Update: Thanks to everyone for coming out to the 2011 OktoberWest! You made the event a huge success! Check back next spring for info on next year's event.
Friday, September 16th — Sunday, September 18th
Celebrate Oktoberfest in western-style with the 3rd annual OktoberWest September 16th—18th. All the Oktoberfest traditions with a Steamboat twist, including Rocky Mountain beer, local food specialties and festivities unique to Steamboat Springs.
Don't forget... please walk, bike or ride the free bus to and from the event! All events happen rain or shine.
| FEATURE EVENT TICKETS - Buy Online: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oktoberwest Festival Admission | FREE | |
| Lamb Cook Off Tickets | $1500 available at the door. | |
| Beer Garden Tickets | $2500 in advance, $3000 at the door. Includes free tastings. |
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| Beer Garden & Lamb Combo Tickets | $3500 in advance, $4000 at the door. Includes free tastings. |
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Full Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 16th
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedaling Posse Parade | 5:30pm | Lincoln Ave. | Cruiser bikes lead the way from Little Toots Park, through historic downtown, and back to Little Toots Park for Suds & Grub |
| Suds & Grub | 6:00pm | Little Toots Park | Beer tasting and food specials! |
Saturday, September 17th
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Rabbit Run | 6:00am | Steamboat Ski Area | An extremely challenging yet rewarding 50 mile marathon traversing Mt. Werner and the Continental Divide. 15 hour time limit! |
| Gondola Open | 10:00am — 4:00pm | Steamboat Ski Area | Buy one Gondola ticket and it is good for the entire weekend! |
| Coca–Cola Adventure Zone Activities | 10:00am — 4:00pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | 50% off all Coca–Cola Adventure Zone Activities! Try your luck on the mechanical bucking bronco! |
| OktoberWest Festival | 2:00 — 6:00pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | Come enjoy the main event of the weekend at the Steamboat Ski Area. Sample numerous beers, compete in the Bucking Bull Battle and listen to some great music! |
| Cruiser Bike Decorating Competition | 2:00 — 3:00pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | Decorate your cruiser bike to win some great prizes! |
| Lamb Cook Off & Tasting | 2:00 — 5:00pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | Sample delicious lamb featuring Steamboat's local chefs and local grown Routt County lamb! |
| Beer Garden Open | 2:00 — 6:00pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | Come and taste free samples of some of the best beer the Rocky Mountains have to offer. |
| FREE Concert | 2:30 — 3:30pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | Free concert |
| Cow Pie Challenge | 3:00 — 4:00pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | An intense pie eating contest |
| Bucking Bull Battle | 4:00pm — 5:00pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | Hold on for dear life as the Mechanical Bull tries to throw you off! |
| FREE Concert | 4:00 — 5:30pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | Free concert featuring Great American Taxi (featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon) |
| Announcement of Lamb Cook Off Winners | 5:30pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | After a day of eating and cooking, it's time to figure out who is the best chef! |
Sunday, September 18th
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gondola Open (Final Day) | 9:30am — 4:00pm | Steamboat Ski Area | Come take a ride on the Gondola for the final day of the Summer Season! |
| Coca–Cola Adventure Zone Activities | 10:00am — 4:00pm | Base of Steamboat Ski Area | Come enjoy the Coca–Cola Adventure Zone! Jump on the trampolines or try your luck on the mechanical bucking bronco! |
| Bloody Mary Bar | 10:45am — 4:00pm | Oasis Sundeck (Top of the Gondola) | Enjoy the $5 Bloody Mary Bar on the Oasis Sundeck while enjoying spectacular views of the Yampa Valley |
| OktoberWest Luncheon Buffet | 11:00am — 2:30pm | Thunderhead (Top of the Gondola) | Enjoy an amazing all you can eat buffet meal at the top of the Gondola. $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. |
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OktoberWest kicks off with Suds & Grub, a cruiser bike parade through historic downtown with stops at restaurants for beer tastings and food specials. Saturday's event at the base area is free and geared towards families with tasty food, OktoberWest themed activities, a bucking mechanical bull battle, cruiser bike decoration competition, free concerts, the lamb cook–off, a pie eating contest and more, plus plenty of regional beers to taste in the beer garden. Bring the whole family to town for this Steamboat–styled fall festival.