Saturday February 4
8 AM SNOWDOWN BALLOON RALLY AND MASS ASCENSION
HWY 550 N, at Lone Pine Dr
“Be not afraid of greatness!” Gazeth thine eyes skyward as the greatest of hot air balloons riseth into the heavens. Mass upgoingeth of hot air balloons floateth gently down the Animas Valley. Viewing can be done from Lone Pine Dr and North Animas Valley neighborhoods.
Event Coordinator: Mike Bertetto 505-974-0593
Entry Cost: Balloon Pilots by invitation only
NEW TIME!
9 AM SNOWDOWN 3-ON-3 YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Durango Community Recreation Center - 2700 Main
“The game was never so fair and I am done.” Come ye youth, ye young of age and heart. Bounceth the ball with others of like kind and heart – for there art a game to be played. 4 game minimum. All participants receive a t-shirt. Max 4 players per team. Division placement based on oldest player. Register online with Durango Parks and Recreation.
Event Coordinator: Andy Grenhart 970-375-7324
Entry Cost: $50 Team early registration by Jan 29; or $75 by Jan 31
Entry Deadline: Tuesday Jan 31
Prizes!
11:00 AM BRING YOUR PARTNER FOOSBALL
New Time
The Garage - 121 W 8th St
"Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot that it do singe yourself.” Tis’ be’th the only foosball tournament and thou must bringeth your own partner. 32 teams will compete, double elimination until the final team wins! Must be 21+.
Saturday Feb. 4, 2023 11:00 a.m.
Deadline for entries 10:45 a.m.
Check-in for event 9:00 a.m.
online register HERE
Event Coordinator: Clinton Holnback 719-649-7263
Entry Cost: $30
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes!
10 AM ROYAL 9 BALL BILLIARD TOURNAMENT
The Garage - 121 W 8th St
"Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt." Double elimination, 64 player bracket. Must be 21+.
online register HERE
Event Coordinator: Clinton Holnback 719-649-7263
Entry Cost: $20
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes!
10 AM SNOWDOWN KIDS SNOW GAMES
Folsom Park - 11 Folsom Place
“If fun be the fullness of life, play on.” Bringest thou spirited young ones. This super silly SNOWDOWN event is now entertaining a second generation of kiddos! Thou will be able to play in Tug o' War, broomball, kickball, frisbee golf, a balloon pop and even an obstacle course. Come one, come all ye children from 3 years old up to 5th grade.
Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser 970-247-2446 or 970-247-3986
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
10 AM ALL THE WORLDS A STAGE ON WHICH TO COLOR
Kroegers Ace Hardware - 8 Town Plaza
“Thine universe is indeed a color’d splendid place.” Hark ye all young ones, cometh and color your hearts out and WIN, WIN, WIN!! Kroegers will provide you with everything you need to create your favorite picture. Age groups of 1-5 years old, 6-10 years old, 11-15 years old.
Event Coordinator: Bob Thom 970-759-5480
Entry Cost: FREE
10 AM A COMEDY OF ERRORS PET PHOTO BOOTH
Kroegers Ace Hardware - 8 Town Plaza
"Sweet are the uses of adversity which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head." Dress up thy pet in their favorite Shakespearean costumes and hop into our photo booth. We will provide you with an instant photo from our high tech Polaroid "Magic" camera. All pet photos will be judged. All ages welcome.
Event Coordinator: Bob Thom 970-759-5480
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
10:30 AM MUCH ADO ABOUT KIDS PLAYING PINBALL
The Garage - 121 W 8th St
“You can’t lose a game if you don’t play the game.” Cometh all youth with stout and nimble fingers for a pinball tournament. This shall be’th a seven-strike knockout format.
Players will play against three other players and will be given strikes as a Progressive Strike Knockout (0 strikes for 1st, 1 strike for 2nd, 2 strikes for 3rd, 3 strikes for 4th). The last player who standeth is the winner. Must be under 18.
Event Coordinator: Jason Thomas 970-759-1158
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: Top 3 Junior Pin Ball Bards – 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best costume
10:30 AM "SHAKE"SPEAREAN PRESCHOOL SOIREE
Durango Public Library - 1900 E 3rd Ave
“To dance or not to dance? That is NOT the question!” Cometh each and ev’ry preschooler and their adults. Thine grand event shall be held at the Royal Library (Durango Library). Dress up in your best Shakespearean inspired outfit and "shake" the morning away! Must be under 10.
Event Coordinator: Callie Blackmer 970-375-3385
Entry Cost: FREE
11 AM SNOWDOWN FLY CASTING COMPETITION
Park Elementary - 510 E. 6th Ave
“You may but casteth your line upon the wind of fate.” Casting accuracy at various distances under time limit. All gear will be provided. No experience necessary. All Ages welcome.
Event Coordinator: Cole Glenn 970-382-9978
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st, 2nd 3rd
NEW TIME! NEW LOCATION!
11:30 AM OUTLAW JOSIE PETE'S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Elks Lodge - 901 E 2nd Ave
Bringeth you a rod and bold balls with friendly foursome for this SNOWDOWN favorite! Each hole is located in a different downtown establishment. Meet at 11:30 AM at the Elks Lodge ballroom wearing your most Shakespearean attire to pick up your scorecard. You tee off at 12 NOON with your own putter and golf ball. If thoust be’st without a team, come and cheer on the motley crews at the following fine establishments; Gazpacho’s, 2nd Ave Deli, The Roost, Cuckoos, Diamond Belle Saloon, Balcony Bar and Grill, Father’s Daughters Pizza, The Garage, Fired Up Pizza, Starlight Lounge, El Rancho, Olde Tymers Café, Carvers Brewing Co, Taco Libre, Ernie’s 11th St Station, Durango Craft Spirits, The Elks Lodge, Lola’s Place, Seasons and Hermosa Coffee. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Doug Lyon, dwlyon@hotmail.com 970-560-1753
Entry Cost: $80 per 4 person team
Event Deadline: Entry forms must be postmarked or dropped off at the address shown on the entry form by Friday, Jan 6. Entry forms at www.snowdown.org
Prizes!
12 NOON SHAKESPEAREAN SMOKIN SNOWDOWN CHILI COOK-OFF
La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall - 2500 Main
“Is this a tasting spoon which I see before me, The handle toward my hand?” All fools and jesters alike must feedeth thy body. Thus, I say, “Let them eat CHILI!” Bring your hunger and sense of adventure and sample various red and green chili, salsas and vegetarian chili made by the greatest chili masters of this land. Doors open at 7 AM to decorate booths and cooks! and to start cooking. Judging begins at 10:30 AM. Tasting cups on sale at 12 NOON. Knights, Kings and peasants alike can vote for the people’s choice award. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Greg Yucha 970-382-0788 greg.yucha@gmail.com
Entry Cost: FREE for contestants, samples 50 cents
Entry Deadline: 7 AM Day of event. See www.snowdown.org for rules and registration.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd each category
12 NOON THE BARD’S BLOODY MARY CONTEST
La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall - 2500 Main
“O thou invisible spirit of bloody Mary! If thou hast no name to be known by, let us call thee devilishly good.” Ice, cups, and Vodka will be provided. Bring the rest of your best Bloody Mary ingredients to fabricate your best drink. Be sure to decorate your booth and yourselves for this fun and frolicky event. “Let thy liver rather heat with vodka…Than thy heart cool with mortifying groans.” Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Greg Yucha 970-382-0788
Entry Cost: FREE for contestants, samples $1
Entry Deadline: 7 AM day of event, See www.snowdown.org for rules & registration.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category, Professional and Amateur
12 NOON SNOWDOWN BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT
Chapman Hill Ice Rink - 500 Florida Rd
“ Snatch thy stick of twigs and let fly the stone on ice.” Broomball is back for 2023 SNOWDOWN. Thou shall create a coed team and complete a roster. All team warriors must wear a helmet upon thy head and provide thine own gear. Complete rosters and registration fee due at time of registration. This event fills up fast so get your registration in early. Schedules will be ready Friday, Feb 3. Tournament lasts until 5 PM. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Matt Nimetz 970-375-7395
Entry Cost: $70 per team
Entry Deadline: February 1, Roster is due
Prizes: Prize for the winning team
12 NOON - 7 PM HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW Y(OUR) WINE?
Four Leaves Winery – 528 Main
Come in anytime between 12 NOON and 7 PM and receive 4 samples of wine. If you can correctly identify 3 of the 4 samples using our description menu, you win a coupon for a FREE glass of wine. If you can correctly identify all 4, you win a FREE bottle of wine! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Dean Fagner 970-403-8182
Entry Cost: $7
NEW EVENT!
12 NOON - 7 PM SNOWDOWN TOURNAMENT & RENAISSANCE FAIR
Durango Transit Center – 250 W 8th St
(See FRIDAY 1 - 5 PM for details)
NEW EVENT!
12 NOON THE ROYAL SLIDER FEAST
Backcountry Gourmet - 1101 Main
“Eight wild boars roasted whole at breakfast, but each person be’st there to gobblest them up”. Thou wilst be timed in this eating contest. The first round knights, jesters, queens and kings alike will vie to eat a slider as fast as possible. Top five rivals will enter the second round. Second round will find thee gobbling as many plates of fries as possible. Costumes encouraged! All ages welcome
Event Coordinator: Mary Hodge 970-317-0117
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
1 PM CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT – MOVED TO SUNDAY AT NOON
American Legion Post 28 - 878 E 2nd Ave
Hear ye, hear ye, all Cornholers! The ever popular cornament returns! ACA Rules will govern all scoring and outcomes. 32 teams in brackets - single elimination. Must be 21+. Registration starts at 11 am, tourney starts at noon.
Event Coordinator: Gene 970-903-6577
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
1 PM CANINE FASHION SHOW
McDonalds parking lot - 201 W College Dr
Whether it be a noble mastiff or a lowly cur and trundle-tail, bring your best furry friend or borrow someone else's and show ‘em off in this hysterical fashion show. Durango may have been voted the "worst dressed community", but let it be known, USA Today was NOT referring to our canines! To abhor Durango attire is mad! The categories are funniest, dress alike and SNOWDOWN theme related. It's a howling good time! Canines of all ages welcome but please keep your leashes on. Woof!
Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser 970-247-2446 or 970-247-3986
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
1 PM OLD ENGLISH INSULT CONTEST
Durango Transit Center – 250 W 8th St
You scullion! You rampallian! You fustilarian! I'll tickle your catastrophe! Contestants must run up and insult an intimidating knight with their best Old English insult. He who triumphs will be forsworn a sword. All Teens/Tweens welcome.
Event Coordinator: Andrew Savage 505-427-6138
Entry Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
1 PM INVENTION CONVENTION
The Powerhouse Science Center - 1333 Camino Del Rio
O! for a muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention. Dress in your finest heavy brocade, stockings, tight-fitting doublets and long billowing dresses and travel back in time. Explore scientific discoveries happening during the Shakespearean age through fun family friendly activities. FREE snacks for all attendees.
Event Coordinator: Abby Feldman 505-220-2820
Entry Cost: Museum members are FREE, non-members - $7 & $9
1 PM SNOWDOWN HULA HOOP CONTEST
Gazpacho Restaurant - 431 E 2nd Ave
Weaving spiders, come not here, hence, you long legged spinners, hence! Beetles black, approach not here, worm nor snail, do no offense. Gyrate your loins in a circular motion for longer than any mankind and triumph shall be yours!
Event Coordinator: Al Librande 970-749-3331
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
1:30 PM CAT-A-PULT
Durango Transit Center - 250 W 8th St
Hosted by Olde Tymers Café. For ’tis the sport to have the engineer, hoist with his own petard. The Durango Cat-A-Pult IS BACK in conjunction with the Renaissance Fair! Bring your built-at-home trebuchet to the field of competition. Sling/Launching a Kitty projectile (approx. 8oz provided by the SnowDown Cat-A-Pult event coordinator) a distance of 200 feet three times to a “Kitty Box“ target. Visit Youtube SNOWDOWN Fan Videos - YouTube see #7 video. Additional contest rules may be picked up at Olde Tymer’s Café - 10th and Main. Scoring: points given for accuracy. TEAMS MUST BUILD trebuchets PRIOR to competition. Rules: Trebuchets are powered by 75-pound counterweight or less and must be attached, not looped over, the end of the arm. No energy can be stored in deformation of components. No springs, rubber bands, flexible arms, twisted ropes or pulleys can be used. No motorized equipment. All ages and teams welcome with Adult Supervision.
Event Coordinator: Friar Downtown Brown 970-317-5479 DgoCatAPult@gmail.com
Entry Cost: $10 by Jan 15, $20 at the event
Entry Deadline: Jan 15, Check-in 30 minutes before event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Prize for team w/best SNOWDOWN theme costume
1:30 PM SNOWDOWN LIMBO
Gazpacho Restaurant - 431 E 2nd Ave
Hosted by Lou's Bed & Breakfast. O mighty Caesar! Dost thou lie so low? Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils, shrunk to this little measure? How lowly and go-ly? Be crowned the lowliest and the winning shall be yours!
Event Coordinator: Emma Lou Librande 970-769-3332
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
2 PM NO TRAGEDY QUAFFING TOURNAMENT
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Tis’ a great day for playing with thee balls! Literally, have a beer on you if you are not careful! Join us for this fun, fast paced and hysterical event. Get ready to chug-a-lug for those who play with us! We will use our custom bowling ball tables, and teams of 4 will battle it out in their best peasant wear. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204
Entry Cost: $40 per team
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
2 PM NO HEEL RISER SKIN CHALLENGE
Anarchy Brewing - 225 E 8th Ave Unit C
Let us resolve to scale their flinty bulwarks. Test your might on the ramp of doom! Without the use of heel riser can you make it to the top of the ramp? Bring your own equipment or use our provided janky equipment to try and make it up to the top of the ramp without the aid of heel risers, ski poles are acceptable. Compete against all of Durango to say that you're the best skinner in the land! Prizes, Prizes, Prizes... well just 1 prize for the winner, in this all or nothing competition! Bringing your own boots is required! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinators: Andy High and Eric Van Houten 845-706-9299
Entry Cost: $10
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes!
2 PM BOOK GAMES
Maria's Bookshop - 960 Main
Get thou to ye olde Maria’s Bookshoppe! Now is the winter of our discontent, so join us this year for a rollicking good time full of family-friendly games and challenges for all ages. Be the master of your fate and screw your courage to test your knowledge, skills and balance.
Event Coordinator: Kira Quirk 970-247-1438
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
2 PM WHIP CREAM BEARD CONTEST
Animas Chocolate Company - 920 Main
When the hurly-burly’s done, when the battle’s lost and won. Two person teams compete to see who can create the best "Beard" using whip cream and ACC's standard drink decorating condiments (chocolate shavings, sprinkles, etc.). Timed event with the judges deciding the best team from each round with one team, the triumphant winner.
Event Coordinator: Marc Snider 970-317-5761
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
2 PM SNOWDOWN OUTHOUSE STUFFING
Gazpacho Restaurant - 431 E 2nd Ave
The cannons have their bowels full of wrath, and ready mounted are they to spit forth, Their iron indignation ‘gainst your walls. A stench like no other nor foul smell shall be! Bring your friends for a fitting-in-the-privy experience that will bring you closer than you ever wanted to be for an entire 10 seconds. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Matt 970-749-3977
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
4 PM FASHION DO’S & DON’TS VIDEOCAST
Animas City Theatre - 128 E College Dr
Didst thee misseth the liveth showeth? Dispair not! Gaze the showeth on the Animas City Theatre movie screen, almost as valorous as being there! Tickets go on sale ON-LINE ONLY at 1 PM Saturday, Jan 14. Misseth not out, purchaseth early! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Michele Redding 970-799-2281
Entry Cost: $12.50
4 PM JOSIE PETE’S GOLF TOURNAMENT AWARD CEREMONY
Durango Elks Lodge – 901 E 2nd Ave
(See SATURDAY 11:30 AM for details)
NEW LOCATION!
4 - 6 PM SERVER OBSTACLE COURSE
Eso Terra Cider Durango - 558 Main
Hear ye, hear ye…all Durango servers! The Server Obstacle Course returns at Eso Terra Ciderworks’ new location. Bring your friends and enemies to gaze upon ye while you attempt to serve a tray through our obstacle course. What maniacal schemes will be set up? A lava floor, dizzy bat service, we dareth you to join us!
Event Coordinator: Taylor Lennox Irwin 412-320-3684
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
4:20 PM BUILD-A-BONG AWARDS
Prohibition Herb – 1185 Camino Del Rio
(See ALL WEEK for details)
4:30 PM SHAKESBEER GIANT PONG
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
To beer pong or not to beer pong, that is the question. Dunk the giant ping pong ball into the giant cup and victory will be yours for the taking! Must be 21+
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Day of event
Prizes: 1st - $50, 2nd - $25 Bar tabs, 3rd - FREE drink
5 PM SEARCH FOR THE SILVER BULLET AWARD CEREMONY
The Garage - 128 W 8th St
(See ALL WEEK for details)
6 PM SNOWDOWN FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
First Presbyterian Church - 1159 E 3rd Ave
What light through yonder window breaks-oh wait, that’s a movie screen!
Come join us for a family friendly movie night!
Event Coordinator: Beau Smith 970-208-3010
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
6 PM HUMAN HUNGRY HIPPO
DoubleTree by Hilton - 501 Camino Del Rio
Teams of 2 will compete in a single elimination tournament of Human Hungry Hippo. Must arrive 15 minutes before the event to register. Prizes provided by Breckenridge Brewery. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Kristin Nielsen 970-382-3910
Entry Cost: $10 per team
Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event
Prizes!
6:30 PM MARIO! MARIO! WHEREFORE ART THOU?
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Nintendo 64 Mario Kart Racing! Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. If your thrust is worthy and you put your cart before your horse, you will be dubbed all mighty Mario Kart Champion! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st - $50, 2nd - $25 - Bar tabs, 3rd FREE drink
6:30 PM CARDS AGAINST SNOWDOWN
VFW - 1550 Main
4th Annual Cards Against Humanity Tournament. Cards Against Humanity is a fill-in-the-blank party game that turns your awkward personality and lackluster social skills into hours of fun! Prizes for top 3 individuals. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Hop Phelps 970-769-3320
Entry Cost: $2
Prizes!
7 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEOCAST
Animas City Theatre - 128 E College Dr
(See FRIDAY 7 PM for details)
7 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Art Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 27, 7 PM for details)
10 PM ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL BEST CHEST CONTEST
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
A jewel in a ten-times-barr'd-up chest, Is a bold spirit in a loyal breast. Lords and fair maidens alike, show us what you’ve got and win fame and pot of ale. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st - $50, 2nd - $25 Bar tabs, 3rd - FREE drink
10 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEOCAST
Animas City Theatre - 128 E College Dr
(See FRIDAY 7 PM for details)
10 PM KARAOKE COMPETITION
8th Avenue Tavern - 509 E 8th Ave
(See THURSDAY 10 PM for details)
10 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Art Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 27, 7 PM for details)