September 14 - 16, 2012
Celebrate the season at a Steamboat-style Oktoberfest with music, food, beer, games and activities for kids and adults, chef competition and much more. We’re taking an Oktoberfest and stamping it with Steamboat’s western brand. No German beer here, just good ol’ Rocky Mountain beer, food and festivities.
The event will kickoff Friday night with the Pedaling Posse Parade in Steamboat’s historic downtown leading patrons to their favorite restaurants for the Suds & Grub event with beer tastings and food specials. Saturday is packed with entertainment for everyone in the family. Admission to the event is FREE. Embrace the true OktoberWest spirit with events such as the lamb cook-off, Cow PIE Challenge and Bucking Bull Battle while rockin' out during the free concert with a refreshing beer in your hand and you have the perfect fall day in Steamboat Springs. While you are enjoying OktoberWest festivities, cheer on the Run Rabbit Run Ultra Marathon racers at the finish line after completing a challenging 50-mile run along the Continental Divide trail.
Oktoberwest Festival Admission: FREE
Beer Garden Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Includes beer stein and tastings.
Beer Garden & Lamb Combo Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Includes beer stein and beer & lamb tastings.
Lamb Cook Off Tickets Only: Available for $15 the day of the event.
2012 Weekend Schedule
| Friday, September 14, 2012 - Downtown Steamboat Springs | |
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| 5:30 P.M. | Pedaling Posse Parade - Cruiser bikes lead the way from Howelsen Hill through historic downtown to Little Toots Park for Suds & Grub |
| 6:00 P.M. | Suds & Grub - Beer tasting and food specials! |
| Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Steamboat Ski Area | |
| 6:00 A.M. | Run Rabbit Run - An extremely challenging yet rewarding 50 mile marathon traversing Mt. Werner and the Continental Divide. 15 hour time limit! |
| 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. | Gondola Open - Buy a Saturday Gondola pass and it is good for the entire weekend! |
| 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. | Coca–Cola Adventure Zone Activities - 50% off all Coca–Cola Adventure Zone Activities! Try your luck on the mechanical bucking bronco! |
| 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. | OktoberWest Festival - 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! |
| 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. | Cruiser Bike Decorating Competition - Decorate your cruiser bike to win some great prizes! |
| 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Lamb Cook Off & Tasting - Sample delicious lamb featuring Steamboat's local chefs and local grown Routt County lamb! |
| 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. | Beer Garden Open - Free Beer Samples (some of the best brews in the Rockies) |
| 2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. | FREE Concert - TBA |
| 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. | Cow PIE Challenge - An intense pie eating contest. |
| 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Bucking Bull Battle - Hold on for dear life as the Mechanical Bull tries to throw you off! |
| 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. | FREE concert - Free concert featuring Great American Taxi (featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon) |
| 5:30 P.M. | Announcement of Lamb Cook Off Winners - After a day of eating and cooking, it's time to figure out who is the best chef! |
| Sunday, September 16, 2012 - Steamboat Ski Area | |
| 9:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. | Gondola Open (Final Day) - Come take a ride on the Gondola for the final day of the Summer Season! |
| 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. | Coca-Cola Adventure Zone Activities - Come enjoy the Coca–Cola Adventure Zone! Jump on the trampolines or try your luck on the mechanical bucking bronco! |
| 10:45 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. | Bloody Mary Bar - Enjoy the $5 Bloody Mary Bar on the Oasis Sundeck while enjoying spectacular views of the Yampa Valley! |
| 11:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. | OktoberWest Luncheon Buffet - 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. |
*No dogs allowed at the event site
Visit the 4th Annual Steamboat OktoberWest website for additional information.
