Steamboat Winter Event Calendar ’23/24

This winter season in Steamboat is shaping up to be fun and entertaining – and full of memorable experiences. Below, find the schedule of a variety of winter activities for the season in addition to some great info & resources.

Local’s Tip: Please feel free to use and reference this tentative events calendar to help plan your trip to Steamboat. See you in the ‘Boat!


SANTA SADDLES UP

Date & Time
Dec. 16, 2023 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Location
Steamboat Square
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (see on map)

See Santa Saddle Up, Steamboat is excited to bring back the tradition of the Santa Horseback Procession. Santa will ride into the resort from the Torian Plum Area right down the slopes into the heart of Steamboat Square escorted by legendary locals Bob Dapper and Dean Vogelaar. This happens promptly at 2pm and takes just a few minutes so be sure to be here early not to miss it. Immediately following the ride Santa will be available on the Steamboat Stage to visit with guests and take pictures. Complimentary hot chocolate and cupcakes will be available. The ice rink will also be open for skating.

Full schedule of the day’s events:
2-4pm Santa Saddles Up
2-6pm Steamboat Holiday Market
4-6pm Steamboat Holiday Skate Party

This is a FREE event!


STEAMBOAT HOLIDAY MARKET

Date & Time
Dec. 16-17, 2023 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Location
Steamboat Square
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (see on map)

Elevate your holiday experience by joining us at the base of the Steamboat Ski Resort for the inaugural Steamboat Holiday Market. As you leisurely stroll amidst charmingly adorned tents, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the unique offerings from local businesses, making it the perfect opportunity to check off your holiday shopping list. Immerse yourself in the joyful spirit of the season as you revel in this enchanting market.

This is a FREE event!


NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS AND LIGHT UP SNOW CAT PARADE

Date & Time
Dec. 31, 2023 | 5:30 PM — 6:00 PM

Location
Steamboat Resort
2305 Mt. Werner Circle (see on map)

Celebrate the new year in style! Kick off the evening with a Light Up Snow Cat parade and featuring Steamboat SnowSports Instructors performing synchronized skiing illuminated by the light of torches. At the conclusion of the parade fireworks will light up the sky over the resort to ring in 2024.

This is a FREE event!


MUSICFEST 2024

Date & Time
Jan. 6, 2024 — Jan. 11, 2024 | All day

Location
Steamboat Resort
2305 Mt. Werner Circle (see on map)

The largest group ski trip of its kind in the nation, the MusicFest brings the finest Texas and Americana music to the world-class ski resort of Steamboat, Colorado for a week full of sport and song. The festival boasts a stunning roster that includes both legends and rising talents alike.

Local’s Tip: Learn more about MusicFest 2024 HERE!


COWBOY UP BALLOON GLOW

Date & Time
Jan. 14, 2024 | 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Location
Steamboat Resort
2305 Mt. Werner Circle (see on map)

Stroll amongst gorgeous inflated balloons! It is time to cowboy up and get the party started for the 49th Annual Cowboy Downhill. Join us Sunday night at the base of the Steamboat Resort 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.

Local’s Tip: Learn more about MusicFest 2024 HERE!

This is a FREE event!


BUD LIGHT COWBOY DOWNHILL

Date & Time
Jan. 15, 2024 | 11:00 AM — 4:00 PM

Location
Steamboat Resort
2305 Mt. Werner Cir (see on map)

Mark your calendars for the 49th annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill event. It all began 49 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.

When the race kicks off at 1pm Cowboys & Cowgirls will ski down a dual slalom course, go over a jump, lasso a person, saddle a horse, and cross the finish line. The dual slalom is followed by the Stampede Event, which is a mass start; first cowboy/cowgirl to the bottom wins.

This is a FREE event!


111TH STEAMBOAT WINTER CARNIVAL

Date & Time
Feb. 8, 2024 — Feb. 11, 2024 | All day

The Steamboat Winter Carnival is a celebration of Steamboat’s Western Heritage. The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter sports clubs in the U.S., hosts the 110th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing winter carnival west of the Mississippi.

For several days, the entire town is given over to racing, ski jumping, a parade featuring Steamboat’s skiing high school band (the only one in the U.S.), ski jöring events down snow packed Lincoln Avenue and the spectacular night show featuring the legendary Lighted Man and a fireworks display.


LIGHT UP THE NIGHT CELEBRATION

Date & Time
Feb. 17, 2024 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM

Location
Steamboat Ski Resort
2305 Mt. Werner Circle (see on map)

Join in on the fun for an evening of sensory delight, and stroll amongst inflated balloons. View the beauty of six magnificent hot air balloons that will illuminate the Mountain Village from 5:30-6:30pm. Spectators can stroll among the standing balloons or watch from the warmth of a slope side eatery. Enjoy night skiing and swing by Timber & Torch or The Range Food and Beverage Hall to warm up and enjoy dinner and drinks. The grand finale is the Fireworks and Torchlight Parade. Get ready for the Steamboat Light the Night Celebration, it is going to be a blast.

This is a FREE event!


WINTERWONDERGRASS 2024

Date & Time
Mar. 1, 2024 — Mar. 3, 2024 | All day

Location
Steamboat Resort
2305 Mt. Werner Cir (see on map)

The WinterWonderGrass Festival brings together bluegrass music and Colorado craft beer for one of the best music festivals of the season. The festival 25 bands, four stages and 15 Colorado craft breweries, during this three-day event.

There will be free shows on the Steamboat Stage during the festival. Bands, dates and times will be announced closer to the event.


BUD LIGHT ROCKS THE BOAT FREE CONCERT

Date & Time
Mar. 9, 2024 – Apr. 14, 2024 | 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM

Location
Steamboat Resort
2305 Mt. Werner Cir (see on map)

The Bud Light Rocks the Boat Free series is the perfect way to get your concert fix in this spring. The annual series is set to start Saturday, March 9, and will run through closing day April 14, 2024. All concerts are free to the public and take place on the Steamboat Stage in Steamboat Square.

Local’s Tip: Stay Tuned! Bands to be announced soon.

This is a FREE event!


SPRINGALICIOUS

Date & Time
Apr. 1, 2024 — Apr. 14, 2024
All day

Location
Steamboat Resort
2305 Mt. Werner Circle (see on map)

Incredible Colorado bluebird sunny days, hilarious and fun events and a boatload of snow mean spring will shine a whole lot brighter in Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.®. Steamboat celebrates the close of the winter season with a weeklong festival, including Springalicious festivities, fun events such as the Cardboard Classic and Splashdown Pond Skim and FREE music concerts.


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