SAT Jan 25
SATURDAY JANUARY 25
11 AM CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Durango American Legion - 878 E 2nd Ave
Bags fly at 11AM. Teams that were formed Friday night guaranteed 6 games if an individual shows up, we will try to find a partner for you. Get to 21 points first for the win. Please download the App prior scoreholio.com. Registration begins 6 PM. Must be 13+.
Event Coordinator: Gene Flaherty 970-903-6577
Entry Cost: $60 per Teams of 2
Entry Deadline: Friday Jan 24
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
12 NOON BINGO AT THE BEE'S
Applebee's - 800 Camino Del Rio
B-4 you know it you have Connect 4 in a row and now the anticipation. Do not get twitchy with Ants in the Pants until you can Spill the Beans and yell out BINGO! This is a great family event with prizes for all games played. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Ben Barovie 970-259-5850
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
12 NOON PUZZLE TOURNAMENT
Guild House Games - 835 Main
Grab a partner this is a 2-player team competition, teams can be 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child. The big challenge is not having a Clue on what the end puzzle shows. Each team will get to keep their puzzle. Must be 11+.
Event Coordinator: Daniel Perez 970-403-3064
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
12 NOON HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW (Y)OUR WINE?
Four Leaves Winery - 528 Main
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+.
Event Coordinator: Dean Fagner 970-403-8182
Entry Cost: $10
Prizes!
12 NOON COSTUME MONOPOLY
Skyridge Soaps & Suds - 100 Jenkins Ranch Rd Unit A2
(See FRIDAY Jan 24, 12 NOON for details)
NEW EVENT!
1 PM ROLLIN' FOR THE WIN: GIANT YAHTZEE
Sun Sapphires - 640 Main
Join us for an exciting game of Giant Yahtzee test your luck and strategy as you use your dice-rolling expertise with oversized dice for a chance to win BIG. We all know bigger is better and lots more fun! No experience needed just roll with vim, vigor, and gusto, you will not be Sorry. Everyone will play one round with highest scoring players claiming the win to get Fantastic Prizes. No experience needed; no sign-up needed just bring your enthusiasm for a fun-filled, competitive afternoon. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Adam Parker 970-259-2229
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
1 PM OUTHOUSE STUFFING
Gazpacho Restaurant - 431 E 2nd Ave
What would a Game of Life be without SNOWDOWN outhouse stuffing? The team that stacks and squeezes the most people into the outhouse within 2 minutes and shut the door for 10 seconds will win. Participants can sign up as a team or individually to be placed on a team. Try to create the largest stuffable team. The only rule is each member of a team must sign a waiver prior to playing. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Brennan McManamon 970-426-1210
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
1 PM POETRY DUELS JUNIOR
The Subterrain - 900 Main Ste F
Join the Durango Poet Laureates, Esther Belin and Zoe Golden, hosts of this fast furious head-to-head tournament style battle. Contestants will get a random prompt to whip up a bit of verse to perform your impromptu work against an opponent with the same prompt. Audience applause will determine who moves to the next round. Come test your wits, try your style, impress the crowd, go through Chutes and Ladders to be a renowned brave wordsmith. Open to all 18 and under.
Event Coordinator: Daisy Grice 970-375-3387
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
2 PM PAPER AIRPLANE TOSS
Office Depot - 331 S Camino Del Rio Ste D
Life is so much fun with paper airplanes. Participants will be provided the 24lb paper to create and fold at the event; no clips, tape, weights, or glue, no additional decorations are allowed. JUST PAPER. You get three chances to fly your paper airplane for the best distance on our course. 3-Divisions Elementary (grades 1st – 6th), Jr High (7th - 9th grade), Sr High (10th - 12th grade).
Event Coordinator: DownTown Steve Brown, Travis Smith 970-317-5479
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes prior to event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for each age group and Best Costume
NEW EVENT!
2 PM TEXAS HOLD-EM POKER TOURNAMENT
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Do not be looking for Trouble or you may get a Ticket to Ride out of town. Who will have the best poker face, can bluff beautifully, or just be the best damn poker player in the 4 corners. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
3 PM WARHAMMER 40K 1000 - POINT TOURNAMENT
Guild House Games - 835 Main Ste 203
"In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war" and now SNOWDOWN! Move your warriors through 2-hour rounds with preset terrain on each table, do not get in a Mousetrap of aliens and creatures or be Outsmarted. This is a 2-day event with 3 rounds. Players will be using 45-minute play clocks. Must be 11+.
Event Coordinator: Daniel Perez 970-403-3064
Entry Cost: $20
Entry Deadline: Wed Jan 22, 5 PM
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
4 PM NAME THAT TUNE BINGO
Barons Creek Vineyards - 901 Main
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+.
Event Coordinator: Holli Pepper 817-894-6240
Entry Cost: $20
Prizes!
4 PM MOST WHOLESOME COMPLIMENT BATTLE
EsoTerra Ciderworks - 558 Main
Join us for the word Battle Royale. Where sweet words flow like Catan resources, and compliments stack higher than Jenga towers! In this roast-battle turned love-fest we will compete to uplift each other with soul-soothing praise. Compliments so sweet you will think you are in Candlyland and there is no Taboo.
Can you be the Monopoly of positivity? All ages welcome.
Event Coordinator: Elizabeth Philbrick 202-577-6583
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
4:30 PM PING PONG TOURNAMENT
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Ready for paddling? Come on in for the best Ping Pong challenge in town. Lots of back-and-forth action with thrills and spills a physical Chess game. Who will be crowned the Ping Pong 2025 SNOWDOWN Champion? Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
5 PM BEER DINNER
Carver Brewing Company - 1022 Main
(See FRIDAY Jan 24, 5 PM for details)
NEW EVENT!
5 PM CORKERS
Durango Winery - 900 Main Ste E
Play the classic bar game Quarters, but with a twist. Instead of playing with quarters we will be playing with CORKS! Sound difficult? It is. Show up as a group of friends or show up solo and we will place you with a group. Each group will have a certain amount of play time and the number one best "Corker" of each group will win a prize! First come first served. No reservation needed. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Tim Hassemer 970-903-4375
Entry Cost: $10
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
5 PM GLOW CLIMBING NIGHT
Gravity Lab - 732 CR 233
Neon Glow Night is a blacklight event with live DJ sets, glow in the dark climbing, backlights, and decorations. Games and events include: Climber Twister, Dyno Competition, Costume Contests (SNOWDOWN theme, Climbing theme, Homemade), and free climbing. Come experience our glow in the dark routes with party tunes in the background. All ages welcome to attend, minimum age to climb is 4 anyone under 14 needs to be accompanied by an adult. FREE rentals. 5 PM-10 PM.
Event Coordinator: Sebastiaan Zuidweg 303-947-4363
Entry Cost: FREE event but participants will need a day pass or membership.
Prizes: Dyno Comp, 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes, Best costume, Best Climbing Themed Costume, Best Homemade Costume
5:30 PM WORD WARRIORS
Union Social House - 3062 Main
A Scrabble competition where word enthusiasts and strategists come together to test their vocabulary, spelling skills, and tactical thinking. Players compete in a series of timed rounds, aiming to score the highest points by creating words on a shared game board. 6 tables of 5 players. There will be a winner per table. All ages welcome.
Event Coordinator: Carol Clark 970-759-4144
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
6 PM POETRY DUELS
The Subterrain - 900 Main Ste F
Join the Durango Poet Laureates, Esther Belin and Zoe Golden, hosts of this fast and furious head-to-head tournament style poetry battle. Participants get a random prompt, whip up a bit of verse and perform your impromptu work against an opponent with the same prompt. Battleship moves with words, to sink your opponent. Audience applause will determine who moves to the next round. Come test your wits or just to cheer on the brave wordsmiths. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Daisy Grice 970-375-3387
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
6:30 PM CROKINOLE TOURNAMENT
VFW - 15th and Main
Older than Monopoly and more fun than shuffle board, a Canadian board game of dexterity and tactics. Beginners are welcome; It may be simple to learn but difficult to master. Come learn the game playing on beautiful wooden boards. Show off your flicking finesse, aim to knock off your opponent (from the board not their chair). Doubles will be played to accommodate more players. Bring your own board if you have one. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Hop Phelps 970-769-3320
Entry Cost: $10
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes prior to event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
7 PM 41ST ANNUAL SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 24, 7 PM for details)
NEW EVENT!
7 PM ALL THE RIGHT MOVES DANCE NIGHT
Lola's Place - 725 E 2nd Ave
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.
Event Coordinator: Alec Ensign Martinez 970-903-7467
Entry Cost: FREE
7:30 PM BEER DINNER
Carver Brewing Company - 1022 Main
(See FRIDAY Jan 24, 7:30 PM for details)
8 PM BLINDFOLD DANCE CHALLENGE
EsoTerra Ciderworks - 558 Main
Ready, Set, Go! The ultimate showdown dancing to a mashup of tunes with your partner, smooth and easy. Sorry, it is the Game of Life with funky moves and zero Clue where you are, but like Twister there is more style and less falling over. For each round 4 fearless dancers will take the stage, trusting their inner instincts to make the next move like in Operation except contestants will be blindfolded! The audience gets to decide who advances, no stuffy judge panel, dance like no one is watching but you will be judged to move to the final to be the 2025 SNOWDOWN Blindfold Dance Champion! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Elizabeth Philbrick 202-577-6583
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
10 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 24, 7 PM for details)
10 PM KARAOKE CONTEST
8th Avenue Tavern-509 E 8th Ave
(see FRIDAY Jan 24, 10 PM for details)