Local Area Events Near Steamboat Springs KOA Holiday

Local Area Events

Sunset Happy Hour Photo

Sunset Happy Hour

A can't miss Steamboat activity and one that will bring you back time and again. Take in the view as you ride the Steamboat Gondola to Thunderhead Lodge and enjoy culinary bites, live music, and toast to the sunset while overlooking the Yampa Valley. Fun for the whole family, kids included!

PRICING & HOURS OF OPERATION
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GUEST PRICE
FREE for 26/27 Ikon Pass Holders (Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, and Ikon Base Plus Pass, and Steamboat only passholders
$30 for non-Pass holders 5 & Older (4 & under complimentary) Tickets will be sold onsite via credit card only, no pre-purchase will be available. Sold separately from Scenic Ride tickets.

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FOOD & DRINK
A full bar and light appetizers and snacks are available for purchase.

PARKING
Guests are encouraged to park in the Upper Knoll parking lot (free). Paid parking is available in the Steamboat Square and Ski Time Square parking garages.

PETS AND SERVICE ANIMALS
Pets are not permitted at Sunset Happy Hour or inside Thunderhead Lodge. Service animals, specifically trained to provide a service covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, are welcome. Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals do not currently qualify as service animals under the ADA.

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Coca Cola Movies on the Mountain Photo

Coca Cola Movies on the Mountain

Steamboat OktoberWest Photo

Steamboat OktoberWest

OktoberWest is more than a beer festival — it's Steamboat's favorite way to welcome fall in the Yampa Valley. Craft brews flow, crisp mountain air settles in for the season, and friends and families gather to celebrate with German flair. From the annual beef cook-off to lawn game competitions and a vendor market, there's something for everyone all weekend long. Wear your best German attire, raise a stein, and soak in the colorful views of Mount Werner.Proudly hosted by the Steamboat Springs Chamber, Steamboat Mountain Village, and Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, and presented by Resort Group, OktoberWest is a high-energy fall tradition anticipated all year long.Tickets go on sale April 13th.Friday Night Beer StrollThe weekend kicks off on Friday with the annual Beer Stroll. Head downtown to participating restaurants to taste a variety of seasonal and local beers. This event is a fundraiser for the Young Professionals Network. From 4–7 PM, explore downtown Steamboat's favorite bars and restaurants while sampling a variety of local beers. This ticket includes a 6-oz branded stainless steel tasting glass, and proceeds support YPN's work to connect and empower emerging community leaders.Saturday Beer FestivalChoose your ExperienceGarden

  • Entry to the Festival & Beer Garden, 2PM–6PM
  • Complimentary 4oz samples throughout the afternoon
  • Branded 5oz tasting glass filled with a local welcome pour to enjoy the festivities in style

VIP Experience  
  • Early Access: Get into the beer festival early at 1:00 PM, including the Beef Cookoff presented by The Home Ranch, until 2:00 PM.
  • Judge/Taster role in the Beef Cookoff (locally sourced beef donated by The Home Ranch)
  • Entry to the Festival & Beer Garden, 2PM–6PM
  • Complimentary 4oz beverage samples 
  • Branded 17oz ceramic beer stein filled with a local welcome pour to enjoy the festivities in style

Games Package
  • VIP access for all four teammates, plus entry into the OktoberWest Games
  • Four individual challenges, one team competition, and the iconic stein-holding contest against other Games Ticket holders
  • Winners will receive a custom OktoberWest medal

Ticket PricingTickets go on sale April 13th.RegularLate (9/11)Festival Garden Ticket$55$65VIP$75$85Games $250$275Friday Beer Stroll$35$45