6th Annual Wild West Air Fest and Labor Day Weekend Celebration
September 4-5, 2010 

Labor Day Weekend in Steamboat is packed with entertainment in the air, on the mountain and all over town! It's a Labor Day celebration for the whole family. The Wild West Air Fest features vintage and warbird static aircraft display, classic cars, radio controlled airplane shows, hang gliders, para-gliders, Wings Over the Rockies KidSpace and much more! If you love dogs, you won't want to miss the Steamboat Stock dog Challenge. Watch these amazing animals herding sheep in this great competition on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Shop ‘til you drop at Steamboat’s traditional semi-annual downtown sidewalk sale. Grab your cowboy hats and throw on your boots for The Rocky Mountain Bull Bash P.B.R. on Sunday. This thrilling event pushes cowboys’ skills to their limit as they take on top-ranked bulls to compete for a big cash prize.

NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT EVENT SITE. THANK YOU!

2009 Schedule of Events: (2010 Schedule to Come)

Friday, September 4:
9:00-6:00 P.M.  Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale, downtown Steamboat Springs
4:00 P.M.  Steamboat Springs Stage Race - Prologue at Marabou Ranch

Saturday, September 5:
8:00-2:00 P.M.  Mainstreet Farmers' Market, downtown Steamboat Springs next to the Court House
8:00-5:00 P.M.  Steamboat Stockdog Challenge, Stanko Ranch in Steamboat Springs
9:00-3:00 P.M.  Wild West Air Fest - vintage aircraft & warbird static display, classic car display at the Steamboat Airport.
9:00-6:00 P.M.  Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale, downtown Steamboat Springs
10:00-2:00 P.M.  2010 Denver Bronco Cheerleader calendar signing, Steamboat Springs Airport
12:00 P.M.  Tribute to the Troops, Steamboat Springs Airport directly following special guest speaker Maj. Gen. Patrick
                    Halloran, Steamboat Springs Airport
12:30 P.M.  Steamboat Springs Stage Race - Circuit Race at Marabou Ranch
1:00 P.M.  Radio Controlled Airplane shows, Steamboat Springs Airport

Sunday, September 6:
8:00 A.M.  Steamboat Springs Stage Race - Road Race on CR33
8:00-5:00 P.M.  Steamboat Stockdog Challenge, Stanko Ranch in Steamboat Springs
9:00-3:00 P.M.  Wild West Air Fest - vintage aircraft & warbird static display, classic car display at the Steamboat Springs Airport
9:00-6:00 P.M.  Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale, downtown Steamboat Springs
10:00-2:00 P.M.  2010 Denver Bronco Cheerleader calendar signing, Steamboat Springs Airport
12:00-3:00 P.M.  Downtown Hoedown and Chuckwagon Chili Challenge, downtown Steamboat Springs
12:00 P.M.  Special Guest Speaker Maj. Gen. Patrick Halloran, Steamboat Springs Airport
1:00 P.M.  Radio Controlled Airplane shows, Steamboat Springs Airport
5:00 P.M.  Rocky Mountain Bull Bash P.B.R.  - Romick Arena in downtown Steamboat Springs 
                                (Gates open at 3:00 p.m. - Purchase your tickets at the Steamboat Visitor Center or call 877-754-2269)

Monday, September 7:
8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.  Steamboat Stockdog Challenge, Stanko Ranch in Steamboat Springs
9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.  Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale, downtown Steamboat Springs 
2:40 P.M.  Steamboat Springs Stage Race - Criterium in downtown Steamboat

More Event Details:
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with the Wild West Air Fest in Steamboat Springs. Head out to the Steamboat Springs Airport for airplane and helicopter rides, vintage and warbird static aircraft displays, classic car display, remote controlled airplane shows, Wings Over the Rockies KidSpace and much more.  

After that, head downtown for the “Come Sale Away” sidewalk sale. Beginning on Saturday, you can see working dogs herd sheep lead only by whistle and hand commands from their trainers at the Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge. On Sunday evening, see professional cowboys risk it all in the Rocky Mountain Bull Bash PBR event at the Romick Arena downtown.

Pilot Registration 
Information to come.

Volunteer Experience:
Do you have a passion for airplanes or flying? The 6th Annual Wild West Air Fest has plenty of amazing airplanes to ogle at; whether you love new or old there is something for everyone. Come help us out in our Kidspace where you will help kids to build model airplanes out of candy and wood or even a Styrofoam rocket ship. If you’re more into flying, help the kids while they navigate the airplane simulators.  Every volunteer will receive free admission into the event, a free volunteer t-shirt, and a free dawn patrol flight around the Yampa Valley. For more information about volunteering please contact Courtney at 970-875-7006 or courtney@steamboatchamber.com 

Thank you to our 5th Annual Wild West Air Fest 2009 Sponsors 

Presenting Sponsor
C.H. Yarber Construction

Corporate Sponsors
Christy Sports
Mountain Aircraft Maintenance
Pilot Mag
Pinnacol Assurance
Steamboat Landing
Zephyr Helicopters and Hawk Flight, Inc.

Local Sponsors
All Terrain
Orthopedics of Steamboat Springs
NW Colorado Aviators
All Terrain Excavating
Rabbit Ears Motel
Aspens at Walton Creek
Aviator