WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 8

5:30 PM  OPENING CEREMONIES
Olympian Hall, Howelsen Hill Lodge, Downtown off of 5th
A celebration honoring the Winter Carnival Queen, her Court of Attendants, Little Princesses, and the Grand Marshals.

5:00 – 8:00 PM  HITCHENS BROTHERS WEDNESDAY NIGHT JUMP
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
Kids ages 8-13 will be jumping the Nordic Jumps at Howelsen Hill!

THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 9

2:00 – 6:00PM   AIR BAG JAM SESSION
SSWSC Athlete Display, Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
Watch as SSWSC Freestyle, Freeskiing, and Snowboard athletes launch into the air and work on their tricks, landing in a 50' airbag! Closed to the public, this event offers exceptional photography opportunities of airborne athletes!

4:00 PM   SNOW SCULPTURE JUDGING
Lincoln Avenue
Stroll down Lincoln to view hand carved snow sculptures! Judging will take place at 4:00pm on February 9, and winners will be highlighted with ribbons and announced at the street events on February 11 and 12. Sculptures will be built on February 9 by student and community teams inspired by the theme “Dream, Dare, Dazzle.” All Ages.

4:30 – 5:30 PM   CROSS COUNTRY OBSTACLE COURSE
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
A fun and entertaining non-competitive obstacle course for nordic and “wanna be” nordic skiers at Howelsen Hill. Ages 5-12. Spectators are welcome.

5:00 – 6:00 PM   POWDERTOOLS MID-WINTER TERRAIN PARK JAM SESSION
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
Open to both skiers and snowboarders. Located under the lights of Howelsen Hill Terrain Park, this event is open to the public. Pre-registration is required at 4:00 pm at the terrain park. A liability waiver must be signed or already on file with the SSWSC to participate. Practice runs from 4:30-5pm, and Jam Session from 5-6pm.

4:30– 6:00 PM   FAMILY DUALS
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
Everyone is a winner in this friendly competition for all ages. Come join our family fun by watching racing or bumping down the junior courses on Howelsen Hill Face. Family members against family members.

4:00 – 5:30 PM   SKI JUMPING JAMBOREE
Hill Size Bump & 20, Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
An enjoyable time. Watch children Ages 4-11 to try the Bump Jump and 20 meter jump at the nordic jumping complex of Howelsen Hill for some “flying fun” on alpine equipment.

5:30 – 6:30 PM   WINTER CARNIVAL MEMORIES
Olympian Hall, Howelsen Hill
Join the Tread of Pioneers Museum and the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club for a special evening with a panel of longtime locals sharing their favorite memories of Winter Carnivals throughout the decades. Free hot beverages served. No rsvp, free event.

5:30 – 8:30 PM   S’MORE FAMILY FUN PARTY
Howelsen Hill Party Tent, Downtown off of 5th Street
Families, take part in the Winter Carnival Celebration! During the evening activities at Howelsen Hill, a family style chili and s’more party will be taking place in the big white tent on Vanatta Ballfield. Just call it S’More Family Fun! Enjoy the outside ski activities, then head into the tent for warm chili, a DJ and dancing. Complete with a bonfire, fire spinners, and s’more making outside. A Winter Carnival button is required. Purchase tickets in advance at wintercarnivalsteamboat.com. Food is first come, first served, 5:30 – 7:00pm.

FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 10

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM   CHRISTY SPORTS SODA POP SLALOM
Howelsen Hill, magic carpet
This is a fun race and is open to any skier or snowboarder ages 11 and under. Watch kids try racing and enjoy a "soda pop" after the event.

12:00 – 2:00 PM   WINTER CARNIVAL POSTER SIGNING
Old Town Hot Springs
Meet Winter Carnival poster artist Joanne Orce at Old Town Hot Springs. Bring your poster, or posters will be available for purchase.

4:30 – 6:00 PM   NORDIC JUMPING EXHIBITION
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
SSWSC Nordic Combined and Special Jumping athletes jumping the 20 meter, 30 meter, 45 meter,75 meter and 100 meter jumps.

5:00 – 5:30 PM   SKI BALLET New This Year!
Howelsen Hill, Ponyland, the big magic carpet next to the nordic ski jumps
Wear your sequins and stretch pants! A throwback to the mid-70s and once an official Olympic sport, ski ballet in its purest form included routines choreographed to music consisting of flips, jumps, rolls, spins, and leg crossings. In this Winter Carnival competition, anything goes, but costumes are mandatory! All competitors must attend a pre-competition meeting at 4:30pm on February 10 to sign a waiver and receive a lift ticket by showing Winter Carnival Button. 

6:00 – 7:00 PM   AMATEUR SKI JUMPING
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
Ski Jumping (on alpine equipment) Ages 15+ under the lights on the historic ski jumps of Howelsen Hill. Prizes, jumping and high-flying fun.

6:00 – 8:00 PM   JOHNSIE MEMORIAL DUAL SLALOM BICYCLE RACE
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
An exciting on-snow, mountain bike event. Most of the action takes place on the poma ride up to the top of the course, but this year the course will include more terrain and jumps to spice up the action. Ages 12+. Come take a chance and ride the course or just spectate and watch the action. Event includes practice, qualifying, and final competition rounds.

7:00 – 11:00 PM   TITO’S MOUNTAIN SOIREE
Age 21+, Howelsen Hill, in the Tent at Vanatta Field
Celebrate the 110th Winter Carnival at an 80’s themed dance party with an evening of libations, food, live music by the 6 Million Dollar Band, fire pits, and more. Tickets must be purchased in advance at wintercarnivalsteamboat.com or 970-879-0695 x 100. SOLD OUT

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 11

8:00 AM   100-METER NORDIC SPRINT
Downtown, Lincoln Avenue
The Steamboat Springs Nordic Council are hosting a 100-meter Nordic Sprint on Lincoln Avenue between 7th and 8th streets prior to the Street Events. The race will have male and female divisions as well as 13 and over & 12 and under age categories.

9:00 AM – NOON   STREET EVENTS
Downtown, Lincoln Avenue

A wildly entertaining show featuring children on skis and snowboards being pulled behind horses along snow covered Lincoln Avenue. Races include street slalom, ski joring, ring and spear, donkey jump and the famous adult shovel race. The horse events are for children ages 6-14; there are also non-horse events for ages 1-14.

1:00 PM   PRO ALPINE SKI JUMPING QUALIFICATIONS
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
This is a must-see ski jumping event with participants launching off of the 100 meter on alpine skis and boots, rather than the usual ski jumping equipment.

6:45 – 7:15 PM   SSWSC ATHLETE EXHIBITION
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
SSWSC athletes demonstrate their skills as the sun sets behind Howelsen Hill!

7:30 – 8:30 PM   NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
Join us for this must-see evening of entertainment at historic Howelsen Hill!
This community favorite draws thousands of spectators for an exciting light display. The evening starts off highlighting local athletes showing their prowess in the dark, lit by flares and LED lights. The Lighted Man will ski down Howelsen Hill shooting fireworks from his pyrotechnic suit, and jumpers will soar through a fiery hoop off of the nordic jumps. The night ends with a stunning fireworks show.

SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 12

9:00 – 11:00 AM STREET EVENTS
Downtown, Lincoln Avenue
A wildly entertaining show featuring children on skis and snowboards being pulled behind horses along snow covered Lincoln Avenue. Races include street slalom, ski joring, ring and spear, donkey jump and the famous adult shovel race. The horse events are for children ages 6-14; there are also non-horse events for ages 1-14.

approx 11:00 AM   DIAMOND HITCH PARADE after Street Events
Downtown, Lincoln Avenue

The diamond hitch consists of at least four skiers. The skiers hold on to points of a rope tied in the shape of one or more diamonds. Animals, people or vehicles may pull the skiers down the snow-filled streets.

1:00 – 2:00 PM   PRO ALPINE SKI JUMPING FINALS
Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th
This is a must-see ski jumping event with finalists launching off of the 100 meter jump again on alpine skis and boots, rather than the usual ski jumping equipment. Watch as the jumpers try to break the hill record.

For more information visit

Melissa Fielding

970.291.9594

melissafielding.steamboatsir.com