Snowdown is still going strong in Durango!
The biggest day in Snowdown is Saturday. all day long Durango is jam packed with fun and exciting things to do for people of all ages! Take a look at what’s happening below.
8 AM
Snowdown BALLOON RALLY & MASS ASCENSION
HWY 550 N, N. side of Hermosa Meadows Rd (Park at Animas Valley Elem. School)
Up, up and away in my beautiful balloon! This spectacular event features a totally tight display of rad hot air balloons ascending in the early morning frost. I kid you not, you will see 25 balloons climb skyward and float down the Animas Valley. The Saturday Mass Ascension will be held adjacent to the railroad tracks on HWY 550 N. What a way to wake up! You and your posse can volunteer for chase crews by calling the event coordinators. Special thanks to the ace Durango Amateur Radio Club for balloon safety communications and to the totally tubular Selph’s Propane for the fuel, without which the balloons could not fly. See also Sunday 8 AM.
Event Cost: Pilot $75, Sponsor $195
Eligibility: Pilots by invitation; Sponsors: first 25 applicants
Prizes: 1stt, 2nd, 3rd, each category
9 AM – 5PM
Snowdown 3-0N-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Durango Community Recreation Center – 2700 Main Ave
Grab your BFFs and join the Snowdown celebration by playing 3-on-3 basketball at the Durango Community Rec Center. This tournament is for kids in grades 3rd through 12th. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games and each participant will receive a FREE event T-shirt. All officials are volunteers and teams not playing will be assigned scorekeeping duties. Form your team now and register at the Rec Center. Divisions are limited to eight teams per division. No registrations will be accepted on tournament day. Teams must play in the grade division of the player In the highest grade and division placement Is based on age of oldest player on team. Categories: Girls Division/Boy Division 3rd -4th grade, 5th – 6th grade, 7th – 8th grade, 9th – 10th grade and 11th – 12th grade. Volunteers, officials and scorekeepers needed for the event. All volunteers receive a FREE event T-shirt and lunch.
Hosted by Durango Parks and Recreation.
Event Cost: $40 per team/early reg. $65 per team/late reg.
Event Deadline: Early registration by 5 PM Jan 27. Late registration by NOON Jan 29 Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, each category
9 AM – 12 PM
TRITON’S UNDERWATER ADVENTURE
Durango Community Recreation Center – 2700 Main
Join us for our 5th Annual Underwater Adventure. Way cool games await you underwater. A trained PADI Professional Instructor will lead you through a variety of gnarly games. Afterwards, snap a photo with our fine mermaid. This event is for ages 8 – 12.
Hosted by Splash Down Diving.
Event Cost: FREE
Event Deadline: 6 PM Friday Jan 30
Prizes: Best Costumes
9:30-11 AM
PRESCHOOL DANCE PARTY
Durango Public Library -1900 E 3rd Ave
Young children and families can dance the morning away to their favorite 80s dance music. Boogie down at the Library! Open to toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary children and their caregivers.
Event Cost: FREE
10 AM
SNOW GAMES
Santa Rita Park – 149 S Camino del Rio
This choice Snowdown event is now entertaining second-generation locals! I kid you not! Crazy fun games for your littlest ones to participate in. This is a party for kids from 3 year olds to 5th graders! Them will be tug-o-war, broomball, balloon pop, obstacle course, go ice fish, free throw and morel So bring your little dudes and dudettes to their favorite Snowdown event and join us for Snow Games at Santa Rita Park.
Hosted by McDonald’s.
Event Cost: FREE
Event Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: PRIZES! PRIZES!
10 AM – 12 PM
DOGGIE OLYMPICS
Creature Comforts – 305 S Camino Del Rio in the Centennial Center
Doggie Olympics – where all of the fantabulous canine friends of Durango’s righteous dudes and dudettes get to compete for prizes. Only during Snowdown! There will be 6 righteous games for your furry friend: agility, sing-off, tail wagging, snoopy says, peanut butter lick, trick-off, and, of course, musical chairs. This event Is open to all ages, one handler per dog, children must be accompanied by an adult. All dogs must be on a leash. Woof!
Hosted by Creature Comforts & Durango Kennel Club.
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes: Tickets for completion redeemed for prizes
10 AM
STRONGMAN & STRONGWOMAN COMPETITION
CrossFit Durango – 360 S Camino del Rio
Where’s the Beef! This happen’in is a local strongman and strongwoman competition. All levels of ability are way cool and encouraged to compete. The competition may include yoke carry, farmer carry, atlas stones, strongman logs, circus dumbbells, and a host of other games that both athletes and spectators will find rather righteous! The weights are scaled down to allow a larger audience to participate.
Event Cost: $45
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in men’s heavy, medium, lightweight; women’s heavy, medium, and lightweight.
11 AM – 12:15 PM
SPAM CARVING
Durango Welcome Center – 802 Main Ave
Ace, come and carve a fantabulous creation based on an 805 theme. You are welcome to bring bling for your creation. We will supply everything you need to show your boho side, and you will have 30 minutes to turn your personal meat cake into something totally boss. Prizes awarded for the most tubular entry. Can you relate? Couch potatoes, posses, and space cadets of all ages welcome!
Hosted by Fort Lewis College.
Event Cost: FREE
Event Deadline: 15 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Adult (18+), Teen (13 – 17), Child (0 – 12), and Team
11 AM – 3 PM
PAINT UP Snowdown EXHIBIT & AWARD CEREMONY
La Plata County Extension Hall – 2500 Main Ave
Drop off art at 10 AM at La Plata County Extension Hall (See WEDNESDAY 9 AM for details)
11 AM
Snowdown 9-BALL TOURNAMENT
Pongas – 121 W 8th St
Now in its 20th Year! Double Elimination, the number of entries will determine format, up to 64 players. Doors open at 10 AM. Commemorative T-shirts will be provided to all participants.
Must be 21+.
Event Cost: $15 per team
Event Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: Cash Prizes!.
12 PM
OUTLAW JOSIE PETE S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Main Mall Commons – 835 Main Ave
What could be more fun than 80s golf?! Golfing in amped Snowdown form! Rad costumes + golf make this shindig a Snowdown favorite. Each hole is located in a different downtown establishment and is created by some of the most hardcore course designers in Durango. Meet at 11:30 AM, sporting mondo costumes, to get scorecards and assignments for the shotgun start at NOON. Bring your own putter and golf ball. Golfers will amble through the streets of Durango to the various holes located at Carver’s Brewing, Wild Home Saloon, ENO, The Quiet Lady Tavern, The Irish Embassy, Diamond Belle, Lady Falconburgh’s, Steamworks, Joel’s, Cuckoos, The Elks Lodge, The Balcony Bar-Backstage, Animas City ‘theater, The Red Snapper, Derailed Pour House, Moe’s Lounge, El Mom, Gazpacho’s, BREW Pub & Kitchen, El Rancho, Colorado Ponga’s and 6512’. Must be 21+.
Event Cost: $75
Event Deadline: Must be postmarked or dropped off at PJ’s Gourmet Market by Friday, January 4. Entry Form on www.Snowdown.org or at PJ’s Gourmet Market
Prizes: 1st, Best Hole, Best Caddy, and Best Costume. The winning costume team is automatically eligible for the 2017 Tournament
12 – 2 PM
Snowdown CHILI COOK-OFF
La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall – 2500 Main Ave
Make sure you’re ready to chow down on some gnarly red and green chili, salsa and vegetarian chili. Brews and soft drinks will be available for chilling your chili lips! Doors open at 7 AM to decorate booths/stands/cookers, and to start cooking your favorite recipes! Judging begins at 10:30 AM. Tasting samples on sale at NOON with all proceeds supporting Snowdown! Guests can vote for the people’s choice award. Additional information, contest rules, and registration available at Wagon Wheel Liquors, BREW Pub & Kitchen, and Sunnyside Farmer’s Market in Nature’s Oasis. Prizes awarded at 2 PM. Best Red Chili, Best Green Chili, Best Vegetarian Chit, and Best Salsa.
Hosted by Sunnyside Farms Market & The Durango Bootleg-gem Society.
Event Cost: FREE for contestants, samples are 50t
Entry Deadline: 7 AM day of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, each category
12 – 2 PM
Snowdown BLOODY MARY CONTEST
La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall – 2500 Main Ave
Those who lay claim to Durango’s Best Bloody Mary can show off their goods at this bloody good time! The Bloody Mary Contest takes place during the Snowdown Chili Cook-Off. Vodka 360, cups, and ice will be provided. Contestants bring the rest to prepare their Bloody Marys and decorate their booth AND themselves. Costumes are encouraged! Each team will receive Y2 of a table to decorate, prepare, and serve Bloody Marys from NOON until 2 PM. Taste tickets cost $1 with all proceeds going to support Snowdown! Guests can vote for the people’s choice award. 12 openings for both pro & amateur, 24 tables max. Must make drinks on-site, and bring enough for 15 judges and lots for the general public. Additional information, contest rules, and sign-up sheet available at Wagon Wheel Liquors, BREW Pub & Kitchen, and Sunnyside Farmer’s Market in Nature’s Oasis. Prizes will be awarded at 2 PM.
Must be 21+ to enter and sample.
Hosted by Vodka 360.
Event Cost: FREE for contestants, samples are $1
Entry Deadline: 9 AM day of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Professional and Amateur, each category + swag for contestants
12 PM
BOOK GAMES
Maria’s Bookshop – 960 Main Ave
Think you have what it takes to out-smart the book wits In town? Test your bookishness at the fourth annual Maria’s Bookshop Book Games! Teams of two will face off in a relay race of literary-themed contests such as: speed alphabetization, book-on-the-head balancing, literary trivia, and backwards walking read-aloud. Open to all ages, though being able to mad will give you a distinct advantage.
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: PRIZES! PRIZES!
12:30 – 4 PM
COWABUNGA WIPEOUT
Buckley Park – Main & E 12th St
Kids (8-12), and Teens (13-18), are invited to race through this year’s primo and outrageous obstacle course in teams of two. Other age appropriate mondo fun for those 7 and under, provided by La Plata Family Center. Then warm up with Hot Chocolate provided by Durango Coffee Company.
Hosted by Celebrating Healthy Communities Coalition.
Entry Deadline: Registration starts at 12:30. Parent signature required.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for teams of two
12:45 – 6 PM
Snowdown BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT
Chapman Hill Ice Rink – 500 Florida Rd
This coed single-elimination tournament is the bomb! The City of Durango hosts this 6-on-6 tournament. “Official Broomball” equipment Is required. Bring your own wood handled straw broom and protective gear with non-abrasive shoe soles. Teams must provide their own helmets. Complete rosters are due when payment is made. NO ALCOHOL! Citations will be given to violators. Awards ceremony following the tournament.
Must be 18+
Event Cost: $60 per team
Event Deadline: 5 PM Tuesday Jan 27, at Durango Rec Center – 2700 Main Ave
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
1 PM
OUTHOUSE STUFFING
Gazpacho’s – 431 E 2nd Ave
Snowdown presents the 16th annual Outhouse Stuffing Contest! See how many of your BFF’s you can shove into an ultra-gnarly porta-potty in 2 minutes! Don’t worry, the smell won’t be too heinous! After being stuffed in, can you stay in there with the door shut for 10 whole seconds? Let’s try to beat last year’s record! Afterward, stick around for the Hula Hoop Contest!
Must be 21+.
Hosted by Gazpacho’s New Mexican Restaurant, Durango Auto Detail, Lou’s B&B.
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 10 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st and 2nd: Gazpacho’s Gift Certificates
1 PM
11th ANNUAL. SNOWDOWN BELT SANDER DRAG RACES
Kroeger’s Ace Hardware – 8 Town Plaza
Just when you think you’ve seen everything…each contestant will race their belt sander down a two-lane, 50-foot track. The first sander to reach the finish line will be the winner. The track is built to “Power Tool Drag Racing” specifications, and each contestant will be responsible for starting their own belt sander. For more information visit www.powertooldragracing.com.
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for Fastest, and Best Dressed
1 PM
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
American Legion – 878 E 2nd Ave
Attention all wannabe cornstars! The totally awesome cornhole tournament is back again! Try to sink four bean bags through the hole in the wooden platform! Bring your best game to win!
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 5 PM Wednesday Jan 27
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
1 PM
CANINE FASHION SHOW
McDonald’s Parking Lot – 201 W College Drive
This is the place for happenin’ pups! Bring man’s best friend on a most-excellent adventure, just like Bill & Ted! Dress your pooch in 80s spandex and leather, and have fun!
Hosted by McDonald’s.
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: Trophies for Funniest, Most Formal, Most Look-Alike, and Best Snowdown Theme Costume
2 PM
HULA HOOP CONTEST
Gazpacho’s – 431 E 2nd Ave
Who can keep their hula hoop up the longest? Just as in the game Simon Says, you’ll have to walk forward, backward, sideways, turn around, and go through a simple obstacle course, all while keeping your hula-hoop going!
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 10 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, Gazpacho’s Gift Certificate
2 – 5 PM
INDIANA JONES AND THE AQUATIC LABYRINTH
Durango Rec Center – 2700 Main Ave
Think you’re up for this challenge? It ain’t the Temple of Doom, but it’s sure to be heart-stopping anyway! Splashdown Diving is once again hosting the 5th Annual Underwater World. Move a ball on a rope through tunnels, mazes, and poles. Come check it out!
Must be 14+.
Hosted by Splashdown Diving
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 1 PM day of event
Prizes: 1st, Best Cheater, Best Costume
4 PM
OUTLAW JOSIE PETE’S GOLF TOURNAMENT AWARDS
Irish Embassy Pub – 900 Main Ave
(See SATURDAY 12 PM for details)
5 PM
BROOMBALL AWARDS
Chapman Hill Ice Rink – 500 Florida Rd (see SATURDAY 12:45 PM for details)
5 PM
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW Y(OUR) WINE?
Four Leaves Winery – 528 Main Ave
Each person will receive 4 samples of wines, If, using our description menu, you can correctly identify 3 of the 4 samples, you will receive a coupon for a free glass of wine! If you can correctly Identify all 4, you’ll receive a free bottle of wine!!
Must be 21+
Event Cost: $5 per person
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: Free glass of wine; Free bottle of wine for correctly identified samples
5 PM
BRING YOUR PARTNER FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT
El Rancho Tavern – 975 Main Ave
Dude! Bring your partner for a most-excellent night of foosball! Open to 32 teams and there are 2 divisions – A and B. And there’s beer! This town is radically awesome!
Must be 21+
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, each division
5:30 PM
NINTENDO 64 MARIO KART
Moe’s Lounge – 937 Main Ave
Come play Mario Kart, a go-kart racing game for the Nintendo 64! Challenging you over bridges, pits and dude, just racing around the universe! Prizes are available for the best players!
Must be 21+
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, $50 Bar Tab; 2nd, $25 Bar Tab; 3rd, FREE Drink
6,PM
SNOWDOWN FIREWORKS
In the skies above Durango, opposite College West Rim
Look up! It’s a bird, it’s a plane! Whoa, it’s the SNOWDOWN fireworks! We’ll be lighting up the Durango skies, and all you homies will be able to see them for miles and miles! Many thanks to the Durango Fire & Rescue Authority fire crew! Did we mention how awesome these people are? The fireworks show is sponsored by the Snowdown Board, Three Springs, Tile & Light Art of Durango, Ron’s Plumbing, Serious Texas BBQ C DJ Gravel Products, and the Jaquez Rocket Ranch.
6 PM
WASHERS
BREW Pub & Kitchen – 117 W College Drive
(See THURSDAY 6 PM for details)
6 PM
80s PROM
Sorrel Sky Gallery – 828 Main Ave
Snowdown ‘s only black-tie optional affair! I kid you not, this 80s Prom will bring out Durango’s finest, most awesome mass of the masses! So come on and CEL-E-BRATE GOOD TIMES! Wear your big hair and join us for a totally rad evening with drinks and your favorite 80s dance moves!
Must be 21+
Event Cost: $50
Entry Deadline: Time of event
7 PM
21st ANNUAL LADY F’S LUNACY
Lady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange – 640 Main Ave
Final Round – Tournament of Lunatics (See WEDNESDAY 7:30 PM for details)
7 PM
EXTREME STAIR-SLIDING
Durango Telegraph – 975 Main Ave
Just as the name suggests, tackle the rickety old stairs of our tum of the century building. Person with the fastest time and fewest broken bones wins. Helmet and safety gear provided. (I’m so sure!)
Must be 18+
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 6:59 PM on day of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
7 – 9 PM
ZUMBA BOOTY SHAKIN CONTEST
Wild Horse Saloon – 601 E 2nd Ave
Dip it, Drop it, Twerk it. Shake what yo’ mama gave you. This event is FREE for the first 25 male and the first 25 female contestants who sign up in advance. We’ll begin with a baby-got-back themed Zumba Fitness warm-up as a group. Next, contestants will dance freestyle with appropriate music in small heats. The crowd and celebrity judges will determine the winner
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 6 PM day of event
Prizes: Best Male & Best Female receive the Golden Thong, also 1st, 2nd, 3rd
7:30 PM
Snowdown FOLLIES
First Saturday Performance LIVE at the Henry Strater Theatre and Durango Arts Center
(See FRIDAY 7:30 PM for details)
7:30PM
Snowdown FOLLIES VIDEOCAST
Animas City Theatre – 128 E College Drive (next to Cuckoo’s)
(See FRIDAY 730 PM for details)
8 PM
DJ & MC BATTLE
Moe’s Lounge – 937 Main Ave
Motor on over to watch and enjoy a battle between DJ’s! Bring your best rhymes to win!
Must be 21+.
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, $50 Bar Tab, 2nd, $2S Bar Tab, 3rd, FREE drink
8 – 10 PM
TEEN WOLF RUN
Santa Rita Park – 149 S Camino Del Rio
Get ready to win! Participants will run, jump, climb, and crawl in this run/obstacle course and help raise funds for Big Picture High School! There are 3 categories: Children 6-12, Teens 13-17 and 18+.
Hosted by Durango Big Picture High School.
Event Cost: $10 per player
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, all categories
8 PM
7th ANNUAL COSTUME GALA
Derailed Pour House – 725 Main Ave
Show off your totally awesome and so so schweet costumes while dancing the night away to the boss sounds of Mr. Black! It will your best dance moves, and you could win a trip to either Mexico or Las Vegas (ATF not included)!
Must be 21+
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: Best Single & Dance Moves, Best Couple & Dance Moves, Honorable Mention: $25 Gift Card
8 PM
THE GUINNESS GAMES – YAHTZEE
Irish Embassy Pub – 900 Main Ave
Yahtzee, “the game that makes thinking fun.” Players compete individually, or in teams of 4 in case of a large turnout. Be on time to play!
Must be 21+.
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 15 minutes prior to event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
10 PM
Snowdown FOLLIES
Second Saturday Performance LIVE at the Henry Strater Theatre and Durango Arts Center
(See FRIDAY 7:30 PM for details)
10 PM
Snowdown FOLLIES VIDEOCAST
Animas City Theatre – 128 E College Dr
(See FRIDAY 7:30 PM for details)
10 PM
KARAOKE CONTEST
8th Avenue Tavern – 509 E 8th Ave
(See THURSDAY 10 PM for details)
10 PM
PULL UP CONTEST
Pongas – 121 W 8th St
Be the Ace! Lift to the Max! Pull. Your. Self. Up! Men and women compete to do the highest number of pull-ups. 80s Dance Party to follow! Dust off your Jane Fonda Workout clothes and your Air Jordans for bonus points!
Must be 21+.
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, male and female
