Events This Week

 Monday, January 27th
Christmas Tree Drop Off
8:00am / Santa Rita Park
Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025
Search For The Silver Bullet
9:00am / Durango area
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting   Now in its 26th year, this event challenges all players in the game of SNOWDOWN to find the “Silver Bullet”! Somewhere out there among the cliffs and canyons, mountains and meadows of La Plata County, the “reading railroad”, “marvin gardens”or “the boardwalk” the Silver Bullet will be hidden. Find the Silver Bullet before anyone else and win $250 cash, glory and other wonderful prizes! How it works – each day starting Monday January 27th, 2025 clues will be released on RADIO 101.3 & KRSJ 100.5 radio stations that will help you in your search. You must be creative and smart in your solution of these clues to find the Silver Bullet and claim your veritable plethora of prizes. Remember there is no second place in this contest…there is only one Silver Bullet! There’s plenty of “code names” but it's up to you to decipher where the bullet is. This is the ultimate SNOWDOWN game! Registration is not required but you must be 21+ to win.
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination run wild!! Submit your entries at Magpie's Newsstand no later than 5 PM Sunday Feb 2nd.   *Note: keep it family friendly and unique from previous themes. To see what themes have been used check our website Snowdown.org. All ages welcome!.   Event Cost: FREE  Prize: Winner receives a Purgatory Ski and Dine package
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday Feb 1 ending at 9 PM. Entries shall be judged by our esteemed panel of judges and winners will be picked on Sunday Feb 2nd at 4:20 PM. Dirty bongs will not be accepted. Any bongs with residue will be given a game over card. Must be 21+.
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player gets a chance to spin the prize wheel. Just place an order and get ready to play. It's a game of chance that's fun for all ages!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: FREE fries, FREE shakes and more
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes wins a FREE High Tea Party Ticket. All ages welcome!
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't let the hourglass run out. By the end of the week the fastest times will win prizes. All ages welcome!
Coaster Coasting
2:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Teams of two compete in a ten-hole challenge, aiming to toss coasters into buckets set up around the bar. Scoring varies with hit or sink. Heckling encouraged (but no physical interference allowed). Each day the top two finishers advance to the finals. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event  Prizes: 1st $50, 2nd $25, 3rd & 4th drink tokens
Death Cafe
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death; it is not a grief support group. Our objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Facilitated by Lola Montano, local hospice nurse and trained death doula
Board Game Crafts
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
Get your game on- literally! Design your own accessories and jewelry with our supply of surplus board game pieces!   The possibilities are endless, while supplies last! Free for adults, ages 17+
What's In the Box Family Game Night
4:00pm / Lola's Place
Bring your friends and family to enjoy food, drinks, and board games in partnership with Guild House Games. Try classics or new releases, with a board game expert to teach you. Test your game knowledge for prizes, and guess mystery items in the box for more chances to win! All ages welcome!
Joel Racheff
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Joel Racheff was born in Wyoming, raised in New Mexico, and has spent most of his adult life in good ol' Durango. As a young man, Joel was and continues to be interested in many types of music. As an old man, Joel enjoys Jello, long naps, and babbling (not necessarily in that order). One of the many talents he brings to the Bar D Wranglers is-?. While trying to sing lead and harmony parts with the group, Joel lays down…the foundation on his upright bass.
Pajama Party Night
6:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Slip into your comfiest PJs for our ultimate slumber party zone! A night of Scooby-Doo cartoons, Ouija boards, and a Build Your Own Mac n' Cheese bar. All ages welcome!
Monkey Tail
6:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Channel your inner primate! Don a monkey tail and collect bananas scattered throughout the "jungle." Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Chess Open Play
6:30pm / Guild House Games
Meet and greet, enjoy open chess play for enthusiasts of all levels. Ages 13+.   Entry Cost: Free
Monday Night Swing
7:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Brewery
Grab a drink and learn to dance!   Swing dance lesson 7pm, dance to swing & jazz music 8pm-close!   $10 cover pays for the lesson, social dance and a craft beer or special mocktail created just for us dancers!   Come early for the food and drink specials available to dancers Monday nights!   No partner required!
Comedy Roast
8:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Step up to the mic and play the ultimate comedy game of wit as you roast Durango like a pro! Roll the dice on your best jokes and fire off your funniest burns all for big-time bar tab prizes. Think you’ve got what it takes? Let the roasting games begin! Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st - $50 Bar tab, 2nd - $25 Bar tab - 3rd FREE drink
 Tuesday, January 28th
Search For The Silver Bullet
9:00am / Durango area
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting   Now in its 26th year, this event challenges all players in the game of SNOWDOWN to find the “Silver Bullet”! Somewhere out there among the cliffs and canyons, mountains and meadows of La Plata County, the “reading railroad”, “marvin gardens”or “the boardwalk” the Silver Bullet will be hidden. Find the Silver Bullet before anyone else and win $250 cash, glory and other wonderful prizes! How it works – each day starting Monday January 27th, 2025 clues will be released on RADIO 101.3 & KRSJ 100.5 radio stations that will help you in your search. You must be creative and smart in your solution of these clues to find the Silver Bullet and claim your veritable plethora of prizes. Remember there is no second place in this contest…there is only one Silver Bullet! There’s plenty of “code names” but it's up to you to decipher where the bullet is. This is the ultimate SNOWDOWN game! Registration is not required but you must be 21+ to win.
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination run wild!! Submit your entries at Magpie's Newsstand no later than 5 PM Sunday Feb 2nd.    *Note: keep it family friendly and unique from previous themes. To see what themes have been used check our website Snowdown.org. All ages welcome!.   Event Cost: FREE  Prize: Winner receives a Purgatory Ski and Dine package
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday Feb 1 ending at 9 PM. Entries shall be judged by our esteemed panel of judges and winners will be picked on Sunday Feb 2nd at 4:20 PM. Dirty bongs will not be accepted. Any bongs with residue will be given a game over card. Must be 21+.
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't let the hourglass run out. By the end of the week the fastest times will win prizes. All ages welcome!
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player gets a chance to spin the prize wheel. Just place an order and get ready to play. It's a game of chance that's fun for all ages!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: FREE fries, FREE shakes and more
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes wins a FREE High Tea Party Ticket. All ages welcome!
Great Decisions Durango
11:30am / Durango Public Library
The Great Decisions Durango discussion group will meet at the Durango Public Library from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. to discuss "India: between China, the West, and the Global South." Moderator Ruth Alminas will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association and lead the discussion. The public is invited to attend this free discussion, and participants are welcome to bring a sack lunch.
4 Klask Tournament
12:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Calling all players ages 10 to 110! Make your move in this Klask-tacular showdown! This magnetic tabletop game blends skill, luck, and fun—imagine mini air hockey with a twist of magnets. Welcoming first-time players and experts alike! Compete one-on-one in single elimination. Rules explained at the start, with 5 minutes of practice play. Costumes highly encouraged!   Entry Cost: $5  Entry Deadline: 5 minutes before event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Guess Who - Stoner Edition
1:00pm / Telluride Bud Company
Players take turns asking yes or no questions about the character's appearance. After each question, players turn over the cards that have been eliminated. The first player to guess the other player's character correctly, wins. Winners will then play each other until there is only one! Winner will win a gift basket of goodies for 10 cents. All players will win something! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Monday Jan 27, 8 PM Prizes!
Coaster Coasting
2:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Teams of two compete in a ten-hole challenge, aiming to toss coasters into buckets set up around the bar. Scoring varies with hit or sink. Heckling encouraged (but no physical interference allowed). Each day the top two finishers advance to the finals. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event  Prizes: 1st $50, 2nd $25, 3rd & 4th drink tokens
Pokemon Club
3:00pm / Guild House Games
Learn to play Pokemon and trade w/ others. Must be able to read. All ages and levels are welcome!   Entry Cost: Free Prizes!
Three-part fly tying class series: Dries
5:00pm / Duranglers Flies and Supplies
Are you looking to level up your fly tying skills? Join us for our three-part fly tying class series, taught by Duranglers own guide Brian.    Classes are from 5-6:30 pm. The cost is $50 per student, per weekly class, and pre-registration is required as space is limited. Join us for one night for $50, or all three for $150.
Broadway Blind Singalong
5:00pm / Lizard Head Trading Company
Wilkommen! Take the stage and belt your favorite theatre songs alongside accompaniment. The only catch: the lyrics will be behind you! Sing the correct words before the time runs out and move onto the next round. We will start off easy, so come and try Defying Gravity for your chance at fabulous prizes! We don't judge on talent, only your lyrical knowledge! Maybe This Time you'll win! All ages welcome! <Br> Entry Cost: FREE<Br> Prizes!
Engage Forum Durango
5:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Connect with the City's departmental directors on issues or questions pertaining to local government. Mike French the City's Prosperity Officer will be presenting on workforce and affordable housing.   Engage Durango Forums will include a brief presentation with a question and answer session and a breakout session where directors from departments will be available at tables to speak with community members. Engage Durango Forums take place the fourth Tuesday of every other month and the presentation topics are new for each forum.   Free interpretation, child care, and food will be provided.
Pinball Board Game Olympics
6:00pm / Union Social House
This will be a pinball smorgasboard/game of events. There will be 4 or 5 mini events held for fun and prizes. There will be a small game of 2 v 2, players split flippers (1 team shares right and left flippers) 2 games of stall ball (a conga line of unlimited players line up to "stall" the ball and then quickly get back in line) Come out and enjoy some casual but fun pinball events. All ages are welcome! $5 entry.
D&D&D&D
6:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Dungeons and Dragons dual to the death. Single elimination dual to the death tournament. Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Fashion Monopoly - The Chicken Edition
6:00pm / 11th Street Station
The Cluck Stop has a brand new event this year at 11th Street Station. Have you always wanted to be in a fashion show? This is your chance! With just one catch of course...you must wear your most chicken inspired outfit to compete! You will be judged not only on your outfit but also on your chicken strut down the runway. Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Check And Mate - High Five Contest
6:00pm / Durango Craft Spirits
A classic high five competition! All you kings and queens come on down for a classic high five competition. You and a partner will complete a series of high fives with one team checkmating the rest! Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: 15 minutes prior to event  Prizes!
Snowdown Follies Gala Premier Performance
8:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
The Follies Grand Gala Performance – returning for the 41st year of entertainment with more fun, laughter, games and local commentary! To purchase tickets for this event, you must place your name on the Official Gala Wait List, created on April 1, 1997 (no foolin’) and wait many, many, many years for the opportunity to purchase tickets! This is adult entertainment. Must be 18+. Visit snowdownfollies.org for complete details.
Air Guitar Contest
8:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Open air, open mic, rockers only. Show your moves on the floor with your air guitar. Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes!
 Wednesday, January 29th
Search For The Silver Bullet
9:00am / Durango area
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting   Now in its 26th year, this event challenges all players in the game of Snowdown to find the “Silver Bullet”! Somewhere out there among the cliffs and canyons, mountains and meadows of La Plata County, the “reading railroad”, “marvin gardens”or “the boardwalk” the Silver Bullet will be hidden. Find the Silver Bullet before anyone else and win $250 cash, glory and other wonderful prizes! How it works – each day starting Monday January 27th, 2025 clues will be released on RADIO 101.3 & KRSJ 100.5 radio stations that will help you in your search. You must be creative and smart in your solution of these clues to find the Silver Bullet and claim your veritable plethora of prizes. Remember there is no second place in this contest…there is only one Silver Bullet! There’s plenty of “code names” but it's up to you to decipher where the bullet is. This is the ultimate SNOWDOWN game! Registration is not required but you must be 21+ to win.
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination run wild!! Submit your entries at Magpie's Newsstand no later than 5 PM Sunday Feb 2nd.    *Note: keep it family friendly and unique from previous themes. To see what themes have been used check our website Snowdown.org. All ages welcome!.   Event Cost: FREE  Prize: Winner receives a Purgatory Ski and Dine package
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday Feb 1 ending at 9 PM. Entries shall be judged by our esteemed panel of judges and winners will be picked on Sunday Feb 2nd at 4:20 PM. Dirty bongs will not be accepted. Any bongs with residue will be given a game over card. Must be 21+.
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player gets a chance to spin the prize wheel. Just place an order and get ready to play. It's a game of chance that's fun for all ages!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: FREE fries, FREE shakes and more
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't let the hourglass run out. By the end of the week the fastest times will win prizes. All ages welcome!
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes wins a FREE High Tea Party Ticket. All ages welcome!
Fashion Do's & Dont's
12:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Behold, as our elite models display why Durango was voted “Worst Dressed Community” by USA Today. This isn’t the boardwalk, honey, it’s the catwalk! Strut your stuff like the Monopoly man owes you money and be ready for some bawdy but good-humored entertainment. FASHUN is the name of the game, and prizes are awarded for BEST dressed. This is one of the hottest tickets in town, so don’t delay winning a ticket to play. Doors open at 11:00 AM, lunch for seated guests at 11:30 AM, announcements at 12 NOON and show starts at 12:30 PM. Cash bar. Must be 21+.    Entry Cost: $25 for runway, $20 for seated and $15 for standing  Prizes!
Scavenger Hunt
12:00pm / Durango American Legion
The Scavenger Hunt is venturing back to Durango, and we are ready to roll the dice and hide the game pieces to keep the hunt alive. Judging is on Friday at 10 AM. Must be 21+.    Entry Cost: $20 per team of 4  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd  Prizes!
Coaster Coasting
2:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Teams of two compete in a ten-hole challenge, aiming to toss coasters into buckets set up around the bar. Scoring varies with hit or sink. Heckling encouraged (but no physical interference allowed). Each day the top two finishers advance to the finals. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event  Prizes: 1st $50, 2nd $25, 3rd & 4th drink tokens
Keg Cap Frisbee
2:00pm / Balcony Bar & Grill
The backyard sport that combines the precision of frisbee with the questionable aim of people who’ve been hanging out near a keg all day. The game is simple: try to get as many frisbee’s as you can into the goal! Must be 18+.    Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Union Arena Trading Card Game - Learn To Play
3:00pm / Guild House Games
Learn to play this brand new game from Bandai Entertainment where your favorite characters from different franchises team up – or battle it out – in a chaotically fun mashup. Guild House Games will have staff on-site to teach you. Must be 13+.    Entry Cost: Free  Prizes!
What's Crackin' Lego Walk
3:00pm / 11th Street Station
Sprint across a minefield of legos, in a timed AND barefoot race! No need for panic, it's over in a jiffy. Perfect for thrill seekers and anyone who’s ever said, “How bad can it be?” Must be 18+.    Event Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Buttonmaking
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
Looking for a little extra Snowdown flavored flair? The library has you covered with our annual Snowdown Button Making event.   Create your own design or choose from one of ours. Free; all supplies will be provided. Fun for all ages!
Hermosa Paint & Sip
4:00pm / Hermosa Cafe
Sip on your beverage of choice as you are lead through a step by step process by a Visual Arts professional on how to paint your very own landscape painting with acrylic paints on canvas board. No experience necessary! The price also includes a take-home canvas board, paints, brushes, water, and paper towel to use. Payments can be made online or in person (if class is not filled up already online). Reserve your spot now to ensure your seat in the room and to get the lowest price. Spaces are limited!
Hot Wing Eating Contest
4:00pm / Animas City Theatre
A competition where the winner gets glory and possibly a night of questionable digestion and a lifetime aversion to buffalo sauce. Come hungry, come happy. Limited to the first 20 entries. Must be 18+.
How Local Are You?
4:00pm / Animas Chocolate Co
If you understand every joke in the Follies, this event might be for you. Calling all history buffs and keepers of local lore, this trivia contest is sure to entertain and educate. All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Coaster Crafter Workshop
5:00pm / Lola's Place
Join us for a unique board game-themed coaster-making workshop. Reserve your spot to receive all the supplies you need, including two blank coasters. An expert artist will then guide you step-by-step as you create your own board game-inspired designs, bringing your favorite game themes to life! Perfect for game lovers and creatives alike, this event promises a fun evening of art, laughs, and SNOWDOWN spirit! RSVP on Eventbrite - Search for “SNOWDOWN.” All ages welcome!
Stop & Go Showdown
5:00pm / 11th Street Station
Join us for a giant tournament of the classic Red Light, Green Light game - the chaotic freeze-frame competition of awkward poses from our youth. Grab your friends and we'll provide the nostalgia! Must be 18+.    Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Bicycle Roller Races
5:00pm / Zia Taqueria North
Calling all two wheel enthusiasts to the only race where you can cross the finish line without actually going anywhere. Grab your bike of choice, hop on the bike rollers, and make your move. Riders go head-to-head for 15 minutes of pedal-powered; whoever covers the most “ground” takes the game! Racers need to pre-register by emailing cccheeney@fortlewis.edu. Must be 18+.    Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Tuesday Jan 28   Prizes: 1st place Women, Men
Cribbage Tournament
5:00pm / Elks Lodge #507
Are you good at math? Are you good at math and some lighthearted trash talking Entry tickets are available starting Monday, Jan 27 at the Elks Lodge until sold out. All ages welcome!    Entry Cost: $8  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd cash prizes
Ska Double Trouble Darts
5:30pm / Union Social House
Possibly the only time it's acceptable to throw sharp objects in a bar. Bring a partner or connect with another solo soul to form a dynamic duo. The first 15 teams snag a spot, and a waitlist welcomes extra teams. Top 5 teams dive into an "Around the World" tountiment. Must be 21+
Dancing Board Game
5:30pm / Durango Dance
Charades, Twister, and Freeze mesh together for a fun glow dance and obstacle course. At least one parent or guardian must stay with each group of children. All ages welcome.
Carver's Frisbee Olympics
5:30pm / Carver Brewing Company
Gather your friends and form a dynamic duo to tackle a series of exciting frisbee challenges on the Carver's Beer Garden. Showcase your teamwork and precision as you compete for awesome prizes, including refreshing cold beers! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, this event promises fun for everyone. Frisbees provided. Sign ups open 1 hour prior to the event. 21+
Spellebration
5:30pm / The Powerhouse Science Center
Spellebration is a fun adult spelling bee fundraiser that benefits the Durango Adult Education Center. Spellebration features Snowdown-themed words, audience-participation, cocktails and costumes! Audience donations help to give teams a competitive edge. All ages welcome! Free to attend!!   Entry Deadline: Wednesday Jan 22  Entry Cost: $250  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd teams  
Donny Johnson
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Donny is a self-proclaimed "Troubador!" He plays the guitar and sings - mostly cover tunes of everyone from working musician Willie Nelson to Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, John Prine, Guy Clark, and the list goes on. He loves gigging and we certainly love that he enjoys The Strater Hotel's venues.
Giant Jenga
6:00pm / Starlight Lounge
The ultimate boss battle of stacking games that will leave you yelling “Sorry!” if you’re responsible for the tower collapse. Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st: $50 Bar tab 2nd: $25 Bar tab 3rd: FREE drink
Scotch Doubles Billiards
6:00pm / The Garage
Required Registration!  https://forms.gle/qrF33eDS3vfKtmVF7   Are you playing chess while they’re playing checkers? Wrong answer - you’re playing pool! Specifically, a double elimination Scotch doubles 9-ball tournament. Must be 21+.    Entry Cost: $20  Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - cash prizes
Family Feud
6:00pm / Anarchy Brewing
We asked 100 of Durango locals the most pressing questions of our time and you know what they said? You'll have to come and find out! A classic game of Family Feud where 6 teams of 4 will compete for the right to say, “I know how Durangoans (Durangatangs?) think!” Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: $10/team  Entry Deadline: Monday Jan 27   Prize: 1st place
Pinball Tournament
6:00pm / J Bos Pizza
A bonafide pinball tournament that is sponsored by the International Pinball Flipper Association. Format will be 3 strikes, you're out! The winner? The one who survives the chaos with the most points and the least wrist cramps. All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: $5  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Best Costume
Magical Musical Mystery Tour
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Join us for SNOWDOWN’S longest-running music trivia contest! Each round is like drawing a card from the Uno deck—will you land on a genre you know inside-out, or draw a question that sends you spiraling like a Chutes and Ladders slide into confusion? Teams of 4 people. All ages welcome!    Entry Deadline: 1 hour before event  Entry Cost: $40/team  Prizes!
Beyond The Board Butt Darts
7:00pm / 11th Street Station
A perennial SNOWDOWN favorite, we take the classic party Quarters to the next level! Teams of 4 will compete against each other in a tournament-style bracket, for the infamous "Golden Ass" trophy. What does Quarters have to do with asses? You’ll soon find out! So, get your booties down here, and let's play! Must be 21+.    Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Pick Up Line Contest
7:00pm / Animas City Theater
Do you have lines so smooth people think they’re from a rom-com? Have you successfully challenged someone to a game of Twister with just one line? Then come on down to the pick-up line contest! Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM. Must be 21+.    Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
West Coast Swing 6-Week Basic Course
7:30pm / The Smiley Building | Room 15
In this scaffolded 6-week series, participants will learn the 5 fundamental patterns of West Coast Swing. Each week's lesson builds a foundation for the next week's class.    Every week, we'll dive ever deeper into connection, which is crucial for partnered dances. In addition to the 45-minute class, registration also covers a 30-minute social dance/practice lab from 7:00 - 7:30 pm.   Come with a partner, or come by yourself -- since this is a social dance we rotate through partners while learning patterns and connection techniques. When you register you will be asked to indicate Lead, Follow, or a Lead-Follow couple. Please stick to this role for the duration of the 6-week course. West Coast Swing is a dance where roles (lead or follow) are not tied to gender. Any human and lead. Any human can follow. As the name implies, a Lead will typically lead the patterns learned and a Follow will reciprocate. This dynamic can flip as skills advance the beyond the basics.
Joke Down
8:00pm / VFW Post 4031
Do you think you’re funny? Better question, do your friends think you’re funny? Well then, time to put your jokes to the test! Tell your funniest joke or a three-minute standup comedy routine to win. All players judged on delivery and audience reaction. Bar opens at 7 PM. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE, VIP seating available for $10   Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for best joke (one liner) and 1st, 2nd and 3rd for best 3 minute standup routine.
Lip Sync Contest
8:00pm / El Rancho Tavern
Armed with exaggerated facial expressions and wildly enthusiastic dance moves, it’s like charades gone rogue. Best performance and crowd favorite takes the trophy. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Sports Trivia
8:00pm / The Roost
What better way to achieve the zen of peace and love than contact sports! Test your sports knowledge at Durango’s home for sports. Teams of no more than 6. Prizes for the top 3 teams. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
MC Battle
10:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Two competitors face off in a lyrical showdown, spitting rhyme like they’ve unlocked cheat codes for the English language. Crowd noise chooses the best MC/Rapper in the Four Corners. Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st - $50 Bar tab 2nd - $25 Bar tab 3rd - FREE drink
 Thursday, January 30th
Search For The Silver Bullet
9:00am / Durango area
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting   Now in its 26th year, this event challenges all players in the game of SNOWDOWN to find the “Silver Bullet”! Somewhere out there among the cliffs and canyons, mountains and meadows of La Plata County, the “reading railroad”, “marvin gardens”or “the boardwalk” the Silver Bullet will be hidden. Find the Silver Bullet before anyone else and win $250 cash, glory and other wonderful prizes! How it works – each day starting Monday January 27th, 2025 clues will be released on RADIO 101.3 & KRSJ 100.5 radio stations that will help you in your search. You must be creative and smart in your solution of these clues to find the Silver Bullet and claim your veritable plethora of prizes. Remember there is no second place in this contest…there is only one Silver Bullet! There’s plenty of “code names” but it's up to you to decipher where the bullet is. This is the ultimate SNOWDOWN game! Registration is not required but you must be 21+ to win.
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination run wild!! Submit your entries at Magpie's Newsstand no later than 5 PM Sunday Feb 2nd.    *Note: keep it family friendly and unique from previous themes. To see what themes have been used check our website Snowdown.org. All ages welcome!.   Event Cost: FREE  Prize: Winner receives a Purgatory Ski and Dine package
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday Feb 1 ending at 9 PM. Entries shall be judged by our esteemed panel of judges and winners will be picked on Sunday Feb 2nd at 4:20 PM. Dirty bongs will not be accepted. Any bongs with residue will be given a game over card. Must be 21+.
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player gets a chance to spin the prize wheel. Just place an order and get ready to play. It's a game of chance that's fun for all ages!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: FREE fries, FREE shakes and more
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't let the hourglass run out. By the end of the week the fastest times will win prizes. All ages welcome!
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes wins a FREE High Tea Party Ticket. All ages welcome!
Big Wheel Derby
1:00pm / Balcony Bar and Grill
Race to the finish! Best time for one lap wins. Come out and play to beat your time from last year - it's game on! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event  Prizes!
Lifesize Board Game Contest
1:00pm / Fort Lewis College Student Life Center
Participants will be competing in a life size board game as if they were the game pieces and players as one. Prizes awarded to winners. Must be 18+ and an FLC student to participate.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Dragons, Cracks And Bams! Oh My! It's Mah Jongg!
1:00pm / Dalton Ranch Clubhouse Restaurant
Don't Risk missing out or you'll be Sorry! No one gets in Trouble here. Although you might experience a little Aggravation! Enjoy an afternoon playing Mah Jongg. We will follow the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. This version of Mah Jongg uses the NMJL card and is commonly referred to as American Mah Jongg. Bring your 2024 NMJL card but you can leave your quarters at home. We will track points with prizes for the winners. All ages welcome but you must already know how to play American Mah Jongg. May all your picks be keepers! Costumes encouraged.   Entry Cost: $10  Entry Deadline: 5 PM day BEFORE event  Prizes: Cash prizes!
Warming Hut
2:00pm / Grassburger Downtown
Hosted by Radio101 and Grassburger. Go directly to the Radio101 Warming Hut, do not pass Grassburger downtown! Do not miss your chance for SNOWDOWN Follies tickets. It can get mighty chilly during SNOWDOWN, so come warm up at Grassburger downtown and join the crew for a game of ball toss. The more accurate you are the more entries you get for a chance to win the hottest tickets in town. It’s your move! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: gift cards and swag. Grand prize 2025 SNOWDOWN Follies tickets!
Painting Party
3:00pm / Picasso & Vino
Paint your own commemorative 2025 SNOWDOWN painting! We'll teach you step by step. No experience necessary! This will be the only time we ever offer this painting to the public. Truly unique!!! Designed just for 2025 SNOWDOWN!! There might even be glitter. Be there ready to paint & sip at 2:45. Prizes for best costume. Register at picassoandvino.com. Ages 9 and older welcome.   Entry Cost: $38   Entry Deadline: Register at picassoandvino.com at least 30 minutes before event. Arrive 15 minutes before event.  Prizes: Best Costume!
Tic Tac Go
3:00pm / Cross Fit Durango
Teams of 2 play tic tac toe with medicine balls and kettle bells. You can move the other team's marker if you are faster than they are. Round robin style. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Monday Jan 20   Prizes: 1st Free month at the gym or $100 Amazon gift card, 2nd $50 Amazon gift card, 3rd $25 Amazon gift card
Teen Live Action Clue
3:30pm / Durango Public Library, Youth Services
Join us for an exciting afternoon of mystery and intrigue at our Teen Live Action Clue event! Work together with friends to solve puzzles, gather clues and figure out whodunit in a thrilling interactive experience. Registration is required and space is limited. Don’t miss out on the fun! Mark your calendars! Teens 13-17 welcome!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Footdown & Bunny Hop Bike Contests
4:00pm / Lola's Place
Get ready for a wheel-spinning evening of epic fun with Lola's Place and Pedal Durango! We're hosting Footdown and Bunny Hop competitions that will test the skills and balance of Durango's bikers. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just have a competitive spirit, this event has something for everyone! Not a biker? No worries! Spectators welcome. Cheer on your favorites and soak in the energy. We’ll have music, live commentary and lots of action. All ages welcome.   FOOTDOWN CHALLENGE: How slow can you go? It’s a battle of balance! Riders will compete to see who can stay upright the longest without touching the ground or leaving the shrinking arena. Last one riding wins the title of Footdown Champion!   BUNNY HOP COMPETITION: How high can you hop? Bikers will test their jumping skills, seeing who can leap the highest over a pole on their bike—think of it as limbo in reverse, with the bar going UP instead of down!
Good Vibes Operation Competition
4:00pm / 11th Street Station
Test your jitters and skill at our Operation board game classic! Go head-to-head in a single lady/dude tournament. Speed and steadiness will be key to your success as a surgeon. Come join us for this (to say the least) entertaining event. Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Name That Tune
4:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Contestants will be given clips of songs to listen to. They will then be asked to name the song and artist of the song. Each correct answer earns one point. After four or five songs, contestants will be asked to name the year the song came out to earn a bonus point. Highest point total wins! Come show us your musical knowledge. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event  Prizes!
Sip & Stitch - Craft and wine Thursdays!
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Snowdown Jr King and Queen Contest
4:30pm / Best Western Rio Grande Inn
Hosted by McDonald’s and Best Western Rio Grande Inn. This one is for the 7–10 year olds from Durango elementary schools. Winning royalty will ride in the SNOWDOWN Light Parade Friday night. All ages are welcome to attend the final selection of SNOWDOWN’S Junior King and Queen to cheer for their school’s nominees.   Entry Cost: FREE
Opening Reception - An Imagined Almanac: A Future for the Colorado Plateau
4:30pm / The Gallery at Fort Lewis College
The Gallery at Fort Lewis College is excited to welcome Kate Aitchison and her exhibition An Imagined Almanac: A Future for the Colorado Plateau. Aitchison's adventurous lifestyle leads her throughout the Colorado Plateau, searching for invasive plant species to turn into handmade paper, floating along in her wooden drift boat that is both woodblock print and functional form. Once the paper is made, she uses a monotype process to create imagery from the landscapes themselves. Landforms intertwine with the materiality of the paper, creating images that speak to the inevitability of human impacts in visible and invisible ways on our environment. Along with Aitchison's vibrant landscape-inspired prints, the exhibition will include a 15-foot long hand-crafted boat created from carved wood blocks that Kate has taken on several river trips.
Tye Off - Fly Tying Contest
5:00pm / The San Juan Angler
Test your tying skills on a small (size 22), medium (size 12) and large (size 2) hook to develop 3 unique fly patterns. All materials and tools included, but please bring your own tools and vise if able to speed up the contest. No experience necessary. You don’t even need to have a Clue! All ages welcome   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for Men's, Women's and Youth divisions
It's Your Move Connect 4
5:00pm / 11th Street Station
Take it back to the good ol' days with a classic game of Connect 4. Join us for a speed-timed, tournament style battle of Connect 4! Come one, come all! Accept the challenge! Must be 21+.   Entry Deadline: Saturday Jan 25  Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Cocktails for Conservation
5:00pm / Public House 701
Join us in celebrating 33 years of La Plata Open Space Conservancy at our annual SNOWDOWN fundraiser! Cocktails for Conservation is a lively, elegant event featuring exceptional cocktails, wines, fine foods, local brews and a silent auction. All proceeds from this popular event support the work by LPOSC to conserve our cherished landscapes and natural resources. Must be 21+.    Entry Cost: General Admission $100, VIP $125  Entry Deadline: Get tickets in advance at www.lposc.org. This event always sells out!
Beer Trivia at Carver's
5:30pm / Carver Brewing Company
Calling all beer lovers! Get ready for an evening of brain-teasing fun at our "Beer Trivia". Whether you're a beer expert or just love a local craft brew, test your knowledge against the brewmaster. Teams of 4 compete for prizes including keg of beer, six-packs and Carver's swag.    $40/team, Sign up on our website prior to the event. 21+
Rock-em-Sock-em Snowbots
5:30pm / The Good Fight Boxing Gym
Game on!! PILLOW FIGHTING returns to The Good Fight. Contestants will be matched, according to age, weight, and let's face it… availability. Contestants will compete in three 30-second rounds of semi-professional pillow fighting. Judging will parallel USA Boxing score keeping. Scoring criteria include clean shots landed to the target area, style and costume. Contestants will need to fill out a waiver. Registration/prematching up until the time of the event will guarantee that you have a match. We encourage contestants to register with an opponent. All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Sober Paint & Sip
5:30pm / Durango Coffee Company
Hosted by Durango Coffee Company. Presented by Advocates for Recovery Colorado. Get ready to unleash your inner artist at our Sober Paint and Sip, where creativity meets fun! Join us for an evening of artistic expression in a supportive, alcohol-free environment. Artistic adventure is on the Game Board! Roll the dice as our talented instructor guides you through creating your own masterpiece, step by step. No experience required! All supplies included. We'll provide everything you need to play the game of art (canvas, paints, brushes). Sip on your favorite non-alcoholic drink as you paint and mingle with fellow players in a fun and sober space. The fee covers the cost of your art supplies and a specialty beverage from Durango Coffee Company. Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: $30  Prizes: People's Choice, Best Personal Touch and Best Costume!
Cards Against Snowdown
5:30pm / VFW
Have you ever wanted to be rewarded for being the most politically incorrect and offensive person in the room? Then come on down to this year's most encapsulating event... CARDS AGAINT SNOWDOWN! We take pride in flaunting that this is not a board game, nor one for the faint of heart. Join us and play through several rounds of this jaw-dropping, stomach churning, boundary shattering card game! Must be 18+..   Entry Cost: $10  Prizes!
Bluegrass Jam Session
6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company
Every Thursday Stop in and enjoy some local Bluegrass jams by your Local bluegrass jammers.  $4 pints all day and if you would like to join the jam session and bring your instrument you get a free pint of your favorite craft beer.
S-P-O-O-N-S
6:00pm / Union Social House
Grab those spoons! Calling all Midwestern Revelers to the game of the region. Join us in a masterful night of rowdy spoons as we battle for the coveted Spoon Crown. 15 tables will play elimination style for 5 rounds until the final round when we crown the master gamer! The game can be taught on the spot. All ages are welcome!
Tim Sullivan
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Tim Sullivan, singer/songwriter, has been a featured performer with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, and Glen Campbell. He has entertained at venues across the country from "The Crazy Horse" in Los Angeles to "Town Hall" on Broadway in New York City. Tim and his band have been featured at the Olympic Equestrian Center in Sydney, Australia and also at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky. Tim and his family have performed in concert at "Carnegie Hall" four different times. The last performance at Carnegie Hall was featured on NBC's "Today Show" and NBC's Nightly News. To learn more, visit timsullivanmusician.com
Andrew Schuhmann
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Andrew Schuhmann is the San Juanderer, a roaming singer/songwriter and acoustic cover artist celebrating a restlessness in spirit, yet satisfaction with place among the beautiful San Juan mountains. Often described by fans and venues alike as "refreshing!" the San Juanderer is known for his powerful yet emotive baritone, lyrical storytelling, and a repertoire that transcends genres. Whether you're a fan of nostalgic 90's, classic rock, or Americana hits, the San Juanderer promises an evening filled with foot-stomping rhythms, evocative originals, and beloved favorites to satisfy any musical palette. Follow the journey at theSanJuanderer.com
Beer Pong
6:00pm / The Garage
Required Registration!  https://forms.gle/7xohTugQ48Ni8nNEA   Teams of 2 will square off in this double elimination tournament played with traditional beer pong rules. This is a 64-team bracket. Teams should sign up early. This event fills up! Must be 21+.    Entry Cost: $20   Entry Deadline: 5:30 PM day of event, space permitting.   Prizes!
Boot Skoot'n Boogie Dance Off
6:00pm / The Tangled Horn
Dance Battle with Cowboy Boots Required. Can you out Boot-Skoot your opponent? Join us for this classic dance battle featuring everything from Gangsta music to classic 70's Boogie. Competitions will be judged by a panel of 3 for creativity, skill and burn level. All ages welcome!    Email TheTangledHorn@gmail.com to sign up for free.
Hungry Hungry Sliders
6:00pm / 11th Street Station
Limited seats at this speed eating, single elimination eating competition. Chow down through the rounds with different Backcountry Gourmet sliders for each round...come with an empty belly and make it to the final three standing for the grand prize! Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Down With The Yahtzee
6:00pm / 11th Street Station
Got the right vibes and a lucky roll? Time to shake the dice and go for the Yahtzee! Test your luck, plan your moves and show off your strategy skills! It’s a full house of fun! Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Creek Games
6:00pm / Antlers on the Creek
Join us at Antlers on the Creek, the historic Bed and Breakfast on Lightner Creek, for an evening filled with fun and games, delicious snacks, beer, wine and great company. Whether you enjoy board games, card games or some friendly competition, there will be something for everyone. Bring your friends and family for an elevated game night. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: $95  Prizes!
Champagne Pong
6:00pm / DoubleTree by Hilton
Teams of 2 will face off in a single elimination tournament of Champagne Pong. Get the ping pong ball in the champagne glass and Bingo – you score! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: $10 per team. Bring cash or payment via Venmo at the door  Entry Deadline: one hour before event  Prizes!
Magical Musical Mystery Tour
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Join us for SNOWDOWN’S longest-running music trivia contest! Each round is like drawing a card from the Uno deck—will you land on a genre you know inside-out, or draw a question that sends you spiraling like a Chutes and Ladders slide into confusion? Teams of 4 people. All ages welcome!    Entry Deadline: 1 hour before event  Entry Cost: $40/team  Prizes!
Snow Job, Blow Job
6:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Who can blow the best? First person to blow a cup across a table wins the round and claims victory. Like a giant Twister coming through! Must be 21+.    Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st $50 bar tab, 2nd $25 bar tab, 3rd free drink
Trivia Night
6:30pm / Powerhouse Science Center
The Powerhouse is back with its annual SNOWDOWN Trivia! Known for its tricky questions, this year’s game gets even tougher with a SNOWDOWN twist and board game-themed challenges. Think you’ve got what it takes? Gather your team and join the fun! Age ages welcome.
Ecstatic Dance
6:30pm / Durango American Legion
It's your move at Ecstatic Dance. Come join the movement where we dance our way into the game of Life. Featuring a pro DJ, high quality sound and lighting and good vibes. No shoes. No booze, just dance! Enter in back. Ages 11 and older welcome!   Entry Cost: $15  Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event  Prizes!
80's Video Dance & Costume Party
7:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Dress up in your 80's attire and come enjoy your favorite 80's videos playing on our movie screen, music ranging from Ah-Ha to ZZ Top, and every one between.   Tickets available only online or at the door (cash only) night of show. 21+ event / Doors 7:00pm / $10 cover
Drag Trivia
7:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Trivia contest hosted by everyone’s favorite drag queen, the amazing Aria PettyOne. A Trivial Pursuit of the finest kind! Must be 21+.    Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st - $50 Bar tab, 2nd - $25 Bar tab, 3rd - FREE drink
Strong Showdown
7:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Think you’ve got what it takes to hold your own? Welcome to the Stein-Strong Showdown, where your strength, stamina, and cider-loving spirit are put to the ultimate test! Contestants face off, gripping full glasses of cider at shoulder height, arms trembling, faces determined, and the crowd roaring with cheers. As the seconds tick by, glasses wobble, arms quake, and competitors drop one by one. Only the mightiest champion will emerge victorious, earning eternal bragging rights and a refill! It’s a battle of grit, cider, and sheer willpower. Must be 18+.    Entry Cost: $10 (includes drink) Prizes!
Doughminoes Disc Golf
7:00pm / 11th Street Station
Here's the lowdown...come test out your throwing arm with a SNOWDOWN fan favorite, Pizza Dough Disc Golf! You only get one dough ball and three baskets, so go big or play it safe, whatever your winning strategy style! You get one play on the field to earn the lowest score amongst all competitors. Must be 21+.    Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: Lowest 3 scores and ALL eagles
Drag Race And Fashion Show
8:00pm / El Rancho Tavern
Don’t get your panties in a Twister! Come strut your stuff. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event  Prizes: Best Queen, King and overall favorite
Snowdown Follies Gala Premier Performance
8:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
The Follies Grand Gala Performance – returning for the 41st year of entertainment with more fun, laughter, games and local commentary! To purchase tickets for this event, you must place your name on the Official Gala Wait List, created on April 1, 1997 (no foolin’) and wait many, many, many years for the opportunity to purchase tickets! This is adult entertainment. Must be 18+. Visit snowdownfollies.org for complete details.
Line Dancing Competition
9:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Ages 18-80 get to battle it out on the dance floor!! One Line Dance at a time! Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: No registration fee. There will be $5 cover at the door.  Prizes: 1st - $250 cash plus VIP Club Card, 2nd - $100 cash, 3rd - $50 cash
Durango Drag Dance
10:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Dance the night away with DJ Aria PettyOne! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: No registration fee. There will be $5 cover at the door.  Prizes: 1st - $250 cash plus VIP Club Card, 2nd - $100 cash, 3rd - $50 cash
Karaoke Contest
10:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Come on in and sing your hearts out! contestants will be judged based on vocalization, performance, and showmanship! Come sing, laugh, dance, and party with us! Practice time starts at 9 PM. Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st - $50, 2nd - $25, 3rd - drink on the house!
 Friday, January 31st
Balloon Rally and Mass Ascension
8:00am / Animas Valley
You won’t be “Sorry” if you get up early to view the beautiful hot air balloons flying in the Hermosa Creek area. This spectacular event is sponsored by Basin Coop, DSNRR and The General Palmer. It features a beautiful display of colorful hot air balloons ascending in the early morning frost over the Animas Valley. You won’t need a Chute or a Ladder to view them either! What a great sight to wake up to! Flights scheduled Saturday 8 AM and Sunday 8 AM weather permitting.
Snowdown Tshirt Day
8:30am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Are you "game" to play dress-up? Time to don your official SNOWDOWN 2025 themed shirt. No merch you say? We got you covered! Stop at Magpie's for your button, hat, shirt and poster. If you are ready to play games, you won't be "board", we promise!
USASA Boardercross Competition
9:00am / Purgatory Resort
Come watch as snowboarders race simultaneously down the same inclined course with various features that test the competitors’ balance and control at maximum speeds. The first rider to the end of the course is the winner!   This race is part of The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association’sw (USASA) Southwest Colorado competition series. The USASA is a California based non-profit organization that is represented by 32 regional series across the USA. The USASA hosts 500+ Snowboard and Freeski events annually at approximately 120 ski resorts in the U.S. The USASA is the first step in the Olympic pipeline for snowboarding and freeskiing.
Search For The Silver Bullet
9:00am / Durango area
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting   Now in its 26th year, this event challenges all players in the game of SNOWDOWN to find the “Silver Bullet”! Somewhere out there among the cliffs and canyons, mountains and meadows of La Plata County, the “reading railroad”, “marvin gardens”or “the boardwalk” the Silver Bullet will be hidden. Find the Silver Bullet before anyone else and win $250 cash, glory and other wonderful prizes! How it works – each day starting Monday January 27th, 2025 clues will be released on RADIO 101.3 & KRSJ 100.5 radio stations that will help you in your search. You must be creative and smart in your solution of these clues to find the Silver Bullet and claim your veritable plethora of prizes. Remember there is no second place in this contest…there is only one Silver Bullet! There’s plenty of “code names” but it's up to you to decipher where the bullet is. This is the ultimate SNOWDOWN game! Registration is not required but you must be 21+ to win.
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination run wild!! Submit your entries at Magpie's Newsstand no later than 5 PM Sunday Feb 2nd.    *Note: keep it family friendly and unique from previous themes. To see what themes have been used check our website Snowdown.org. All ages welcome!.   Event Cost: FREE  Prize: Winner receives a Purgatory Ski and Dine package
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday Feb 1 ending at 9 PM. Entries shall be judged by our esteemed panel of judges and winners will be picked on Sunday Feb 2nd at 4:20 PM. Dirty bongs will not be accepted. Any bongs with residue will be given a game over card. Must be 21+.
Scavenger Hunt Judging
10:00am / Durango American Legion
The Scavenger Hunt is venturing back to Durango, and we are ready to roll the dice and hide the game pieces to keep the hunt alive. Judging is on Friday at 10 AM. Must be 21+.    Entry Cost: $20 per team of 4  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd  Prizes!
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player gets a chance to spin the prize wheel. Just place an order and get ready to play. It's a game of chance that's fun for all ages!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: FREE fries, FREE shakes and more
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't let the hourglass run out. By the end of the week the fastest times will win prizes. All ages welcome!
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes wins a FREE High Tea Party Ticket. All ages welcome!
Kan Jam
12:00pm / Balcony Bar and Grill
Grab a partner and toss the frisbee but not your cookies. Be the winning team for our annual event KAN JAM! Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Costume Monopoly
12:00pm / Skyridge Soaps & Suds
Come in your costume and let's play! Participants will role a single dice and land on a corresponding tile. Do not pass go and do not go to jail! Must be 21+.
Operation: Super Sexy Car Wash
2:00pm / 11th Street Station
Show off your best moves in this SNOWDOWN event! You will have 3 minutes to show the judges and the crowd your best threads and your winning dance moves. Judging will be on your dance moves, attire AND ability to wash a car! Good clean fun? Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st $350, 2nd $150, 3rd $50, Crowd Favorite $50
Get Parade Ready
2:00pm / The ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley
Get parade ready in the Smiley Building ArtRoom! Life's A Game, so come get crafty with us. Score early parking, get decorated, grab food, then walk to the parade. Our artists will help make you Game-Ready with crafts like game piece earrings and costume apparel! Feed the whole family with Smiley Cafe's groovy grub to go! Crafts are free while supplies last. All ages are welcome!    Entry Cost: FREE
Chili Cook Off & Bloody Mary Presale Tickets
3:30pm / The Garage
You can avoid long lines and get your tickets early, for tomorrow we eat chili and drink a Bloody Mary, or a few. Must be 21+.    Entry Cost: $1 per ticket/chili, $2 per ticket/Bloody Mary (CASH ONLY)
Friday Fun: Crafternoons For Kids
3:30pm / Durango Public Library, Youth Services
We’re celebrating SNOWDOWN with a special "Crafternoon for Kids" where you can unleash your creativity and prepare for the parade! All materials will be provided. We can’t wait to see what you come up with. Let’s get crafty for SNOWDOWN! Ages 5-12.
In It To Win It
3:30pm / The Powerhouse
Join us at The Powerhouse for an exciting, family-friendly event during SNOWDOWN! Families will compete in a series of fun and fast-paced "Minute to Win It" challenges, with chances to win amazing Powerhouse prizes like T-shirts, gift cards to Maria's Perch, day passes and more! Your entry fee includes pizza for the whole family, so you can enjoy a tasty bite before heading off to watch the SNOWDOWN parade. Gather your crew, bring your A-game and get ready for some family-friendly fun and friendly competition! Now mu seum, now you don't. All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: $25 for a team, $7 for individuals   Prizes!
Beer Puppeteer at Carver's
4:00pm / Carver Brewing Company
"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. Sign ups open 1 hour prior to the event. 21+
Peanut Butter Tic-Tac-Toe
4:00pm / EsoTerra
Get ready to dive into the world's most epic mashup - Tic Tac Toe meets Beer Pong! In this rowdy, laugh-out-loud competition, 10 teams of two battle it out in a high-stakes game of strategy, precision, and an unusual 'plop; of party spirit. Each team aims to land their ping-pong balls onto toast smeared with (a no-nut) peanut butter! Winners score the ultimate three-in-a-row, all while dodging clever block moves and celebratory taunts.    Teams of 2 cost $20 to enter (includes the drinks); signup at EsoTerra in the week leading up to Snowdown!
Hand On The Van
4:30pm / In front of Durango Coffee Company
Hosted by Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission. Ages 4-12 We have the “Monopoly” on this contest, so come join us! Hand on the van is a Mr.-Beast inspired competition between kids to see who can keep their hand on a Durango police car the longest. Don’t “Worry”, just because there’s a police car involved, no one is in “Trouble”. Ages 4-12.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: The last three kids will receive awesome prizes!
Red Ball Express
5:00pm / Hosted by Rotary Clubs of La Plata County and Alpine Bank
Event begins at 5:15   Hosted by Rotary Clubs of La Plata County and Alpine Bank. Red Ball 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. This is the ultimate game of chance and your opportunity to be a “high roller” and help support your community! You could win $5000, $2000 or $1000 and help local non-profits and the 4 local Rotary clubs continue the good work they do in our community. Watch as big red exercise balls are rolled down the hill from 2nd Ave down 11th St. If your combination makes it into the chute (no ladder) first you are the winner. You don’t need a “Clue” to know about gaming! Must be 18+. More information at www.durangoredball.com   Entry Cost: $5 per ticket  Entry Deadline: Tickets must be purchased before 4:30 PM, day of event.
Rock, Paper, Scissors
5:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Don’t get caught between a rock and hard place!! Rock breaks scissors, paper covers rock, and scissors cut paper! Sounds simple right? The game is played in best of series and the player winning the most rounds will be declared the winner! Be a two-fisted player. Must be 21+.    Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st $50 bar tab, 2nd $25 bar tab, 3rd free drink
Spaghetti Dinner
5:00pm / Elks Lodge
Pasta la vista baby! Spaghetti Dinner before and after the parade or until sold out. Spaghetti, meatballs, salad and bread. All ages welcome.    Entry Cost: $10 ($5 for kids 10 and under)
Dress To Impress IRL Edition
5:00pm / Lizard Head Trading Company
Bring your favorite online fashion game to life and create your own Project Runway! Using clothing on our racks, put together outfits based on several themes, and model them down the runway. Show your styling skills or speculate and vote on your favorite outfits and be a "model" contestant! Wear neutral clothing to allow for quick transitions! Get those creative juices flowing with free drinks! All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: FREE   Prizes: For every round
Snowdown Light Parade
6:00pm / Downtown Durango
Hosted by Purgatory Resort. This is Durango’s only nighttime parade where lit floats cover Main Avenue. The parade will be showcasing all sorts of board games everyone enjoys, but don’t worry, they won’t have the “Monopoly” on creativity. This is no “Charade”, it’s serious fun! So bring your family and friends as you “Scrabble” to get a good view! There will be fun music and dancing, so don’t stay home and be an “Old Maid”! All ages welcome.
Larry Carver & Friends
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Local talent Larry Carver's melodic and passionate electric lead guitar work covers a wide range of rock, blues, jazz and country!
Dustin Burley
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Dustin's music is a blend of Outlaw Country/Blues/Classic Rock/Folk. He puts his own twist on old classics and blends his original songs through his performance. Dustin grew up in Pennsylvania and started performing in 1997 at small house parties. He since has performed all over the country and now performs all over the four corners! Learn more: www.dustinburley.com
Magic Carpet Ride
6:00pm / Starlight Lounge
Come on and take a free ride! Race to the finish on your magic carpet! Must be 21+.    Event Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Chutes And Ladders Rail Jam
6:00pm / Chapman Hill
Come show off your terrain park skills as you climb and grind your way to the top of the podium! Awards will be given to the top male and female ski and snowboard athletes. Skiers and boarders will be judged based on technicality, style, line choice, variety and overall impression. A competition that’s worth the “risk”? Must be 11+.    Event Cost: $25  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for Ski Male /Female, Snowboard Male / Female
Beer Bingo
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company
Sit back, grab a bingo sheet & join in on the bingo game that can score prizes. Don't be a square, join in the fun! Whether you win by straight in a line, diagonally or "4 corners" we promise you will have fun! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Snowdown Follies Videocast (Early Show!)
7:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Doors open 6:30PM / Show 7:00PM  21+   If you missed the ticket sales for the Snowdown Follies live event, 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 are $15 + Fees online & Cash only at the door if tickets are still available!!   PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE FOR THE CORRECT DAY & TIME - WE CAN'T EXCHANGE OR REFUND TICKETS! Tickets will be available for purchase ONLINE ONLY beginning 1:00pm Saturday, 1/11/2025 for all showings. Limit 4 per person!
41st Annual Snowdown Follies
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 41st year for more fun, laughter, outlandish entertainment, games,and local commentary! This event is brought to you by an outstanding all-volunteer cast and crew, many of whom audition year after year. This notoriously irreverent event is adult entertainment and has some of the most sought-after tickets of SNOWDOWN; so ticket purchases are limited to four per person. Visit www.snowdownfollies.org for complete details. Mail-in ticket drawing was December 6, 2024 and the secret box office tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 at 6AM. Radio stations KIQX, KRSJ and KIUP will announce over-the-air clues to the secret locations where morning enthusiasts can line up to obtain coupons for the purchase of SNOWDOWN Follies tickets. Actual ticket sales will commence at 6:30 AM at the Elks Lodge, 9th Street entrance. Ticket marketplace at Bank of the San Juans starts on January 14 where tickets will be sold (in lots of 4) to the highest bidder each day for four days. Bids will be received in person only at 144 E 8th St: No telephone calls. Must be 18+.   Event Cost: $30
Twisted Sister Twister
7:00pm / The Subterrain
Get twisted with Aria PettyOne in an all-out SNOWDOWN style ‘80’s themed Twister tournament! That’s a tongue twister, but don’t let it bend you out of shape! Prizes per round with grand prize for "last one standing" at the finale. Spaces are limited, registration in advance is required to participate, please email dgosubterrain@gmail.com. All ages welcome to come watch! Must be 18+ to participate.   $10 to participate.
Drunken Dictionary
7:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Do you eschew obfuscation? Here’s your chance to prove it! Join EsoTerra Ciderworks for the Drunken Dictionary Showdown, where we’ll uncover if your vocabulary is truly as sophisticated as you claim or if you’re merely bluffing like a Scrabble novice. Each contestant will receive a word and must define it—no dictionaries allowed! Our judges and the audience will assess your answer. Should you falter, a persuasive argument may save you. Take the stage in this spelling bee-style elimination. As for the twist: the audience votes by tossing ping pong balls! Whoever impresses both the judges and the crowd with their linguistic prowess will walk away with a fabulous EsoTerra prize. So, darlings, prepare to showcase your brilliance—and dodge a few ping pong balls—on the road to victory! Must be 21+.    Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best Costume
Fight Club
7:00pm / The Tangled Horn
The Fight Club That Durango has been waiting for! Come watch local amateur bad***es duke it out for glory! Heavy sparring, 1 minute boxing rounds with safety and spectacle as the emphasis! CROWD PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE WITH WAIVER. (If this event goes well we will do it monthly!)
The Maker Lab Dance Float
7:00pm / Durango American Legion
Come get a closer look at the awesome float constructed by the Maker Lab. If you don't know what the Maker Lab is, you will, after you follow it up to the Legion Parking Lot after the parade and get to shaking that money maker! Then take a break and check out the libations inside. Must be 21+.
Fusion Partner Dancing
7:30pm / Rotary Park Gazebo
Come dressed in your favorite game board attire and learn to sexy partner dance consensually and get down! Don't get confused, just fused! We will start with a quick lesson at Rotary Park Gazebo 1 hour after the parade ends and move to multiple music venues to dance throughout the night! All ages welcome!
  Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Tortilla Slap
8:00pm / Los Amigos Del Sur (inside the Main Mall)
Atencion amigos y amigas! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here, the second annual Tortilla. 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. Holy guacamole that sounds fun! Do you have the huevos to play? Must be 18+.  Entry Cost: $10  Prizes!
Black Reunion Tour-sing Along Guess That Song
8:00pm / Derailed Pour House
From SNOWDOWN of years past...Back in black! Mr. Black has returned!! Join us for their rock & roll reunion tour. 80s & 90s is their jam, sing along if you can. Name the song and the artist of each song played during a setlist and win! Throw in your best 80s dance moves on our board game created dance floor and win more!! This event is a first come, first served basis as space is limited. Must be 21+.   Entry Deadline: One hour before event  Prizes: Cash prizes 1st & 2nd
Flip Cup Contest
8:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Worried about getting “flipped off”? Don’t be, come join the fun. Place a cup on the table slightly off the edge then flip the cup. Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Pole Dancing Competition
9:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Contestants 18 and over will battle for the title of King or Queen of the POLE! This is not your mother’s May pole! Wild horses shouldn’t keep you away from this one! Must be 18 +.   Entry Cost: $5 door charge!  Entry Deadline: 5 minutes before event  Prizes! 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Risky Rhythms - A Head-To-Head Silent Disco
9:00pm / 11th Street Station
Are you ready for some “Friday Night Fever?” Join us for the return of our Silent Disco Head to Head Tournament. Whether you're joining us to showcase your best dance moves, or a DJ ready to compete, we guarantee this SNOWDOWN event will be a battleship boogie! Must be 21+..   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Snowdown Follies Videocast (Late Show!)
10:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Doors 9:30PM / Show 10:00PM  21+   If you missed the ticket sales for the Snowdown Follies live event, 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 are $15 + Fees online & Cash only at the door if tickets are still available!!   PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE FOR THE CORRECT DAY & TIME - WE CAN'T EXCHANGE OR REFUND TICKETS! Tickets will be available for purchase ONLINE ONLY beginning 1:00pm Saturday, 1/11/2025 for all showings. Limit 4 per person!
41st Annual Snowdown Follies
10:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 41st year for more fun, laughter, outlandish entertainment, games,and local commentary! This event is brought to you by an outstanding all-volunteer cast and crew, many of whom audition year after year. This notoriously irreverent event is adult entertainment and has some of the most sought-after tickets of SNOWDOWN; so ticket purchases are limited to four per person. Visit www.snowdownfollies.org for complete details. Mail-in ticket drawing was December 6, 2024 and the secret box office tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 at 6AM. Radio stations KIQX, KRSJ and KIUP will announce over-the-air clues to the secret locations where morning enthusiasts can line up to obtain coupons for the purchase of SNOWDOWN Follies tickets. Actual ticket sales will commence at 6:30 AM at the Elks Lodge, 9th Street entrance. Ticket marketplace at Bank of the San Juans starts on January 14 where tickets will be sold (in lots of 4) to the highest bidder each day for four days. Bids will be received in person only at 144 E 8th St: No telephone calls. Must be 18+.   Event Cost: $30
Cake Walk
10:00pm / Starlight Lounge
This is not your old fashioned cake walk. It’s all about that bass! Baby got back? Show us your junk in the trunk and see how the crowd reacts to this booty call. See if you can get “behind” this event! Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st - $50 Bar tab 2nd - $25 Bar tab, 3rd - FREE drink
Karaoke Contest
10:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Come on in and sing your hearts out! contestants will be judged based on vocalization, performance, and showmanship! Come sing, laugh, dance, and party with us! Practice time starts at 9 PM. Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st - $50, 2nd - $25, 3rd - drink on the house!
 Saturday, February 1st
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.
USASA Boardercross Competition
9:00am / Purgatory Resort
Come watch as snowboarders race simultaneously down the same inclined course with various features that test the competitors’ balance and control at maximum speeds. The first rider to the end of the course is the winner!   This race is part of The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association’sw (USASA) Southwest Colorado competition series. The USASA is a California based non-profit organization that is represented by 32 regional series across the USA. The USASA hosts 500+ Snowboard and Freeski events annually at approximately 120 ski resorts in the U.S. The USASA is the first step in the Olympic pipeline for snowboarding and freeskiing.
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination run wild!! Submit your entries at Magpie's Newsstand no later than 5 PM Sunday Feb 2nd.    *Note: keep it family friendly and unique from previous themes. To see what themes have been used check our website Snowdown.org. All ages welcome!.   Event Cost: FREE  Prize: Winner receives a Purgatory Ski and Dine package
English Conversation Circle
10:00am / Durango Public Library
English speaking practice for adult English learners of all levels. All languages and cultures welcome. Learn about your community, make new friends, and share experiences
9-ball Billiard Tournament
10:00am / The Garage
Required Registration!  https://forms.gle/bg9XGa3uVX28vzPA7   Rack ‘em up and don’t foul it up on your billiard skills at this fast-paced 9 Ball showdown! With a double-elimination bracket of 32 sharp-shooting players, the stakes are high and the competition’s fierce. Sink your shots and aim for a golden break as you battle your way to the top. Only the best cue masters will claim victory! Must be 21+ to play.   Entry Cost: $20  Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event  Prizes!
Bring Your Partner Foosball
10:00am / The Garage
Required Registration!  https://forms.gle/xYoWgnVV4SkoCUcr8   Bring your own partner in crime. 32 teams will compete, double elimination until the final team wins! Remember, spinning isn’t winning! Must be 21+.    Event Cost: $20  Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event  Prizes!
Build-a-Bong
10:00am / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday Feb 1 ending at 9 PM. Entries shall be judged by our esteemed panel of judges and winners will be picked on Sunday Feb 2nd at 4:20 PM. Dirty bongs will not be accepted. Any bongs with residue will be given a game over card. Must be 21+.
Kids Snow Games
10:00am / Folsom Park
Hosted by McDonald's. This epic SNOWDOWN event is now leveling up for a second generation of young adventurers! Get ready for a day full of hilarious challenges, including tug-of-war, broomball, kickball, frisbee golf, a balloon pop and even an obstacle course! It’s a fun-filled battleground for kids ages 3 to 5th grade. Bring your little warriors for a day of non-stop action and laughter!    Event Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Fly Rod Casting Contest
11:00am / Park Elementary
Put your fly rod accuracy to the test in this exciting casting challenge! Contestants will have 2 minutes to score points by hitting targets at 20ft, 40ft, 60ft and the bullseye. The goal? Rack up the highest score by landing your casts as close to the targets as possible. A fly rod, reel and line will be provided for all participants, ensuring a level playing field for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the sport, this contest will test your skill, precision, and quick thinking. No experience necessary. All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for Men's, Women's and Youth divisions
Bean Battles Iced Coffee Competition
11:00am / 11th Street Station
Do you think you make the best iced coffee in Durango? This fan favorite SNOWDOWN event is hosted by Cafe Amor. Show us your best coffee recipe you've been perfecting for years! A plethora of fun and delicious ingredients will be provided as you compete to showcase not only the best recipe but the best name for your coffee too. Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: $200 Gift card to Cafe Amor
Crash Course Derby
11:00am / 11th Street Station
This new SNOWDOWN event is one you do not want to miss! This exclusive kids-only SNOWDOWN event features battery operated Big Wheel Cars driven by YOUR kids as they travel through our demolition derby arena. Put those mad Mario Kart skills to use! Don't worry, they won't actually crash! The goal will be to pop the balloons surrounding each car until you are the last car left "standing"! Must be 10 and under.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player gets a chance to spin the prize wheel. Just place an order and get ready to play. It's a game of chance that's fun for all ages!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: FREE fries, FREE shakes and more
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't let the hourglass run out. By the end of the week the fastest times will win prizes. All ages welcome!
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes wins a FREE High Tea Party Ticket. All ages welcome!
Family Dance Party
11:00am / Durango Public Library, Youth Services
Kids and families, get ready for a SNOWDOWN Dance Party at the library! Bring your crew, meet new friends and hit the floor as we boogie the day away. It’s a non-stop celebration of moves, grooves and good vibes—let’s dance, laugh and make memories together! Children under 10 and their families.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Grand Opening for Graze Colorado
11:00am / Graze Colorado - Three Springs
Locally delicious food, raffle prizes, limited run baked goods, charcuterie, sandwiches, Colorado raised port, chicken, beef and elk, and so much more!    We will have some of our favorite vendors Popping up with us! Stay tuned for more details!!
Charvera Galentine's Celebration
11:00am / Charvera
Come celebrate Galentine's with your favorite downtown shop and local vendors!    Don't miss EXCLUSIVE Store Sales, FREE Charvera Tote Bags (while supplies last), First Looks from Charvera.   Locally Delicious Snacks, Sandwiches, Baked Goods and other yummy foods from Graze Colorado.   Beautiful FLOWERS and Valentine's Preorder Discounts from Creations by Marie, and COMPLIMENTARY Makeup Touchups from Beauty Bar.
Outlaw Josie Pete's Golf Tournament
11:30am / Elks Lodge
A SNOWDOWN classic! Prepare for the annual, legendary costumed golf quest at Durango's finest taverns! Party starts at 11:30 AM at the Elks Lodge ballroom—gear up in your most epic board game-themed SNOWDOWN armor. At NOON, you’ll respawn on the course with your own putter and golf ball, ready to face the ultimate challenge. Must be 21+.
Chili Cook Off
12:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Sample various red and green chili, salsa and vegetarian chili made by the greatest chili masters of this land. Doors open at 7 AM to decorate booths and to start cooking. Judging begins at 10:30 AM. Tasting cups on sale at 12 NOON. Cast your vote for the people’s choice award. Soda and water will be for sale ($1) as a fund raiser for Animas High School. All ages welcome!
Bloody Mary Contest
12:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Hosted by Star Liquor. Bring your Bloody Mary ingredients to fabricate your best drink. Ice and cups will be provided. Star Liquor will provide vodka to all contestants! Animas high school students will be selling Sodas and Waters as a fundraiser for the school for $1. Be sure to decorate your booth and yourselves for this fun and frolicky event. See SNOWDOWN.org for rules and registration. Must be 21+.
How Well Do You Know Y(our) Wine?
12:00pm / Four Leaves Winery
A game, just for wine? Sign me up! Walk on in and let the games begin! This will not be any Trouble using our descriptive menu get a Clue, detect, identify 3 out of 4 samples and win a glass of wine. The crowd will be cheering and you will get a FREE bottle of wine when you Identify all 4! Let the games begin! Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $10
Tri Games
1:00pm / Gazpacho New Mexican Restaurant
Get ready to compete in the ultimate Tri-Games Challenge! This event will push your team’s skills to the limit with three exciting competition rounds:    3-Point Basketball Shooting Contest: Step up and score big—your team’s sharpshooters will need to sink those clutch shots to rack up points.    Cornhole Toss: Precision and strategy come into play as you aim to land your bags on the boards and score high.    Ladderball: Compete to land your bolas on the rungs and climb the ladder, with every throw contributing to your team’s total. We’re accepting 30 teams of 3 players to enter the competition. Bring your A-game, because it’s all about performance, tactics, and teamwork. Who will emerge victorious and take home the championship? Let the battle begin!    *If teams are tied at the end an overtime will be played. It will be 1 shot of each game by each player. The score will be added to determine the winner. All ages welcome.    Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: The most points at the end will win the gift cards in 1st - $100, 2nd - $50, and 3rd - $25.
Operation: Blender
1:00pm / 11th Street Station
Will you accept the challenge to create the best smoothie in Durango? You will have 5 minutes to produce the best smoothie with only the provided ingredients! Curious what ingredients there will be? Sign up now for the full list! Judging will be based on both taste and name for the Grand Prize of a $200 Gift Card to Love'n Juice!!! Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Canine Fashion Show
1:00pm / McDonalds parking lot
Hosted by McDonald's. Grab your best furry sidekick (or borrow someone else’s) and strut their stuff in this hilarious fashion showdown. Durango might’ve been dubbed the "worst dressed community," but USA Today clearly wasn’t talking about our four-legged fashionistas! Categories include funniest, dressed alike, and SNOWDOWN theme-related. It’s sure to be a howling good time! All canines, from puppies to seniors, are welcome—just keep those leashes on! Everyone is welcome to spectate and cheer on the fur-tastic fashionistas! All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd - each category!
"Star Wars" Queen Gambit Freestyle Skiing Skillsquest
1:00pm / Chapman Hill
Prepare for a Star Wars Queen Gambit Freestyle Skiing Contest—where strategy, skill, and a touch of the Force collide! Just like a high-stakes chess match, competitors will need to make bold moves, calculate every jump, and outmaneuver the slopes with precision. In this freestyle showdown, every trick is a tactical play, each turn a calculated gambit. From flips to spins, your style and execution will determine if you capture the king's crown or get caught in a checkmate. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a rook looking to rise, it's all about making the perfect move to claim victory. Your skills will be put to the test as judges score you on technique, style, and speed, with your combined scores and times determining the winner. But don't worry—every participant will leave with a prize for their bravery and effort, so everyone's a winner in this action-packed event! Will you play the Queen's Gambit to perfection or fall to the dark side? The mountain is your board, and the slopes are waiting for your next move!  Must be 10 and under.   Event Entry: Registration will be done online through Durango Winter Sports Club durangowintersportsclub.org  Entry Cost: $25  Prizes!
Really Rad Relay Race
1:30pm / Buckley Park
Wanna replay the glory days? Pull up your high socks and tutu, and blast back to field day and see if you've still got it! Epic face plants, spontaneous crying, falling over miniature hurdles, absurd enthusiasm for your best buddy, tripping over your shoelace, colliding with your crush, and a booboo on your knee. Could it get any better!? Gather your MVP (mediocre & vulnerable peoples) squad of 4 for 4 rounds of classic field day games with a twist. Overly competitive parents encouraged. Awards for best team spirit (smack talk encouraged), bestest at the games, and of course a "participation award." Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Server Obstacle Course
2:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Attention, Durango's most dynamic servers! Get ready because the Server Obstacle Course is making its epic return to EsoTerra Ciderworks! Picture this: you, the ultimate service pro, tackling a brand-new gauntlet of challenges. Can you outwit the limbo, dominate the 'floor is lava,' and ace the dizzy bat service showdown—all while nailing that obscure order? We’re throwing down the gauntlet for a day of unforgettable fun, fierce camaraderie and legendary laughs. Channel your inner server skills, rise to the challenge, and let’s make this an event for the books! All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Cross The Board Quaffing Tournament
2:00pm / 11th Street Station
Make your move in this annual SNOWDOWN favorite and test your quaffing skills in this fast-paced, fun-filled event! Can you dig it? Watch as teams of 4 compete in a thrilling showdown, showcasing their gamiest attire while racing to chug their beers in record time. It’s all about speed, style, and the art of the perfect swig. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: $40 per team of 4  Prizes!
Whip Cream Beard Contest
2:00pm / Animas Chocolate Co
Get ready for the return of our Whipped Cream Beard Bonanza! Team up with a partner and compete to craft the most creative and extravagant "beard" using whipped cream and a variety of tasty toppings like chocolate shavings, sprinkles and more! In each timed round, the judges will evaluate your bearded masterpiece, and the team with the most impressive creation will be crowned Whipped Cream Beard Champions. It's all about fluff, flair and fun—who will reign supreme in this sweet, creamy showdown? All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Joint Rolling Competition
2:00pm / Rocky Mountain High
Roll those joints like a Taco vs Burrito Champion! The Joint Rolling contest (using non-regulated hemp based product) will consist of 3 categories events. The categories are: biggest joint rolled, fastest joint rolling, and most stylish joint. Points awarded in each category to crown SNOWDOWN Joint Rolling Champion. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Book Games
2:00pm / Marias Bookshop
This year's Operation at Maria's Bookshop is for Guess Who? Need a Clue? You! You'll be Sorry! If you rolled the dice, left it to Chance and missed your Uno opportunity to win gift cards and bragging rights. This is no Trivial Pursuit; your knowledge, skills and balance will be put to the test. It's your move! All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Nintendo 64 Mario Kart
3:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Get ready to race like it’s the good ol’ days at our Old School Mario Kart Tournament! We’re throwing it back to the classics, where you’ll race through iconic tracks from the Mushroom Kingdom, dodging banana peels and tossing shells to claim victory. Grab your controller, choose your favorite character and prepare for some retro racing fun. Whether you’re a karting legend or just looking for some nostalgic fun, this tournament has something for everyone. Prizes for top finishers and serious bragging rights for the ultimate Mario Kart champion. Let’s race, throw down and make it a day to remember! Ready, set, GO! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st - $50 Bar tab, 2nd - $25 Bar tab, 3rd - FREE drink
Fashion Do's & Dont's Videocast
4:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Doors 3:30pm / Show 4:00pm / $10  21+  Tickets on Sale online    Didst thee misseth the liveth showeth? Dispair not! Gaze the showeth on the act movie screen, almost as valorous as being th're. Tickets go on sale ON-LINE ONLY at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 11th don't Misseth not out, purchaseth early!   PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE FOR THE CORRECT DAY & TIME - WE CAN'T EXCHANGE OR REFUND TICKETS!   Tickets will be available for purchase ONLINE ONLY beginning Saturday, 1/11/2025 for all showings. Limit 4 per person!
Outlaw Josie Pete's Golf Tournament Award Ceremony
4:00pm / Elks Lodge
A SNOWDOWN classic! Prepare for the annual, legendary costumed golf quest at Durango's finest taverns! Party starts at 11:30 AM at the Elks Lodge ballroom—gear up in your most epic board game-themed SNOWDOWN armor. At NOON, you’ll respawn on the course with your own putter and golf ball, ready to face the ultimate challenge. Must be 21+.
Build-a-Bong Awards
4:00pm / Prohibition Herb
Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday Feb 1 ending at 9 PM. Entries shall be judged by our esteemed panel of judges and winners will be picked on Sunday Feb 2nd at 4:20 PM. Dirty bongs will not be accepted. Any bongs with residue will be given a game over card. Must be 21+.   Event takes place at 4:20
Name That Tune Bingo
4:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards
Picture this: as music plays you test your musical knowledge by marking off songs on your card. It is the perfect fusion of a music quiz and the classic game of Bingo! Whether you are all about chart-topping pop or timeless hits, you will love the excitement while a mix of your favorite tunes fill the air and exceptional wine delights your palette. This will be a memorable evening of wine, women (and men) and song. Game On! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: $20  Prizes!
Hobby Horsin' Around
4:00pm / DoubleTree Grand Ballroom
Teams of 2 will race around in a test of your Hobby Horse Jockey skills in DoubleTree's first ever Steeple Chase. This fast-paced challenge combines speed, agility and a bit of strategy as participants navigate a series of obstacles, just like in the classic horse race event. But this time, you're the runner! Competitors will dash through the course, jumping over hurdles, dodging water pits and tackling other exciting obstacles that will test your stamina and coordination. The goal? Be the first to cross the finish line while overcoming each obstacle with skill and speed. It's all about endurance, agility, and quick thinking. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for some fun, this event is for anyone ready to face the challenge head-on. Let the race begin! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: $10 per team  Prizes!
Lifts And Runs U14 Railjam
4:30pm / Chapman Hill
It’s time to shred the rails and show off your terrain park skills at the "Lifts and Runs" Railjam! Skiers and snowboarders will compete for a spot on the podium, judged on their line, technical ability, style, variety and overall impression as they ride and glide through the course. The competition will be divided into four categories: Ski & Snowboard, Male & Female, 10 & under, 13 & under. Whether you're sliding, grinding or spinning your way through the park, this is your chance to showcase your best tricks and creativity. Bring your A-game and get ready to make an impression—because the podium is waiting! Must be 13 and under.   Entry Cost: $25  Prizes: 13 & under- 1st, 2nd, 3rd for U12 Male ski, female ski, male snowboard and female snowboard
Search For The Silver Bullet Award Ceremony
5:00pm / Gazpacho New Mexican Restaurant
Hosted by A & L Coors & Four Corners Broadcasting
Leap Frog Slushie Slam
5:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
You’ll love to hate it, or maybe hate to love it—it’s the Leap Frog Slushie Slam at EsoTerra Ciderworks! We’re calling all dynamic duos, from sprightly youngsters to the forever-young-at-heart, to hop into this frosty winter showdown. Here’s the game plan: grab your partner, leapfrog your way through the course and sip on a crisp, icy apple juice slushie. It’s a wild ride testing your teamwork, balance and ability to spread all the good vibes. The clock’s ticking, and the quickest pair will be crowned the legendary Lords of the Leap. Let’s hop to it! All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: $6 per person  Prizes!
Wine Races
5:00pm / Durango Winery
The TP wine races are back! Get ready for some hilarious fun in this quirky challenge. Competitors must carefully drag a wine glass across the finish line using only a roll of toilet paper. The catch? You can’t touch the glass with your hands—only the toilet paper! It’s all about balance, control and a steady hand as you work your way through the course, trying not to spill a drop. The fastest time and the steadiest hands will win the challenge, with prizes for the top competitors! Four people race against each other at once. Races every 5 minutes for an hour or until we run out of wine. First come, first served. We promise this won’t be a crappy experience! No reservations needed. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: $10  Prizes: Top three fastest times
Arm Wrestling Competition
5:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
It’s time to test your strength, determination, and willpower in this classic battle of the brawn. Whether you're going head-to-head with a worthy opponent or just here for the fun, this event is all about proving who’s got the stronger arm! Will you come out on top with a victory "pin" or be left flexing for next time? It’s a showdown where power, technique and a little bit of competitive spirit will make all the difference. Come cheer on the competitors or enter the ring yourself—because strength knows no gender in this epic arm wrestling battle! Men and women will compete in the following weight classes! Men's weight classes 0-170lbs, 171-190lbs, 191-220, 221+ Ladies weight classes 0-150lbs, 151-170, 171-200, 200+ Must be 18+..   Entry Cost: $5  Entry Deadline: 15 Minutes before event  Prizes: The winner in each class will be awarded a $100 cash prize from the Wild Horse, a trophy from A&L Coors, and their share of the entry fees based on class entries!
King of The Deck
6:00pm / Union Social House
Step up to the table and test your wits at our high-stakes Blackjack Tournament! This thrilling competition combines luck, strategy and skill as players battle to outlast and outscore the opposition. Here's how it works: players with the lowest chip counts will be eliminated at the end of each game. Only the sharpest card sharks with the highest chip totals will advance to the final tables. 30 minutes per game, 6 tables, 5 players per table. Think you have what it takes to beat the odds? Shuffle up and deal! Must be 21+.
Rice Dice Roll Skee Ball
6:00pm / 11th Street Station
Test your old school skee ball skills in this event hosted by Avalanche Bowl Company. Each player gets 6 rice balls to aim at a selection of targets worth varying assigned points. Just like back in the day, you will get tickets to use for assorted gift cards and fun prizes! First come, first serve, so sign up early! Must be 18+. Prizes!
Human Hungry Hippo
6:00pm / DoubleTree by Hilton
Get ready for the Human Hungry Hippos challenge, where you’ll bring the classic game to life in the most hilarious way possible! Teams of two will compete to collect as many balls as possible, but there’s a twist—each team member is a human hippo! One player will be lying on a scooter (the “hippo”), while teammates on the sidelines toss inflatable balls into the playing area. The “hippo” will need to scoop up as many balls as possible, using nothing but a hula hoop to catch them. The faster you collect, the more points your team racks up. Think speed, coordination, and teamwork! The team with the most balls collected in the shortest time will be crowned the hungriest Hungry Hippo champions. Ready to roll, scoop and race? Let’s see who can gather the most balls in this wild and wacky contest! Single elimination tournament. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: $10 per team of 2  Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event  Prizes!
Beer Bingo
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company
Sit back, grab a bingo sheet & join in on the bingo game that can score prizes. Don't be a square, join in the fun! Whether you win by straight in a line, diagonally or "4 corners" we promise you will have fun! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!
Joel Racheff
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Joel Racheff was born in Wyoming, raised in New Mexico, and has spent most of his adult life in good ol' Durango. As a young man, Joel was and continues to be interested in many types of music. As an old man, Joel enjoys Jello, long naps, and babbling (not necessarily in that order). One of the many talents he brings to the Bar D Wranglers is-?. While trying to sing lead and harmony parts with the group, Joel lays down…the foundation on his upright bass.
Matt Rupnow Music
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Matt Rupnow is a Singer/Songwriter who lives in Southwest Colorado. He is writing, recording and performing his unique blend of music he likes to call "Rocky Mountain Soul Music". Matt is also a current and founding member of the Durango, Colorado based jam band Red Eyed Djinn. Matt performs his own music as well as an eclectic mix of favorites. His solo act features a variety of styles ranging from Country to Reggae, from Rock to Blues, to Motown, Soul and Funk. Matt also utilizes a looper in his solo shows to help create rhythms, melodies, and harmonies that blanket the sonic landscape with colorful sounds and inventive improvisations. Matt has spent years honing his style and playing in bands and has toured the country and Mexico with the Americana outfit and Tempe, Arizona based D.L. Marble Band. He also had the privilege of recording two studio albums in the D.L. Marble Band with producer Eric Ambel (formerly of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts) in his NYC studio Cowboy Technical Services and working with producer Rob Hill in L.A.
Giant Beer Pong
6:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Get ready for the ultimate twist on a classic favorite with our Giant Beer Pong Game! This isn’t your average backyard pong – we’ve super-sized the fun! Grab your team and aim for the oversized cups with the perfect throw. It’s a battle of precision, teamwork and a little friendly competition as you try to land your pong balls in the giant cups. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time player, it’s all about having a blast and making memories with friends. Prizes for the winning team and plenty of fun for all! So, grab a ball, make your shot and let’s see who will reign supreme in the Giant Beer Pong showdown! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st - $50 Bar tab, 2nd - $25 Bar tab, 3rd - FREE drink
Snowdown Follies Videocast (Early Show!)
7:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Doors open 6:30PM / Show 7:00PM  21+   If you missed the ticket sales for the Snowdown Follies live event, 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 are $15 + Fees online & Cash only at the door if tickets are still available!!   PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE FOR THE CORRECT DAY & TIME - WE CAN'T EXCHANGE OR REFUND TICKETS! Tickets will be available for purchase ONLINE ONLY beginning 1:00pm Saturday, 1/11/2025 for all showings. Limit 4 per person!
All The Right Moves Dance Night
7:00pm / Lola's Place
Get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing! We are turning up the music and transforming the dance floor into the ultimate party—where the only moves you need are on the dance floor! Whether you have the balance of a Jenga pro, or you are ready to twist it up like Twister, this night is all about dancing your way to the top. No need for control like Stratego just bring your best dance moves and let loose! All ages welcome.
41st Annual Snowdown Follies
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 41st year for more fun, laughter, outlandish entertainment, games,and local commentary! This event is brought to you by an outstanding all-volunteer cast and crew, many of whom audition year after year. This notoriously irreverent event is adult entertainment and has some of the most sought-after tickets of SNOWDOWN; so ticket purchases are limited to four per person. Visit www.snowdownfollies.org for complete details. Mail-in ticket drawing was December 6, 2024 and the secret box office tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 at 6AM. Radio stations KIQX, KRSJ and KIUP will announce over-the-air clues to the secret locations where morning enthusiasts can line up to obtain coupons for the purchase of SNOWDOWN Follies tickets. Actual ticket sales will commence at 6:30 AM at the Elks Lodge, 9th Street entrance. Ticket marketplace at Bank of the San Juans starts on January 14 where tickets will be sold (in lots of 4) to the highest bidder each day for four days. Bids will be received in person only at 144 E 8th St: No telephone calls. Must be 18+.   Event Cost: $30
Candyland Dance Party feat. 'DJ Specific Heat'
8:00pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Get ready for another epic Dance Party at EsoTerra Ciderworks! CandyLand Dance Party (with cotton candy machines, popcorn and tons of UV nonsense!) Our DJ will be spinning a killer mix of tracks, so whether you're busting out your finest moves or doing the “I-don’t-know-how-to-dance” shuffle, this is your moment to shine—literally. So throw on those dancing shoes, prepare for a night of glow-in-the-dark fun, and remember: the floor’s not going to dance on itself! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE Prizes!
Black Reunion Tour-sing Along Guess That Song
8:00pm / Derailed Pour House
From SNOWDOWN of years past...Back in black! Mr. Black has returned!! Join us for their rock & roll reunion tour. 80s & 90s is their jam, sing along if you can. Name the song and the artist of each song played during a setlist and win! Throw in your best 80s dance moves on our board game created dance floor and win more!! This event is a first come, first served basis as space is limited. Must be 21+.   Entry Deadline: One hour before event  Prizes: Cash prizes 1st & 2nd
Band - Maybe Tomorrow
8:00pm / American Legion Post 28
Don’t get bored staring at the checkerboard. It’s your move so get in the groove. If you like to dance, this is your chance. If you like to win, give it a spin. The band is rockin’ so don’t bother knockin. Just come on in, sign up for the costume contest. And enjoy the night with one of Durango’s favorite party bands, “Maybe Tomorrow”. If you enjoy classic rock, blues, outlaw country and everything in between, you won’t want to miss this one! Check out our bar and be a star for supporting our veterans. See you at the Legion Hall. Must be 21+   Entry Cost: $10  Costume contest  Prizes!
Snowdown Throwdown - DJ & Dance
8:30pm / The Tangled Horn
A glorious 3 hour live set by Forest Thump. These maniacs bring together a completely unique blend of live EDM mixing with live electric violin and mandolin improv playing at the highest level! Welcome to the blacklight fantasy land of The Tangled Horn after dark, enter the fogged out dance chamber, take a breather outside next to a roaring fire and treat yourself to our specialty winter cocktails. Avoid the downtown chaos (we have plenty of parking!) or pre-game for a later night downtown. 
Booty Shaking Competition
9:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
This bootylicious event is all about bringing your best rhythm, style, and flare to the dance floor. Whether you're a Just Dance champion or just out to have a blast, it's time to show off your twerky hip-hop hops and funky footwork! Participants will compete to see who can bring the most energy, creativity, and of course, the best booty-bouncing moves. Prizes will be awarded to the most impressive performers, but everyone will leave with a new level of confidence and some seriously smooth moves. So dance like nobody’s watching, bring your A-game, and let’s turn up the music for an unforgettable night! Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: No entry fee, but all will pay a $5 cover charge   Entry Deadline: 5 minutes before the event.  Prizes: 1st - $250 Cash plus VIP Club Card, 2nd - $100 Cash, 3rd - $50 Cash
Snowdown Follies Videocast (Late Show!)
10:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Doors 9:30PM / Show 10:00PM  21+   If you missed the ticket sales for the Snowdown Follies live event, 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 are $15 + Fees online & Cash only at the door if tickets are still available!!   PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE FOR THE CORRECT DAY & TIME - WE CAN'T EXCHANGE OR REFUND TICKETS! Tickets will be available for purchase ONLINE ONLY beginning 1:00pm Saturday, 1/11/2025 for all showings. Limit 4 per person!
Karaoke Contest
10:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Come on in and sing your hearts out! contestants will be judged based on vocalization, performance, and showmanship! Come sing, laugh, dance, and party with us! Practice time starts at 9 PM. Must be 21+.   Event Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st - $50, 2nd - $25, 3rd - drink on the house!
41st Annual Snowdown Follies
10:00pm / Durango Arts Center Theatre
SNOWDOWN Follies are back for the 41st year for more fun, laughter, outlandish entertainment, games,and local commentary! This event is brought to you by an outstanding all-volunteer cast and crew, many of whom audition year after year. This notoriously irreverent event is adult entertainment and has some of the most sought-after tickets of SNOWDOWN; so ticket purchases are limited to four per person. Visit www.snowdownfollies.org for complete details. Mail-in ticket drawing was December 6, 2024 and the secret box office tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 at 6AM. Radio stations KIQX, KRSJ and KIUP will announce over-the-air clues to the secret locations where morning enthusiasts can line up to obtain coupons for the purchase of SNOWDOWN Follies tickets. Actual ticket sales will commence at 6:30 AM at the Elks Lodge, 9th Street entrance. Ticket marketplace at Bank of the San Juans starts on January 14 where tickets will be sold (in lots of 4) to the highest bidder each day for four days. Bids will be received in person only at 144 E 8th St: No telephone calls. Must be 18+.   Event Cost: $30
Best Chest In The West
11:00pm / Starlight Lounge
It’s time to show off your strength and style in the Best Chest in the West Contest—open to both men and women! This is your chance to flex your muscles, show off your physique and prove you've got the ultimate chest, whether you're a fitness fan, a bodybuilder or just have a great rack, it’s all about bringing your best look to the table. Contestants will be judged on presentation, and overall creativity—so whether you’re naturally ripped, you own the world’s best push up bra or you've put in the hard work to build your "character," now's your time to shine! Bonus points for flair, charisma and confidence! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st - $50 Bar tab, 2nd - $25 Bar tab, 3rd - FREE drink
 Sunday, February 2nd
La Pata County Search And Rescue Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction
7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Eat yummy pancakes, eggs, ham, coffee and juice while supporting our local heros, La Plata County Search and Rescue. Come to our breakfast and we’ll come to your rescue!   Event Cost: $10 Adults, $6 Children (7-10), Under 6 FREE
Balloon Rally and Mass Ascension
8:00am / Animas Valley
You won’t be “Sorry” if you get up early to view the beautiful hot air balloons flying in the Hermosa Creek area. This spectacular event is sponsored by Basin Coop, DSNRR and The General Palmer. It features a beautiful display of colorful hot air balloons ascending in the early morning frost over the Animas Valley. You won’t need a Chute or a Ladder to view them either! What a great sight to wake up to! Flights scheduled Saturday 8 AM and Sunday 8 AM weather permitting.
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.
USASA Boardercross Competition
9:00am / Purgatory Resort
Come watch as snowboarders race simultaneously down the same inclined course with various features that test the competitors’ balance and control at maximum speeds. The first rider to the end of the course is the winner!   This race is part of The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association’sw (USASA) Southwest Colorado competition series. The USASA is a California based non-profit organization that is represented by 32 regional series across the USA. The USASA hosts 500+ Snowboard and Freeski events annually at approximately 120 ski resorts in the U.S. The USASA is the first step in the Olympic pipeline for snowboarding and freeskiing.
Snowdown Theme Contest
9:00am / Magpies Newsstand & Cafe
Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination run wild!! Submit your entries at Magpie's Newsstand no later than 5 PM Sunday Feb 2nd.    *Note: keep it family friendly and unique from previous themes. To see what themes have been used check our website Snowdown.org. All ages welcome!.   Event Cost: FREE  Prize: Winner receives a Purgatory Ski and Dine package
Cookie Decorating Class
10:00am / Mountain Dough Baking Company
Do you want to learn the basics of decorating these cute Valentine's Day sugar cookies? If so, then this class is perfect for you!! You will practice basic piping and filling techniques and will walk away with these 5 beautifully decorated cookies. You don't need any experience working with sugar cookies in the past!    This is our cookie class brunch series - join us for a light brunch of our delicious fresh baked seasonal breakfast treats and breakfast beverages (coffee, juice) - included with the class price of $75.  *All supplies will be provided.   *You must be 14 years or older to attend this class.    You must buy a ticket ahead of time to attend this event.
8 Ball Billiard Tournament
10:00am / The Garage
Required Registration!  https://forms.gle/Pv2DymdS9Qv3fpvg8   Rack 'em up and get ready to cue the fun! This double-elimination tournament will have up to 21 players battling it out in a game of precision, strategy, and skill. Whether you’re a seasoned shark or just breaking into the game, this is your chance to make your move and aim for the win. Must be 21+.    Event Cost: $20  Deadline: 30 minutes before event  Prizes!
Spin To Win
11:00am / Grassburger
Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player gets a chance to spin the prize wheel. Just place an order and get ready to play. It's a game of chance that's fun for all ages!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: FREE fries, FREE shakes and more
Puzzle Contest
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't let the hourglass run out. By the end of the week the fastest times will win prizes. All ages welcome!
Poetry Rhyming Game
11:00am / Create Art and Tea
Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes wins a FREE High Tea Party Ticket. All ages welcome!
Magic the Gathering 2 Headed Giant Commander Tournament
1:00pm / Guild House Games
Format: Swiss, 3 rounds, 1 game, 50 point shared life pool, 26 commander damage will be considered lethal.   Deck Construction - Players may only share one color with their team mate.  Proxies - No Proxies Allowed  Entry - $10 per team.   Registration will begin at 11am and end at 12:50pm on the day of the event. Both players must be present to register.   Prizes - Promo Packs, 1st place team wins a Champion Playmat w/ our store’s logo for each player.   ** Important** We will be using the current Commander BanList. We will be checking decks randomly, please adjust your decks accordingly. https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list
Sticky Fingers
2:00pm / The Subterrain
Join us for ten minutes of slapping and slinging mayhem for a chaotic sticky hand melee. Whatever you grab out of the treasure pile is yours to keep! Quick reflexes and a touch of luck will make all the difference in this wacky quest for loot. 12yrs old & under, play from 2-3 PM. 13-21yrs old, play from 3-4 PM. 21 & up play from 4-6 PM. .   Entry Cost: $5 for 12yrs old & under 13yrs and over $10
Party Game Palooza
2:00pm / Lola's Place
Get ready for a day of non-stop fun at our Party Game Palooza! In partnership with Guild House Games, we’re bringing you a lively celebration filled with exciting party games that everyone can enjoy! Join us for a series of thrilling games that will spark your competitive spirit and bring out your playful side. From classic favorites to hilarious new challenges, our Party Game Palooza is the perfect way to gather friends and family for an unforgettable day of laughter and camaraderie! All Ages welcome!
Blue Moon Ramblers
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
The Blue Moon Ramblers have been playing the Diamond Belle Saloon every Sunday for over 30 years! Join us for this entertaining tradition inside the area's only authentic western Saloon.The Blue Moon Ramblers are a Durango- local Americana/Bluegrass band. Join us in the Diamond Belle for the Blue Moon Ramblers!
Ben Gibson
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Influenced from greats both past and present: Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaugh, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, as well as more contemporary greats such as Joe Bonamassa and Joe Satriani. Performing both cover and original material, Ben keeps the spirit of rock and roll alive in the music.
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