Giddy up, Steamboat riders! The season ain’t over till the last cowboy or cowgirl carves their way down the slopes! We’re sendin’ off another legendary winter with a wild west-style weekend full of BBQ, music, rowdy games, and action on the mountain. So grab your boots, dust off your Stetson, and join us for the Final Show Down—where the fun’s hotter than a campfire at sunset!
Tag: 4 – 7 (Little Kids)
Splashdown Pond Skim at Steamboat Mountain
A spring tradition in Ski Town, U.S.A®., the Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships are back and as rowdy as ever. Skiers and riders suit up in their best retro gear and wildest costumes, then send it across an icy pond with style, speed, and a whole lot of commitment.
It’s the ultimate celebration of spring skiing, whether you make it across or make a splash. Spectators can expect big airs, bold moves, and plenty of laughs.
Registration opens April 1.
44th Annual Cardboard Classic at Steamboat Mountain
Get ready for the wildest ride on snow. The Cardboard Classic is back and it’s bringing the laughs. This legendary Steamboat tradition features homemade sleds made entirely from cardboard, glue, string, and a whole lot of questionable engineering.
Watch as teams launch their creations down the snow in a chaotic, hilarious, and totally awesome race to the bottom. Expect crashes, wild costumes, and some serious creativity. Whether you’re building a sled or just here for the spectacle, this is one event you don’t want to miss.
Registration opens April 1, 2026. Start hoarding your cardboard now!
2026 Light up the Night Celebration at Steamboat Mountain
Steamboat’s Light the Night Celebration Balloon Glow & Fireworks!
Join us for an evening of sensory delight. View the beauty of magnificent hot air balloons up close 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. Timber & Torch will be open 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.
113th Steamboat Winter Carnival
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter sports clubs in the U.S., hosts the 113th 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 United States), the famous ski jöring events down Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featuring the legendary Lighted Man and fireworks display where you can see one of the largest fireworks in the country! See schedule of events here: https://www.sswsc.org/events/winter-carnival
Ski Town U.S.A. Olympian Celebration
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.
51st Annual Cowboy Downhill at Steamboat Mountain
It all began over 50 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 ProRodeo 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.
The Cowboy Downhill is an annual ski rodeo in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where professional rodeo cowboys swap their saddles for skis to compete in a unique race. The event includes a timed dual slalom race where competitors ski through gates, jump, lasso a person, saddle a horse, and cross the finish line, followed by a chaotic “Stampede” free-for-all race. It’s held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show and combines the town’s ski culture with its Western heritage.
New Year’s Eve Light Up Snow Cat Parade and Fireworks at Steamboat Mountain
Celebrate the new year in style! Kick off the evening with a Light Up Snow Cat parade and the 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 2026!
Hanukkah Lighting at Steamboat Resort – 8 Nights of Shred
Join Rabbi Kolby Morris-Dahary of Har Mishpacha: The Jewish Congregation of Steamboat and Shannon Lukens of Steamboat Radio will be on the Steamboat Stage at the base of the mountain in a celebration of the Festival of Light. Whether you are local or visiting, Jewish or not, you are invited to celebrate with us in song, treats (jelly donuts), and the ritual of lighting a Hanukkah menorah! Happy Hanukkah from The Jewish Community of Steamboat!
Steamboat Mountain Holiday Drone Show and Ice Skating
Join us at Steamboat Resort for an unforgettable evening of magic and wonder! As the sun sets on the sky will come alive around 5:30 PM 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. Bring your friends and family to experience this one-of-a-kind celebration—it’s a night of spectacular sights and unforgettable memories you won’t want to miss!
Holiday Drone Show- 5:30-6:00pm
Holiday Skate Party – 6:00- 7:30pm
Open for Night Skiing 6:00- 8:30pm
IMPORTANT: Please note, drone shows and all events are weather dependent and for safety reasons will be cancelled in the event of heavy snowfall and or wind.
