Celebrate Summer in SteamBoat Springs & Stay Affordably

Summer in Steamboat Springs is in full swing, with special events, fabulous food and incredible festivals filled with Steamboat’s own brand of western flare and flavor. You can stay for as low as $119.00 at the slope-side resort, the Sheraton Steamboat Resort provides an experience that, when combined with signature amenities, are unparalleled in the area. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming events!

August 7 – 11:  10th Annual Steamboat Wine Festival
At the Steamboat Wine Festival master winemakers and culinary greats gather to play, wine, and dine in beautiful Steamboat Springs. Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience.  Don’t miss the Grand Tasting Toast of Steamboat on Saturday. This is the grand finale of the event, with over 500 wines, premium beer, and a variety of parings from local restaurants. Tickets prices range from $55 – $165 per person.

Sheraton Steamboat Resort rates for the Steamboat Wine Festival start at just $119 per night, August 7 – 11, 2013.

August 21 – 22:  USA Pro Challenge

Thousands of spectators cheer as Elia Viviani of Team Liquigas-Cannondale races toward the finish line of stage 4 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Steamboat Springs Friday afternoon in Steamboat Spring.

Thousands of spectators cheer as Elia Viviani of Team Liquigas-Cannondale races toward the finish line of stage 4 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Steamboat Springs Friday afternoon in Steamboat Spring.

The USA Pro Challenge will return to Steamboat Springs in 2013. Riders will race through nine host cities throughout Colorado with the Bike Town USA Stage in Steamboat Springs on August 21st and August 22nd.  The race events will be accompanied by live music, a sunset happy hour celebration at the top of the Gondola, ice cream social, kids trials, the Team Flying Wheels BMX Series, and more. There is no charge to watch the Pro Challenge arrival or start/departure.

Sheraton Steamboat Resort rates start at just $199 per night, August 22 – 23, 2013. The hotel does not have availability on Aug. 21.

August 31 – September 1:  Labor Day Weekend & Wild West Air Fest: 

Wild West Air Fest: Courtesy: Corey Kopischke

Wild West Air Fest: Courtesy: Corey Kopischke

Labor Day Weekend in Steamboat Springs is packed with entertainment in the air, on the mountain and all over town! It’s a Labor Day celebration for the whole family. The Wild West Air Fest features a vintage and warbird static aircraft display, classic cars, radio controlled airplane shows, Wings Over the Rockies KidSpace and much more!  Admission is$6 for adults, $3 for youth ages 12-6, and FREE for 5 and under.

Sheraton Steamboat Resort rates start at just $119 per night, August 31 – September 1, 2013.

September 20 – 22: 5th Annual Steamboat OktoberWest

OktoberWest. Courtesy: Corey Kopischke

OktoberWest. Courtesy: Corey Kopischke

Celebrate the season at a Steamboat-style Oktoberfest including Rocky Mountain beer, local food specialties and festivities found only in Steamboat Springs. Steamboat’s OktoberWest celebration takes Oktoberfest and stamps it with Steamboat’s own western brand. No German beer here, just good ol’ Colorado Rocky Mountain beer, food and festivities. OktoberWest at the Steamboat Mountain Village is free to attend, features great live music, the I Love Beef Cook Off and plenty of regional beers to taste in the beer garden. The kids will have a blast at the Coca-Cola Adventure Zone at a 50% discount. Try out the new Water Wakerz, Ropes Course and the all-time favorite, Slingshot Bungee Jump! Prices for OktoberWest are:

  • Oktoberwest Festival Admission – FREE
  • I Love Beef Cook-Off & tasting – $15; available at the door
  • Beer Garden Entrance* – $25 online in advance, $30 at the door. (Includes beer stein and tastings)
  • Beer Garden* & I Love Beef Cook-Off Combo – $35 online in advance, $40 at the door. (Includes beer stein and beer/beef tastings)

Sheraton Steamboat Resort rates start at just $119 per night, September 20 – 23, 2013.