FRI Feb 2
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2
SNOWDOWN T-SHIRT DAY
Magpie's Newsstand & Café - 707 Main
Show your Peace and Love for SNOWDOWN by dressing in the super groovy SNOWDOWN 2024 themed shirt. What’s that you say? No shirt, no hat, no button?! Worry no further! Stop by Magpie’s, or various other outlets to get yours. Here’s to a far-out SNOWDOWN!
10 AM SCAVENGER HUNT JUDGING
Billy Goat Saloon - 39848 US Hwy 160
(See WEDNESDAY Jan 31, 12 NOON for details)
12 NOON KAN JAM
Balcony Bar & Grill - 600 Main
Grab a partner and be the winning team for our annual event KAN JAM! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Allison Wall 303-956-2904
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
2 PM FREAKY DEAKY SUPER SEXY CAR WASH
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Only good vibes for this suds and bubbles SNOWDOWN event. Boogie down all you foxy mamas and casanovas out there. You will have 3 minutes to show the judges and the crowd your best threads and your radical dance moves. Judging will be on your groovy dance moves, attire and ability to wash a car. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st - $350, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $50, Crowd Favorite - $50
NEW EVENT!
2 PM GET PARADE READY
Smiley Building - 1309 E 3rd Ave
Get PARADE READY in the Art Room at the Smiley building! Come get hip with us Friday Feb 2, 2-5 PM. Get early parking, get decorated, get food–then walk to the parade. Our artists will make you stellar with cosmic body paint and henna! Make far out fringe vests, head bands, and god’s eyes necklaces! Get radical bell bottom additions, and more! Then jive in the professional photography photo booth to capture your out of sight costume! Feed the whole family with Smiley Cafe’s groovy grub to go! Crafts are free until supplies last. All ages welcome.
Event Coordinator: Stacy Brocker 254-563-6150
Entry Cost: FREE
2 PM APPLE TREE HUGGER
EsoTerra Cider Works - 558 Main
Get ready to embrace your inner Apple Tree Hugger! At EsoTerra, we're taking the love for apples to a whole new level with a far-out timed contest. The mission? Move 69 apples from one side of the room to the other, using only your arms and a whole lot of positive vibes. Drop by anytime and take your shot at apple-moving glory. We'll keep a groovy leaderboard going throughout the event, so you can track your progress and see who's leading the charge. At the end of this fruity adventure, we'll announce the ultimate Apple Tree Hugger, and they'll score a fab EsoTerra prize. It's all about good times, good vibes, and showing some love to those apples, man! All Ages welcome.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa McCrann 970-804-6014
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
3:30 PM ALIEN INVASION
The Power House - 1333 Camino Del Rio
We Come In Peace: The Alien Invasion At The Powerhouse! Groovy aliens from planet the Sci have landed at The Powerhouse! Bring the whole family for a night of spectacular space-themed science silliness! Have fun with the forces of physics and build your own spaceships and aliens. Pizza is included with admission, so you can grab dinner before you peace out and invade the parade afterwards! Tickets are $10 per human. 3:30-5:30 PM. All ages welcome.
Event Coordinator: Heather Brookshier 970-925-9234
Entry Cost: $10
Prizes!
4 PM BEER PUPPETEER
Carver Brewing Co - 1022 Main
"Beer Puppeteer" – where the art of puppetry meets the world of craft beer. Immerse yourself in a unique experience that combines the whimsical wonder of puppetry with the delicious complexity of craft brews. Compete in teams of two. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Colin Carver 970-259-2545
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
3:30 - 4:30 PM CHILI COOK-OFF & BLOODY MARY PRESALE TICKETS
The Garage - 121 W 8th St
You can avoid long lines and get your tickets early. Now you have your tickets go and enjoy the SNOWDOWN parade. For tomorrow we eat chili and drink a Bloody Mary or a few.
Event Coordinator: Greg Yucha 970-382-0788
Entry Cost: .50 per ticket/chili, $2 per/ticket Bloody Mary (CASH ONLY)
4:30 PM SCREAMING RUBBER BAND CHICKENS!
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Get in the crib of chickens, can you keep your screaming chicken in it's cage while testing your threshold for rubber band slaps - location on da body TBD! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st and 2nd
5 PM FIST/BLOTTER/PEACE SIGN (rock/paper/scissors)
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Rochambeau - rock crushes scissors, scissors cuts paper, and paper covers rock. The game is played in a best-of series, and the player who wins the most rounds is declared the overall 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
5 PM HAND ON THE VAN
700 Block of Main (near Durango Coffee Company)
Hosted by The Mayors Youth Advisory Commission. Competition between kids under ten completing fun challenges while trying to keep their hand on a Durango Police car! Prizes will be awarded to the 3 kids who last the longest. Ages 10 and under.
Event Coordinator: Silvie Bosmans 970-234-6408
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
5 PM SPAGHETTI DINNER
Elks Lodge - 901 E 2nd Ave (9th St entrance)
Spaghetti Dinner before and after the SNOWDOWN light parade. This dinner is characterized by a laid-back and communal atmosphere, emphasizing peace, love, and togetherness. Bring your appetite for this amazing meal of spaghetti & meatballs, salad, and garlic bread. Serving will start at 5 PM and go until the spaghetti runs out or by 8 PM. Hope you can all make it! This is a fundraising event for the Elks Lodge.
Event Coordinator: Suzanne O'Nan 970-560-0125
Entry Cost: $10adults /$5 kids (10 & under)
5:30 PM RED BALL EXPRESS
1099 Main (running from 2nd Ave down to Main on 11th Street)
Hosted by Rotary Clubs of La Plata County and Alpine Bank. RedBall Express is a local fundraising event organized by the Rotary Clubs of La Plata County. All proceeds from the event support Rotary projects in La Plata County and local programs for people in need or at risk. Adoption tickets are available for a $5 donation that allows the participant to adopt two of the red balls. The first two balls down the course win that adoption ticket holder $5,000. The second pair wins that adoption ticket holder $2,000, and the third pair wins that adoption ticket holder $1,000. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Jerome Bleger 970-759-1658
Entry Cost: $5 donation to adopt two Ball numbers, the amount increased based upon contestant’s additional donation to secure additional ball numbers. More information at www.durangoredball.com
Entry Deadline: Tickets must be purchased before 4:30 PM, day of event
Prizes: 1st - $5,000, 2nd - $2,000, 3rd - $1,000
6 PM MAGIC CARPET RIDE
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Shagadelic, rug races without the carpet burns! Your pad or mine? Be the first to cross the finish line! 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 PM ANNUAL SNOWDOWN LIGHT PARADE
Main from College Dr to 12th St
Hosted by Purgatory Resort. This is Durango’s only nighttime parade where lit floats cover Main Avenue. The parade will be showcasing vibrant colors, peace symbols, tie-dye, and flower power motifs for everyone to enjoy. You will see the blend of traditional winter festival elements with the carefree and creative expressions associated with hippie ideals. There will be groovy music and dancing! All ages.
Event Coordinator: Chip Lile 970-749-1816 parade@snowdown.org
Entry Cost: $100 per entry
Entry Deadline: Friday Jan 26 or when parade roster is full. Entry forms available online at SNOWDOWN.ORG
Prizes: Winners are chosen by judges for the "best of" in these categories: What the F? was that float?, Children's float, Best in Parade float, Best Party float, Best Use of Theme float, Best use of Lights and Best Overall float
7 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 26, 7 PM for details)
7 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEOCAST
Animas City Theatre - 128 E College Dr
If you missed getting tickets for the SNOWDOWN Follies don't despair, watch the show on the big screen at the Animas City Theatre! It's almost as good as the real thing, at half the price! Tickets go on sale ON-LINE ONLY Saturday Jan 12th at 1 PM at animascitytheatre.com -- purchase early as they tend to sell out quickly! Must be 21+.
Fri/2 7 PM & 10 PM / Sat/3 7 PM & 10 PM
Event Coordinator: Michele Redding 970-799-2281
Entry Cost: $12.50
7 PM GROOVY DANCE PARTY
Lola's Place - 725 E 2nd Ave
Join us at Lola's Place for a groovy dance party with great energy, drinks, and music! Spread the love, rock your tie-dye threads, and let your inner flower child bloom at this righteous happening. All ages welcome.
Event Coordinator: Alec Ensign 970-903-7467
Entry Cost: FREE Prizes!
7 PM DRUNKEN DICTIONARY
EsoTerra Cider Works - 558 Main
Eschew obfuscation, espouse elucidation! Ever use a big word? Dude, you might not know what they mean! Join us and a panel of local judges to see if you actually know what that vocabulary you're using means. This vocabulary 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 give each contestant a word, and you tell us what it means. Our judges and the crowd get to decide how close you are. We'll even give you a chance to convince them. Our winner will receive an EsoTerra prize! And everyone wins when the audience gets to vote by throwing ping-pong balls!!! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Elizabeth Philbrick 202-577-6583
Entry Cost: $7
Prizes!
7 PM ANNUAL VETERANS FUNDRAISER DANCE
American Legion Post 28 - 878 E 2nd Ave
Join us for a far-out gathering of love, peace, and music with Ben Gibson Band playing theme related music for your entertainment and dancing pleasure. 7 PM - 12 AM. Door money to go to Veterans projects in LaPlata county. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Donna Jones 970-903-2424
Entry Cost: $10 per person
8 PM TORTILLA SLAP
Los Amigos Del Sur - 835 Main (inside The Main Mall)
Atencion amigos y amigas! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here, the second annual Tortilla Slap is BACK, and boy have we spiced things up! We’ve amped up the fun, improved our efficiency and dialed up the flavor for an event that’ll have you shouting Ole! Get ready for a fiesta that’ll have you slapping tortillas like a pro and laughing till your guac spills over! Contestants will have to hold liquid in their mouth while their counterpart will take a crack at their cheeks with a tortilla, in hopes of knocking the drink out as well as them from the competition. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Kane Tucson 970-946-4546
Entry Cost: $10
Prizes!
8 PM LAVA LAMP DANCE PARTY
EsoTerra Ciderworks - 558 Main
Prepare to be transported to a groovy, mind-bending world at EsoTerra's Lava Lamp Dance Party! Step inside our cider wonderland, where the entire room will pulse and groove like you're dancing inside a gigantic, living lava lamp. As you move to the rhythm, our live band will serenade you with the sweet sounds of the '60s, setting the mood for an unforgettable evening. Let the swirling colors and trippy vibes envelop you as you boogie the night away. It's a dance party like no other, where peace, love, and pure psychedelic fun collide. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa McCrann 970-804-6014
Entry Cost: FREE Prizes!
9 PM LINE DANCIN’ COMPETITION
Wild Horse Saloon - 601 E 2nd Avenue
Darn tootin’, we’ll be rootin’, in a classic line-dance competition. Get those hips and boots swingin’ to your favorite groovy tunes as our judges swoon to your knowledge and style in performing many different line dances. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Amber Morris 405-245-9968
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
10 PM LET IT ALL HANG OUT NO PANTS DANCE
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Dance with DJ Kaibo wear anything but pants. Wear ANYTHING but pants and get your dancing shoes on. Bring your peace beads, and let's all get down in harmony, spreading love and positivity through our groovy dance moves. 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)
10 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEOCAST
Animas City Theatre - 128 E College Dr
(See FRIDAY Feb 3, 7 PM for details)
10 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 26, 7 PM for details)