4th of July in Steamboat Springs is Happening!

The 4th of July offers an opportunity for fun for everyone.  Thanks to the Steamboat Today for publishing the list of weekend events.  See you there!!!  P.S.  The fireworks are special!!!

Anne Mayberry    970-846-1425

Fourth of July weekend events

Friday

5 p.m. Electric Hot Tuna plays as part of the Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series at Howelsen Hill

5 to 8 p.m. First Friday Artwalk at venues across Steamboat

7 p.m. Mountain Valley Bank Ranch Rodeo is at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, free

Saturday

7:30 a.m. Mountain Madness Half Marathon starting at the Howelsen Ice Arena at River Road, a 10K starts at 8 a.m., $25, pre-register at Ski Haus or at www.runningseries.com

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 10th annual Art on the Mountain takes place Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Gondola Square

7:30 p.m. Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, $15 at the gate for adults, $8 for children 7 to 15 and free for children 6 and younger

Sunday

9 a.m. Independence Day Ski Jumping Extravaganza and Nordic combined competition at Howelsen Hill

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A reception for Colori Deliziosi, an exhibit of delicious color photographs, at Ciao Gelato

1:30 to 3 p.m. Historical tour of Yampa from the Yampa-Egeria Historical Museum, 100 Main St.

5 p.m. Ninth annual My Hometown community picnic at Yackey Park in Yampa, $10 for families, $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. Dinner includes a pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, beans, chips, cake and a drink, and there will be fire-roasted hot dogs and marshmallows for children.

7 p.m. Brent Rowan and friends Deborah Allen and Jim Photoglo perform at Strings Music Pavilion, $40 in advance or $45 the day of the show. Visit stringsmusicfestival.com or call 970-879-5056 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            970-879-5056     end_of_the_skype_highlighting, ext. 105.

7:30 p.m. Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, $15 at the gate for adults, $8 for children 7 to 15 and free for children 6 and younger

JULY FOURTH

7 to 10 a.m. The Steamboat Springs Lions Club’s annual all-you-can-eat pancake at Little Toots Park, $8 for adults, $6 for seniors older than 65 and youths younger than 10, and free for those younger

7 to 10:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast at Ladies Aid Hall in Yampa.

9 a.m. Sixth annual cross-country/Nordic combined roller ski race on Lincoln Avenue.

9:30 to 10 a.m. Veterans, military men and women, Reservists and National Guard members who want to walk in the Steamboat Springs’ Fourth of July Parade while the Holy Name Chorus sings patriotic songs should go to the staging area on Yampa Street. Participants are asked to wear uniforms, veterans’ organization attire or a patriotic T-shirt. Look for “Uncle Sam” and the “God Bless America” banner.

9:40 a.m. Steamboat Sprint 400-yard dash starting at Lyon Drug Store at Lincoln Avenue and Ninth Street, register from 9 to 9:15 a.m. at Lyon Drug

10 a.m. Parents and children are invited to walk in the parade with First Impressions of Routt County, meet the group between Fifth Street and Sixth Street on Yampa Street before the parade.

10 a.m. Steamboat Springs Fourth of July Parade on Lincoln Avenue.

11 a.m. Pioneer Day Block Party follows at the Tread of Pioneers Museum at Eighth and Oak streets, which includes “Routt” beer floats, free hot dogs, free admission to the museum and kids activities

11 a.m. United Method Church hosts a Strawberry Festival on its lawn at Eighth and Oak streets. The festival includes ice cream sundaes for $3, cones and lemonade for $1. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Noon. The Independence Day Ski Jumping Extravaganza and Nordic combined competition at Howelsen Hill

1 p.m. Town of Yampa Fourth of July parade on Moffat Avenue. Participants should line up at River Park before noon. The parade will be followed by a barbecue beef lunch at South Routt Elementary School. Barbecue beef or hot dog plates, which include chips and beans are $5, hot dogs are $1 each and chips are 50 cents.

4 p.m. Horse polo followed by a horse race on Moffat Avenue in Yampa. Contact Tammy Delto at 970-638-1104 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            970-638-1104     end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

6:30 p.m. Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, $20 at the gate for adults, $10 for children 7 to 15 and free for children 6 and younger.

8 p.m. Free country dancing until the fireworks start at the Ghost Ranch Saloon.

9:30 p.m. The city of Steamboat Springs Fourth of July fireworks will begin at Howelsen Hill after the rodeo

Dark. Town of Yampa Fourth of July fireworks show