2008 Snowdown Schedule of Events
DAILY ACTIVITES
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CHANGED LOCATIONS, CHANGED TIMES/DATES AND NEW EVENTS
3 events have changed location from prior years, one event has changed time, one event has changed its day and there are 8 new events. They are listed in the categories below. They are of course also included in the complete daily event listing that follows below.
NEW EVENTS LOCATION CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR TIME CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR
CHANGED DAY FROM LAST YEAR NEWLY ADDED AND NOT ON PRINTED SCHEDULE
NEW EVENTS
The following 9 events are new this year.
(All week) NEW! SNOWDOWN SNOW SCULPTURE
Hosted by AccessDurango.com
SNOW! Since we have it, use it to express your creative self and make a theme-related snow sculpture anywhere around town. Take a photo and submit it to AccessDurango.com anytime between NOW and 3pm, Feb 2. Then, the universe will be able to view the entries and vote from Feb 3-6. Prizes for the winners. Go to AccessDurango.com and click on the tan scroll in the middle of the home page for all the details.
If you'd rather be a judge than an entrant, you can do that too, because all entries will be posted on the AccessDurango.com site from Feb 2-3 and the voting will close at MIDNIGHT, Feb. 3. The entires that receive the most of YOUR votes will be the WINNERS!
What fun...TWO ways to play in this event!
Event Coordinator: Mary Middlebrook - 259-9915
Event Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 3, 3pm
Prizes: Winners will be notified after Feb 6
(Wed & Thur) NEW! All Day (see below) Ye’ Olde Coat of Arms/Family Crest Tournament
Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave
WEDNESDAY IS REGISTRATION DAY FOR THIS EVENT-VIEWING & JUDGING THURSDAY (SEE BELOW)
Design and Create your own Coat of Arms/Family Crest, bring it to Pine River Valley Bank on Wednesday & Register. Viewing and judging Thursday in the lobby between 9 AM and 3 PM. Awards at 4 PM. Open to anyone – no restrictions.
Event Coordinator: Katie Middleton – 884-9583 Event Cost: FREE Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Best Overall, Most Authentic & Most Comical
(Thursday) NEW! 4:30 PM KING ARTHUR’S ARTFUL FOOD
Healthy Fusion – 2053 Main
Kids, tired of playing in the cold drafty castle with the smelly dogs or in the mud just outside the door of your cottage? See what you can create with foods created by the castle cook. You will have 30 minutes to make medieval period art/symbols with the food. So brush up on your Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci or Matthew Paris (that famous Benedictine monk your tutors should be teaching you about)!
Event Coordinator: Sherry Wormser – 259-9233
Event Cost: $5 per entrant
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes in 3 categories: Less than 10 years, 11-14 years and 15-18 years
(Thursday) NEW! 6:30-9:30 PM PEACE JAM DODGEBALL
Boys and Girls Club – 2750 Main Hosted by Southern Ute Community Action Programs (SUCAP)
A TOURNAMENT! Dodgeball tournament with elimination rounds so each team plays at least two games, plus finals. Each team must have at least six members and at least 2 women; maximum six on the court at once, four additional substitutes are allowed. National rules apply and is for adults 18 and over.
Event Coordinators: Peter Tregillus – 563-4517 ext 208, Jennifer Bartlett – 563-4127
Event Cost: $75 per team to benefit the Peace Jam chapter service projects
Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st place dinner for team, 2nd place dessert for team.
(Saturday) NEW! 11 AM “ENCHANTED TRAIL” BIKE RACE
1111 Camino del Rio – (back parking lot S. of Nature’s Oasis)
Hosted by 1111 Camino del Rio Partners
Knights and maidens will race through a bike obstacle course slaying dragons, rescuing damsels in distress and braving the “enchanted river trail” that has neither a beginning nor end. Riders are encouraged to wear costumes and decorate bikes like horses. Helmets Required! Prizes for best dressed male and female. Adults (13+) Children (12 and under).
Event Coordinators: Mynders Glover – 749-2048, Raequel Rhodes – 759-9629 Event Cost: FREE Entry deadline: 30 minutes before event Prizes for timed event and best dressed: 1st, 2nd: Adult – male and female, Child – male and female
(Saturday) NEW! 2 PM THE DURANGO CAT-A-PULT
Buckley Park – 12th St. and Main
A long, long time ago, the Kingdom of Durango was under siege by the San Juans of the north. The Durangotangs, upon running out of stones to throw, only had Kitties to hurl at the invaders. The San Juans were defeated after an afternoon of Kitty hurling and were driven back north where they remain today. To celebrate this historical event, we present the Durango Cat-a-Pult / Trebuchet. The goal of this contest is to have fun! And build a trebuchet that can shoot (hurl) reliably, and accurately (approx. 270ish ft). Launching a Kitty projectile, approx. 8 oz (provided by the Snowdown Cat-a-Pult Trebuchet event coordinators) repeatedly, 3 tries, to a “Kitty Box” target. All contestants and teams must meet event rules and regulations. Rules may be picked up from the contest sponsor, Old Tymer’s Cafe – 10th and Main or E-mail: DurangoCatAPult@yahoo.com Disclaimer: No real cats will be harmed during this event.
Event Coordinators: Friar Downtown Brown – 759-9933, Sir Jeff Woolaway – 946-2893
Event Cost: $10 per team
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event / Pre-registration sign in is requested by Jan. 15.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Adult Supervision: All teams must have a 21 year old or older as adult supervisor. Rules: Contest rules may be picked up at Olde Tymer’s Cafe – 10th and Main or email: DurangoCatAPult@yahoo.com
(Saturday) NEW! 2 PM FIGHT-A-KNIGHT / SCA TOURNEY DEMO
La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
Hosted by SCA-Shire Rio de las Animas
Children 10 and under may fight a knight in heavy armor. Parental consent required. SCA Tourney Demo: Demonstration tourney style of heavy weapon fighting.
Event Coordinators: Selena Trujillo – 946-2715, Jamie Pickering – 247-3203 Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event, parental permission required to participate
(Saturday) NEW! 6 PM FIGURE SKATING EXHIBITION
Chapman Hill Ice Rink – 500 Florida Rd.
The Durango Figure Skating Club wishes to sponsor a Figure Skating Exhibition in which our club members, ages 8-58, will skate their competition programs for the audience’s enjoyment. Each program is about two minutes long, and will be skated to music in competition dress. Approximately 20 skaters will perform solos, as well as a few duet performances. There is plenty of bleacher seating, and the public will enjoy a great show. What art thou waiting for? Grab your family and come hither to watch as Durango’s own local competing skaters perform on the ice. This will be a fun to watch family event so don’t miss it!
Event Coordinators: Kathy Parcell – 884-0164, Jessika Jones – 769-0729 Event Cost: $2 spectators, $5 skaters
(Sat) NEW! 8PM CARVERS HIGH FIVE CONTEST
Carvers Pub – 1022 Main
Test your skin-slappin’ skilz at Carver’s 1st ANNUAL SNOWDOWN HIGH FIVE CONTEST. Whether you’ve got the most stylish “around the world” or the loudest “high ten”, you (and your partner) stand to win some fabulous prizes from Carver Brewing Co.
Event Coordinators: Erik Maxson – 259-2545, Michael Hurst – 946-2459
Event Cost: FREE
PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!
EVENTS THAT HAVE CHANGED LOCATION FROM LAST YEAR
Three events have changed location from last year.
(Wed) NEW LOCATION! 4 PM SNOWDOWN BARTENDER’S CONTEST
Moe’s Starlight Lounge- 937 Main
The official Snowdown 2008 cocktail is chosen during this traditional event now in its 30th year! We know all thee knights (and chatelaines) work up a BIG thirst fighting dragons and keeping castles clean and in order, so get thee here! You don’t have to be a bartender to enter, but you must be 21 years of age or older. All cocktails will be judged on presentation and taste.
Event Coordinators: Rick Carney – 749-7231, Jerome Bernard – 259-9018
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st -$75 bar tab; 2nd – $50 bar tab; 3rd – $25 bar tab
(Fri) NEW LOCATION! 7:00 PM (new time) ARM WRESTLING
The Ball Park – 351 S. Camino del Rio
Same Event! This is your chance to display the true measure of a man and woman – a strong arm! Open to all lords, ladies, knights and knaves, but must be 21 or older! 6 weight classes for men, and 6 weight classes for women. Dragons – separate class! Co-hosted by Coors.
Event Coordinator: Crystal and Eric Andasola – 385-5533 (evenings) Entry Cost: $5 fee for wrestlers, FREE to spectators
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st place only in each weight class (total of 12) donated by Coors.
(Sat) NEW LOCATION! 7 PM DART TOURNAMENT
The Ball Park – 351 S. Camino del Rio
Serfs & wenches are welcome to show off and a dead eye with this popular Snowdown tournament! Knights aren’t the only ones who can throw sharp objects with skill and daring! And darts are a long-standing tradition! May enter as a single or with a partner for this double elimination contest, but thou must be 21 or older!
Event Coordinator: Edie Wentz– 385-5533 (evenings)
Event Cost: $5 each
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event
Prizes: Cash for 1st, 2nd, 3rd each class
EVENTS THAT HAVE CHANGED TIME FROM LAST YEAR
One event has changed time from last year.
(Sun) NEW TIME! 11 AM SNOWDOWN HASH HOUSE RUN
Santa Rita Park – Parking lot near Visitors Center
(See Saturday 10 AM for details)
Event Deadline: 30 minutes before event
EVENTS THAT HAVE CHANGED DAY FROM LAST YEAR
One event has changed day from last year.
(Thur) NEW DAY! 5:30-7:30 PM SNOWDOWN SPELLEBRATION
Abbey Theater - Hosted by the Adult Education Center of Durango.
It’s the one and only spelling competition of Snowdown. Knighted 3-person teams will test their spelling abilities against some of the most difficult words in the English language. Schools, organizations, neighborhoods, units of government and businesses enter teams of 3 to compete. This is a fun team-building event for businesses and other organizations! No age restrictions and winners to be crowned wordsmith royalties!
Event Coordinators: Kelly Quach, Paulette Church – 385-4354
Event Cost: $200 entry fee per team of 3 to benefit literacy programs at the center
Entry Deadline: Tues., Jan. 29, 5 PM
Prizes: 1st place prizes for winners, spirit award, sportsmanship and best costumes.
EVENTS ADDED SINCE PRINTED SCHEDULE WAS RELEASED
(All week) SNOWDOWN SNOW SCULPTURE
Hosted by AccessDurango.com
SNOW! Since we have it, use it to express your creative self and make a theme-related snow sculpture anywhere around town. Take a photo and submit it to AccessDurango.com - click on the big tan scroll on the home page for all the details and to submit your entries.for the y section, anytime between NOW and FEB 2.
Then, the universe will be able to view the entries and vote from Feb 3-6. Prizes for the winners. Go to AccessDurango.com for details.
Event Coordinator: Mary Middlebrook - 259-9915
Event Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 3
Prizes: Winners will be notified after Feb 6
(Wed) 6 PM Magical Musical Mystery Tour
Lost Dog Bar & Lounge - 1150 Main
Hosted by AIKO AIKO Sound, this event pits your team of 4 against other knaves in a quest for the best of musical trivia. Try thy knowledge and win glory, and prizes, and the envy of all. Thursday night finals will determine overall winner.
Event Coordinators: Dale Garland -259-3693, Michael Jordan - 259-6004
Event Cost: $40/team of 4
Event Deadline: Limited to first 15 teams - sign up at Lost Dog, or email to aikoaikosound@bresnan.net, or in person at Lost Dog between 4-5:15 pm Weds, Jan. 30.
Prizes; Best Theme-related Team name, Best Costume, Overall Winning Team and other treasures
(Thur) 6 PM - Magical Musical Mystery Tour
Lost Dog Bar & Lounge - 1150 Main
Finals
(See Weds 6 PM for details)
DAILY ACTIVITES
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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
ALL WEEK ACTIVITIES
(All week) NEW! SNOWDOWN SNOW SCULPTURE
Hosted by AccessDurango.com
SNOW! Since we have it, use it to express your creative self and make a theme-related snow sculpture anywhere around town. Take a photo and submit it to AccessDurango.com anytime between NOW and 3pm, Feb 2. Then, the universe will be able to view the entries and vote from Feb 3-6. Prizes for the winners. Go to AccessDurango.com and click on the tan scroll in the middle of the home page for all the details.
If you'd rather be a judge than an entrant, you can do that too, because all entries will be posted on the AccessDurango.com site from Feb 2-3 and the voting will close at MIDNIGHT, Feb. 3. The entires that receive the most of YOUR votes will be the WINNERS!
What fun...TWO ways to play in this event!
Event Coordinator: Mary Middlebrook - 259-9915
Event Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 3, 3pm
Prizes: Winners will be notified after Feb 6
(All week) SNOWDOWN THEME CONTEST
Magpie’s Newsstand Café - 707 Main
This theme contest is for 2010 because themes are chosen 2 years in advance. Let your imagination run wild!!! Submit your entries at Magpie’s no later than Noon, Sun., Feb. 3. **NOTE: No obscene (i.e., nasty) or redundant (this means we already did it, and won’t be doing that same thing again so don’t bother submitting it) themes will be considered! Check the walls of Oscar’s or Olde Tymer’s if you wonder what’s already been a theme.
Event Coordinator: Marlene Gebhardt – 382-0518
Entry Deadline: Noon, Sunday, Feb. 3
Prize: Dinner for two
(All week) SNOWDOWN SEARCH FOR “THE SILVER BULLET”
Hosted by Coors Light/Four Corners Broadcasting
This 10th annual event is better than searching for the Holy Grail because it pits you against all the other scavenging serfs in Durango to find “THE SILVER BULLET!” Somewhere in the Durango shire, the Silver Bullet will be hidden, and thou knowest how knights lovvvve a quest! Thy job? Find the Silver Bullet before anyone else and win $250 in cash, glory, and other fantastical prizes. Here’s how it works: Each day starting Mon., Jan. 28, clues will be released on KIQX & KRSJ Radio that will start you on your search. Thou must be creative and smart in your interpretation of these clues, milady, to claim the glorious treasure. Remember there’s no second place in this contest...there’s only one Coors Light Silver Bullet! Registration is not required.
Event Coordinators: John Betka – 247-3620, Ward Holmes – 259-4444
Event Cost: FREE You must be 21 to participate and must show proof of age to win.
Award Ceremony: 5 PM Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Lost Dog Bar & Lounge 1150 Main
Prizes: $250-Cash! Glory! And other rare treasures!!
(All week) BEAR-DOWN FOR SNOWDOWN
Durango Harley-Davidson - 750 S. Camino del Rio
Drop off a clean, preferably new stuffed bear at Durango Harley-Davidson all during the month of January for a chance to win a pair of SNOWDOWN FOLLIES TICKETS! (You heard right, these are the REAL thing!) All bears will be donated to children at the VOA Durango Community Shelter and the Southwest Safehouse. Chivalrous lords and ladies have a soft spot for the wee ones so our goal is to provide at least 100 new stuffed bears for the children who benefit from these organizations. The bears provide comfort during stressful times, so step up and be a good vassal and get your bear on down to the store!
Event Coordinator: Kathy Heard – 259-0778 Event Cost: One stuffed bear
Entry Deadline: Thursday Jan. 31 - Winners will be drawn at NOON!
Prizes for best “biker” bear, biggest bear, best “girl” bear.
WEDNESDAY
(We NEW! All Day (see below) Ye’ Olde Coat of Arms/Family Crest Tournament
Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave
WEDNESDAY IS REGISTRATION DAY FOR THIS EVENT-VIEWING & JUDGING THURSDAY (SEE BELOW)
Design and Create your own Coat of Arms/Family Crest, bring it to Pine River Valley Bank on Wednesday & Register. Viewing and judging Thursday in the lobby between 9 AM and 3 PM. Awards at 4 PM. Open to anyone – no restrictions.
Event Coordinator: Katie Middleton – 884-9583 Event Cost: FREE Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Best Overall, Most Authentic & Most Comical
(Wed) 10:30 AM UNTIL 5 PM YE OLDE SCAVENGER HUNT
Elks Lodge (9th St. Entrance)
Teams of 4 knights or ladies (or any combination thereof) shall undertake a quest through Dragon-infested Durango to hunt for the items on the list! The list has 100 items for you to find and all the treasure will fit into one City of Durango blue recycling box. The team who returns to the Elks Lodge on Friday Noon with the most items from the list wins!
Event Coordinators: Joni Paul – 259-1217, Adele Nielsen – 259-4036
Event Cost: $20 per team of 4
Entry Deadline: you must sign up and pick up your scavenger list at the Elks Lodge at the 2nd Avenue entrance on Wed., Jan. 30
between 10:30 AM and 5 PM. Judging will take place at noon Fri.,
Feb. 1 at the Elks Lodge 9th St. entrance
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place as well as a number of door prizes will be
given away!
(Wed) 12 NOON SNOWDOWN FASHION DO’S & DON’TS
Durango VFW Hall – 1550 Main
Thee must attend the fashion (?) event of the year! Come see what the best and worst dressed lords and ladies are wearing this year in the Kingdom of Durango!! This is the ultimate in medieval fashion, whether it’s a Do or a Don’t! Her Royal Highness, Queen Gene Pool Gaultier will lead us on a quest for the highest and lowest fashion in the land. Once again, our crew will prove why Durango was voted “Worst Dressed Community“ by USA Today! For lunch thou will be served the finest (?) victuals and drink the kingdom has to offer! The show will begin at 12:01 sharp. Lunch will be served at 12:12 and the fashion display begins at 12:29. The show ends at 1:29, so all the Knights and Ladies attending can return to battling dragons and tending castles. We’ll have prizes for the best of thee. Remember, parking is limited so please carpool and remember – it’s ADULT ENTERTAINMENT!! Get your tickets early as this popular event sells out quickly. All monies are tithed to Snowdown, which IS a non-profit organization! Huzzah!
Event Coordinator: Linda Mannix – 247-1666 or 749-2995
Tickets: $14.99 each for regular lunch seating.
$19.99 each for runway tables
$5.00 each for SRO holding up the castle wall. No seat, no food, no drink (what did you expect for just five bucks?!)
Advance tickets on sale at the Snowdown store Magpie’s Newsstand, 707 Main, Sat. Jan.19 12 NOON Limit 4 (that’s
four) tickets per person!!
Prizes: Best Dressed, Worst Dressed, Funniest costume, Best Theme and Grand Prize.
(Wed) NEW LOCATION! 4 PM SNOWDOWN BARTENDER’S CONTEST
Moe’s Starlight Lounge- 937 Main
The official Snowdown 2008 cocktail is chosen during this traditional event now in its 30th year! We know all thee knights (and chatelaines) work up a BIG thirst fighting dragons and keeping castles clean and in order, so get thee here! You don’t have to be a bartender to enter, but you must be 21 years of age or older. All cocktails will be judged on presentation and taste.
Event Coordinators: Rick Carney – 749-7231, Jerome Bernard – 259-9018
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st -$75 bar tab; 2nd – $50 bar tab; 3rd – $25 bar tab
(Wed) 6 PM SNOWDOWN MERRY PEGGER’S CRIBBAGE
VFW Hall – 1550 Main
Joust looking for a good time? Get out thy cribbage board and sign up for this event! Regular 6-card play, single elimination. Bring boards if thou hast them. Cards provided. Adult event. Sign up early at the VFW, beginning the last week of January.
Event Coordinators: Adele Nielsen – 259-4036, Joni Ross Paul – 259-1217
Event Cost: $7 per player (entry fee used for cash prizes) Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: cash for 1st, 2nd 3rd and other prizes will be given away
(Wed) 6 PM SNOWDOWN BICYCLE ROLLER RACES
Durango Recreation Center – 2700 Main Hosted by the Durango Wheel Club
Head-to-head bicycle races on stationary indoor rollers, contestants provide their own bicycles, road-type with 700c front wheels are necessary. Furthest distance covered in 15 minutes wins. Categories: men 18-45 years old; men 45 + older; women – 18- 40; women over 40; and men & women under 18 years. All participants will receive a Durango Cyclery water bottle and compete for prizes.
Event Coordinator: Travis Oliger – 259-5579, Steve Lamont – 946-5759
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 10 minutes before event Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category
(Wed) 6 PM 10TH ANNUAL SNOWDOWN FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT
El Rancho Tavern – 975 Main
Back again and hosted by the El Rancho Tavern, this event is for 2-person teams, limited to 32 teams, and is a double-elimination tournament. Must 21 or older to enter.
Event Coordinators: Chris Lile – 759-9841, Greg – 903-1273
Event Cost: $15 per team Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place cash prizes
(Wed) 6 PM Magical Musical Mystery Tour
Lost Dog Bar & Lounge - 1150 Main
Hosted by AIKO AIKO Sound, this event pits your team of 4 against other knaves in a quest for the best of musical trivia. Try thy knowledge and win glory, and prizes, and the envy of all. Thursday night finals will determine overall winner.
Event Coordinators: Dale Garland -259-3693, Michael Jordan - 259-6004
Event Cost: $40/team of 4
Event Deadline: Limited to first 15 teams - sign up at Lost Dog, or email to aikoaikosound@bresnan.net, or in person at Lost Dog between 4-5:15 pm Weds, Jan. 30.
Prizes; Best Theme-related Team name, Best Costume, Overall Winning Team and other treasures
(Wed) 6:30 PM & 9 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL SHOW LIVE at the Henry Strater Theatre Only
We did it for the 20th year and now for the 25th year of the Follies. All acts are hand picked from all the previous shows and only the best of the best will make this a show to remember as Follies’ favorites, plus MC’s and the Chorus Line, are revived for the BEST LAUGH YET!
Event Coordinator: Terry Fiedler – 247-8163
Ticket Cost: $25
Ticket Sales: Mail-In Drawing – Dec. 8, 2007, Box Office – Jan. 19, 2008 – Location TBA Follies Ticket Marketplace: Bank of the San Juans, 144 E. 8th St. Jan. 22-25, 2008 – Go to www.snowdownfollies.org for more details.
(Wed) 7 PM SNOWDOWN SCOTCH DOUBLES POOL TOURNAMENT
Coloradopongas – 121 W. 8th St.
Joust grab your cue and partner and stroll on down to Pongas. Alternating shots by teams of 2 against other competing teams in 8-ball pool. All ages welcome – under 21 MUST be accompanied by a parent.
Event Coordinator: Joe Conway – 382-8554
Event Cost: $10 per team Entry Deadline: 7 PM Wed., Jan. 30
Prizes: Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd based on number of entries
(Wed) 7 PM 3RD ANNUAL SNOWDOWN KID’S FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center Theatre – 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Finally! A Follies show that even the little princes and princesses can attend! Family entertainment provided by the rising stars of Durango, your very own kids! Open to kids 8-18 years old. Appropriate for audiences of all ages who are ready for some fun entertainment. Net proceeds will support ongoing Kid’s Follies and DAC Children’s Scholarships. Second show on Thursday, 7 PM.
Event Coordinators: Denise Hagemeister, Caitlin Connaughton – 259-2606
Event Cost: Audience: $7 adult, $5 children at the door
(Wed) 7:30 PM 13TH ANNUAL LADY F’S LUNACY
Lady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange – 640 Main
Hear ye, hear ye! Back for the 13th year in a row, the elusive Lady Falconburgh requests the honor of your presence at her famous yearly Lunacy Court, the kingdom’s most revered display of stupidity, smarts and staying power. Fans of Jeopardy & Trivial Pursuit will love this team event at Lady Falconburgh’s. It will test your memory, knowledge of mindless drivel, buzzer speed and fast, smooth moves. Put together a team of 4 jesters and get thee to Lady F’s for a royal good time! Limited to 20 teams. Wednesday and Thursday are elimination rounds for the big Saturday Night Brawl Competition. Must be 21 to enter.
Event Coordinator: Garrett Smith – 382-0053
Event Cost: $50 per team Entry Deadline: Mon., Jan. 28 at Lady Falconburgh’s
Prizes: 1st place – $100 bar tab; 2nd Place, Best Concept/Costume – $50 bar tab
(Wed) 8 PM 5TH ANNUAL POLAR BEER PLUNGE
Carver Brewing Co. – 1022 Main
Inspired by the legendary “Polar Bear Plunge”, this event introduces a new medium; BEER! Lords and ladies will journey over to Carver’s balmy patio where they will “bob” for fabulous prizes, no hands allowed (sounds like the Spanish Inquisition came up with this one!). The coveted Golden Plunger will be awarded to the individual who performs the judges’ most favored plunge. Bring along a change of clothes, and you must be 21 or over to plunge. Only one plunger at a time – no dualies!
Event Coordinators: Michael Hurst, Aaron Seitz – 259-2545
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Random prizes at the bottom of the pool, as well as the Golden Plunger and $100 in Carver’s gift cards.
(Wed) 8:30 PM 20TH ANNUAL SNOWDOWN JOKEDOWN
Farquahrt’s – 725 Main
Hosted by Farquahrt’s, this hilarious event starts your Snowdown week with a belly full of laughs! To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this popular event, a special “Tournament of Champions” will be open to all past winners of the Jokedown and will be held with special prizes for all. Regular Jokedown is open to all jesters who can spin a good tale! Give it your best shot and tell us your funniest joke and you could win this amateur competition! Or… try your hand at stand-up comedy (3-5 minutes). All competitors judged on delivery and audience reaction. This is adult entertainment and not for the easily offended!
Event Coordinator: Joe “Fly” Goulet – 259-0397, Nicki Massieon – 247-1974 Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: Joke telling – 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Stand-up – 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Tournament of Champions – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
(Wed) 9:00 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL SHOW
LIVE at the Henry Strater Theatre Only
(See 6:30 PM Wednesday for more details)
THURSDAY
(Thur) NEW! All Day (see below) Ye’ Olde Coat of Arms/Family Crest Tournament
Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave
WEDNESDAY IS REGISTRATION DAY FOR THIS EVENT-VIEWING & JUDGING THURSDAY (SEE BELOW)
Design and Create your own Coat of Arms/Family Crest, bring it to Pine River Valley Bank on Wednesday & Register. Viewing and judging Thursday in the lobby between 9 AM and 3 PM. Awards at 4 PM. Open to anyone – no restrictions.
Event Coordinator: Katie Middleton – 884-9583 Event Cost: FREE Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Best Overall, Most Authentic & Most Comical
(Thur) 4 PM QUEST FOR WINGS
Cuckoo’s Chicken House and Waterin’ Hole – 128 College Dr., next to the Abbey Theatre
All ye lords and ladies gorge yourself and see how ye can handle these HOT, HOT, HOT wings!! Don’t let the gout get you hobbling around the castle! This is no ordinary fare, so come on by Cuckoo’s for the full set of contest rules. Must be 18 or older to enter and limited to the first 25 to submit entry form and waiver.
Event Coordinators: Michele Redding, Chris Redding – 259-6322
Event Cost: $5 per entrant
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and great loot
(Thur) 4:30 PM SNOWDOWN JR. KING & QUEEN CONTEST
Best Western Rio Grande Inn – 400 E. 2nd Ave.
Hosted by McDonald’s and the Best Western Rio Grande Inn. Final selection of Snowdown’s Junior King and Queen from Durango grade school competition. Winners will ride in the Snowdown Light Parade Friday night.
Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser – 247-2446 or 247-3986
Event Cost: FREE
(Thur) NEW! 4:30 PM KING ARTHUR’S ARTFUL FOOD
Healthy Fusion – 2053 Main
Kids, tired of playing in the cold drafty castle with the smelly dogs or in the mud just outside the door of your cottage? See what you can create with foods created by the castle cook. You will have 30 minutes to make medieval period art/symbols with the food. So brush up on your Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci or Matthew Paris (that famous Benedictine monk your tutors should be teaching you about)!
Event Coordinator: Sherry Wormser – 259-9233
Event Cost: $5 per entrant
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes in 3 categories: Less than 10 years, 11-14 years and 15-18 years
(Thur) 5:30 PM SNOWDOWN BENEFACTOR WINE TASTING & ART EXHIBITION
Bank of Colorado – 1199 Main
Sponsored by La Plata Open Space Conservancy and hosted by the Bank of Colorado. Twelve accomplished area artists will show and sell original artwork in a variety of media to raise funds to save land. Guests will enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres from Catering by Design while sampling fine wines from Durango Liquor and Wine Company. Guests will also receive a signed, limited edition print of the selected 2008 Snowdown Artwork. Proceeds help La Plata Open Space Conservancy protect important open lands in Southwest Colorado for lords, ladies and serfs to enjoy.
Event Coordinators: Katharine Roser, Nancy Berry – 259-3415 Event Cost: $60 per person (includes one reproduction) or $80 per couple (includes one reproduction). Additional art reproductions may be purchased for $50 each. Tickets in advance or at the door. Reservations recommended as this is a very popular event!
(Thur) NEW DAY! 5:30-7:30 PM SNOWDOWN SPELLEBRATION
Abbey Theater - Hosted by the Adult Education Center of Durango.
It’s the one and only spelling competition of Snowdown. Knighted 3-person teams will test their spelling abilities against some of the most difficult words in the English language. Schools, organizations, neighborhoods, units of government and businesses enter teams of 3 to compete. This is a fun team-building event for businesses and other organizations! No age restrictions and winners to be crowned wordsmith royalties!
Event Coordinators: Kelly Quach, Paulette Church – 385-4354
Event Cost: $200 entry fee per team of 3 to benefit literacy programs at the center
Entry Deadline: Tues., Jan. 29, 5 PM
Prizes: 1st place prizes for winners, spirit award, sportsmanship and best costumes.
(Thur) 6 PM - Magical Musical Mystery Tour
Lost Dog Bar & Lounge - 1150 Main
Finals
(See Weds 6 PM for details)
(Thur) NEW! 6:30-9:30 PM PEACE JAM DODGEBALL
Boys and Girls Club – 2750 Main Hosted by Southern Ute Community Action Programs (SUCAP)
A TOURNAMENT! Dodgeball tournament with elimination rounds so each team plays at least two games, plus finals. Each team must have at least six members and at least 2 women; maximum six on the court at once, four additional substitutes are allowed. National rules apply and is for adults 18 and over.
Event Coordinators: Peter Tregillus – 563-4517 ext 208, Jennifer Bartlett – 563-4127
Event Cost: $75 per team to benefit the Peace Jam chapter service projects
Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st place dinner for team, 2nd place dessert for team.
(Thur) 7 PM 13TH ANNUAL LADY F’S LUNACY
Lady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange – 640 Main
Second elimination round
(See 7:30 PM Wednesday for details)
(Thur) 7 PM SNOWDOWN 9 BALL POOL TOURNAMENT
El Rancho Tavern – 975 Main
“The Ranch” is holding its 12th annual 9-Ball tournament. Play or peruse the knights’ and ladies’ action. This contest is double elimination, best of 3 games and the final two unhorsed knights will play a best-of-5 game series to determine the winner. Kick your squires to enter as only the first 32 entrants 21 years of age or older can play. Cash prizes to the top three places and commemorative t-shirts for all participants.
Event Coordinator: Chris Lile – 759-9841, Greg S. – 903-1273
Event Cost: $15 per person
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event. Entries accepted starting Thurs., Jan. 31
Prizes: Cash for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
(Thur) 7 PM SNOWDOWN KID’S FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center Theatre – 802 E. 2nd Ave.
(See 7 PM Wednesday for details)
CHANGED-ENTRY DEADLINE & ADDRESS
(Thur) 7 PM LORDS, KNIGHTS AND LADIES DRAG SHOWDOWN
The Spaaah Shop – 934 Main (Note that address has changed)
Hear ye, hear ye, all lords, ladies and knights must wear your finest attire (from the other’s closet of course). The rules are simple; knights and lords will be ladies and ladies will be lords or knights in thou finest silks and woolens or armor if you don’t mind a little frost! Come prepared to show what thou are wont to wear and show thy talent. Sword fighting or dance the estampie, perhaps? Judges will look for the most convincing and most outrageous. Must be 18 or over.
Event Coordinators: Christine U Helm, Amber Pere – 375-1866
Event Cost: FREE – just leave your dignity at the door
Entry Deadline: CHANGED: Just sign up before 7PM, Thurs. Jan. 31 Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, men and women
(Thur) 7:30 PM KNIGHT’S TEMPLAR CHALLENGES YOU TO A HAIRY FACE
Carvers Brewing Company – 1022 Main
Is it true that lords can grow better, finer beards than their vassals and serfs? Show us whose is the best by putting down that dull knife and letting it grow! Growing began on November 1st so this gives you three months to cover that beautiful visage with hair and lots of it to gain those fabulous treasures!
Event Coordinators: Katherine McLain – 799-2751 or 259-2545
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Participants must be at Carvers Brewing Co. on Wednesday, November 1 to get their photos taken. Entries will be accepted during the event but they will be judged in a different category.
Prizes for girth, length, aesthetic appeal, most color, most impressive neck hair, and overall best beard. Spirit Award for you young serfs who want to grow a beard but can’t.
(Thur) 8 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES GALA PREMIERE PERFORMANCE
LIVE at Henry Strater Theatre (formerly Diamond Circle)
This premiere of the notoriously irreverent Snowdown Follies is for ye who pays the coin of the realm and to don MEDIEVAL attire for Snowdown’s most laughable event. Come early! Doors open at 7:15 PM for social hour. Curtain at 8 PM, don’t be late! ADULTS ONLY!
Event Coordinator: Terry Fiedler – 247-8163
Event Cost: $50 per person includes reserved table, rose for the ladies and, of course, your own personal Snowdown button. Ticket Sales SOLD OUT – Wait list only! Call 382-3799 or see 7:30 PM Friday for other ticket options.
(Thur) 9 PM LORDS AND LADIES COSTUME BALL
Lost Dog Bar & Lounge – 1150 Main
Dress up in ye finest attire to dance ‘til your squires and ladies-in-waiting must drag you home. Fine minstrels and merrymaking and treasure for the best costumes. Ye can’t lose, lords and ladies! Must be 21 or over.
Event Coordinator: Victor Galarza and Ann Morse – 259-0430
Event Cost: FREE Prizes: Best Costume prizes for Most Original, Sexiest, Scariest,Funniest and Best Couple
FRIDAY
(Fri) ALL DAY SNOWDOWN T-SHIRT DAY
Hear ye! Hear ye! All inhabitants of the Kingdom of Durango…this is the day where you can show you’re part of the celebration and wear your official SNOWDOWN T-shirt! Available at Magpie’s and other fine local establishments, it’s a fine piece of medieval wear, with sizes from Lady to Lordly!
(Fri) 2 PM SNOWDOWN WAITER/WAITRESS RACE
Steamworks (in the alley behind) – 801 E. 2nd Ave.
Traditionally one of Snowdown’s wildest events, a great spectator event in any weather! Join your favorite servers in a crazy, anything goes obstacle course race as they compete for the coveted “Silver Serving Tray” dressed in medieval finest. Open to four person teams; 2 lords, 2 ladies. All entrants must be employed at a local restaurant or bar!
Event Coordinator: Jeff Baker – 259-9200 Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline; 30 minutes before event Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, First Place winner gets a keg of Steamworks beer! Mead to add a twinkle to any Lord’s eye; 2nd,3rd place gift certificates
(Fri) 3 PM SNOWDOWN BED RACE
Steamworks (in the alley behind) – 801 E. 2nd Ave.
Durango Hotel & Lodging Association hosts the annual bed race challenge amongst the lodging community. Beds are provided and are pushed through an obstacle course with a variety of medieval challenges. Four members per team with one of them riding in the bed at all times. Must be 18 years old to participate.
Event Coordinators: Wardine Lee – 749-3577, Eileen Stastny – 259-1376 Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for both race and costumes
(Fri) 3 PM MILK CARTON CASTLE BUILDING CONTEST
Vectra Bank – 1101 E. 2nd Ave.
Hear ye, hear ye! Calling all wee ones to build a most beauteous castle of milk cartons! Bring it down to Vectra so Lords and Ladies Council may judge them! Be creative! Two age groups: 6 and under, 7-12 years old to participate.
Event Coordinator: Kathleen McKnight – 375-7421
Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: pick up guidelines to enter thou castle at Vectra Bank by Wed., Jan. 9. Castles must be entered by Mon., Jan. 28. Prizes: 1st ($25), 2nd ($20) prizes for each age group. PARTY TO FOLLOW ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS.
(Fri) 4 PM – 8:30 PM SNOWDOWN SPAGHETTI DINNER
Elk’s Lodge – E. 2nd Ave. & 9th St.
Hosted by the Durango Winter Sports Foundation…Eat before or after the parade! Grab your crew and we’ll partake of grub together at the Elk’s Lodge for a feast fit for any Lord or Lady. Spaghetti – the original food of kings – and lots of it! Help fill up the coffers – a fundraiser for the Purgatory Ski team, it’s guaranteed fun (and filling!) for all ages. Tickets are available in advance at Magpie’s Newsstand Café, 707 Main, until 5PM Friday, February 1 and at the door. Take your silver and gold there in advance!
Event Coordinator: Donna Bowles – 749-1752
Event Cost: Adults $8 and Kids $5 for dinner
(Fri) 4 PM – 6 PM WINTER TASTE OF DURANGO AND WINE TASTING
Main Mall – 835 Main
Hosted by the Durango Chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association. Leave work early (tell your boss thou hast been taken) and march on down for this special treat. Wet your whistle and sample a super selection of wines and beer from local breweries and tasty samplings from your favorite restaurants while awaiting the SNOWDOWN Light Parade. Various purveyors will be available to answer questions about their wines, and local micro brewers will present their suds for your enjoyment. You will also receive a souvenir glass to hang off your gold chains. Mead for all! You must be 21 to enter – ID required.
Event Coordinator: Jeff Baker – 259-9200, Heidi Verduzco – 247-5533
Event Cost: $20 per person
(Fri) 4 PM – 6 PM ROTARACT PRE-PARADE PARTY & COSTUME CONTEST
Bank of the San Juans – 144 E. 8th St.
This pre-parade gathering is guaranteed to warm lord and serf alike! Comest thou men, women, and children in costume as our eyes are peeled for a costume contest and ye can win some gold! Sociable serfs will be brewin’ up hot cocoa and other grub while ye wait for the parade to begin. (This is a non-alcohol event.) Roteract is a service organization for 18-25 year olds, sponsored by local Rotary Clubs.
Event Coordinator: Colleen Boulware – 426-7113, Britny Patterson – 799-1467
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, kids and adults
(Fri) 6 PM THE SNOWDOWN FIREWORKS!!!
Cast thy eyes skyward, above the Kingdom of Durango a single firework is all our highly motivated, specially trained pyrotechnic technicians need to begin the parade with a big satisfying bang! Keep your eyes to the south while you wait on Main Avenue for the Snowdown Light Parade to begin. Our many thanks to Tom Kaufman and his hearty crew of fire dudes! This show is hosted by the Snowdown Board, Team and Friends.
(Fri) 6 PM SNOWDOWN LIGHT PARADE
Main Avenue 6th – 12th Streets
Hosted by Mercury Payment Systems
This is the single biggest draw the Kingdom of Durango has ever seen…and for good reason. It’s Durango’s only night-time parade where light-bedecked floats create a dazzling delight for Durango’s most spectacular and entertaining procession. Floats and groups enter in 10 divisions with special emphasis on the use of lights. (You must submit application to participate!)
Event Coordinator: Terry Fiedler – 247-8163
Event Cost: $50 per entry
Entry Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, January 18 at Magpies Newsstand Café – 707 Main. Entry forms available at Magpie’s or www.snowdown.org.
Prizes: Mayor’s Choice, Sweepstakes, Best Theme and many more trophies per category.
SPECIAL APPEARANCE!
From the far away hidden realms of northern New Mexico, the HILL STOMPERS BAND will march into our Kingdom with Sir Lance at the lead! Marching minstrels on the dusty roads sending rhythms on the streets of Durango, this is the most infamous rascal band! They will be playing happy ditties and dirges alike, seeking malty, hoppy brews in exchange and musically making their way through the Kingdom. They’ll be marching in the Snowdown Light Parade and everywhere else good times are being celebrated!
(Fri) 6:30 PM SNOWDOWN SPAGHETTI DINNER
Elks Lodge – E. 2nd Ave. & 9th St.
(See 4 PM Friday for details)
(Fri) 7 PM SKI SOFTBALL
FLC Softball Complex – Fort Lewis College
Come see one of the most popular events, now playing for the 30th year, this original Snowdown event returns with another exciting softball contest. Played on skis and boards, it’s the raucous rivalry between the serfs of the Durango Mountain Resort Ski Patrol and the knaves of the Ski/Snowboard School. It’s a great spectator event, so march on up after the parade for this once-a-year spectacle. Hosted by Durango Mountain Resort Ski Patrol.
Event Coordinator: Robert McDaniel – 247-5893
Event Cost: FREE
(Fri) NEW LOCATION! 7:00 PM (new time) ARM WRESTLING
The Ball Park – 351 S. Camino del Rio
Same Event! This is your chance to display the true measure of a man and woman – a strong arm! Open to all lords, ladies, knights and knaves, but must be 21 or older! 6 weight classes for men, and 6 weight classes for women. Dragons – separate class! Co-hosted by Coors.
Event Coordinator: Crystal and Eric Andasola – 385-5533 (evenings) Entry Cost: $5 fee for wrestlers, FREE to spectators
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st place only in each weight class (total of 12) donated by Coors.
(Fri) 7:30 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
LIVE at Henry Strater Theater & Durango Arts Center Theater
The Follies returns for the 25th year of entertainment with your favorite showbiz personalities, entertainment and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent review performs in these two theatres simultaneously! Really! Cash Bar! Ticket purchases limited to 4 per person for this smash show performed by an all-volunteer cast and crew! All ticket sales support Snowdown. Remember, this is adult entertainment.
Event Coordinator: Terry Fiedler 247-8163
Ticket Cost: $12 per person Ticket Sales: Mail-in drawing – Dec. 8, 2007 / Box office – Jan. 19, 2008 – Location TBA / Follies Ticket Marketplace: Bank of the San Juans, 144 E 8th St. Jan. 22-25, 2008 – go to www.snowdownfollies.org for details.
(Fri) 7:30 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEO SIMULCAST
Abbey Theatre – 128 E. College Dr. (below Randy’s)
If you missed ticket sales for the Follies this year, watch the simultaneous re-broadcast on the big screen at the Abbey Theatre. It’s almost as good as the real thing – at half the price! Please be aware that this is adult entertainment.
Event Coordinator – Brad Merlino – Abbey Theatre – 385-1711
Ticket Cost: $6 per person Ticket Sales: Abbey Box Office
(Fri) 8:00 PM SNOWDOWN Parade Awards Ceremony
Durango Arts Center – 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Join in the presentation of trophies to the best Parade entries awarded in 10 categories. (See 6:00 PM Friday listing for Parade information)
(Fri) 9:00 PM JESTER COSTUME CONTEST
Wildhorse Saloon – 601 E. 2nd Ave.
Hear ye, hear ye! The finest costume contest in the realm will be hosted at the Wildhorse Saloon. Come dressed as your favorite knight, serf, jester or other medieval character, all are welcome! Must be 21 to enter.
Event Coordinator: Amber Gilchrist – 375-2568
Event Cost: $10 Cover Prizes: Costumes 1st, 2nd, 3rd
(Fri) 10:00 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES SECOND FRIDAY PERFORMANCE
LIVE at Henry Strater Theatre & Durango Arts Center Theatre
(Video simulcast at the Abbey Theatre)
(See 7:30 PM Friday for details)
SATURDAY
(Sat) 8 AM SNOWDOWN BALLOON RALLY AND MASS ASCENSION
Red Rock Ranch (Park at Animas Valley Elementary School)
Hosted by BP, this spectacular event features a beautiful display of colorful hot air balloons ascending in the early morning frost. Sponsored by the D&SNGRR, book your tickets to ride the train up the valley and watch 35 balloons climb skyward from the warmth of the train! What a way to wake up! Persons over 21 interested in volunteering for chase crews should call the event coordinator. Special thanks to the Durango Amateur Radio Club for balloon safety communications and to Mesa Propane for on-field refueling.
Event Coordinators: Phil Campbell – 375-4629, Skip Page – 259-7821 Event Cost: Pilot $75, Sponsor $195
Prizes: 1st, 2nd in all categories, one category has 3rd place
Eligibility: Pilots by invitation, Sponsors: first 35 applicants
(Sat) 8 AM – 1 PM SNOWDOWN BALLOON RALLY TRAIN
D&SNGRR Depot – 479 Main
Come all ye serfs, lords & ladies (bring the wee ones, too) to see the spectacular view of the Snowdown Balloon Mass Ascension from this special 8AM train! Sponsored by the D&SNGRR, book your tickets now to watch the hot air balloons rise throughout the Animas Valley while enjoying complimentary hot beverages (non-alcoholic) and donuts, then continue on to Cascade Canyon. Light lunch items and bar service is available in the Concession Car. Be sure to mention “Snowdown” to get TWO FOR ONE Coach class tickets on the Balloon Train!
Event Coordinators: Yvonne Lashmett – 385-8801, Andrea Seid – 259-0274 Event Cost: Adult ages 12+ $59, Child age 5-11 $39, (See 2-for-1 offer) Entry Deadline: Board by 7:45 AM, call 1-888-872-4607 or 970-247-2733 for tickets and reservations.
(Sat) 8:30 AM SNOWDOWN BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT
Chapman Hill Ice Rink – 500 Florida Rd.
This coed single elimination tournament provides plenty of memories! The City of Durango hosts this 6-on-6 tournament. “Official Broomball” equipment is required; bring your own wood handled straw “jousting” broom and protective gear with non-abrasive shoe soles. Teams must provide their own helmets. Must be 18 or over to play. Register by 5 PM Tues., Jan. 29 at the Parks & Rec. office at the Durango Rec. Center, 2700 N. Main. Complete rosters due when payment is made. NO ALCOHOL! Citations will be given to violators, so pay heed wenches and serfs! Hosted in part by Southwestern Beverage, Cuckoo’s and Coca-Cola. Awards ceremony 5 PM at Cuckoo’s
Event Coordinator: Matt Morrissey – 375-7395 Event Cost: $50 per team Entry Deadline: 5 PM Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Parks & Recreation office at Durango Recreation Center
Prizes: 1st in each division
(Sat) 9 AM SNOWDOWN SHOOTOUT 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Durango Recreation Center – 2700 N. Main
Join in the Snowdown celebration by playing 3-on-3 basketball with your jesters and maidens at the Durango Rec. Center! This tournament is for young villagers in 3rd-12th grades. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 4 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. 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: 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade (girls combined, 5th & 6th grade boys separate groups), 7th-8th grade, 9th-10th grade and 11th-12th grade. Volunteers Needed! Officials and scorekeepers needed for the event. All Volunteers receive a FREE event T-shirt and lunch.
*All boys teams will play on Saturday, Feb. 2
*All girls teams will play on Sunday, Feb. 3
Event Coordinator: Heidi Schaiberger – 375-7306
Event Cost: $40 per team (early registration), $65 per team (late registration) Entry Deadline: Early registration ends Feb.1 at 6 PM, Late registration ends Feb. 2 at NOON.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd all categories, boys and girls
(Sat) 10 AM – NOON SNOW GAMES
Chapman Hill – (Santa Rita Park if there is no snow)
Hear ye, hear ye! Fun games for kids hosted by McDonald’s for ages 3 through middle school! Tube races, tug-o-war, treasure hunt, egg throw, obstacle course, popcorn stuffing and more fun events. This is a favorite event for all those little poppets wanting a bit of fun for themselves!
Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser – 247-2446 or 247-3986
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: PRIZES AND PRIZES AND PRIZES
(Sat)10 AM SNOWDOWN HASH HOUSE RUN
Best Western Mountain Shadows – 3255 Main
Hosted by Durango Hash House Harriers
Hashers are described as “the lunatic fringe of running” and “the drinking club with a running problem!” The premise is simple, one harrier (the hare) lays a trail of flour over a course (s)he chooses. The other harriers (the hounds) try to follow that trail to the end where we enjoy munchies and beer (or soft drinks for those disinclined to imbibe). The typical hash is 3-5 miles over hill and dale, through woods. The hash isn’t a race – no prizes to the swift. Following the trail is the challenge with camaraderie and beverages the reward. Bring your sense of humor and a whistle, and your armor if you like. For the history of the Hash House Harriers check out www.harrier.net.Snowshoe Trail: Optional trail run entirely on snowshoes-you must provide your own shoes.Eagle Trail: An optional section of trail, longer or more difficult than the standard trail.Turkey Trail: Optional section of trail, normally shorter and easier than the main trail.
Event Coordinator: Matt Kelly – 749-0644, Todd Youngblood – 749-4083 Event Cost: $5 per person per hash. Proceeds used for munchies and beverages. Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
(Sat) 10:30 AM MOUNTAIN BIKE SNOW SLALOM
Durango Mountain Resort
Around Durango town, we like our mountain bike riding SOOO much, that we’ll even do it in the snow! Racers will ride their mountain bikes through two courses in the Columbine area. Best combined times win. Head to head dual format, double elimination. Helmets required; no lift ticket necessary- just tuck your bike under your arm and haul it on up the hill. Male and female categories, 18 and older, and 17 and younger. If you’re under 18, bring Mom or Dad to do the legal paperwork stuff and then have fun. This is a great spectator event!
Event Coordinator: Matt Nimetz – 749-8233
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for each category
(Sat) 11 AM SNOWDOWN 8-BALL POOL TOURNAMENT
El Rancho Tavern – 975 Main
Gather ye countrymen and damsels for support, grab thou stick and come on down to play in this annual tournament where the entry fees will be divided among the top three winners. Only one Division this year and it starts at 11 AM! This is a double elimination 8-ball pool tournament. You must be 21 to enter.
Event Coordinator: Chip Lile – 749-1816, Greg S. – 903-1273
Event Cost: $15 per person Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event – no exceptions, 32 people max
Prizes: Cash – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
(Sat) NEW! 11 AM “ENCHANTED TRAIL” BIKE RACE
1111 Camino del Rio – (back parking lot S. of Nature’s Oasis)
Hosted by 1111 Camino del Rio Partners
Knights and maidens will race through a bike obstacle course slaying dragons, rescuing damsels in distress and braving the “enchanted river trail” that has neither a beginning nor end. Riders are encouraged to wear costumes and decorate bikes like horses. Helmets Required! Prizes for best dressed male and female. Adults (13+) Children (12 and under).
Event Coordinators: Mynders Glover – 749-2048, Raequel Rhodes – 759-9629 Event Cost: FREE Entry deadline: 30 minutes before event Prizes for timed event and best dressed: 1st, 2nd: Adult – male and female, Child – male and female
(Sat) NOON JUNIOR MADDEN SUPERBOWL
Orio’s Roadhouse – 652 Main
Grab thou fellow knights and damsels and come ready at 12:00 sharp for 2008 Madden football on an X Box 360 game system. Players will pick one of the regular teams and play 4 quarters of football. The quarters will be 3-4 minutes long. Double elimination! Age group 8-18 years.
Event Coordinators: Robert Orio – 759-8590, Heidi Orio – 259-8100 Event Cost: $10 per player Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event Prizes: Trophies and Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
(Sat) NOON SNOWDOWN CHILI COOK-OFF
Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall & Extension Building Hosted by RE/MAX and Tommy Tucker Insurance
Come and get your gestum (guest’s portion of meat and drink)! Bring your hunger and your sense of adventure to enjoy samples of red and green chili, salsas and who knows what else?? This food beats any that you’ve had, much better than the other local manors! Beer and soft drinks will be available for those of chivalry and the faint of heart. Doors open at 7 AM to decorate booths/stands/cookers and to start cooking with their recipes from La Plata Shire! Judging begins at 11 AM. Tasting cups on sale at noon with proceeds supporting SNOWDOWN!
Categories: Best Red Chili, Best Green Chili, Best Vegetarian Chili, and Best Salsa.
Event Coordinators: Charles & Mary Rigby – 375-2513
Event Cost: Contestants – $5, Vendor Booths – $25. Entry Deadline: 8 AM day of event. Entry forms and rules available at RE/MAX Western Realty, 1073 Main
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd each category
EVENT CANCELLED...CANCELLED...CANCELLED
(Sat) NOON SNOWDOWN TUBERCROSS CANCELLED
Hesperus Ski Area Base
Hosted by Develop Clothing
Grab your sword, I tell ye true, get ready for the inner tube ride to rock thy world. Slide down the hill in this heat oriented race event that takes place on a specially built racecourse. Naturally, there will be obstacles you will need to avoid; nobody said the medieval life was easy! Minimum age is 16. For poppets under 18, signed parental permission is required. Forms can be picked up at Hassle FREE Sports prior to the event. All lords and maidens over 18 will need to sign a waiver to hurl headlong into the snow fray.
Event Coordinators: Mike Blandford – 946-8106, Andy Langefels – 247-3857 Event Cost: $5 per person
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd women’s and men’s division
(Sat) NOON OUTLAW JOSIE PETE’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Main Mall Commons
Hosted by Joe’s Durango Liquor and Wine Company
The most noble sokeman (free villager) in the west will be loose on the greens with new twists, traps, curves and holes. Costumes and golf make one of Snowdown’s favorite events a “don’t miss!” Whether you’re playing or being part of the rowdy gallery it is a guaranteed fun time. Each hole is located in a different downtown establishment and created by some of the hottest course designers in Durango. Meet at the Main Mall at Noon in costume to get scorecards and assignment for the shot-gun start. BRING YOUR OWN PUTTER AND GOLF BALL. The 18 holes are located at Carver’s, The Wildhorse Saloon, The Quiet Lady, Gazpacho, Diamond Belle, Lady Falconburgh’s, Steamworks, The Summit, Joel’s, Cuckoos, the Elks Lodge, the Red Snapper, Farquahrt’s, the Lost Dog, Moe’s Starlight Lounge and Seasons Grille.
Event Coordinator: Joe Leder – 259-4900
Event Cost: $60 per team
Entry Process: Mail-in: Forms available online and at Magpies. Must be post marked by January 3rd. Call-in: Calls will be accepted starting at exactly 6 PM Saturday, Jan. 19, call 259-4900 and leave requested information in voice mail box. Reservations will be accepted in order of calls received (time & date stamped by voicemail). The first 30 teams calling will be slotted for the tourney, with others put on waiting list. Teams making the cut will be notified and given payment instruction by phone. Everyone has a chance to win for golf and costumes, with the winning costume team automatically eligible for the 2009 tournament. 1st place-best hole and best caddy win too! Awards ceremony starts at 4 PM at the Elks Lodge on E. 2nd Ave.
(Sat) 1 PM FELINE FASHION SHOW
McDonald’s Parking Lot
Art thou ready for a belly laugh? This is traditionally one of Snowdown’s most hilarious events! Grab your cat or snatch your neighbor’s and dress ‘em up for this all comers fashion show. Merry! Cats in costume come hither. If you whisper “SNOWDOWN” in your cat’s ear just before you start to dress ‘em they won’t try to squirm away from you (that’s a little-known fact). Hosted by McDonald’s, this event is literally the cat’s meow...and a purr-fect spectator sport.
Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser – 247-2446 or 247-3986
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: Trophies for Funniest, Most Formal, Most Look Alike (Pet & Owner) and Best Snowdown Theme Costume.
(Sat) NEW! 2 PM THE DURANGO CAT-A-PULT
Buckley Park – 12th St. and Main
A long, long time ago, the Kingdom of Durango was under siege by the San Juans of the north. The Durangotangs, upon running out of stones to throw, only had Kitties to hurl at the invaders. The San Juans were defeated after an afternoon of Kitty hurling and were driven back north where they remain today. To celebrate this historical event, we present the Durango Cat-a-Pult / Trebuchet. The goal of this contest is to have fun! And build a trebuchet that can shoot (hurl) reliably, and accurately (approx. 270ish ft). Launching a Kitty projectile, approx. 8 oz (provided by the Snowdown Cat-a-Pult Trebuchet event coordinators) repeatedly, 3 tries, to a “Kitty Box” target. All contestants and teams must meet event rules and regulations. Rules may be picked up from the contest sponsor, Old Tymer’s Cafe – 10th and Main or E-mail: DurangoCatAPult@yahoo.com Disclaimer: No real cats will be harmed during this event.
Event Coordinators: Friar Downtown Brown – 759-9933, Sir Jeff Woolaway – 946-2893
Event Cost: $10 per team
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event / Pre-registration sign in is requested by Jan. 15.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Adult Supervision: All teams must have a 21 year old or older as adult supervisor. Rules: Contest rules may be picked up at Olde Tymer’s Cafe – 10th and Main or email: DurangoCatAPult@yahoo.com
(Sat) 2 PM CANINE FASHION SHOW
McDonald’s Parking Lot
Hosted by McDonald’s
Every year a howling success, this event is open to all dogs regardless of what “castle” they have come from. Dress your dog in its favorite “Party” attire or funniest costume. All dogs must be on a leash!
Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser – 247-2446 or 247-3986
Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: Trophies for Funniest, Most Formal, Most Look-Alike (Mutt & Master) and Best Snowdown Theme Costume
(Sat) NEW! 2 PM FIGHT-A-KNIGHT / SCA TOURNEY DEMO
La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
Hosted by SCA-Shire Rio de las Animas
Children 10 and under may fight a knight in heavy armor. Parental consent required. SCA Tourney Demo: Demonstration tourney style of heavy weapon fighting.
Event Coordinators: Selena Trujillo – 946-2715, Jamie Pickering – 247-3203 Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event, parental permission required to participate
(Sat) 2 PM BELT SANDER DRAG RACES
Kroeger’s Ace Hardware – Town Plaza
2 contestants will race side by side down a 2 lane 50-foot track! The belt sander to reach the finish line first will be declared the winner of the heat. It will be a double elimination, bracket type competition. Last one standing will be declared the Grand Champion. All others will be sent to the Hallmote (Manorial court) for banishment! NEW THIS YEAR will be the added dimension of the racers starting their own sanders. There will be Kroeger’s gift certificates awarded as prizes in the following amounts: for 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25. Also, back by popular demand will be the Best Dressed competition. The winner will be picked by popular vote of the audience. The prizes for Best Dressed will be the same as the fastest prizes. * Best Dressed entries MUST be registered by 12:00 pm, and the racers must be registered by 1:00 pm on race day. Want to know more? Go to www.powertooldragraces.com. This will be a bracket type competition. Bring your belt sanders – Kroeger’s will supply everything else. Must be over 18 or sponsored by an adult.
Event Coordinators: Bob Thom – 759-5480, Joel Krueger – 247-0660
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 12 PM Best Dressed, 1 PM Sanders day of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for best looking and 1st, 2nd, 3rd for fastest belt sanders.
(Sat) 3 PM OUTHOUSE STUFFING
Gazpacho Parking Lot – 431 E. 2nd Ave.
Hosted by Gazpacho’s Mexican Resturant
Are we masterminds or what? Answering that question, SNOWDOWN presents the 8th Annual Outhouse Stuffing Contest. Be a “Wench or Serf” and see how many of your fellow comrades you can stuff into a port-a-potty in 2 minutes. We’ll make sure it’s clean. Then, you’ll have to stay in there with the door shut for 10 seconds. Can you top last year’s record ???– Emma Lou keeps it a well-guarded secret! Judges will be selected from the audience; potties provided by A&L Affordable Johns. Must be 21 or older.
Event Coordinators: Al and Emma Lou LiBrande – 247-3334
Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, Gift certificates from Gazpacho’s
(Sat) 4 PM OUTLAW JOSIE PETE’S GOLF TOURNEY AWARDS
The Elks Lodge– 901 E. 2nd Ave.
(See Saturday NOON for details.)
(Sat) 5 PM BROOMBALL AWARDS
Cuckoo’s – 128 E. College Dr.
(See Saturday 8:30 AM for details.)
(Sat) 6 PM (dusk) SNOWDOWN FIREWORKS SHOW
In the Skies above Durango, opposite College West Rim
Hark now! Methinks thee will witness the most amazing FIREWORKS display this kingdom has to offer! Gaze up and see the most SPECTACULAR! GLITTERING! FANTASTIC! fireworks show of the season. You won’t believe your eyes! Our many thanks to Fire Marshall Tom Kaufman and his hearty fire crew. This show is sponsored by the Snowdown Board, Team and Three Springs, Southwest Mortgage, Mountain Bike Specialists, Sky Ute Sand & Gravel, The Wells Group, Farquahrt’s, Ron’s Plumbing and The Leland House.
Time Changed: (Sat) NEW! 6PM 6:30 PM FIGURE SKATING EXHIBITION
Chapman Hill Ice Rink – 500 Florida Rd.
The Durango Figure Skating Club wishes to sponsor a Figure Skating Exhibition in which our club members, ages 8-58, will skate their competition programs for the audience’s enjoyment. Each program is about two minutes long, and will be skated to music in competition dress. Approximately 20 skaters will perform solos, as well as a few duet performances. There is plenty of bleacher seating, and the public will enjoy a great show. What art thou waiting for? Grab your family and come hither to watch as Durango’s own local competing skaters perform on the ice. This will be a fun to watch family event so don’t miss it!
Event Coordinators: Kathy Parcell – 884-0164, Jessika Jones – 769-0729 Event Cost: $2 spectators, $5 skaters
(Sat) NEW LOCATION! 7 PM DART TOURNAMENT
The Ball Park – 351 S. Camino del Rio
Serfs & wenches are welcome to show off and a dead eye with this popular Snowdown tournament! Knights aren’t the only ones who can throw sharp objects with skill and daring! And darts are a long-standing tradition! May enter as a single or with a partner for this double elimination contest, but thou must be 21 or older!
Event Coordinators: Crystal and Eric Andasola – 385-5533 (evenings)
Event Cost: $5 each
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event
Prizes: Cash for 1st, 2nd, 3rd each class
(Sat) 7 PM – 10:30 PM CONTRA DANCE
VFW – 1550 Main
What hast thou planned, you ask? Saturday night’s festivities include bringing your noble self and a few of your truly wondrous friends to the annual contra dance. Keep castle fever from setting in as you shake your armor to live music by “Hey” of Albuquerque, NM. No partner or experience needed. Arrive at 7 PM, and wander into the FREE instructional lesson. Practice up on your booty shaking and come dressed in your finest Faire wear for a chance to win a king’s ransom in prizes. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to attend this folk dance, no partner necessary.
Event Coordinators: Christy Berven – 259-5445, Tom Riesing – 259-5445
Event Cost: $10
Prizes: Male & Female – Best Armor Shaking & Best Dressed
(Sat) 7 PM 13TH ANNUAL LADY F’S LUNACY
Lady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange – 640 Main
Final Round – Tournament of Lunatics
(See Wednesday 7:30 PM for details)
(Sat) 7:30 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
First Saturday Performance LIVE at the Henry Strater Theatre & Durango Arts Center Theatre
(See Friday 7:30 PM for details)
(Sat) 7:30 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEO SIMULCAST
(See Friday 7:30 PM for details)
(Sat) NEW! 8PM CARVERS HIGH FIVE CONTEST
Carvers Pub – 1022 Main
Test your skin-slappin’ skilz at Carver’s 1st ANNUAL SNOWDOWN HIGH FIVE CONTEST. Whether you’ve got the most stylish “around the world” or the loudest “high ten”, you (and your partner) stand to win some fabulous prizes from Carver Brewing Co.
Event Coordinators: Erik Maxson – 259-2545, Michael Hurst – 946-2459
Event Cost: FREE
PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!
(Sat) 10 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Second Saturday Performance LIVE at the Henry Strater Theatre & Durango Arts Center Theatre
(See Friday 7:30 PM for details)
(Sat) 10 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEO SIMULCAST
(See Friday 7:30 PM for details)
SUNDAY
(Sun) 7 AM LA PLATA COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE SNOWDOWN PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND BACKCOUNTRY GEAR SILENT AUCTION
La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
Quest for breakfast! Get a great start to your day with yummy fare fit for any adventuring noble or trusty knave. Come about town and join in the feast. This is a fundraiser where you can fill your belly while supporting Snowdown and La Plata County Search and Rescue. Don’t miss it! Great Grub! Gaze upon and bid on treasures in the silent auction, where you’re sure to find your heart’s delight!
Event Coordinator: Ron Corkish – 946-4437
Event Cost: $6 for adults, $4 kids 6-12 and FREE for age 5 and under
(Sun) 8 AM SNOWDOWN BALLOON RALLY
Red Rock Ranch – 8 miles North of Durango next to Animas Valley Elementary School
(See Saturday 8 AM for details)
(Sun) 8 AM -11 AM KAYAK POOL SLALOM
Durango Recreation Center – 2700 Main
Join the fun of a genteel kayak pool slalom. All types of floating craft are welcome. Spectators and other landlocked vassals FREE. Kayak slalom has 21 gates to challenge your nimble skills. Time plus penalties determines winner of the coveted treasures and fame throughout the land.
Event Coordinator: Kent Ford – 259-1361, Helen Kunz – 769-3090
Event Cost: $5 per player (includes 2 events)
Entry Deadline: 8:15 AM Sunday, Feb. 3
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Cadet, Junior, Men’s, Women’s Kayak, C-1, C-2
(Sun) 9 AM 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Durango Recreation Center – 2700 Main
(*All girls teams play today. See Saturday 8 AM for details)
(Sun) NEW TIME! 11 AM SNOWDOWN HASH HOUSE RUN
Santa Rita Park – Parking lot near Visitors Center
(See Saturday 10 AM for details)
Event Deadline: 30 minutes before event
(Sun) NOON 2008 MADDEN SUPERBOWL
Orio’s Roadhouse – 652 Main
2008 Madden football on X Box 360 game system. Players will pick one of the regular teams and play 4 quarters of football. The quarters will be 3-4 minutes long. Double elimination!!
Event Coordinators: Robert Orio – 759-8590, Heidi Lacombe – 259-8100
Event Cost: $10 per player
Event Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes: Cash, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and trophies
EVENT CANCELLED...CANCELLED...CANCELLED (too much snow!)
(Sun) 12:30 PM ULLR SKI OBSTACLE RACE
Colorado Timberline Academy Soccer Field – 35554 N. Hwy 550 – turn off at Logwood B&B exit. Go left down to campus.
Dost thou like skiing? How about donning 10 foot long 2X4’s instead? Just grab 3 fellow serfs, tie on your ol’ rope bindings and chart thy course under the limbo sticks and around other imaginative obstacles. Do a quick change clothes relay- maybe swappin’ royal garb fer serf’s wear? It’s jousting good fun for spectators, too! Best time wins the glory, and treasures of course. Teams of 4, you must be 18 or older to enter. Children allowed if accompanied by an adult or parent to make it a family affair.