Archive for Saturday, May 24, 2008
Memorial Day weekend calendar
Schedule of events for the holiday weekend in Steamboat
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Steamboat Springs — International Migratory Bird Day, field outing hosted by the U.S. Forest Service and Yampatika
When: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Meet at the U.S. Forest Service office across from the Holiday Inn on U.S. Highway 40
Cost: Free
Call: 871-9151
Yampa River Festival, kayak freestyle
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs
Cost: $20
Call: 879-6249
Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, ribbon cutting
When: 10 a.m., the new store opens at 9 a.m. with free coffee until noon
Where: 68 Ninth St.
Cost: Free
Call: 879-6830
Historic Places Bike Tour, hosted by the City of Steamboat Springs and the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
When: 10 a.m.
Where: The 7-mile tour starts at Howelsen Hill and ends at the Mesa Schoolhouse on U.S. Highway 40
Cost: Free, refreshments will be served
Call: 871-8215
Yampa River Festival, raft race
When: Noon
Where: Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs
Cost: $100 per boat
Call: 879-6249
Yampa River Festival, Crazy River Dog contest and Tube Rodeo
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs
Cost: $5 for each event
Call: 879-6249
Hayden American Legion Post 89 retreat ceremony to honor all veterans
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Hayden Cemetery
Cost: Free
Yampa River Festival, a conversation with Ken Brenner, followed by a short documentary film from the Yampa River Awareness Project
When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Depot Art Center, 13th Street
Cost: Free
Call: 879-6249
Yampa River Festival, party featuring DJ Also Starring
When: 8 p.m.
Where: The Depot Art Center, 13th Street
Cost: Free
Call: 879-6249
Sunday
Yampa River Festival, kayak slalom
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs
Cost: $20
Call: 879-6249
Paddling Life Pro Invitational, practice
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Fish Creek (creek race) and Charlie's Hole (freestyle); registration for Pro Invitational events is closed, spectators only
Call: 870-0880
Paddling Life Pro Invitational, competitor registration with free barbecue
When: 6 p.m.
Where: D-Hole, downstream of Charlie's Hole on the Yampa River
Call: 870-0880
Monday
Over the Hill Gang picnic, including hiking, biking, boating and food
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Placer Cove on Steamboat Lake
Cost: Free, bring a dish to share
Call: 870-8793
Paddling Life Pro Invitational, kayak creek race
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Fish Creek
Call: 870-0880
Memorial service, conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4264 and American Legion Post 44
When: 11 a.m. (bus service will be provided from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Stock Bridge Transit Center)
Where: Veterans' Memorial in Steamboat Springs Cemetery
Cost: Free
Call: 879-3936
Paddling Life Pro Invitational, freestyle competition
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Charlie's Hole in the Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs
Call: 870-0880
Paddling Life Pro Invitational, aprÃs paddle party with music, food and drinks
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Sunpie's Bistro, 735 Yampa St.
Call: 870-0880
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