springs, Reds, Whites & Brews in the Boat is the ideal event to kick off your summer in the Colorado mountains! This event features amazing unlimited wine & craft beer tastings, live music, vendors, food, and more from 12pm - 5pm.
UNLIMITED TASTING
$50
COLLECTORS TASTING CUP
UNLIMITED BEER TASTING
*TICKET PRICE INCREASES DAY OF*
VIP EXPERIENCE
$100
VIP ONLY ENTRANCE LINE
CATERED LUNCH INCLUDING SNACKS
UNLIMITED BEER & WINE TASTINGS INCLUDING FULL SIZE POURS
COLLECTORS GLASS
*TICKET PRICE INCREASES DAY OF*
Music & Entertainment
Hip Hop Is Dead
Time: 2:30-5pm
Hip Hop Is Dead is a funky celebration of classic hip-hop and the music of the
Grateful Dead. We keep em’ moving all night by weaving elaborate set lists full of
crowd favorites, and tasty improvised jams
PASSPORT THROUGH THE BOTANIC PARK
July 19th, 2025
Passport Through the Botanic Park invites guests to journey through the gardens exploring the plant collections that are native to Colorado and similar environments worldwide while enjoying global cuisine, wine, and entertainment. Stations are set throughout the gardens that pair learning opportunities with global cuisine and wine. Guests are delighted by entertainment throughout the evening.
This year’s theme is Passport to the 7 Summits and will highlight plants in the Botanic Park’s collection that are native to high elevations on the seven continents. Climb with us to Denali, Mount Everest, Mount Elbrus, Mont Blanc, Mount Kilimanjaro, Vinson Massif, Mount Kosciuszko, and Aconcagua.
- LOCATION: YAMPA RIVER BOTANIC PARK
- (970) 846-5172
- TIIME: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
- Explore stations throughout the gardens that pair learning opportunities with delightful food and wine.
- Delight in entertainers who will perform in rotation in different areas of the Botanic Park.
- Get in on the fun of an online silent auction that includes Rocky Mountain experiences, fun home and garden themes, food and drink and more; and a LIVE auction the evening of the event called by local celebrity auctioneer Cookie Lockhart.
- Join your Friends at a reserved guest table on the Green, front and center to all the action while enjoying reserved bottles of wine and a flower arrangement in a commemorative vase to take home.
- Explore stations throughout the gardens that pair learning opportunities with delightful food and wine.
- Delight in entertainers who will perform in rotation in different areas of the Botanic Park.
- Get in on the fun of an online silent auction that includes Rocky Mountain experiences, fun home and garden themes, food and drink and more!
MUSIC ON THE GREEN
June 25th – August 20th, 2025
Strings is proud to partner with the Yampa River Botanic Park to offer this free outdoor concert series. Music lovers of all ages are invited! Grab a coffee from your favorite local coffee shop and take a leisurely stroll through the stunning gardens while live music fills the air. With concerts lasting just 45 minutes, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a summer morning.
Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 10:45am.
*All concerts take place at the Yampa River Botanic Park (1000 Pamela Lane, Steamboat Springs).
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
June 30th – July 4th, 2025
STRANAHAN'S FREE CONCERT SERIES
July 4th - August 30th, 2025
Music at the mountain returns this summer with the Free Stranahan’s Concert Series in Steamboat Square. There’s no better backdrop for live music than the mountains of Steamboat Springs and this summer Stranahan’s will bring six concerts to the Steamboat Stage - the perfect way to spend time with friends and family. With easy access to the Range Food & Drink Hall and plenty of choices for a variety of taste buds, the Free Stranahan's Concert Series will be the place to be this season.
Concerts are start at 6:00pm with an opener and headliners take the Steamboat Stage at 7:30pm
Schedule of Events
July 4 Opener -TBD 6:00 -7:00pm Headliner - MarchFourth, 7:30-9:00pm
July 11 Opener -TBD 6:00 -7:00pm Headliner - Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, 7:30-9:00pm
July 25 Opener - TBD 6:00 -7:00pm Headliner - Six Million Dollar Band, 7:30-9:00pm
August 1 Opener - TBD 6:00 -7:00pm Headliner - Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, 7:30-9:00pm
August 8 Opener -TBD 6:00 -7:00pm Headliner - Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, 7:30-9:00pm
August 30 Opener- TBD 6:00 -7:00 Headliner - Magoo, 7:30 - 9:30pm
**Please note this event is weather permitting and subject to change.
ART IN THE PARK
July 12th – July 13th, 2025
Steamboat Art in the Park is free to the public and features 150 artist vendors, live entertainment, food and drink vendors, and an interactive children’s art area. This popular and successful event takes place on July 12th and 13th this year and will be a colorful community event not to miss!
The event takes place at West Lincoln Park on the west end of Steamboat and is open from 9am – 5pm both days. Capacity will be limited to 500 attendees at a time this year, and health and safety protocols will be in place for vendors, volunteers, and spectators.
STEAMBOAT PRO RODEO SERIES
June 20th – August 23rd, 2025
The Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series takes place every Friday and Saturday night all summer long!
Main events start at 7:30p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and the BBQ starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Pre-Rodeo entertainment appears on the entertainment stage from 6:00 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. Located at the Brent Romick Arena on Howelsen Pkwy.
Note: For July 4th performance all times will be 1 hour earlier.
COCA COLA MOVIES ON THE MOUNTAIN
June 28th - August 9th, 2025
Join in on the fun at Steamboat Square this summer for a cinematic experience under the stars at Coca-Cola Movies on the Mountain! Every Saturday night at sunset, you're invited to grab your friends and family, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and settle in for a magical evening of movies and entertainment.
While enjoying the movie, feel free to indulge your taste buds with a variety of snacks and Coca-Cola beverages available for purchase. Whether you're in the mood for popcorn, candy, or a frosty beverage, our concessions stand will have you covered throughout the evening.
HONEY STINGER EMERALD MOUNTAIN EPIC
August 2nd – August 3rd, 2025
The Honey Stinger Emerald Mountain Epic attracts some of the nation’s best mountain bike and trail running racers. The race is a challenging experience for all levels, as it is 90% singletrack with major elevation gains!
This charity event challenges racers to compete at their personal best, while promoting safety, fun, and camaraderie. In addition to the in-person race, Emerald Mountain Epic will continue hosting a virtual fundraising ride/run event for athletes who want to support the non-profit beneficiaries (but do not want to partake in the in-person race.)
STEAMBOAT OKTOBERWEST
September 5th - September 6th, 2025
OktoberWest is Steamboat’s signature fall festival — a high-energy, family-friendly celebration of craft beverages, local bites, and mountain culture with a German twist. This year’s event brings back crowd favorites like the beef cook-off, stein holding competition, and kids’ games, and adds exciting new features, including a festive holiday vendor market and optional on-site childcare. Presented by Resort Group and Steamboat Springs Chamber.
2025 SCHEDULE
Friday, September 5th - Downtown Steamboat
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Beer Stroll
Saturday, September 6th - Steamboat Resort Base Area
2:00 - 6:00 p.m. OktoberWest Festival & Beer Garden
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. VIP Dinner
STEAMBOAT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
October 2nd – October 5th, 2025
The Steamboat Food & Wine Festival is a multi-day culinary experience featuring celebrated chefs, wine experts, and other gastronomic specialists from across the country. Come check out the curated dinners, wine and spirit tastings, seminars and demos.
Find more information about the event and ticketing prices HERE.
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