The Winter Carnival celebration includes a variety of events that embrace Steamboat's western heritage and highlight our tradition of winter sports.
This unique event includes everything from kids pulled on skis behind horses down a snow-covered main street, to the Lighted Man at the Night Show Extravaganza whose battery-powered suit weighs 70 pounds.
Schedule:
8 a.m. 100-Meter Nordic Sprint
All ages are welcome. Location: Lincoln Ave
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Gear Up Vendor Village
Everything you need to get outside in cutting-edge style and comfort featuring local Steamboat-based brands and companies. Participating vendors include Big Agnes/BAP, BAR-U-EAT, Town Hall, and more of the brands you love! Location: 9th Street, Between Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street
8:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Pancake Breakfast
Come enjoy pancakes, breakfast sausages, coffee and juice before diving into the day’s events. Location: Holy Name Enrichment Center, 524 Oak Street
9 a.m.-noon Street Events
Presented by Yampa Valley Bank. Register here. Location: Lincoln Ave
1:30 - 3 p.m. Giant Ski Race Qualifiers
Teams of six people race head-to-head against another team on a pair of 25-foot-long Giant Skis. The fastest eight teams and one people’s choice team will move onto the finals on Sunday and have the chance to race down Lincoln Avenue and fight for the 2025 championship. Registration opens January 15. Pre-registration is recommended, but day of registration will be available on site. Location: Howelsen Hill
1 p.m. Pro Alpine Ski Jumping Qualifications
Location: Howelsen Hill
6:45-7:15 p.m. SSWSC Athlete Exhibition
Location: Howelsen Hill
7:30-8:30 p.m. Night Extravaganza
Title sponsor Yampa Valley Bank. Join us for this must-see evening of entertainment at historic Howelsen Hill! This community favorite draws thousands of spectators for an exciting light display! The evening highlights local athletes showing their prowess in the dark, lit by flares and LED lights. The Lighted Man will then ski down Howelsen Hill and shoot fireworks from his pyrotechnic suit, and jumpers will soar through a fiery hoop off of the Nordic jumps! End the night with a stunning fireworks show! Location: Howelsen Hill
Street Events
9:00-9:35 a.m. - SkiJoring, 6-9 years
9:35-10:10 a.m. - SkiJoring, 10-14 years
10:10-10:45 a.m. - Street Slalom, 10-14 years
10:45-10:55 a.m. - 3-legged Race (50yd), 5-8 years
10:55-11:05 a.m. - 3-legged Race (75yd), 9-11 years
11:05-11:15 a.m. - 25yd Dash, 3-5 years
11:15-11:25 a.m. - 50yd Dash, 6-8 years
11:25-11:35 a.m. - 75yd Dash, 9-11 years
11:35-12:05 p.m. - Donkey Jump, 6-9 years
12:05-12:10 p.m. - Shovel Race, 18+