Activities and Events in Steamboat: Week of June 25 - July 1, 2010

Summer is here in Steamboat and the living’s easy! There are so many activities and events going on this weekend and coming week that if you manage to do half of them you are doing good! Remember when you stay with ResortQuest our on-site concierge can help you plan any summer activity and help you purchase your event tickets.

Here is a list of events going on that we think you shouldn’t miss!

Friday, June 25, 2010

• Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series — Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, 7:30 p.m.
  Cowboys and cowgirls compete at classic rodeo events. Barbecue will be sold starting at 6 p.m., and pre-rodeo entertainment runs from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the gate for adults and $8 for children ages 7 to 15. Children 6 and younger are free. Brent Romick Rodeo Arena at Howelsen Parkway and Fifth Street.
  

• J. Mitch and the Electric Switch — Tugboat Grill & Pub, 10 p.m. $5 cover.
  The Colorado-based band is rooted in blues, funk, rock, soul, rhythm and blues and hip-hop grooves. 1860 Mount Werner Road.
  

• Global dance festival — The Powder Room, 10 p.m. Free.
  Dance to the latest global dance beats with Denver DJ Walt White. 1865 Ski Time Square Drive, in Torian Plum Plaza.
  

Saturday, June 26, 2010

• Mainstreet Farmers Market — Sixth Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.
  The Mainstreet Farmers Market features produce, food vendors, crafts and live music. 3Wire plays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sixth Street downtown between Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street
• Free Summer Concerts: Big Kenny Howelsen Hill, 5 p.m.
  Big Kenny, of country duo Big & Rich, performs the first show of this year’s Free Summer Concert Series. Gates open at 5 p.m., activities start at 5:30, the opening act performs at 6 and Big Kenny goes on at 7. Learn about the concert series at www.steamboatfreeconcerts.com. FREE. Howelsen Hill.
  
• Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series — Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, 7:30 p.m.
  Cowboys and cowgirls compete at classic rodeo events. Barbecue will be sold starting at 6 p.m., and pre-rodeo entertainment runs from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the gate for adults and $8 for children ages 7 to 15. Children 6 and younger are free. Brent Romick Rodeo Arena at Howelsen Parkway and Fifth Street.
  
• Sarah Chang: Strings Music Festival: Strings Music Pavilion, 8 p.m.
  Strings Music Festival opens its season with violinist Sarah Chang and the Strings Festival Orchestra. Tickets are $55. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.
  
• Missed the Boat- Mahogany Ridge, 10pm Free
  Don’t miss this local band, Missed the Boat, with their bluegrass, rock original and cover songs.
  

Sunday, June 27, 2010

• The Kingston Trio: Strings Music Festival— Strings Music Pavilion, 7 p.m.
  Legendary folk musicians The Kingston Trio, consisting of George Grove, Bill Zorn and Rick Dougherty, perform. Tickets are $50. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.
  

Monday, June 28, 2010

• Flick ’n Float — Old Town Hot Springs, 8:30 p.m.
  A Flick ’n Float movie, “Twilight,” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at Old Town Hot Springs. Swim from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. 136 Lincoln Ave.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

• Trampled by Turtles — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. $12 at the door.
  The band plays a hybrid of classic American songwriting, bluegrass and folk at a breakneck pace. Learn more at www.trampledbyturtles.com. 56 Seventh St.
  

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

• Wednesday Classical: Strings Music Festival— Strings Music Pavilion, 7 p.m.
  Musicians play classical pieces. Tickets are $28 for adults and $5 for children. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.
  

Thursday July 1, 2010

• Music on the Green: Strings Music Festival — Yampa River Botanic Park, 12:15 p.m. Free
  The Meridian Quartet performs at Strings Music Festival’s Music on the Green. 75 Anglers Drive.
  
• Block Party on the Mountain: Saketumi, Tugboat, Slopeside, Café Diva and Powder Room host a cool block party with drink and food specials, outside games, live music and more.

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The Truffle Pig is Here & Opens it’s Doors in Steamboat

The Truffle Pig in the new One Steamboat Place building at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area has opened the much anticipated restaurant. The restaurant is sporting a rustic elegant look with comfortable slope side dining options.

Expect some phenomenal cuisine from Executive Chef Ezra Duker from the Urban Farmer at the Nines Hotel in Portland. “He will oversee the menu of seasonally inspired cuisine. Chef Duker places an emphasis on simple, straightforward preparation utilizing the very best ingredients the Yampa Valley has to offer as well as sourcing key items from the best places around the globe. His vast array of culinary experience includes Chef de Partie at the renowned French Laundry, studying various styles of wine production at The Napa Valley Reserve’s cellar and knowledge of farm-to-table practices from the progressive Noble Rot Wine Bar in Portland,” stated a press release from the Timbers Resorts which own the Truffle Pig.

Lunch specialties include starters like the Baby Beet Salad a selection of flatbreads ranging from Roast Garlic and Good Olive Oil to Foraged Mushroom with Confit Shallots. Specialties on the lunch menu include Wild Pacific Salmon, a French Onion Dip, with Beef Short Rib. Standouts from the dinner menu include Day Boat Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Corn Pudding and Bacon, Roasted Saddle of Colorado Lamb, along with handmade pastas. One of the most anticipated dishes of the Truffle Pig is the classic presentation of Mussels and Frites served in a large cast-iron pot.

So grab your cruiser and your wallet and go feast your summer appetite away at the new Truffle Pig… and if you do, come back with a report of how it was!
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Ford Mustang Roundup Event Just in Time for Father’s Day!

Revving engines, waxed shining paint, smooth leather interior and lots of horse power! Get dad up here and see these supped up cherried-out Ford Mustangs in Steamboat Springs, Co.

If you haven’t decided what to do for your dad on Father’s Day- this is it! Especially if he has ever liked a car! Over 500 Mustangs from the Rocky Mountain Mustang Clubs will convene downtown on Oak Street to make all the spectators oohh and ahhh and sing “Lord won’t you buy me a Ford Mustang…and a Mercedes Benz would be nice too!”

Events for the weekend include Autocross on Friday from 7:30am- 4:30pm which is a timed course event at the Meadows Parking Lot. Saturday is the Car Show with all 500 or more Mustangs lining downtown Oak Street (just one block off of main street) just showing off all their horse power, shiny paint jobs and beautiful interiors on all makes and models of the Mustang. Don’t miss the Shelbys and my favorite year, the 1969’s! Sunday morning at 10am will be the final yeehaw for these Mustangs with the Car Show awards held at the Steamboat Grand.

This is a perfect weekend to get away to Steamboat for Father’s Day! And even if the whole family is not car fans, there is shopping all along Main Street that will make the ladies drool and Saturday also hosts the free family fun fest. Drop off Dad to see the cars and take the kids to have some fun!
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New Restaurants Bring New Flavor and Flair to Steamboat

Spring has sprung new restaurants in Steamboat just in time for the summer! And all are promising new flavors, beautiful locations and food you won’t want to miss.

Now, most of us have not yet had a chance to taste the exciting new menus but that is a whole other blog! Here are the some of the brand sparkling new restaurants we at ResortQuest Steamboat are patiently twiddling our forks over!

Newcomers:

• Truffle Pig: Expected to open June 2010- but we haven’t seen the doors open yet… The Truffle Pig is located slopeside in the One Steamboat Place. The menu featuring casually elegant cuisine crafted from the finest and freshest local ingredients - organic fruits and vegetables, free-range game and meats, line-caught seafood. Expect lunch and dinner served daily, signature daily specials with a big wine and micro brews lists. The Market side will also be open “morning, noon & night” serving coffee, summer picnics, snacks and grab n go items.

• The Sweetwater Grill: Sweetwater Grill has sprouted new out of the old Yacht Club building that pleasantly sits on the side of the Yampa River. They are expected to be opening July 9th in time for the perfect July weather to be serving lunch and dinner. They are hosting an opening ceremony with Loose Change playing on the back lawn on July 17th. The menu seems to host a light arrange of lemon-Riesling fettuccine, Colorado trout, ginger ribs and fish tacos. The grill also plans to have Sunday afternoon jazz, Wednesday happy hours, and Fridays or Saturdays to host small feature bands in the lounge or on the lawn. One event to mark on your calendars in the Miss the Boat CD release party of Aug. 21st!

New and Exciting:

• Ciao Gelato: Ciao Gelato has been in Steamboat for some months now, but if you haven’t tried it you must! You get the feel of Italy when you see the delicious pizza slices, Panini, gelato and coffee. The Panini are a screaming deal with awesome flavor combinations. And the pizza is very authentic reminiscent of the pizza street vendors in Rome. Finish it off with Italian gelato made with ingredients straight from Italy! Ciao Bella! They are located on 700 Yampa Street.

• Bellas: Bellas is Steamboat’s refined wine bar located down stairs below Chocolate Soup on Main Street. The décor makes you and your wine even sexier and the small snack plates are deliciously perfect as you sip wine! Tuesdays offer Piano Piano nights with jazz piano playing, and Wednesdays are for the ladies with free glass of bubbly and chocolate covered strawberries! They are open Tuesday- Sundays 6pm -2am.

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Steamboat Activities and Events June 11-17, 2010

Summer is here in Steamboat with warm temperature and the rivers full of this year’s run off. So what to do in Steamboat? There is everything this week from live music, great restaurants, fundraisers and more. These are some of the events we recommend for the coming week in Steamboat Springs. See ResortQuest’s Full Calendar or the Steamboat Pilot for more information.

Friday, June 11, 2010

• Lion SoulJahs — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. $5 door fee
  The reggae band also plays an eclectic fusion of conscious roots and high-energy dance hall rhythms. Learn more about them at www.myspace.com/lionsouljahs. 56 Seventh St.
• Matt Spinks Band — Old Town Pub, 10 p.m.
  Original and covers of blues and Southern rock. FREE. Call 879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.
  

Saturday June 12, 2010

• Cayuse Classic — Sidney Peak Ranch, 9 a.m.
  The annual Cayuse Classic, a day of equine events, starts at 9 a.m. and continues all day. The event includes a barbecue dinner and benefit auctions; all proceeds go to the Community Agriculture Alliance. More information and a full schedule are at http://www.communityagalliance.org/cayuse.htm. Prices of events vary. Call 879-4370.
  
• Barbecue and Barn Dance — The Haven Assisted Living Center, 6 p.m.
  The Haven Assisted Living Center hosts its annual Barbecue and Barn Dance fundraiser. There will be live entertainment by local band Loose Change. The cost is $15 a person, $25 for couples, $8 for students ages 6 to 18, and free for children ages 5 and younger. All proceeds go to senior programs at The Haven. Call Karen at 875-1888.
  

Sunday, June 13, 2010

• Ghetdown Network — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. Free Event.
  Ghetdown DJs will spin the night away with awesome beats. 56 Seventh St.
  

Monday June 14, 2010

• Flick ’N Float — Old Town Hot Springs, 7:30 p.m. $10 for members /$12 for nonmembers.
  A Flick ’N Float movie, “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at Old Town Hot Springs. Swim from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 136 Lincoln Ave.
  

Tuesday June 15, 2010

• New Riders of the Purple Sage — Old Town Pub, 7 p.m.
  The show starts with a set by Scarekrow and Delacey, and the New Riders of the Purple Sage take the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance at Old Town Pub and All That Jazz. Pay $15 at the door.
  

Wednesday June 16, 2010

• Cash’d Out — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. Pay $10 at the door.
  “The next best thing to Johnny Cash” performs. Learn more about the band at www.cashdout.com. 56 Seventh St.
  

Thursday June 17, 2010

• Karaoke — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m. FREE.
  The Tap House hosts karaoke every Thursday. 729 Lincoln Ave.

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Best Places in Steamboat to Watch the FIFA World Cup

GOOOOOAAAAALLLLL! One of the world's largest sporting events will be starting tomorrow Friday June 11, 2010: the FIFA World Cup in soccer. South Africa is hosting this month-long event where 32 teams from around the world will compete to determine the best “futbol” team in the world. For anyone who has ever felt the camaraderie, energy and pure excitement of watching a soccer match with some of the world's most dedicated fans, you know this is something not to miss.

Having said that, many of us are going to miss the opportunity to watch the matches in person. So we have to rely on ESPN do their best to show us the best coverage of the event. And if you can't be in South Africa, there will be plenty of spots in Steamboat that will have the games playing for our devoted soccer fans, and for those who are just being introduced to one of the world’s favorite sporting events.

Steamboat Places to Watch the Games

Rex’s American Bar and Grill: These guys serve up some fierce gourmet bar grub with awesome micro-brews, wine and hard alcohol ready to celebrate the matches. They have the well designed bar with lots of big flat screens and they also have the patio open with the outside bar and more flat screens…you wont miss a moment with all the TVs.

Tap House Sports Grill: The Tap House is conveniently located on 7th and Lincoln in downtown Steamboat. Grab your cruiser and head on down to watch the games on their well situated flat screens so all will be able to watch comfortably. Check out their great beer collection and try something different!

Sunpies Bistro: Sunpies at 7th and Yampa sits right next to the Yampa River and has great outdoor seating, yummy New Orleans style food and strong hurricanes to make cheering for your team even more fun as you watch on their giant flat screens.

Slopeside Grill: Slopeside is situated on the base of the mountain in the Torian Plum Plaza. They are closed till June 17th so you don’t want to try seeing the beginning games there. Slopeside hosts delicious modern food and an awesome big bar where you can always get a cocktail quickly and their TVs are placed strategically around the room so no matter where you cheer from you can see the games.

And if you are planning a vacation to Steamboat during the World Cup and you don't want to miss a match, then you will want to stay with ResortQuest Steamboat where you can pick out the perfect unit with the perfect flat screen so you can be connected to the game. See ResortQuest's Summer Deals.

Check out all the amazing cities in South Africa with their spectacular arenas that are hosting the games.
See the group stage and stage 2 matches. See when the USA is playing or Spain or Australia or any of the other 32 teams.

Heavy Medal Tour: Lodwick, Spillane, Demong , Camerota Visit Troops

The infamous Steamboat Springs Olympians, Todd Lodwick, Johnny Spillane, Bill Demong and Brett Camerota, won silver in the Nordic Combined in the 2010 Olympics. These athletes have received their medals for representing our country and now they are sharing their medals with the US Troops overseas in Irag.

It is called the Heavy Medal Tour. “We tried to see as many troops as possible and put as many medals around necks as possible," Lodwick said.
They traveled from base to base to place silver medals on the necks of over 10,000 troops recognizing that they were the true heroes.

"You realize that these guys have been over here for a year in a half and put their lives on the line everyday. That's really when it hits home, that these guys give their freedom for ours," Lodwick said.



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The Grass is Green and Steamboat is Sweet! Events and Activities for June 4-June 10, 2010

Spring in Steamboat is a sight to be seen with the brilliant green of new grass and happy trees and the sweet smell of summer fun in the air! Town is hustling and bustling this weekend with the Annual Steamboat Marathon, great downtown restaurant deals, beautiful weather and plenty of restaurant decks to enjoy a beer while listening to the river and soaking in the sun…ahhh summer.
Here are the events for the upcoming week we don’t think you should miss! Check out our full events calendar and see other suggestions from the Steamboat Pilot. photo by Matt Stensland

Friday June 4, 2010

• First Friday Artwalk: Various venues, 5 to 8 p.m. Free
  Galleries and businesses will host art displays during today’s First Friday Artwalk. Downtown Steamboat Springs.

Saturday June 5, 2010

• Ranch Rodeo: Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, 10 a.m. Free
  The Northwest Family Ranch Rodeo hosted by the Routt County 4-H Youth Exchange starts at 10 a.m. with gymkhana events and moves to a ranch rodeo at 1 p.m. There are fees to participate, but the events are free to watch.
  
• Toad King: Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. $5 cover.
  The Wisconsin-born, now Denver-based band brings soul and emotion to live shows that offer a showcase of songwriting, composition and improvisational spontaneity. Learn more at www.myspace.com/toadkingmusic. 56 Seventh St.
  

Sunday June 6, 2010

• Steamboat Springs Marathon: Whether you are a runner, spectator or just visiting, you will enjoy this community loved event with a course that highlights the beauty of Steamboat. See more info at our Blog and on our Website.
• Live Trivia: Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. Free
  Test your nonessential knowledge in four rounds of questions, with categories including sports, history, food and music. 628 Lincoln Ave.
  

Monday June 7, 2010

• Flick ’N Float: Old Town Hot Springs, 7:30 p.m.
  Children can swim from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. before watching “The Lion King.” 136 Lincoln Ave.
  

Tuesday June 8, 2010

• Country Dancing: The Steamboat Smokehouse, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free
  Grab your boots and your pretty lady and head to the smoke house! A DJ will play country music and take requests. 912 Lincoln Ave.
  

Wednesday June 9, 2010

• Pat Waters: The Boathouse Pub, 9 p.m. Free
  Listen to Waters live music of acoustic and classic rock. 609 Yampa St.
  

Thursday June 10, 2010

• Tinsley Ellis: Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. $5 cover
  Tinsley Ellis, a blues-rocking guitarist/vocalist with Southern roots, performs in support of his latest album. Learn more about him at www.tinsleyellis.com. 56 Seventh St.
  

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