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Routt County, CO
8Events this week
4Free things to do
92New spots
97New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Routt County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 8 events, day by day →

TajMo

Friday 7pm · Strings Music Pavilion

Fall Fest 2026

Sunday 12pm · West Lincoln Park · Free

Sacred Sound Sundays

Sunday 7pm · TRIBE Community & Wellness Studio

Steamboat Comedy's Stand Up Open Mic

Monday 9pm · The Corner Slice · Free

Tuesday Trivia & Tacos

Tuesday 6:30pm · Hayden Taphouse

New in Routt County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Off the Beaten Path

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookish home base: Off the Beaten Path is the indie hub locals lean on for sharp staff picks, used book treasure hunts, and low-key community events like Dungeons and Dragons nights.

steamboatbooks.com ↗

Roots & Roost, Co.

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Vintage with real charm: If your place needs a little soul, Roots & Roost, Co.

rootsandroost.com ↗

Sweets From Heaven

Bakeries & Sweets

Steamboat sugar fix: Sweets From Heaven is your one-stop shop for candy cravings, with hundreds of bulk and packaged picks, hand-crafted chocolate, store-made fudge, caramel apples, and even Dippin' Dots and ice cream, plus plush and toy surprises when you need a small bribe for the carpool.

fuzziwigscandyfactory.com ↗

Routt County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Routt County’s best →

Most read in Routt County

The five stories Routt County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Thirteen bears in Routt County have been euthanized by CPW

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has released statewide numbers, which include 294 bears euthanized by CPW officers, compared to 83 bears the previous year.

    Full story at steamboatradio.com ↗

  2. Oveja Negra brings coffee, cocktails and an elegant approach to Steamboat Springs

    Oveja Negra, a new concept that owners Faisal and Keila Ansari hope will create a unique gathering space in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

    Full story at steamboatpilot.com ↗

  3. Steamboat OktoberWest returns Sept. 11-12

    Steamboat OktoberWest returns to Steamboat Springs on Sept.

    Full story at steamboatpilot.com ↗

  4. CPW investigating bear attack in Steamboat Springs, 8th this year

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has reported its eighth bear attack of the year, occurring in Steamboat Springs.

    Full story at kdvr.com ↗

  5. Black Bear Attacks Man Napping on His Colorado Patio

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has reported another black-bear attack on a human, occurring on September 3 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

    Full story at outdoors.com ↗

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