Every winter the Yampa Valley lights up whenever the first ice blocks arrive, days early in downtown Steamboat. They rest patiently street-side, waiting to be sculpted for annual Winter Carnival.
This five-day cold weather affair covers everything from horse-pulled skiers to a torched run down from mid mountain. The Winter Carnival parties from Wednesday to Sunday, February 5th to 9th, 2020.
Winter Carnival 2020 Calendar of Events
The festivities begin in the Olympian Hall by honoring the Winter Carnival Queen and her entourage. Most of the events take place either on Lincoln Avenue or at Howelsen Hill. On Friday, don’t miss the complimentary tubing at Howelsen Hill.
- 5:30pm Opening Ceremonies
- 6-8pm Speed and Flight Night Ski Jumping
- 7pm Duane Vandenbusche History of Skiing
Thursday, Feb 6:
- 4pm Snow Sculpture Judging
- 4:30-5pm Cross Country Obstacle Race
- 5-6pm Powder Tools Mid-Winter Terrain Park Jam Session
- 5-6:30pm Parent-Child Duals
- 5-6:30pm Ski Jumping Jamboree
- 5:30-8:30pm S’More Family Fun Party
- 10am Christy Sports Soda Pop Slalom
- 4:30pm-6pm Nordic Jumping Exhibition
- 6-7pm Amateur Ski Jumping
- 6-8pm Johnsie Memorial Dual Slalom Bicycle Race
- 7pm-12am Tito’s Mountain Soiree Party
Saturday, Feb 8:
- 8-11am King of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
- 8am 100-meter Nordic Sprint
- 9am-12pm Street Events
- 1pm Pro Alpine Ski Jumping Qualifications
- 6:15-6:45pm SSWSC Athlete Exhibition
- 7pm Night Extravaganza
Sunday, Feb 9:
- 9am-12pm Street Events
- 11:30am Diamond Hitch Parade
- 1pm Pro Alpine Ski Jumping Finals
Learn the details on each event.
Steamboat Springs Accommodations
Details
Address: Steamboat Springs
Date: Wed-Sun, February 5-9, 2020
Cost: Free and Paid
Website: steamboatchamber.com/events/annual-events/steamboat-winter-carnival
