Every winter the Yampa Valley lights up whenever the first ice blocks arrive in downtown Steamboat Springs signifying that the Winter Carnival is near. They rest patiently street-side, waiting to be sculpted for the annual event.
This five-day cold-weather affair covers everything from horse-pulled skiers to a torched run down from mid-mountain. The Winter Carnival parties are from Wednesday to Sunday, February 8th to 12th, 2023.
Winter Carnival 2023 Calendar of Events
The festivities begin in the Olympian Hall by honoring the Winter Carnival Queen and her entourage. Most of the following events take place either on Lincoln Avenue or at Howelsen Hill.
Wednesday, Feb 8:
- Opening Ceremonies
- Speed and Flight Night Ski Jumping
- Duane Vandenbusche History of Skiing
Thursday, Feb 9:
- Snow Sculpture Judging
- Cross Country Obstacle Race
- Powder Tools Mid-Winter Terrain Park Jam Session
- Parent-Child Duals
- Ski Jumping Jamboree
- S’More Family Fun Party
Friday, Feb 10:
- Christy Sports Soda Pop Slalom
- Nordic Jumping Exhibition
- Amateur Ski Jumping
- Johnsie Memorial Dual Slalom Bicycle Race
- Tito’s Mountain Soiree Party
Saturday, Feb 11:
- King of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
- 100-meter Nordic Sprint’
- Street Events
- Pro Alpine Ski Jumping Qualifications
- SSWSC Athlete Exhibition
- Night Extravaganza
Sunday, Feb 12:
- Street Events
- Diamond Hitch Parade
- Pro Alpine Ski Jumping Finals
Accommodations
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Details
Address: Steamboat Springs, CO
Date: Wed-Sun, February 8-12, 2023
Cost: Free and Paid
Website: steamboatchamber.com/events
