West’s Oldest Winter Carnival Brings Cowboy Fun to Colorado
West’s Oldest Winter Carnival Brings Cowboy Fun to Colorado
US · Published Dec 11, 2025
• Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival is the oldest continuous winter carnival west of the Mississippi, blending winter sports with Western culture.
• The carnival features ski races, snow sculptures, parades, and unique events like horse-pulled shovel races and the Night Extravaganza with the Lighted Man.
• With ski-in lodging and easy airport access, Steamboat Springs offers a unique winter destination for adrenaline and festive fun.
Winter sports meet Western heritage in Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, uniquely blends winter sports and Western heritage, exemplified by its annual Winter Carnival, held every February. Established in 1914, it is the oldest continuously running winter carnival west of the Mississippi River.
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