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. On Saturday July 4th, kick back in 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 extraviganza will begin at dark, roughly 9:00pm. 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.

Sunday morning begins with 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.

Extend your vacation to the following weekend when the 29th Annual Bank of the West Hot Air Balloon Rodeo returns to Steamboat Springs. Click here to learn more.

Weekend Schedule:
Thursday, July 2:  
9 - 10:30 am  Downtown Historic Walking Tour, Tread of Pioneers Museum
12:15 - 1 pm Music on the Green, Yampa River Botanic Park, Strings Music Festival
8:00 pm  The Neville Brothers at Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival 
 
Friday, July 3:
9 - 11 am  Nordic Ski Jumping Competition at Howelsen Hill
10 am - 4 pm  Art on the Mountain in Gondola Square
12 - 1 pm  Brown Bag Lecture Series, Tread of Pioneers Museum
5 - 8 pm  First Friday Artwalk, downtown Steamboat starting at 13th and Lincoln
7:00 pm  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series at Romick Arena
8:00 pm  The Neville Brothers at Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival

Saturday, July 4: 
7 - 10 am  Pancake Breakfast at the Little Toots Park, Steamboat Springs Lions Club
8 am - 2 pm  MainStreet Farmer’s Market, 6th Street next to the courthouse
9:00 am  18th Annual Steamboat Sprint, Lincoln Avenue, Running Series
9:30 am   4th Annual Cross Country/ Nordic Combined Roller Ski Race, Lincoln Avenue
10:00 am  Fourth of July Parade presented by the Yampa Valley Bank
      Parade theme: Steamboat Seasons … Celebrating the Beauty
10 am - 4 pm  Art on the Mountain in Gondola Square
11 am - 1 pm  Pioneer Day Block Party at the Tread of Pioneers Museum featuring a free community concert with Steamboat Swings celebrating the Museum’s 50th Anniversary
12:30 pm  4th of July Ski Jump Extravaganza, Nordic Combined competition, Howelsen Hill 
7:00 pm  Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series at Romick Arena
7:00 pm  Western BBQ at the top of the Gondola, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation
Approx. 9:00 pm Fourth of July Fireworks display at dark following the end of the rodeo, Howelsen Hill

Sunday, July 5:
8:00 am    31st Annual Mountain Madness Half Marathon & 10K, Howelsen Hill, Running Series
10:00 am  Saddleback Ranch Cattle Drive, Lincoln Avenue
10 am - 4 pm  Art on the Mountain in Gondola Square
1 - 4 pm   Cow Town Ranch Tour, Community Agriculture Alliance 
5:00 pm   Mountain Valley Bank Ranch Rodeo at Romick Arena beginning with Heritage Ranch Family Awards (free admission)

Additional Details:

4th of July Parade and Fireworks: On Saturday, 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: Head downtown on Sunday, July 5th at 10am, to 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.

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 tour takes place from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., pick up and completion location to be determined. Transportation will be provided by Alpine Taxi of Steamboat Springs. Advance Registration is required through Steamboat Central Reservations: 1-800-922-2722 or 970-879-0740. The cost is $50 for adults, $10 for kids 7-12, free for kids 0-6. This includes transportation, guides, information materials and Routt-Beer Floats. 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.

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

Parade is FULL. Please remember for the safety of everyone at the parade DO NOT THROW CANDY FROM YOUR PARADE FLOAT. Someone can walk along the side of the street and hand out candy but please do not throw candy to the crowd.

Thanks for your help in keeping this event safe for everyone involved. If you are seen throwing anything from your float or display you will not be permitted to participate in this annual tradition again.