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Cowboys' Roundup Days & 4th of July Celebration

July 2 - July 4, 2010

Cowboys' Roundup Days & 4th of July Celebration

Cowboys' Roundup Days & 4th of July Celebration

Cowboys' Roundup Days & 4th of July Celebration

July 2 - July 4, 2010

For over 100 years Steamboat has celebrated Independence Day in true western fashion. Cowboys’ Roundup Days celebrates the Western Heritage native to the Yampa Valley with events for the entire family. Kick back in your boots at several community events including, a community all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, the annual parade down Lincoln Avenue, Pioneer Days Block Party featuring a free community concert and root beer floats for the kids, evening rodeo, and one of the states largest fireworks display.

Join us for a breathtaking fireworks display at historic Howelsen Hill and celebrate July 4th with Steamboat tradition. This nighttime extravaganza will begin at dark, roughly 9:00 P.M. For the best viewing location, you can get front row seats at the base of Howelsen Hill, the oldest ski area in continuous operation in the state.

This fun filled weekend also includes a REAL cattle drive where local ranchers will drive 100 pair of cattle from their ranch down Lincoln Avenue to Romick Arena. These cattle will then play a part in the Ranch Rodeo where local ranches compete against one another in the Old West tradition.

2010 Weekend Schedule:

Thursday, July 1:
9:00 - 10:30AM Downtown Historic Walking Tour, Tread of Pioneers Museum
12:15 - 1:00PM Music on the Green~ Meridian Quartet at Yampa River Botanic Park, Strings Music Festival (free admission
8:00PM Jesse Cook at Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival

Friday, July 2:
10:00AM - 4:00PM Art on the Mountain in Gondola Square
12:00 - 1:00PM Brown Bag Lecture Series, Tread of Pioneers Museum
1:00 - 4:30PM Cow Town Ranch Tour, Community Agriculture Alliance
5:00 - 8:00PM First Friday Artwalk, downtown Steamboat Springs starting at 13th and Lincoln
5:00 - 8:00PM Steamboat Clay Artisans at The Depot
7:00 PM Mountain Valley Bank Ranch Rodeo at Romick Arena beginning with Heritage Ranch Family Awards (free admission)
8:00PM Jesse Cook at Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival

Saturday, July 3:
8:00AM Mountain Madness Road Race - Half Marathon & 10K at Howelsen Ice Rink
9:00 - 11:00AM Nordic Ski Jumping Competition at Howelsen Hill
9:00AM - 2:00PM MainStreet Farmer’s Market, 6th Street next to the courthouse
10:00AM - 4:00PM Art on the Mountain in Gondola Square
7:30 - 10:00PM Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series at Romick Arena
8:00PM Multi-Media performance of Chamber music at Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival

Sunday, July 4:
7:00 - 10:00AM Pancake Breakfast at the Little Toots Park, Steamboat Springs Lions Club
9:30AM 5th Annual Cross Country/ Nordic Combined Roller Ski Race
9:40AM 19th Annual Steamboat Sprint - 400 yard dash at Lincoln Avenue, Running Series
10:00AM Fourth of July Parade presented by the Yampa Valley Bank. Parade theme: Cowboys Dig Downtown
10:00AM - 4:00PM Art on the Mountain in Gondola Square
11:00AM - 1:00PM Pioneer Day Block Party at the Tread of Pioneers Museum featuring a free community concert
12:30PM 4th of July Ski Jump Extravaganza, Nordic Combined competition, Howelsen Hill
6:30PM Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series - special performance at Romick Arena
Approx. 9:30PM Fourth of July Fireworks display at dark following the end of the rodeo, Howelsen Hill

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Additional Details

4th of July Parade and Fireworks: On Sunday, July 4th, enjoy traditional Independence Day events, including the community pancake breakfast, July 4th Parade, and a block party, celebrate the nation’s freedom with Colorado Western flare. The day’s events will culminate with a rodeo at Romick Arena and the grand finale of fireworks at Howelsen Hill (immediately following the rodeo).

Cattle Drive: Watch local cowboys routing 110 pair of cattle down Lincoln Avenue. In honor of more than 100 years of Western Heritage, this traditional event retraces the steps down Steamboat Springs’ main street, which is as wide today as it was back in the late 1800s when cattle drives through town were more common.
*Due to schedule conflicts there will not be a Cattle Drive this year. The Saddleback Ranch Cattle Drive will return in 2011.

Other: Visit local working ranches and tour our cultural countryside with local historians during the ranch tour. Learn about the rich ranching heritage of Routt County and its residents with hands on experiences. Each tour will be different, determined by the location and your tour guides, and may include stops at cattle, sheep, horse, bison and elk ranches throughout the County. The opportunity to view and purchase locally made products will be available during each tour. Heritage Ranch Tours are sponsored by the Community Agriculture Alliance, Historic Routt County and Routt County Extension. Tour details will be available soon.

The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo continues its Independence Day tradition with evening rodeo all weekend long.

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