SAT Jan 27
SATURDAY JANUARY 27
10 AM 9 BALL BILLIARD TOURNAMENT
The Garage - 121 W 8th St
Groovy cats and cool dudes, show us how you sink shots with the finesse of a flower child. Double elimination. Bracket of 64 players. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Clinton Holnback 719-649-7263
Event Cost: $15
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes!
10 AM CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
American Legion Post 28 - 878 E 2nd Ave
The ever-popular cornhole tournament returns! May the boards be portals to good vibes, and the bags float through the air like love-infused clouds! ACA Rules will govern all scoring and outcomes. Single elimination. Bracket of 32 teams. Must be 21+. See also SATURDAY Feb 3, 10 AM and SUNDAY Feb 4,10 AM.
Event Coordinators: Gene 970-903-6577, Yolanda 970-769-9490 Event Cost: $25 Prizes!
12 NOON - 7 PM HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW Y(OUR) WINE?
Four Leaves Winery - 528 Main
Don’t be a whine(o) – come taste 4 samples of wine- easy peasy right? If you can correctly identifty 3 of the 4 samples, using our descripton menu, you will receive a FREE glass of wine. If you correclty ID all 4 samples, you will receive a FREE bottle of wine… and lots of cheering. Totally man – its peace and love everywhere! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Dean Fagner 970-403-8182
Entry Cost: $10
NEW EVENT!
1 PM T-SHIRT TIE-DYE GET DOWN
Sun Sapphires - 640 Main Ste 201
Let the psychedelic symphony of colors unfold. Join Sun Sapphires for a groovy time creating your own tie-dye t-shirt. White t-shirt and all the materials needed will be provided. All ages and free spirits are welcome.
Event Coordinators: Nicole & Adam Parker 970-259-2229
Event Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
2 PM SPEED FRIENDING
Durango Public Library - 1900 E 3rd Ave
Friendship is an important form of love, but making new friends as adults isn’t always easy. The library welcomes you to an afternoon of “Speed Friending.” An opportunity to socialize and mingle with a speed-dating-like set up, but with no dating or romance involved. Registration required at www.Durangogov.org/library. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Daisy Grice 970-375-3387
Event Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Friday, Jan 26
NEW DAY!
2 PM OUTHOUSE STUFFING
Gazpacho Restaurant - 431 E 2nd Ave
What would SNOWDOWN be without its twisted challenges? We’re turning the humble outhouse into a groovy gathering space for the bravest free spirits. You have 2 minutes to see how many of your fellow flexible friends you can stuff into a peace powered porta-potty. Don’t worry, the outhouse has been specially cleaned for this one-of-a-kind event! Can you stay in there with the door shut for 10 whole seconds? Beat the record if you can, man. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Brennan McManamon 970-259-9494
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes!
2 PM PAPER AIRPLANES
Office Depot - 331 S Camino Del Rio Ste D
Hosted by Durango Office Depot. It's not just a contest, it's a journey into the free-spirited realms of aerial harmony. Each contestant will make, decorate, and throw their own paper plane to see who can fly the farthest. An adult must accompany each contestant (but may not participate.) Age groups shall compete at the same time: elementary (1-5 grade), middle (6-9 grade), and high school (10-12 grade).
Event Coordinators: Downtown Brown 970-317-5479, Travis Smith 970-375-2571
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes! Including BEST overall Costume
NEW EVENT!
3 PM SMOKE SIGNALS
Rocky Mountain High - 120 E 36th St
Scooby doobie doo! Calling all peace lovers to show off their talents, which may or may not include joint rolling. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Ken Aab 970-259-4093
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
4 PM MOST WHOLESOME COMPLIMENT BATTLE
EsoTerra Ciderworks - 558 Main
Groovy cats and flower children, spread the love in a roast-style showdown where we compete to uplift each other with the sweetest compliments. Let's share the good vibes, raise our cider glasses, and celebrate the power of positivity! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa McCrann 970-804-6014
Event Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
4 - 6 PM TP WINE RACES!
Durango Winery - 900 Main Ste E
You’re not going to want to miss this one. See who can roll up the toilet paper the fastest without spilling the wine! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Tim Hassemer 970-317-3561
Event Cost: $8
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
NEW EVENT!
5 PM PEACE, LOVE AND PILLOW FIGHTING
The Good Fight Boxing Gym - 835 Main Ste 105
PILLOW FIGHT! This event will parallel the rules and regulations of a USA Boxing event, minus the punching. So put the boxing gloves down cause we’re all about peace and love here. Participants will be matched by three criteria: age, weight, and grooviness. Scoring will be done by a panel of TGF volunteers and in accordance with USA Boxing rules. Judges will consider multiple criteria in scoring e.g. number of pillow strikes, ringmanship, and style. In true SNOWDOWN fashion, a few fun new rules may be added as well. Spectators are encouraged to make a donation to our scholarship fund. Ages 12+.
Event Coordinator: Katy Kopec 806-786-8849
Event Cost: $25 for non-members, FREE for spectators
Entry Deadline: Friday Jan 19
Prizes: Prizes for winner of each bout and personal training session for “Fight of the Night” participants
5 PM A FUNKY AND FAR OUT BEER DINNER
Carver Brewing Co - 1022 Main
(See FRIDAY Jan 26, 5 PM for details)
CANCELLED!!!
5 PM THE HIPPIE GAMES: WINTER OF LOVE
American Legion Post 28 - 878 E 2nd Ave
Come join ShadowTrapp and the Concerns for a night of live music and humorous competition inspired by an adventurous mashup of the Summer of Love and The Hunger Games. You, plus 3 free spirits will form a team and compete in a series of games that display your far-out talents, hosted by Cannabis Evergreen, Cheecha Mellarky, and Amethist Trinkets. Enjoy live music at 5 PM & 8 PM and an immersive art experience. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Nathan Beck 970-317-3587
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes!
CANCELLED! SEE FEBRUARY 3 AT 6 PM
6 PM ARM WRESTLING
Durango Beer and Ice Company - 3000 N Main
Put the peace vibes aside, we need to know who has the strongest arms! Bonus points if you have a peace symbol tattooed on your bicep.
Event Coordinator: Diana Garza 970-764-4466
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st - $50, 2nd - 4-pack of craft beer
6:30 PM 60’s PSYCHEDELIC KARAOKE AND COSTUME CONTEST
Durango Beer and Ice Company - 3000 N Main
Dress up in your super swag hippie psychedelic costumes & sing a tune, be creative!
Event Coordinator: Diana Garza 970-764-4466
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE
6:30 PM CROKINOLE TOURNAMENT
VFW - 1550 Main
Crokinole is a Canadian board game of dexterity and tactics. Come learn the game played on beautiful wooden boards. Simple to learn but difficult to master, this game has elements of shuffleboard and billiards. Doubles will be played to accommodate more players. Beginners Welcome! Bring your own board if you have it. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Hop Phelps 970-769-3320
Event Cost: $5
Prizes!
7 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 26, 7 PM for details)
7:30 PM A FUNKY AND FAR OUT BEER DINNER
Carver Brewing Co - 1022 Main
(See FRIDAY Jan 26, 5 PM for details)
NEW EVENT!
8 PM BLINDFOLDED DANCE CHALLENGE
EsoTerra Ciderworks - 558 Main
Groove to the beat in the most unique dance-off you've ever seen. Picture this: contestants dancing to a groovy mashup of music, but there's a twist – they'll be blindfolded! In each round, four fearless dancers will take the stage, moving to the rhythm and trusting their inner hippy instincts. But here's where it gets wild – the winner isn't chosen by a panel of judges. It's all about the vibes of the audience. The crowd will decide who moves to the next round! After four epic rounds of dance, the finalists from each round will go head-to-head in the ultimate dance-off to see who reigns supreme as the Blindfold Boogie Champion. Get ready to dance like nobody's watching! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa McCrann 970-804-6014
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes!
9 PM TIE-DYE GLOW PARTY
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Deck yourself out in your most vibrant tie-dye creations, and let's transform the night into a psychedelic glow spectacular. Let the luminous love flow. Wear a glow friendly outfit. Glow body painters will be on hand. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Event Cost: FREE
10 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 26, 7 PM for details)
10 PM KARAOKE CONTEST
8th Avenue Tavern - 509 E 8th Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 26, 10 PM for details)