Saturday January 24
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NEW EVENT!
11 AM COLORADO COSTUME DANCE PARTY
Durango Public Library - 1900 E 3rd Ave
Lace up your dancing boots and get ready to party, it’s a hootenanny! Join us at the library for a Colorado Costume Dance Party-a fun, high-energy celebration just for little ones. Come dressed as your favorite Colorado critter, mountain explorer, skier, or hometown hero, and dance the day away to kid-friendly tunes! Ages 9 and under.
Event Coordinator: Callie Blackmer 970-375-3385
Entry Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
11 AM - 3 PM DURANGO THEN AND NOW COMMUNITY MURAL
Hermosa Cafe - 738 Main
From the ancient cliff dwellings to modern mountain towns, Colorado's story is written on its walls. Come create a piece of history and help make the next Community “Then & Now Mural.” All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Lindsey 970-259-2059
Entry Cost: FREE
12 PM BINGO AT THE BEE’S
Applebee's - 800 Camino Del Rio
From gold rush fever to bingo fever; it’s Bee-Ingo! Test your luck at the Bee's and see if fortune favors you like Colorado's pioneers. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Mike Greff 970-259-5850
Entry Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
12 PM COLORADO QUICKDRAW: SKETCH CONTEST
Blue Rain Gallery - 934 Main
A fast, fun, and uniquely Colorado art challenge! Artists will capture the beauty and spirit of the Centennial State in just 10 minutes, from rugged mountains and winding rivers to whimsical landscapes. All supplies provided! This sketches-only event keeps the focus on speed, creativity, and fun. Each sketch will be displayed in the gallery for a week, and visitors will vote for their favorite. Winners announced Sat, Jan 31. The grand prize is a bag of swag from the Blue Rain Print Shop, full of artsy treasures. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Bekah Kolbe 970-232-2033
Entry Cost: FREE
12 PM – 7 PM HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW (Y)OUR WINE
Four Leaves Winery - 528 Main
Let’s celebrate Colorado Wine Country! Hike on in to identify 3 out of 4 samples of wine and win a free glass of wine. Use your heightened skills to identify all 4 and win a whole bottle! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Dean Fagner 970 403-8182
Entry Cost: $10
1 PM OUTHOUSE STUFFING
Gazpacho Restaurant - 431 E 2nd Ave
Colorado may be loaded with open spaces, but not during SNOWDOWN outhouse stuffing! The team that pushes and squeezes the most people into the outhouse within 2 minutes, then keeps the door closed for 10 seconds, wins! Participants can sign up as a team or individually to create the largest stuffable team. The only rule is that waivers must be signed. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Brennan McManamon 970-426-1210
Entry Cost: FREE
1 PM PUZZLE TOURNAMENT
Guild House Games - 835 Main Ste 203
Grab yer partner for this 2-player puzzle competition. The challenge? You won’t know what the picture is! Each team keeps its puzzle. Sign-ups start at 12 PM. For ages 11+.
Event Coordinator: Daniel Perez 970-403-3064
Entry Cost: FREE
1 PM TEXAS HOLD-EM POKER TOURNAMENT
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Have you got the best poker face in the Red Light District, and an uncanny ability to bluff? Play to earn the baddest reputation at SNOWDOWN, or you might just earn yourself a train ride outta town! A $50 bar tab, $25 bar tab, and a free drink for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
2 PM LIMBO CONTEST
EsoTerra Cider & Wines - 558 Main
Find out just how low you can go. From high altitude to low limbo, show off your SNOWDOWN wears, defy gravity, and flaunt your flexibility! Bring your entire gang - all ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Elizabeth Philbrick 202-577-6583
Entry Cost: FREE
2 PM PAPER AIRPLANE TOSS
Office Depot - 331 S Camino Del Rio Ste D
Can you fly a paper airplane higher than Pikes Peak? Longer than I-70? Join us for this high-flying competition where we’ll provide the 24 lb paper; you create and fold your aircraft. No clips, tape, weights, glue, or decorations allowed, just pure folding skills! You'll get three chances to fly the best distance on our course. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd for each division, and Best Costume. Sign up 30 minutes prior to the event. Divisions are: Elementary (Grades 1–6), Jr High (Grades 7–9), Sr High (Grades 10–12).
Event Coordinator: Steve Brown 970-317-5479
Entry Cost: FREE
3 PM DRESS TO IMPRESS IRL EDITION
Lizard Head Trading Company - 965 Main
Bring your Colorado fashion to life with our 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 to vote on your favorite outlaws - (oops!) we mean, outfits. Text us to reserve your spot! Youth, teen, and adult brackets. Please wear neutral clothing to allow for quick transitions! All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Kira Gullion 970-779-1829
Entry Cost: FREE
4 PM DRUNKEN DICTIONARY (COLORADO EDITION)
EsoTerra Cider & Wines - 558 Main
Is your vocabulary as sophisticated as you claim, or are you bluffing like a silver rush speculator? Contestants receive a word to define, and the judges and audience assess their answer. Should you falter, a persuasive argument may save you. The twist? The audience votes by tossing ping pong balls! Impress both judges and the crowd with your linguistic prowess and walk away with a fabulous EsoTerra prize. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Elizabeth Philbrick 202-577-6583
Entry Cost: FREE
4 PM NAME THAT TUNE BINGO (NOTE NEW TIME)
Barons Creek Vineyards - 901 Main
What’s more classic than Colorado, music, and bingo? Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Brenda Delgado 970-317-2880
Entry Cost: $20
4 PM HIGH ALTITUDE FLOW & BEATS (MOVED FROM FRIDAY JANUARY 24)
Gravity Lab - 732 CR 233
No bending over backwards required. Discover your SNOWDOWN flow with vinyasa yoga. A high atmospheric blend of yoga brought to life with the electrifying beats of a live DJ. One participant will win a Liforme Yoga mat. Encouraged for all ages, levels, and motivations, whether you’re seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, or a fun workout.
Event Coordinator: Chloe Dee Dudley 206-619-1623
Entry Cost: Price of admission to Gravity Lab
4:30 PM PING PONG TOURNAMENT
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
This event hosts more back-and-forth than the train prepping for tomorrow’s rides! Who will be crowned the Ping Pong 2026 SNOWDOWN Champion? If you have the (ping pong) balls to try, it might be you! A $50 bar tab, $25 bar tab, and a free drink for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
5 PM - 10 PM GLOW CLIMBING NIGHT
Gravity Lab - 732 CR 233
A blacklight climbing event with live DJs, glow-in-the-dark climbing, and decor for the most adventurous spirits. Enjoy various climbing games and events taking place, plus costume contests in 3 categories: Best SNOWDOWN theme, Climbing theme, and Homemade. All ages are welcome to attend; however, the minimum age to climb is 4, and an adult must accompany anyone under age 14.
Event Coordinator: Sebastiaan Zuidweg 303-947-4363
Entry Cost: Price of admission; Free rentals
NEW EVENT!
5:30 PM MINERS LUAU
Union Social House - 3062 Main
Gold rush grit meets island vibes! Dig into tropical drinks, smoky eats, and old-time fun, because even miners deserve a little paradise. Test your strength in tug-of-war, spin into the hula hoop competition, and see how low you can go with limbo! All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Carol Clark 970-759-4144
Entry Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
6 PM DRC TREADMILL CHALLENGE
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Ready, Set, Hike! Can you achieve the most vertical feet? This event will put your calves to the test! Each runner will have one chance to achieve the most vert. in 5 minutes during the head-to-head challenge. No holding onto handrails at any point; however, you may adjust your speed and elevation. We’ll do our best to place you against your chosen defender, should you have one. Prizes for the top 3 vertical gains. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Stephanie Barnett 970-274-3491
Entry Cost: FREE
6 PM CROKINOLE DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
VFW - 1550 Main
(See FRIDAY, Jan 23, 5 PM for details)
7 PM 42ND ANNUAL SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY, Jan 23, 7 PM for details)
7 PM BLINDFOLDED DANCE CHALLENGE
EsoTerra Cider & Wines - 558 Main
Dance like no one’s watching and become the 2026 SNOWDOWN Blindfold Dance Champion! Each round allows 4 fearless dancers to take the stage. Trust your instincts to make the next dance move because contestants are blindfolded. No fancy judges here; the audience decides who advances. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Elizabeth Philbrick 202-577-6583
Entry Cost: FREE
10 PM KARAOKE CONTEST
8th Avenue Tavern - 509 E 8th Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 23, 10 PM for details)
10 PM 42ND ANNUAL SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 23, 7 PM for details)