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Celebrating 39 years, Colorado's Premier Winter Celebration will take place Feb 1-5. So many events, so little time! 5 space-themed days of costumes,...

Snowdown Fashion Do's & Don'ts

12:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds - Exhibit Building

We never forget that the host galaxy, Durango, was voted â€œWorst Dressed Communityâ€ by USA Today! Thatâ€™s why we do this Tasteless â€œFashionâ€...

Snowdown Totally Awesome Scavenger Hunt

12:00pm / Billy Goat Saloon

Teams of 4 will dig the highways, the byways and the hang-outs around Durango for the items on the list. Pick up lists between Noon and 8 PM at the Billy...

Keg Cap Frisbee Golf

1:00pm / El Moro Spirits & Tavern

Test your skill at Keg Cap Frisbee! Three chances with a prize for each win. Dress to impress! Event Cost: FREE Prizes: 1st -...

Family Feud Snowdown Style

2:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon

This game is similar to the TV classic, but with our Intergalactic SNOWDOWN style. Four 4-person teams will compete for the top prize. Event...

Snowdown Costume Contest

2:00pm / The Palace Restaurant

Land your starship at the Palace in your best SNOWDOWN costume for the SNOWDOWN Costume Contest, a great place to be after the Fashion Doâ€™s and...

Nia Dance Class

2:30pm / Durango~La Plata Senior Center

Nia is a holistic fitness practice that combines dance, martial arts and mindfulness. Each workout leaves you feeling energized, mentally clear, and...

Zumba Gold

3:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center

The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow ZumbaÂ® choreography using Latin, Pop and World music. We focus on balance, range of motion and coordination...

39th Annual Snowdown Bartender's Contest

4:00pm / Moe's Lounge

The Official SNOWDOWN 2017 Cocktail is chosen during this traditional event. Now in it's 39th year since this party started! We know all you thirsty Aliens...

2017 Kids' Follies

5:00pm / Durango Arts Center

An annual local favorite, come out to experience this special program produced by DAC Applause! as part of the Durango Snowdown Celebration. Kids...

Twilight Nights Race Series

5:00pm / Purgatory Resort

If you are into Nordic, snow shoeing, or fat biking, you will want to be a part of this exciting new series of races coming to Purgatory Resort. Itâ€™s...

Intergalactic Game Gauntlet

5:00pm / SKA Brewing World Headquarters

A gauntlet race made up of everyones' favorite intergalactic games and toys. Trivia and a bit of beer drinking mixed in to keep it interesting. Event...

Snowdown Spellebration

5:30pm / Henry Strater Theater

Hosted by the Durango Education Center Spellebration is the one and only spelling showdown of SNOWDOWN! 12 (3-person) teams will test their spelling abilities...

Mardi Bras for a CAUSE!

6:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon

Open to ALL Non-Profit Organizations. Any person can decorate a bra in a manner of their choosing for a non-profit organization of their choice. Bras...

Italian Reading and Discussion

6:00pm / DurangoSpace

This will be a second level class for students who have basic familiarity with the Italian language. We will read from a variety of texts, mostly short...

Cosmic Lightspeed Relay

6:00pm / Carver Brewing Co.

Teams of 2 will compete in this triple set of obstacles. Launch your supernova self over to Carvers! Must be 21+

Snowdown Bicycle Roller Races

6:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

ITâ€™S BACK! SNOWDOWN'S own bicycle event is back from another universe! Head-to-head races on stationary indoor rollers at The Irish Embassy Pub....

Snowdown Butt Darts

6:00pm / Brew Pub & Kitchen

A SNOWDOWN twist on the classic party game â€œQuarters.â€ Teams of four will compete for the coveted Golden Ass. Sign up begins Monday Jan 30....

Snowdown Twilight Nights Triathlon

6:00pm / Purgatory Resort Base Area

Hosted by Durango Nordic Ski Club Skate, ski, fat bike and snowshoe! Go solo or come and get randomly assigned to a team. Short track team or individual...

Magical Musical Mystery Tour

6:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

Hosted by AIKO AIKO Sound. SNOWDOWNâ€™S oldest music trivia contest! Teams of 4 will test their knowledge of music trivia in a variety of musical...

Snowdown Euchre Tournament

6:00pm / VFW

A fun, fast-moving card trick-taking game usually played with a partner. Play Euchre by house rules. Tournament registration beginning promptly at 5 PM....

Intergalactic Pinvasion

6:00pm / J. Bo's Pizza & Ribs

This is an exciting, bracketed pinball showdown with multiple tables to test your skills with the silver balls. All ages welcome, no categories. Event...

Ping Pong Tournament

6:00pm / Moe's Lounge

Ah, Ping Pong, the greatest non-video game pastime on the face of the 3rd Planet! Warp it, Flash it, Transport it! Single elimination, regulation ping-pong....

Snowdown Cribbage Tournament

6:00pm / Elks Lodge

Time once again to get out your cool cribbage board and sign up for this event! Regular 6-card play, single elimination. Bring boards and cards if you...

Pete Neds at VFW Post 4031

6:00pm / Durango VFW Post 4031

Pete Neds and Glenn Keefe playing country favorites. Stop by, grab some vittles... and thank a Vet!!!

Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

7:00pm / Pongas

Grab your cue and your partner and head over to Pongas! Alternating shots by teams of two against other teams in 8-ball pool. CASH PRIZES! All...

2017 Kids' Follies

7:30pm / Durango Arts Center

An annual local favorite, come out to experience this special program produced by DAC Applause! as part of the Durango Snowdown Celebration. Kids...

22nd Annual Lady F's Lunacy

7:30pm / Lady Falconburgh's Barley Exchange

Back for the 22nd year in a row, the most venerable Lady Falconburgh hosts this display of intrepidity, smarts, cool brains and galactic wits. Jeopardy...

Snowdown SCI FI Open Mic Comedy

8:00pm / Durango Brewing Co.

21 & Up, No Cover Costumes Required, Intergallactic Material Encouraged Audience Choice 1st Prize wins a keg! 2nd & 3rd Prizes for Best Costume & Best...

Guinness Games Ants in the Pants

8:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

Intergalactic ants in the pants! Adult players will compete individually for prizes. Arrive early to sign up and play. Must be 18+. Event...

Lip Sync Band Contest

8:00pm / El Rancho Tavern

Yes, you too, can be a star! Croon your swoons or belt your rocks at this Lip Sync Contest. Get down without a DJ when the Rancho gets a-rockin'. Contest...

Latin Dance Night and Salsa lesson

8:00pm / Cerda 7

Every Wednesday night beginners Salsa dance lesson from 8pm to 9pm, followed by open dance floor after dance lesson. All ages and levels are encouraged...

39th Annual Snowdown Jokedown

8:30pm / Derailed Pour House

Come tell your best joke or do your best stand-up and win cash money! Plus your own Bragging Rights Trophy! Come early and get your seat, we fill yo faster...

Space Jesus Band, aka Dance Party!

8:30pm / Animas City Theatre

Space Jesus explores the electronic auditory universe in search of lower frequencies, future feels, and fire beats! Whoaâ€¦must be 21+. Event...

Wild Bull Riding Competition

9:00pm / The Wild Horse Saloon

To infinity and beyond! Riders on the Wild Horse Saloon's mechanical bull will be judged on 1) time, 2) style and 3) crowd amusement during each ride on...

8th Annual Klackers Tournament

9:30pm / Moe's Lounge

Durangoâ€™s own homegrown game! Single-elimination tournament of this exciting, fast-paced dice board game. Roll the jive bones and klack the jack!...

Guinnes Games Hungry Hungry Hippos

10:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

â€œItâ€™s a race, itâ€™s a chase, hurry up and feed their faces. Who will win? No one knows! Feed the hungry hip-ip-pos; Hungry, hungry hippos!...

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