105th Annual Cowboys' Roundup Days & Fourth of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th - Sunday, July 6th, 2008

For over 100 years Steamboat has celebrated Independence Day with rodeo. Cowboys’ Roundup Days celebrates the Western Heritage native to the Yampa Valley with events for the entire family. On Friday July 4th, kick back in boots at several community events including, a community all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, children's activities, concerts, the annual parade down Lincoln Avenue rodeo, and fireworks.

Sunday morning begins with a real cattle drive where local ranchers will drive 100 pair of cattle from their ranch down Lincoln Avenue to Romick Arena. These cattle will then play a part in the Ranch Horse Competition and Ranch Rodeo where local ranches will compete against one another.

Extend your vacation to the following weekend when the Annual Bank of the West Hot Air Balloon Rodeo returns to Steamboat Springs. Click here to learn more.

Cattle Drive:  Head downtown on Sunday, July 6th at 10am, to watch local cowboys routing 110 pair of cattle down Lincoln Avenue. In honor of more than 100 years of Western Heritage, this traditional event retraces the steps down Steamboat Springs’ main street, which is as wide today as it was back in the late 1800s when cattle drives through town were more common.

Cow Town Ranch Tours:  Visit local working ranches and tour our cultural countryside with local historians during the ranch tour. Learn about the rich ranching heritage of Routt County and its residents with hands on experiences. Each tour will be different, determined by the location and your tour guides, and may include stops at cattle, sheep, horse, bison and elk ranches throughout the County. The tour takes place from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., pick up and completion location to be determined. Transportation will be provided by Alpine Taxi of Steamboat Springs. Advance Registration is required through Steamboat Central Reservations: 1-800-922-2722 or 970-879-0740. The cost is $50 for adults, $10 for kids 7-12, free for kids 0-6. This includes transportation, guides, information materials and Routt-Beer Floats. The opportunity to view and purchase locally made products will be available during each tour. Heritage Ranch Tours are sponsored by the Community Agriculture Alliance, Historic Routt County and Routt County Extension.

On Friday, July 4th, enjoy traditional Independence Day events, including the community pancake breakfast, July 4th Parade, and a block party, celebrate the nation’s freedom with Colorado Western flare. The day’s events will culminate with a rodeo at Romick Arena and the grand finale of fireworks at Howelsen Hill (immediately following the rodeo). 

The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo continues its Independence Day tradition with evening rodeo all weekend long.

Parade entry applications will be available at the Steamboat Springs Visitor's Center in May 2008 or For more information about parade participation call Kristi at 875-7006.

Please remember for the safety of everyone at the parade DO NOT THROW CANDY FROM YOUR PARADE FLOAT. Someone can walk along the side of the street and hand out candy but please do not throw candy to the crowd.

Thanks for your help in keeping this event safe for everyone involved. If you are seen throwing anything from your float or display you will not be permitted to participate in this annual tradition again.