SNOWDOWN THEME CONTEST

Magpie’s Newstand Café - 707 Main

This theme contest is for 2021 because themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory events on SUNDAY, Feb 3. Let your imagination run wild!! Submit your entries at Magpies' no later than NOON SUNDAY Feb 3. *NOTE: No obscene (ie, 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, Olde Tymer's or go to www.SNOWDOWN.org if you wonder what themes have already been used.

Event Coordinator: Marlene Gebhardt 749-8913

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: NOON SUNDAY Feb 3

Prize: Purgatory Ski Pass!

12:00 SUNDAY PURGY'S PATIO 2020 SNOWDOWN THEME ANNOUNCEMENT

SNOWDOWN CLOSING PARTY AT PURGATORY RESORT

“And on the final day, they shall ski!” Hitting the slopes at Purgatory after four days of winter celebrations is a tradition as old as SNOWDOWN.

Come on up for the closing party, Live DJ music, food, drink specials and …WHAT??? The announcement of next year’s SNOWDOWN 2020 theme! As well as the WINNER of the chosen theme for SNOWDOWN 2020! Yes! We will do this LIVE! It’s all very exciting and we hope you’ll join us and be the first to be “in the know.” Otherwise, who knows when they’ll get around to posting it to SNOWDOWN fb? Geesh, gather your friends, eat some pancakes at the Fairgrounds and load er’ up! We’ll see you for what’s sure to be some kinda party on the mountain!

SUNDAY

7 AM - 12 NOON LA PLATA COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE PANCAKE BREAKFAST & SILENT AUCTION

La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall - 2500 Main

Support Search & Rescue, every Superhero needs fuel to fight crime. All you can eat pancakes, ham, eggs, coffee and juice! Come to our breakfast and we’ll come to your rescue!

Event Coordinator: Ron Corkish 946-4437

Entry Cost: $10 Adults, $6 Children (7-12), Under 6 FREE

SUNDAY

8 AM SNOWDOWN BALLOON RALLY & MASS ASCENSION

HWY 550 N, N side of Hermosa Meadows Rd (park at Animas Valley Elem. School)

(see SATURDAY 8 AM for details)

SUNDAY

8:30 AM SNOWDOWN 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Durango Community Recreation Center - 2700 Main

(see SATURDAY 8:30 AM for details)

NEW EVENT!

SUNDAY

10 AM COMIC CON CHURCH

First Presbyterian Church - 1159 E 3rd Ave

Wear your SNOWDOWN costumes and come celebrate our amazing Durango Community! All ages welcome.

Event Coordinator: Beau T Smith 247-3175

Entry Cost: FREE

NEW EVENT!

SUNDAY

10 AM SPEED PANCAKE STACKING

Animas River Lounge at the DoubleTree - 501 Camino Del Rio

Test your speed to see who will stack the most pancakes from 5’ away. SNOWDOWN costumes and PJ’s encouraged. Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Kristin Nielson 382-3910

Event Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: 10 minutes before event

SUNDAY

12 NOON KUNG FU PANDA OBSTACLE COURSE

Durango Jungle Gym - 151 E 15th St

Kids can challenge themselves in this obstacle course race using UNAA Obstacle Course rules and regulations. Participants get an extra point for costumes! This is for the under 18 set!

Event Coordinator: Allison Kardas 422-1976

Entry Cost: $5

Entry Deadline: Time of event

Prizes!

NEW EVENT!

SUNDAY

12 NOON TEAM TRUCK PULL

Illete Fitness - 659 Tech Center Dr

Test your Superhero strength! Teams will pull a truck with a rope, tug of war style, donated by Well on Wheels. Teams will compete for the fastest time to pull the truck 100 feet. Teams must include 4 people. There will be 3 prize categories for fastest male team, fastest female team and fastest co-ed team. Co-ed teams must consist of 2 male and 2 female participants. Paid teams will get a consolation t-shirt! Must be 18+.

Event Coordinator: Andrew Malhmood or Asron Coats (505) 947-4868

Entry Cost: $10 per person/$40 per team

Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event

Prizes!

SUNDAY

1 PM SNOWDOWN 8-BALL TOURNAMENT

Pongas - 121 W 8th St

Now in its 23rd year! Double elimination tournament with up to 64 players. Participants will recieve a T-shirt and doors open at 11 AM. Open to all ages, under 21 must have a parent or guardian.

Event Coordinator: Austin Zufelt 382-8554

Entry Cost: $15 per player
Entry Deadline: Time of event

SUNDAY

2 PM SUPER BOWL SNOWDOWN SLOWDOWN PARTY

Derailed Pour House - 725 Main

Come on over, cozy up and place your bets on the big winner for Super Bowl SUNDAY! Watch the battle for who will be named the supreme team! Giveaways & prizes! Must be 18+.

Event Coordinator: Lisa Gibson 247-5440

Entry Cost: FREE

SUNDAY

4:20 PM BUILD A BONG - AWARDS

Prohibition Herb - 1185 Camino Del Rio

(see ALL WEEK for details)