Friday Sept. 3, 2010
- First Friday Artwalk: Downtown Steamboat Springs, 5 to 8 p.m.
Peruse the galleries, restaurants and stores of Steamboat Springs that offer art in a variety of mediums. - Greensky Bluegrass : Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.
The five-piece acoustic bluegrass outfit won the Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in 2006, propelling the Kalamazoo, Mich.-based pickers to new heights. The band plays more than 150 shows each year and is in the process of releasing a series of live albums. Tickets are $10 on the day of the show. 56 Seventh St - Kip Strean and Laura Lamun: Sweetwater Grill, 5 to 8 p.m.
FREE happy hour entertainment. Eighth and Yampa streets. - String Board Theory : The Boathouse Pub, 9:30 p.m.
The groove-infused jam rockers return to Steamboat Springs armed with elaborate lasers and lights and a fresh face. New guitarist Andrew Edmondson brings electrifying riffs and a new energy to the group’s dance-friendly jam beats. FREE. 609 Yampa St.
- Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge: Stanko Ranch, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watch as almost 100 dogs compete by chasing, herding and cutting flocks of sheep in an open field. There will be educational activities for children demonstrating the rich heritage of the sheep industry in Northwest Colorado. Spectators are allowed to bring well-behaved dogs as long as they are kept on a leash. FREE. Ranch is 3.5 miles from Bud Werner Memorial Library on Twentymile Road. - Wild West Air Fest: Steamboat Springs Airport, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The annual aircraft display and plane ride event features a tribute to the troops at noon. The radio-controlled airplane show is at 1:15 p.m., and a motor glider demonstration is at 1:45 p.m. Admission is $5. - Mainstreet Farmers Market: Sixth Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Mainstreet Farmers Market features produce, food vendors and crafts in downtown Steamboat Springs every Saturday. David Harlan plays live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE. Sixth Street downtown between Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street. - Great American Taxi : Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.
Guitarist Vince Herman, of Leftover Salmon, returns to Steamboat Springs with his Americana jam-rock act Great American Taxi. Tickets are $8.56 Seventh St.
- Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge: Stanko Ranch, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watch as almost 100 dogs compete by chasing, herding and cutting flocks of sheep in an open field. There will be educational activities for children demonstrating the rich heritage of the sheep industry in Northwest Colorado. Spectators are allowed to bring well-behaved dogs as long as they are kept on a leash. FREE. Ranch is 3.5 miles from Bud Werner Memorial Library on Twentymile Road. - Wild West Air Fest: Steamboat Springs Airport, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The annual aircraft display and plane ride event features guest speakers Christina Olds at 11:30 a.m. and Maj. Gen. Patrick Halloran at 12:15 p.m. The radio-controlled airplane show is at 1:15 p.m., and a motor glider demonstration is at 1:45 p.m. Admission is $5. Call 970-879-0880. Elk River Road/Routt County Road 129 north of Steamboat Springs. - Chuck Wagon Chili Challenge: Downtown Steamboat Springs, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sample homemade chili and goods in three categories — red, green and firehouse chili and cornbread and salsa. Live music and vendors. Admission is FREE, and 10 tasting tickets are $7. Eighth and Oak streets. - PBR Rocky Mountain Bull Bash: Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, 5 p.m.
Gates open at 3 p.m. for the professional bull-riding event. Tickets are $25 for arena floor seating and $30 for covered grandstand seating. They’re available at F.M. Light & Sons, the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association and Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply in Craig. Fifth Street and Howelsen Parkway.
- Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge: Stanko Ranch, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watch as almost 100 dogs compete by chasing, herding and cutting flocks of sheep in an open field. There will be educational activities for children demonstrating the rich heritage of the sheep industry in Northwest Colorado. - Poker Night- The Tap House Sports Grill, 7 p.m.
Steamboat Recreational Poker League hosts a weekly poker tournament. Players must be at least 18. Call 970-879-2431 for more information. 729 Lincoln Ave.
- Live Music: Saketumi, 5 p.m.
Locals night includes food and drink specials and live music with Eric Delaney and friends. FREE. 1875 Ski Time Square Drive. - Trevor G. Potter with Rural Wreckage: The Boathouse Pub, 9 p.m.
Local Americana folk rock. FREE. Call 970-879-4797. 609 Yampa St.
- Living Legends: Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.
Hailing from South Central, Los Angeles, the eight-person rap group survived the hip-hop surge of the ’90s by staying true to its independent roots. The group’s music has been featured in several Tony Hawk Pro Skater video games. Tickets are $20 in advance. . 56 Seventh St.
- John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light: Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.
Denver-based John Common is known for his powerful lyrics and indie-pop rhythms. His voice, coupled with the velvety vocals of Jess De Nicola, produces emotionally prolific sounds. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St. - Karaoke: The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.
The Tap House hosts karaoke every Thursday. FREE. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.
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