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 Of Events:

February 4, 2025
12 - 1 p.m. Olympic Heritage Tour
Coordinated by the Tread of Pioneers Museum.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. History Happy Hour
"Three Generations of Winter Carnival's Lighted Man" with Jon, Ron, and Kent Banks - Hosted by the Tread of Pioneers Museum

February 5, 2025
4 - 6 p.m. Steamboat Cup
This is a fun, local competitive cross country parent- hild relay and primarily targeted to skiers ages 7-12. These events are free and open to the public but require online pre-registration. Registration opens on January 22 and closes on February 4 at 4 p.m.

5:30 p.m. Royalty Dinner
A celebration honoring the Winter Carnival Queen, her Court of Attendants, Little Princesses and the Grand Marshals. Location: Howelsen Hill

February 6, 2025

2-6 p.m. Air Bag Athlete Demonstration
4 p.m. Snow Sculpture Viewing
All ages are welcome. Coordinated by Steamboat Creates. Register here. Location: Lincoln Ave

4:30-5:30 p.m. Cross Country Obstacle Course
Ages 5-12 only. Location: Rodeo Grounds Howelsen Hill

4:30-5:30 p.m. Ski Jumping Jamboree
Ages 4-11, Hill size HS 8 & 20. Location: Howelsen Hill

4:30-6 p.m. Family Duals
All ages are welcome. Location: Howelsen Hill

5-6 p.m. Powder Tools Terrain Park Jam Session
Ages 14 and under. Location: Howelsen Hill

5-8 p.m. S’More Family Fun Night
Tickets required in advance. Food provided by La Central Catering and Moving Mountains
Dinner tickets available for $15 each beginning January 31, 2025 at 10 a.m. S’more tickets (includes access to the event and all you can eat S’mores) will be available at the door for $10 based on tent capacity. Buy tickets Buy tickets here. Location: Howelsen Hill Party Tent

February 7, 2025

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Christy Sports Soda Pop Slalom
Registration is required for this event. Registration opens on January 31 at 7 a.m. and closes at noon on Wednesday, February. 5. Register here.

12:30 - 3 p.m. Winter Carnival Rail Jam Open
4:30-5:30 p.m. Nordic Jumping Exhibition
5:30-6 p.m. Ski Ballet
Registration is required for this event. Registration closes February 3. Location: Howelsen Hill, Ponyland

6-7 p.m. Amateur Ski Jumping
Ages 15+. Location: Howelsen Hill

6-8 p.m. Johnsie Memorial Dual Slalom Bicycle Race
Ages 12+. Location: Howelsen Hill

7-11 p.m. Tito’s Mountain Soiree
Purchase tickets here. Location: Howelsen Hill Party Tent

February 8, 2025

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. 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+

February 9, 2025
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
Location: Lincoln Ave
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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.

Date: February 5-9, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

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