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:

9-11 a.m. Street Events
Presented by Yampa Valley Bank. Pre-registration for horse events required - SOLD OUT

10:30 a.m. Giant Ski Race Finals
Teams of six people race head-to-head against another team on a pair of 25-foot-long Giant Skis downtown up Lincoln Avenue. The top 8 teams from Saturday’s qualifiers will compete along with one people’s choice team. Registration for tSaturday Qualifiers opens January 15. Pre-registration is recommended, but day of registration will be available on site. Location: Lincoln Ave

11:30 a.m. Diamond Hitch Parade
Click here to Register here.

Location: Lincoln Ave

1-2 p.m.  Pro Alpine Ski Jumping Finals
By Qualification. Location: Howelsen Hill

Street Events

9:00-9:35 a.m. - Street Slalom, 6-9 years
9:35-9:45 a.m. - 25yd Dog Dash, 0-5 years
9:45-9:55 a.m. - 25yd Dad Dash, 0-5 years
9:55-10:30 a.m. - Donkey Jump, 10-14 years
10:30-10:35 a.m. - Shovel Race, 18+
11 a.m. - Diamond Hitch Parade begins *Events that require advance registration. Start Times are approximate.