32nd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo
Daily, Sat. Jul. 13, 2013 - Sun. Jul. 14, 2013
6:00 AM - 9:30 AM
The Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and Art in the Park offer artistry and color both on canvases and in the air making them a staple of Steamboat Springs, Colorado in the summertime.
Get to the launch grounds early to see the balloons inflate, and if you’re lucky you may even be asked to help crew. The rodeo portion consists of fun contests like dipping into Bald Eagle Lake and since balloon pilots can be pretty competitive, you’re guaranteed a good show.
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Once the balloons are in the air, sip on coffee and eat a yummy crepe from one of the vendors as you watch more balloons dot the Yampa Valley sky. Afterwards, head over to Art in the Park and visit with over one hundred-forty artist and culinary vendors showcasing a variety of work. Kick back, catch some live entertainment, and let the kiddos play in the interactive art area. Mark your calendar for the most coloful and anticipated weekend of the summer! |
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Launch Field
For the ultimate experience, you are invited to join us on the launch field to watch the pilots prepare for take off! This is a great photography opportunity.
Location
Approximately 9/10 of a mile south of Walton Creek Road on Highway 40. The physical address is: 35565 South Highway 40 and the property is better known as the Bald Eagle Lake.
Parking
There is no publie parking at the event. Free transportation is provided from the Meadows Parking lot on Pine Grove Road. Parking will also be free in the Meadows Parking lot. Due to the event's convenient location on the edge of town, we encourage spectators to walk, ride their bikes or take the shuttle from the hotel or lodge.
*No dogs are allowed at event site due to balloon hazards. Thank you!
2013 Weekend Schedule
Friday, July 12, 2013 |
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| 7:30pm | Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series, Romick Arena |
Saturday, July 13, 2013 |
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6am |
Launch field opens and transportation begins from the Meadows parking Lot |
Sunday, July 14, 2013 |
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| 6am 6:30am 6:30 - 9:30am 9am - 4pm |
Launch field opens and transportation begins from the Meadows parking Lot Balloon Inflation Hot Air Balloon Rodeo, Bald Eagle Lake 39th Annual Art in the Park, West Lincoln Park |
Balloon Sponsors
Christy Sports
Connell Resources, Inc.
PostNet
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Loaf n' Jug
Rabbit Ears Motel
Steamboat Grand
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp
TIC
Wal-Mart
Wells Fargo Bank
Yampa Valley Electric
Other Information
If you're a vendor that's interested in vending at the Art in the Park, call the Steamboat Springs Arts Council at (970) 879-9008.
If you're interested in sponsoring a balloon at this year's event please contact Sarah Leonard, Special Events and Sponsorship Director, at the Steamboat Springs Chamber for more information at (970) 875-7006 or via email at sarah@steamboatchamber.com