THR Feb 1
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1
1 PM SKYHAWK SCAVENGER HUNT
Fort Lewis College Clock Tower
Tune in, turn on but don’t drop out in this scavenger hunt on campus at FLC. There will be a list of clues given to FLC students who will then look for the items around campus. Based on time and number of artifacts collected, prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. Must be a Fort Lewis College student. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Lorraine Taylor 970-247-7344
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW LOCATION!
2 PM WARMING HUT - BALL TOSS
Grassburger Downtown - 726 1/2 Main
Hosted by Radio101 and Grassburger. Loveshack Baby! Too Cool For School? It can get mighty chilly during SNOWDOWN, so come in to Grassburger downtown and warmup at Radio101’s Warming Hut! Join the groovy Radio101 crew for a game of ball toss. The more accurate you are the more entries you get for a chance to win the hippest tickets in town, a pair of tickets to the 2024 SNOWDOWN Follies! Come in from the cold, warmup and play ball toss at the Radio101 Warming Hut. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Kristin Dills 970-259-4444
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: Grassburger gift cards and swag. Grand Prize 2024 SNOWDOWN Follies tickets!
2 PM ANNUAL BIG WHEEL DERBY
Balcony Bar and Grill - 600 Main
Big Wheel Keep On Turnin’! Proud Derby Keep On Burnin’! Best time for one loop wins. Come out and beat your time from last year! Must wear a helmet and be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Allison Wall 303-956-2904
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
2 PM SOUND AS A POUND SLIDER EATING COMPETITION
Backcountry Gourmet - 1101 Main
Lovin’, Touchin’ n’ Eatin’! Let's confab about this! Limited seats at this speed eating, single elimination competition. Keep trucking through the rounds with different Backcountry Gourmet sliders for each round....come with an empty belly and make it to the final three standing for the grand prize! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: NOON, day of event Prizes!
4 PM BUTTON MAKING
Durango Public Library - 1900 E 3rd Ave
Hey dude, looking to create a little extra SNOWDOWN flavored flair? You won’t have to go too far out! The library has you covered with our annual SNOWDOWN Button Making event. Create your own design or choose from one of ours, either way the results will be groovy. All supplies provided. No registration required. All ages.
Event Coordinator: Daisy Grice 970-375-3387
Entry Cost: FREE
4 PM NAME THAT TUNE
8th Avenue Tavern - 509 E 8th Ave
Whether you are “Busted Flat in Baton Rouge” or “Livin’ in a Yellow Submarine” you can tune in and turn on for this musical happening. Contestants wil listen to clips of songs and they will then be asked to name the song and artist of the song. Each correct answer earns one point. Every four or five songs, contestants will be asked to name the year the song came out to earn a bonus point. Highest point total wins! Come show us your musical knowledge. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Chris Brophy 970-769-1522
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
4 PM SNOWDOWN SLOWDOWN
Lola’s Place - 725 E 2nd Ave
Do you have WHEELY good balance? This is a bike event in a confined area to see who can stay balanced on their bike the longest without putting their feet down or going outside of the boundary. Two-wheeled bicycles only. Helmets required. A panel of judges will referee the event and select best costume. All ages.
Event Coordinator: Tonya Ensign 602-525-0646
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and Best Costume
4 PM GOOD VIBES OPERATION COMPETITION
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Doctor, doctor, gimme the news, I got a surgical contest just for you! Test your jitters and skill at our Operation board game classic! Go head to head in a single lady/dude tournament. Speed and steadiness will be your key to success. Come join us for this (to say the least) entertaining event. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
4:30 PM SNOWDOWN JR KING AND QUEEN CONTEST
Best Western Rio Grande Inn - 400 E 2nd Ave
Hosted by McDonald's and Best Western Rio Grande Inn. Peace out young royalty! This one is for the 7-10-year-olds from Durango grade schools! Winning royalty will ride in the SNOWDOWN Light Parade Friday night! All ages are welcome to attend the final selection of SNOWDOWN'S Junior King and Queen competition at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn to cheer for their schools' selection.
Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser 970-247-2446 or 970-247-3986
Entry Cost: FREE
5 PM PEACE, LOVE AND CONNECT 4
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Brothers and sisters, come on “Join Together” with a classic game of Connect 4. Join us for a speed timed, tournament style battle of Connect 4! Come one, come all. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW LOCATION!
5 PM BOOZ'IN BEACONS
Public House 701 - 701 E 2nd Ave
Hosted by Public House 701. Totally see the light man! A collision of libations and life-saving skills incorporating teamwork, knowledge of the downtown bar scene and skills with an avalanche beacon that will send teams out across Durango in a competition to out-track one another. The goals? Hone your beacon skills and socialize with others in an easy-going, booze-imbued, avalanche burial setting. This year we will be holding a raffle for ALL contestants for a chance to win a free Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Course! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Eric Van Houten 845-706-9299, ericvanhou@gmail.com
Entry Cost: $40 per team
Entry Deadline: Day before event. REGISTER EARLY!! Spots fill up fast!
Prizes: Bragging Rights…. annnnnnnd 1st Place - Heroic honors to hold and decorate the 1st place trophy for next year. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Best Dressed!
5 PM SNOWDOWN TYE DOWN - FLY TYING CONTEST
The San Juan Angler - 600 Main Ste 202 (Upstairs)
Go with the flow and get hooked! Tye your best 3 flies on a small, medium and large hook. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Cole Glenn 970-382-9978
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd for mens, womens and youth divisions
5 PM GIANT JENGA
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Are you a pushover for building things? Wanna get high (and low)? Test your serenity and nerves of steel in a groovy giant Jenga contest. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st $50 Bar tab, 2nd $25 Bar tab, 3rd FREE drink
5:30 PM SNOWDOWN BEER TRIVIA
Carver Brewing Co - 1022 Main
Get totally “hoppy” man. (Do you remember the sixties? If so you weren’t there!) Calling all beer lovers! Get ready for an evening of brain-teasing fun at "Beer Trivia." Whether you're a beer expert or just love a local craft brew, test your knowledge against the brewmaster. Teams of 4 compete for prizes. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Colin Carver 970-259-2545
Entry Cost: $40 per team
Prizes: Keg of Beer, Six packs and Carver’s swag
6 PM CHAMPAGNE PONG
DoubleTree by Hilton - 501 Camino Del Rio
Toast or get toasted! Teams of 2 will compete in a single elimination tournament of Champagne Pong. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Kristin Nielsen 970-382-3910
Entry Cost: $10 per team
Entry Deadline: NOON, day of event
Prizes!
6 PM BOHO GAMES OF SPOONS
Union Social House - 3062 Main
Lovin’ spoonful anyone? Calling all Midwestern Revelers to the game of the region. Join us in a masterful night of rowdy spoons as we battle for the coveted spoon crown. Ten tables will play elimination style for 4 rounds until the final round when we crown the free spirited one. All ages welcome.
Event Coordinator: Carol Clark 970-759-4144
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
6 PM DOWN WITH THE YAHTZEE
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Are you a Yahtzee Guru? Do you have the good vibes and luck on your side to roll the famous Yahtzee? Test your luck and flash your strategy skills! Only good vibes for this competitive tournament! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
6 PM SNOWDOWN BEER PONG
The Garage - 121 W 8th St
Don’t drop acid or your pong man. Teams of two will square off in this double elimination tournament played with traditional beer pong rules. This is a 64-team bracket and teams should sign up early, this event fills up! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Clinton Holnback 719-649-7263
Entry Cost: $20
Entry Deadline: Sign up early, this event fills up!
Prizes!
6 PM MAGICAL MUSICAL MYSTERY TOUR
SKA World Headquarters - 225 Girard St
(See WEDNESDAY Jan 31, 6 PM for details)
6:30 PM MERRY PRANKSTERS STUPID HUMAN TRICKS
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Got a totally rad talent? Show us your best (stupid?) human trick/talent/joke/performance. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st $50 Bar tab, 2nd $25 Bar tab, 3rd FREE drink
6:30 PM FLOWER POWERHOUSE TRIVIA
The Powerhouse Science Center - 1333 Camino Del Rio
Make love not war at The Powerhouse for a radical evening of trivia! This annual event features four rounds of trivia, always including a science and music round. Teams of five eligible to win. Bar open for drink purchases. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa Frank 970-259-9234 x 108
Entry Cost: $5 suggested team donation
7 PM DRUNKEN DICTIONARY
EsoTerra Ciderworks - 588 Main
Shagadelic Baby! Ever drop some far-out words, man? Join EsoTerra Ciderworks and a panel of local judges to see if you actually know what that vocabulary you're using means. This 60’s-themed contest will get you a large cider pour of your choice, and then we'll send you up on stage spelling bee elimination round style. We'll toss each contestant a word and you've got to tune in and let us know what it really means. Our judges and the crowd will be the vibe-checkers, and you'll even get a shot to spread your wisdom and convince 'em. Audience will throw ping pong balls to ‘cast their vote’! The one who rides the word wave to the highest vibrations will score a fab EsoTerra prize! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa McCrann 970-804-6014
Entry Cost: $10
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
7 PM OFF DA HOOK PIZZA DOUGH DISC GOLF
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Here's the lowdown..throwdown for SNOWDOWN and you won’t need a lot of “dough” man! Come test out your throwing arm with our new event, Pizza Dough Disc Golf. You only get one dough ball for three baskets so go big or play it safe! The last basket is sure to be a doozy! You get one play on the field to earn the lowest score amongst all competitors. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: Lowest 3 scores and ALL eagles
NEW EVENT!
7:30 PM ABC FOR THE COMMON HIPPIE FASHION SHOW
Lizard Head Trading Company - 965 Main
Make clothes, not war; at Lizard Head's first annual "Anything But Clothes" fashion show! Come dressed in your finest threads, made of anything but actual clothing. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Kira Gullion 970-779-1829
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
7:30 PM SNOW JOB / BLOW JOB
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Don’t blow your mind man, just your cup! The first person to blow a cup across a table is the winner. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st $50 Bar tab, 2nd $25 Bar tab, 3rd FREE drink
8 PM ANNUAL SNOWDOWN JOKEDOWN
VFW - 1550 Main
A SNOWDOWN tradition that’s older than your bell bottoms! Tell your best joke or present your best stand-up! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Greg Yucha 970-382-0788
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes!
8 PM DRAG RACE AND FASHION SHOW
El Rancho Tavern - 975 Main
Don’t ban the bra or flip your wig. Let your freak flag fly, don your paisleys and get with it! Come strut your stuff. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Chip Lile 970-749-1816
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event
Prizes: Best Queen, King and overall favorite
NEW DAY!
8 PM SPORTS TRIVIA
The Roost - 128 E College Dr
What bettter way to achieve the zen of peace and love than contact sports! Test your sports knowledge at Durango’s home for sports. Teams of no more than 6. Prizes for the top 3 teams. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Michele Redding 970-259-6322
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
8 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES GALA
Durango Arts Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See TUESDAY 8 PM for details)
8:30 PM HIPPY FLIPPY CUP
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Don’t space out this totally cool event. It’s a flippin’ lovin’ cup. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st $50 Bar tab, 2nd $25 Bar tab, 3rd FREE drink
9 PM POLE DANCIN' COMPETITION
Wild Horse Saloon - 601 E 2nd Ave
Join the Peace Pole! Unisex pole dancing contest. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Amber Morris 405-245-9968
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
10 PM LOVE-IN DANCE
Starlight Lounge – 937 Main
(LSD) Love-In SNOWDOWN Dance! Groove to the hip dance party featuring music by winner of the DJ battle the night before. Kind of like Woodstock but without the mud and naked people. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
10 PM KARAOKE CONTEST
8th Avenue Tavern - 509 E 8th Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 26, 10 PM for details)