If you are going to be in Steamboat during the first weekend of June, you need to check out the Yampa River Festival! The flagship event of Friends of The Yampa, the Yampa River Festival is a true hometown celebration of our friend the Yampa River. This year, the 41st annual will be in person on June 4th and 5th!

With a gem as priceless as the Yampa River flowing through our backyard, it is important to show our respect. The annual Yampa River Festival, held each spring, is the premier opportunity to show our community respect for the river while enjoying spring flows.

The Yampa River flows through 270 miles of northwest Colorado before joining the Green River in Dinosaur National Park. With only a few small reservoirs in its upper stretches, the Yampa River flows mostly unimpeded. The wild nature of the Yampa River is unique among the Colorado River system that is otherwise controlled, managed and tapped to its limit.

Annually boaters and anglers descend on the Yampa River each spring to achieve greatness in their respective sports. Whether you kayak, raft, tube, canoe, SUP, packraft or float another craft, the Yampa River Festival has something for everyone. And if you aren’t inclined to jump on the water yourself, there are plenty of opportunities to spectate, have a cold beer, some great food and show your respect for the Yampa River at this year’s Yampa River Festival.

It is with great thanks to all the passionate and dedicated river enthusiasts, partners, and supporters that this event continues to be the gem that it is today. For 2021, the River Fest will still have COVID protocols with some limited access, reduced and managed spectators maintaining proper social distancing, reduced number of vendors, etc, all in an effort to do our part, and play within the State and County COVID rules.

While following all the latest safety guidelines, we hope that our river friends will join us to celebrate this year’s Yampa River Festival between June 4th and 5th, 2021. The main event is on Saturday, June 5th.

Summer has flown by and fall is in full swing with cooler temps and beautiful foliage. Here are a few favorite activities you can partake in!

Steamboat Springs Restaurant Week 

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During Steamboat’s Restaurant Week, the best restaurants in town will be offering select menus and specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This annual culinary celebration is the perfect opportunity for food lovers to sample some of Steamboat’s finest local offerings. Reservations are recommended.

Steamboat Food & Wine Festival 

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Enjoy a weekend festival featuring collaborations between local and national chefs, tastings with winemakers and master sommeliers, panel discussions, films, cooking demonstrations, an outdoor brunch and the Grand Tasting. Gather your friends for a feast of fine wines and delicious bites, while relishing autumn in the mountains.

Fall Bulb & Peony Benefit 

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The Fall Bulb & Peony Benefit will feature a selection of unique and remarkable bulbs that thrive in the Yampa River Valley for sale, including species tulips, daffodils, muscari, allium, peonies, heirloom varieties, and more! Included will be hard to find varieties chosen for form, color, fragrance, and hardiness for the Yampa River Valley.

A special collection will be featured, “The Yampa River Botanic Park Naturalizing Collection.” Take them home and plant them in your garden before the snow flies. Members Only Hours are October 5, 10 am – 2 pm. The public is welcome to shop October 6 – 9, from 8 am – 4 pm outdoors at the Trillium House on the patio.

Don’t forget to get out on some lovely hikes before the snow comes and enjoy the changing of the aspens! Steamboat ushers in beauty in every season!

Steamboat is proud to announce that they will be holding the 39th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo! The Hot Air Balloon Rodeo offers guests a spectacle like no other with a sky full of color. Due to local and state restrictions, there will not be any public admittance to the Bald Eagle Lake launch field or any “official” viewing area. The best part about the Balloon Rodeo is, you can see it almost anywhere in the valley.

When staying at The Porches, you can grab a warm cup of coffee and head up Steamboat Blvd to get a great view of the balloons. With all the uncertainty in the world, it will be so beautiful to sit and enjoy a Steamboat sunrise with a splash of colorful balloons across the horizon.

The weekend kicks off on Saturday, August 29th from 6:00am-9:30am with balloon inflation and launch. Then you an head down to the Steamboat Farmers Market from 9:00am-2:00pm to pick up local produce, meat, dairy or baked goods. Finish off the weekend on Sunday, August 30th from 6:00am-9:30am with another colorful balloon inflation and launch.

We hope you have the opportunity to enjoy this fun Steamboat event and stay safe!

Never ending fun in the Boat…

Summer has flown by here in Steamboat! Despite the persisting heat, it won’t be long until the Valley begins to cool and usher in the first signs of fall. Until then, the busy summer calendar continues with wonderful September events! We rounded up a few of our favorites.

Can’t Miss Events

Downtown Historical Walking Tour
Thursdays

Join The Tread of Pioneers Museum every Thursday in September for a historical walking tour of downtown Steamboat. This free event is a wonderful way to experience Steamboat in a whole new way.

Sidewalk Sale
September 4^th through 7^th

The perfect opportunity to get great summer deals and stock up on winter apparel and gear! All of our favorite downtown stores roll out racks of clothing, shoes, and so much more for by passers to peruse. We definitely recommend checking out Straightline Sports for winter gear or Ruby Jane for women and children apparel.

First Friday Artwalk
September 4^th

A local favorite, First Friday Artwalk, continues this summer! Take a stroll through participating downtown galleries and see art from a variety of mediums. For art from local artists be sure to stop by Pine Moon Art Gallery on 9^th.

Farmer’s Market
Saturdays

There are just a few Saturdays left to check out the Steamboat Farmer’s Market. This family favorite is a great way to kick off Saturday morning. Pick up fresh produce, baked goods, and cheeses for the weekend or stop by for lunch at one of the food trucks.

Family Stargazing
September 19^th

Take a drive to Legacy Ranch for a magical evening of Stargazing! Hosted by Yampatika, join Colorado Mountain College Professor, Paul McCudden, for an astronomy lesson. There will be telescopes on site, be sure to pack your warm clothes!

Restaurant Week
September 25^th through October 4^th

Perhaps our favorite part of fall, Restaurant Week is the best time to try different cuisine around town and get a great deal! We are so fortunate to have so many incredible restaurants; it will be hard to choose where to go next! Helpful hint, if you are feeling adventurous we recommend doing appetizers at a few different places for a fun night out!

For more information on these events, please reach out to The Porches concierge.