11 American Winter Festivals You Should Have on Your Bucket List

When: Feb. 8 to 12

With a nickname like Ski Town, USA, it’s no surprise that Colorado’s Steamboat Springs is home to one of the best Winter carnivals in the country. With the purchase of a $10 Winter Carnival button, attendees can experience all that makes the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival so special, including a series of races and competitions that take place on the snow-covered main street and on the slopes of Howelsen Hill. But without a doubt, the most spectacular (and unique) event is the Winter Carnival Night Extravaganza, where spectators experience a jaw-dropping display of fireworks, jumps through a fiery hoop, and pyrotechnic show from the legendary Lighted Man’s fireworks suit. Yes, you read that right — he shoots off fireworks from his body.