THR Jan 30
THURSDAY JANUARY 30
1 PM ANNUAL BIG WHEEL DERBY
Balcony Bar and Grill - 600 Main
Race to the finish! Best time for one lap wins. Come out and play to beat your time from last year - it's game on! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Allison Wall 303-956-2904
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
1 PM LIFESIZE BOARD GAME CONTEST
Fort Lewis College Student Life Center - 1000 Rim Dr
Participants will be competing in a life size board game as if they were the game pieces and players as one. Prizes awarded to winners. Must be 18+ and an FLC student to participate.
Event Coordinator: Lorraine Taylor 970-247-7344
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
1-4 PM DRAGONS, CRACKS AND BAMS! OH MY! IT’S MAH JONGG!
Dalton Ranch Clubhouse Restaurant - 589 County Rd 252
Don’t Risk missing out or you’ll be Sorry! No one gets in Trouble here. Although you might experience a little Aggravation! Enjoy an afternoon playing Mah Jongg. We will follow the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. This version of Mah Jongg uses the NMJL card and is commonly referred to as American Mah Jongg. Bring your 2024 NMJL card but you can leave your quarters at home. We will track points with prizes for the winners. All ages welcome but you must already know how to play American Mah Jongg. May all your picks be keepers! Costumes encouraged.
Event Coordinators: Debbie Kurz 970-769-2386 and Marlene Gebhardt 970-749-8913
Entry Cost: $10
Entry Deadline: 5 PM day BEFORE event
Prizes: Cash prizes!
2 PM WARMING HUT
Grassburger Downtown - 726 1/2 Main
Hosted by Radio101 and Grassburger. Go directly to the Radio101 Warming Hut, do not pass Grassburger downtown! Do not miss your chance for SNOWDOWN Follies tickets. It can get mighty chilly during SNOWDOWN, so come warm up at Grassburger downtown and join the crew for a game of ball toss. The more accurate you are the more entries you get for a chance to win the hottest tickets in town. It’s your move! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Kristin Dills 970-259-4444
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: gift cards and swag. Grand prize 2025 SNOWDOWN Follies tickets!
NEW EVENT!
3 -5 PM 2025 PAINTING PARTY
Picasso & Vino - 835 Main Ste 214
Paint your own commemorative 2025 SNOWDOWN painting! We'll teach you step by step. No experience necessary! This will be the only time we ever offer this painting to the public. Truly unique!!! Designed just for 2025 SNOWDOWN!! There might even be glitter. Be there ready to paint & sip at 2:45. Prizes for best costume. Register at picassoandvino.com. Ages 9 and older welcome.
Event Coordinator: Jadi Dietsch 970-335-8189
Entry Cost: $38
Entry Deadline: Register at picassoandvino.com at least 30 minutes before event. Arrive 15 minutes before event.
Prizes: Best Costume!
NEW EVENT
3 PM TIC TAC GO
Cross Fit Durango - 600 Sawmill Rd
Teams of 2 play tic tac toe with medicine balls and kettle bells. You can move the other team’s marker if you are faster than they are. Round robin style. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Tanya Basye 970-769-5814 Crossfitdurango@gmail.com
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Monday Jan 20
Prizes: 1st Free month at the gym or $100 Amazon gift card, 2nd $50 Amazon gift card, 3rd $25 Amazon gift card
NEW EVENT!
3:30 PM TEEN LIVE ACTION CLUE
Durango Public Library, Youth Services - 1900 E 3rd St
Join us for an exciting afternoon of mystery and intrigue at our Teen Live Action Clue event! Work together with friends to solve puzzles, gather clues and figure out whodunit in a thrilling interactive experience. Registration is required and space is limited. Don’t miss out on the fun! Mark your calendars! Teens 13-17 welcome!
Event Coordinator: Jenny Gaechter 970-375-3397
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
4 PM SNOWDOWN FOOTDOWN & BUNNY HOP BIKE CONTESTS
Lola's Place - 725 E 2nd Ave
Get ready for a wheel-spinning evening of epic fun with Lola's Place and Pedal Durango! We're hosting Footdown and Bunny Hop competitions that will test the skills and balance of Durango's bikers. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just have a competitive spirit, this event has something for everyone! Not a biker? No worries! Spectators welcome. Cheer on your favorites and soak in the energy. We’ll have music, live commentary and lots of action. All ages welcome.
FOOTDOWN CHALLENGE: How slow can you go? It’s a battle of balance! Riders will compete to see who can stay upright the longest without touching the ground or leaving the shrinking arena. Last one riding wins the title of Footdown Champion!
BUNNY HOP COMPETITION: How high can you hop? Bikers will test their jumping skills, seeing who can leap the highest over a pole on their bike—think of it as limbo in reverse, with the bar going UP instead of down!
Event Coordinator: Alec Ensign Martinez 970-385-1920
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
4 PM GOOD VIBES OPERATION COMPETITION
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Test your jitters and skill at our Operation board game classic! Go head-to-head in a single lady/dude tournament. Speed and steadiness will be key to your success as a surgeon. Come join us for this (to say the least) entertaining event. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa Suarez 716-946-3031
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
4 PM NAME THAT TUNE
8th Avenue Tavern - 509 E 8th Ave
Contestants will be given clips of songs to listen to. They will then be asked to name the song and artist of the song. Each correct answer earns one point. After four or five songs, contestants will be asked to name the year the song came out to earn a bonus point. Highest point total wins! Come show us your musical knowledge. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Amanda Mendoza 970-880-2951
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event
Prizes!
4:30 PM SNOWDOWN JR KING AND QUEEN CONTEST
Best Western Rio Grande Inn - 400 E 2nd Ave
Hosted by McDonald’s and Best Western Rio Grande Inn. This one is for the 7–10 year olds from Durango elementary schools. Winning royalty will ride in the SNOWDOWN Light Parade Friday night. All ages are welcome to attend the final selection of SNOWDOWN’S Junior King and Queen to cheer for their school’s nominees.
Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser 970-247-2446 or 970-247-3986
Entry Cost: FREE
5 PM SNOWDOWN TYE OFF - FLY TYING CONTEST
The San Juan Angler - 600 Main Ste 202 (Upstairs)
Test your tying skills on a small (size 22), medium (size 12) and large (size 2) hook to develop 3 unique fly patterns. All materials and tools included, but please bring your own tools and vise if able to speed up the contest. No experience necessary. You don’t even need to have a Clue! All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Cole Glenn 970-382-9978
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for Men's, Women's and Youth divisions
5 PM COCKTAILS FOR CONSERVATION
Public House 701 - 701 E 2nd Ave
Join us in celebrating 33 years of La Plata Open Space Conservancy at our annual SNOWDOWN fundraiser! Cocktails for Conservation is a lively, elegant event featuring exceptional cocktails, wines, fine foods, local brews and a silent auction. All proceeds from this popular event support the work by LPOSC to conserve our cherished landscapes and natural resources. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Jennifer Zahratka 970-259-3415 x 701
Entry Cost: General Admission $100, VIP $125
Entry Deadline: Get tickets in advance at www.lposc.org. This event always sells out!
5 PM IT'S YOUR MOVE CONNECT 4
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Take it back to the good ol' days with a classic game of Connect 4. Join us for a speed-timed, tournament style battle of Connect 4! Come one, come all! Accept the challenge! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa Suarez 716-946-3031
Entry Deadline: Saturday Jan 25
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
5:30 PM BEER TRIVIA
Carver Brewing Company - 1022 Main
Calling all beer lovers! Get ready for an evening of brain-teasing fun at our "Beer Trivia". Whether you're a beer expert or just love a local craft brew, test your brew knowledge against the brewmaster. Teams of 4 compete for great prizes! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Claire Carver 970-259-2545
Entry Cost: $40 per team
Entry Deadline: Register in advance at www.carverbrewing.com. Registration opens 1 week prior to event.
Prizes: Keg of beer, six-packs and Carver’s swag!
NEW EVENT!
5:30 PM SOBER PAINT & SIP
Durango Coffee Company - 730 Main
Hosted by Durango Coffee Company. Presented by Advocates for Recovery Colorado. Get ready to unleash your inner artist at our Sober Paint and Sip, where creativity meets fun! Join us for an evening of artistic expression in a supportive, alcohol-free environment. Artistic adventure is on the Game Board! Roll the dice as our talented instructor guides you through creating your own masterpiece, step by step. No experience required! All supplies included. We’ll provide everything you need to play the game of art (canvas, paints, brushes). Sip on your favorite non-alcoholic drink as you paint and mingle with fellow players in a fun and sober space. The fee covers the cost of your art supplies and a specialty beverage from Durango Coffee Company. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Candice Ludwig 970-769-8889
Entry Cost: $30
Prizes: People’s Choice, Best Personal Touch and Best Costume!
NEW EVENT!
5:30 - 7 PM ROCK-EM-SOCK-EM SNOWBOTS
The Good Fight Boxing Gym - 835 Main Ste 105
ROCK-EM, SOCK-EM, Game ON!! PILLOW FIGHTING returns to The Good Fight. Contestants will be matched, according to age, weight, and let’s face it… availability. Contestants will compete in three 30-second rounds of semi-professional pillow fighting. Judging will parallel USA Boxing score keeping. Scoring criteria include clean shots landed to the target area, style and costume. Contestants will need to fill out a waiver. Registration/prematching up until the time of the event will guarantee that you have a match. We encourage contestants to register with an opponent. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Katy Kopec 806-786-8849
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
5:30 PM CARDS AGAINST SNOWDOWN
VFW - 1550 Main
Have you ever wanted to be rewarded for being the most politically incorrect and offensive person in the room? Then come on down to this year's most encapsulating event... CARDS AGAINT SNOWDOWN! We take pride in flaunting that this is not a board game, nor one for the faint of heart. Join us and play through several rounds of this jaw-dropping, stomach churning, boundary shattering card game! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Jasmine Anderson 970-422-3328
Entry Cost: $10
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
6 PM CREEK GAMES
Antlers on the Creek – 999 CR 207
Join us at Antlers on the Creek, the historic Bed and Breakfast on Lightner Creek, for an evening filled with fun and games, delicious snacks, beer, wine and great company. Whether you enjoy board games, card games or some friendly competition, there will be something for everyone. Bring your friends and family for an elevated game night. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Desirae Brown 808-854-5561
Entry Cost: $95
Prizes!
6 PM HUNGRY HUNGRY SLIDERS
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Limited seats at this speed eating, single elimination eating competition. Chow down through the rounds with different Backcountry Gourmet sliders for each round...come with an empty belly and make it to the final three standing for the grand prize! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa Suarez 716-946-3031
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
6 PM CHAMPAGNE PONG
Animas River Lounge at the DoubleTree - 501 Camino del Rio
Teams of 2 will face off in a single elimination tournament of Champagne Pong. Get the ping pong ball in the champagne glass and Bingo – you score! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Lucas Hess 970-382-3950
Entry Cost: $10 per team. Bring cash or payment via Venmo at the door
Entry Deadline: one hour before event
Prizes!
6 PM DOWN WITH THE YAHTZEE
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Got the right vibes and a lucky roll? Time to shake the dice and go for the Yahtzee! Test your luck, plan your moves and show off your strategy skills! It’s a full house of fun! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa Suarez 716-946-3031
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
6 PM BOOT SKOOT'N BOOGIE DANCE OFF
The Tangled Horn Pub - 275 E 8th Ave
Dance Battle with Cowboy Boots Required. Can you out Boot-Skoot your opponent? Join us for this classic dance battle featuring everything from Gangsta music to classic 70's Boogie. Competitions will be judged by a panel of 3 for creativity, skill and burn level. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Seth Broadhead 707-559-0204
Event Cost: FREE
Prizes!
6 PM SNOWDOWN BEER PONG
The Garage - 121 W 8th St
Teams of 2 will square off in this double elimination tournament played with traditional beer pong rules. This is a 64-team bracket. Teams should sign up early. This event fills up! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Clinton Holnback 719-649-7263
Entry Cost: $20
Entry Deadline: 5:30 PM day of event, space permitting.
Prizes!
6 PM MAGICAL MYSTERY MUSICAL TOUR
Ska World Headquarters - 225 Girard St.
(See WEDNESDAY Jan 29, 6 PM for details)
6 PM S-P-O-O-N-S
Union Social House - 3062 Main
Grab those spoons! Calling all Midwestern Revelers to the game of the region. Join us in a masterful night of rowdy spoons as we battle for the coveted Spoon Crown. 15 tables will play elimination style for 5 rounds until the final round when we crown the master gamer! The game can be taught on the spot. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Carol Clark 970-759-4144
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
6:30 PM ECSTATIC DANCE
Durango American Legion – 878 E 2nd Ave
It’s your move at Ecstatic Dance. Come join the movement where we dance our way into the game of Life. Featuring a pro DJ, high quality sound and lighting and good vibes. No shoes. No booze, just dance! Enter in back. Ages 11 and older welcome!
Event Coordinator: Cody Reinheimer 970-903-1176
Entry Cost: $15
Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event
Prizes!
6:30 PM POWERHOUSE SNOWDOWN TRIVIA
The Powerhouse - 1333 Camino del Rio
The Powerhouse is back with its annual SNOWDOWN Trivia! Known for its tricky questions, this year’s game gets even tougher with a SNOWDOWN twist and board game-themed challenges. Think you’ve got what it takes? Gather your team and join the fun! Age ages welcome.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa Frank 724-880-8111
Entry Cost: $5 suggested team donation
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams
6:30 PM SNOW JOB, BLOW JOB
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Who can blow the best? First person to blow a cup across a table wins the round and claims victory. Like a giant Twister coming through! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st $50 bar tab, 2nd $25 bar tab, 3rd free drink
7 PM DOUGHMINOES DISC GOLF
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Here's the lowdown...come test out your throwing arm with a SNOWDOWN fan favorite, Pizza Dough Disc Golf! You only get one dough ball and three baskets, so go big or play it safe, whatever your winning strategy style! You get one play on the field to earn the lowest score amongst all competitors. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Vanessa Suarez 716-946-3031
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: Lowest 3 scores and ALL eagles
7 PM 80's VIDEO DANCE & PARTY
Animas City Theatre - 128 E College Drive
Dress up in your 80's attire and come enjoy your favorite 80's videos playing on our movie screen, music ranging from Ah-Ha to ZZ Top, and every one between. Tickets available only online or at the door (cash only) night of show. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Michele Redding 970-799-2281
Event Cost: $15
NEW EVENT!
7 PM STEIN- STRONG SHOWDOWN
EsoTerra - 558 Main
Think you’ve got what it takes to hold your own? Welcome to the Stein-Strong Showdown, where your strength, stamina, and cider-loving spirit are put to the ultimate test! Contestants face off, gripping full glasses of cider at shoulder height, arms trembling, faces determined, and the crowd roaring with cheers. As the seconds tick by, glasses wobble, arms quake, and competitors drop one by one. Only the mightiest champion will emerge victorious, earning eternal bragging rights and a refill! It’s a battle of grit, cider, and sheer willpower. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Elizabeth Philbrick 202-577-6583
Entry Cost: $10 (includes drink)
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
7 PM DRAG TRIVIA
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Trivia contest hosted by everyone’s favorite drag queen, the amazing Aria PettyOne. A Trivial Pursuit of the finest kind! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st - $50 Bar tab, 2nd - $25 Bar tab, 3rd - FREE drink
8 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES GALA PREMIER PERFORMANCE
Durango Arts Center - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See TUESDAY Jan 29, 8 PM for details)
8 PM DRAG RACE AND FASHION SHOW
El Rancho Tavern - 975 Main
Don’t get your panties in a Twister! Come strut your stuff. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Chip Lile 970-749-1816
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event
Prizes: Best Queen, King and overall favorite
9 PM LINE DANCING COMPETITION
Wild Horse Saloon - 601 E 2nd Ave Ste A
Ages 18-80 get to battle it out on the dance floor!! One Line Dance at a time! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Amber Morris 405-245-9968
Entry Cost: No registration fee. There will be $5 cover at the door.
Prizes: 1st - $250 cash plus VIP Club Card, 2nd - $100 cash, 3rd - $50 cash
NEW EVENT!
10 PM DDD - DURANGO DRAG DANCE
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Dance the night away with DJ Aria PettyOne! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
10 PM KARAOKE CONTEST
8th Avenue Tavern – 509 E 8th Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 24, 10 PM for details)