Sunday January 25
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NEW EVENT!
9 AM BOLD, BRAZEN, & BRILLIANT WOMEN OF COLORADO BINGO
Lola’s Place - 725 E 2nd Ave
Celebrate Colorado’s fiercest females, the rule-breakers and history-makers who did it their way. Round up your gang, sip a latte or Bloody Mary, and shout “Bingo!” for the women of Colorado who refused to behave. Spots are first-come, first-served. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Alec Ensign Martinez 970-385-1920
Entry Cost: FREE
10 AM 8-BALL BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
The Garage - 121 W 8th St
Rack 'em up, partner! Channel your inner Wild West saloon shark in this double-elimination tournament featuring up to 21 players. Whether you're a seasoned gunslinger with a cue or just moseying into the game, this is your chance to show off your precision, strategy, and skill. Sign up 30 minutes before the event. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Jenn Kelley 970-317-8583
Entry Cost: $20
11:30 AM EUCHRE TOURNAMENT (NOTE NEW TIME)
VFW - 1550 Main
A card game that’s all about calling the shots, sometimes bluffing, and occasionally pretending you understand what’s happening (just like first-time SNOWDOWNers!) Teams will be drawn in a random double-elimination tournament. Registration begins at 10 AM. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Best Costume. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Joe Zuber 970-259-1375
Entry Cost: FREE
12 PM COLORADO THEN & WOW CHESS TOURNAMENT
Durango Winery - 900 Main Ste E
It’s a quiet duel at High Noon! Saddle up for a high-stakes showdown where sharp minds meet Rocky Mountain chill. Single-elimination format with 3 competitive categories: 13 and under, 14+ Beginners, and 14+ Advanced. A limited number of chessboards are provided, but if you have a favorite board and/or clock, bring it! You must pre-register for this event by contacting the event coordinator. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Tim Hassemer 970-903-4375
Entry Cost: $10
12 PM LEAP FROG SLUSHIE SLAM
EsoTerra Cider & Wines - 558 Main
We’re calling all dynamic duos, from sprightly youngsters to the forever-young-at-heart. 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, frontier-style ride that tests your teamwork, balance, and ability to spread 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!
Event Coordinator: Elizabeth Philbrick 202-577-6583
Entry Cost: $6/person
1 PM SNOWDOWN SKI PARADE & OPENING CEREMONY
Purgatory Resort The Beach - 1 Skier Pl
Kick-Off! Saddle up your skis and giddy-up for a rootin’-tootin’ kickoff to Uniquely Colorado: Then and Wow! Costumes are encouraged. SNOWDOWN swag and random prizes for those who participate in the parade. Meet at the Beach at 12:15 PM; parade starts at the top of Lift 1 at 1 PM. The 2027 theme will then be announced at Purgy’s patio, immediately following the parade. All ages and abilities!
Event Coordinator: Greg Yucha 970-382-0788
Entry Cost: FREE (to attend the opening ceremony)
1 PM HOPSCOTCH
Gazpacho New Mexican Restaurant - 431 E 2nd Ave
Step right up for a round of hopscotch, where balance meets bravado! Toss your “gold nugget” and hop your way through the claim without tipping over. Great for kids and any adult who thinks they can still stick the landing. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Brennan McManamon 970-426-1210
Entry Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
2 PM SKA CAN SUIT SOCCER
Ska World Headquarters - 225 Girard St
It's time for a matchup that mashes up old-school frontier rowdiness with modern Colorado craft-beer flair. Each team of 3 will compete in a 10-minute game. Score the most goals, and you move on to the next game. The real kicker? Each player's gotta wear one of our Ska Can suits during the game! The winning team receives all the glory and prizes. Only space for 7 teams! Please register by Sun, Jan 18. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Stephanie 469-230-3821
Entry Cost: FREE
3 PM Y2K BLIND KARAOKE
Lizard Head Trading Company - 965 Main
Hey Ya! Drop It Like It's Hot when you take the stage and sing alongside your favorite Y2K song accompaniments. The only catch: the lyrics will be behind you! We will start easy, so come and Get the Party Started for your chance at fabulous prizes! We don't judge on talent, only your lyrical knowledge! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Kira Gullion 970-779-1829
Entry Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
5 PM THE ROARING PARTY
Cork & Larder - 120 W 8th St
Channel your inner Alfred Packer and Unsinkable Molly Brown for a 1920s prohibition-themed epic party with best-dressed awards: Best Gangster, Best Flapper, and Best Bonnie and Clyde Couple! Find the secret entrance using hints released throughout the week leading up to the party. Heavy appetizers and a grazing table are included in the price and limited to 30 guests. Please RSVP online. Each winner receives a bottle of win. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Susan Harrell 904-673-8304
Entry Cost: $20
NEW VENUE
5:30 PM JOINT ROLLING CONTEST
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Colorado and weed go together like skis and snow. Now it's your turn to show off those rolling skills! The Joint Rolling contest (using a non-regulated hemp-based product) will consist of 3 categories: Biggest joint rolled, Fastest joint rolling, and Most stylish joint. Points awarded in each category to crown the SNOWDOWN Joint Rolling Champion. 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
7 PM D&D&D&D
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Step into a realm where old-west grit meets high fantasy! Think gunslingers trading their six-shooters for spellbooks, prospectors rolling for initiative, and mountain mages summoning critters tougher than a mule deer in rut. Single elimination, duel to the death, Dungeons and Dragons tournament. 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