Thursday February 2

2 PM BIG WHEEL DERBY AKA TINY BIKE

Balcony Bar & Grill - 600 Main

“for I will ride, as far as land will let me”

Rideth a tiny bike around our loop upstairs. Best time wins! Must wear a helmut and be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Allison Wall 970-956-2904

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

 

2 PM WARMING HUT - PIN THE SHAKESPEAREAN QUOTE ON THE PLAY

Somewhere - Downtown Durango

“What’s in a name? A rose by any name would smell as sweet.”

It can get mighty chilly protecting and guarding the realm during SNOWDOWN, so cometh on in from the cold and warmeth up at the Radio 101 Warming Hut. Play the “Pin the Shakespearean Quote on the Play” challenge, our Shakespearean version of a classic game. Listen to RADIO 101 (101.3 FM) or visit www.radiodurango.com to find the secret lair of this year's game and test your Shakespearean knowledge. The more accurate ye art the more chance thee hath to be’est the lucky winner attending the most famous theater in all the realm for the 2023 SNOWDOWN Follies! Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Beth Porter 970-259-4444

Entry Cost: FREE

Prize: Grand Prize 2023 SNOWDOWN Follies Tickets!

 

4 PM ROCK, PAP’R, SCISSORS

Starlight Lounge - 937 Main

"What's done can't be undone."

A game older than Shakespeare himself. 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

 

NEW EVENT!

4 PM SHAKESPEARE BUTTON MAKING

Durango Public Library - 1900 E 3rd Ave

“We know what we are, but know not what we may be”

Deck thee out in some Shakespearian flair.  Maketh button pins using our designs or create thy own. A fun, quick craft event for all ages!

Event Coordinator: Daisy Grice 970-375-3387

Entry Cost: FREE

4 PM NAME THAT TUNE

8th Avenue Tavern - 509 E 8th Ave

“When words fail, music speaks.”

Individuals or group teams art welcome in this event. Three 20 second snipits of songs wilt be played. Each team wilt then be asked to name the title of the song and the artist, with each correct answer worth 1 point. Every 5th song or so the teams wilt hath an opportunity to earn bonus points by naming the year the song came out! Most points wins! Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Chris Brophy 970-769-1522

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: Time of event

Prizes!

 

4:30 PM SNOWDOWN JR KING AND QUEEN CONTEST

Best Western Rio Grande Inn - 400 E 2nd Ave

“Though she be but little, she is fierce.”

Hosted by McDonald's and Best Western Rio Grande Inn. This is one for the 7-to-10-year-olds from Durango grade schools! Winning royalty wilt ride in the SNOWDOWN Light Parade Friday night! All ages art welcome to attend the final selection of SNOWDOWN's Junior King and Queen competition at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn to cheer for their schools' selection.

Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser 970-247-2446 or 970-247-3986

Entry Cost: FREE

 

NEW LOCATION!

4:30 PM COCKTAILS FOR CONSERVATION

Main Mall – 835 Main Ave

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”

Join us in celebrating 31 years of La Plata Open Space Conservancy at our annual SNOWDOWN fundraiser! Cocktails for Conservation is a lively, elegant event featuring exceptional wines, fine foods, local brews and a silent auction. Enjoy locally crafted spirit and chocolate pairings in Animas Chocolate Company’s fabulous downtown location. All proceeds from this popular event support LPOSC’s work conserving cherished landscapes and natural resources in our community! Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Leah Coe 970-259-3415 x 703

Entry Cost: $75

Entry Deadline: Tickets in advance or at the door (if space permits)

 

NEW LOCATION!

5 PM BOOZIN' BEACONS

Channel 37 - 1129 Narrow Gauge Ave

“It’s okay to get lost every once in a while, sometimes getting lost is how we find ourselves.”

Hosted by Channel 37. Hide and Seek with a twist! Use your avalanche transceiver to find the "buried" teams downtown and play mini-games along the way! Teams of 4 compete to see how many other teams they can find downtown in this fun pub crawl. Spots fill up quickly so be’est sure to register early. Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Andy High 720-404-9369

Entry Cost: $40 per team

Entry Deadline: Day of event

Prizes: 1st The Coveted Boozin’ Beacons trophy and other fun prizes

 

5 PM SNOWDOWN TIE DOWN - FLY TYING CONTEST

The San Juan Angler - 600 Main Ste 202 (Upstairs)

To tie or not to tie, that is the question!

Fly Tying Contest. Most creative flies in 3 categories, (SM, MD, LG) with materials provided. Fly tying knowledge not required. If you have any fly tying tools and/or equipment, please bring. We have limited equipment and wilt need to work in stages. All ages welcome.

Event Coordinator: Cole Glenn 970-382-9978

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: Day of event

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Men’s, Women’s and Kid’s categories

 

NEW EVENT!

5 PM HE WHO SUPS WITH THE DEVIL SHOULD HAVE A LONG SPOONS TOURNAMENT

Union Social House - 3062 Main

“I wasted time, and now doth time waste me.”

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. Ten tables will play elimination style for 4 rounds until the final round when the monarch wilt be’est crowned. Must be 18+.

Event Coordinator: Carol Clark 970-759-4144

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: Day of event

Prizes!

 

5:30 PM TAMIING OF THE GIANT JENGA

Starlight Lounge - 937 Main

“What you spend years building may be destoyed overnight. Build it anyway.”

Jenga! Jenga! Jenga!

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

 

5:30 PM SNOWDOWN BEER TRIVIA

Carver Brewing Company - 1022 Main

“For a quart of ale is a dish for a king.”

So thee think thee can drinketh? Cometh test thy knowledge 'gainst the Brewmaster. Form a team of four and test thy palate to winneth beer and more. No outside food or drinks. Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Claire Carver 970-946-5948

Entry Cost: $40 per team

Entry Deadline: Time of event

Prizes: 1st - 5 gallon keg for each team member, 2nd - 6-pack for each team member, 3rd - Gift cards and Carver swag!

 

5:30 PM A MID-SNOWDOWN DANCE

Durango Dance - 3416 Main Ste 101

“A star danced and under that I was born.”

Frolic and dance at this family-friendly event, featuring a glow in the dark dance party and obstacle course. Must be under 18.

Event Coordinator: Miriam Morgan 970-403-5974

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: Time of event

 

5:30 PM DODGEBALL

Durango Recreation Center - 2700 Main

“Boldness my friend.”

Hosted by Ignacio Youth Services. This all-pure-natural adrenaline event also increases dopamine levels naturally and raises money for awesome after-school, outdoor adventure positive youth development programs in Ignacio. Must be 16+.

Event Coordinator: Nita Emerson 970-563-4715

Entry Cost: $65 per team

Entry Deadline: 30 minutes prior to event or pre-register at www.sococaa.org

Prizes: 1st, 2nd

 

6 PM CHAMPAGNE PONG

DoubleTree by Hilton - 501 Camino Del Rio

“Drink provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance.”

Teams of 2 wilt compete in a single elimination tournament of Champagne Pong. Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Kristin Nielsen 970-382-3910

Entry Cost: $10 per team

Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event

Prizes: Provided by Breckenridge Brewery

 

NEW EVENT!

6 PM CLASSIC AS YOU LIKE IT GAME NIGHT

11th Street Station - 1101 Main

“You can’t lose a game if you don’t play the game”.

Join us for a tournament style night of thy favorite games. Join one, or all, starting at 6 PM, with a new game on the hour, every hour. 6 PM Connect Four, 7 PM Yahtzee, 8 PM Quarters and 9 PM Operation. Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: Time of event

Prizes: 1st and 2nd place winners for all games

 

NEW EVENT!
6 PM
YE OL FRY FORTESS CONTEST

Backcountry Gourmet - 1101 Main

“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.”

Thou wilt use uncooked French fries to buildeth the most wondrous castle in just 15 minutes. The castles wilt be’est judged and the winners delared. All ages welcome!

Event Coordinator: Mary Hodge 970-317-0117

Entry Cost: FREE

Prizes: Backcountry gift cards and other coveted prizes

 

6 PM SNOWDOWN BEER PONG

The Garage - 121 W 8th St

“Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.”

Teams of two wilt square off in this double elimination tournament played with traditional beer pong rules. This is a 64-team bracket and teams should sign up early, this event fills up! Must be 21+.

Bring Your Partner Beer Pong
Thursday Feb. 2, 2023 6:00 p.m.
Deadline for entries 5:30 p.m.

 online register HERE

Event Coordinator: Clinton Holnback 719-649-7263

Entry Cost: $20

Entry Deadline: Time of event

Prizes!

 

6 PM MAGICAL MUSICAL MYSTERY TOUR FINALS

SKA Headquarters – 225 Girard Street

(See Wednesday Feb 1, 6 PM for details)

 

6:30 PM MID SNOWDOWN NIGHT'S PINBALL DREAM

The Garage - 121 W 8th St

“I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it.”

This is an International Flipper Pinball Association sanctioned pinball tournament. It will be 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 standing is the winner. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

Event Coordinator: Jason Thomas 970-759-1158

Entry Cost: $5 per player

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best costume

 

6:30 PM YE OLDE TRIVIA

The Powerhouse Science Center - 1333 Camino Del Rio

"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool."

Gather thine mates and hither thee down for Powerhouse trivia. Four rounds of trivia questions, always including a science and music round. Bar open with pints of ale and spirits for all kinds of revelry. All ages welcome!

Event Coordinator: Abby Feldman 505-220-2820

Entry Cost: FREE

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best dressed team

 

7 PM SNOW JOB BLOW JOB 

Starlight Lounge - 937 Main

"How art thou out of breath when thou hast breath to say to me that thou art out of breath?"

First person to blow a cuppeth across a table wilt be the victor! 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

 

NEW EVENT!

7 PM DRUNKEN DICTIONARY

Eso Terra Ciderworks - 558 Main

"Better a witty fool than a foolish wit."

Ever use a big word? Methinks thou might not know what they mean! Join Eso Terra Ciderworks and a panel of local judges to see if you actually knoweth what yond vocabulary ye art using means. This Shakespeare-themed contest wilt get thou a large cider pour of your choice, before we sendeth thee up on stage, spelling bee elimination round style. We wilt giveth each contestant a word and thee telleth us what ‘t means. Our judges and the crowd wilt decide how close ye art. We wilt giveth thee a chance to convince those folk of your wit and knowledge. Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Taylor Lennox Irwin 412-320-3684

Entry Cost: $7 participants, FREE for spectators

Entry Deadline: Time of event

Prizes!

 

NEW EVENT!
8 PM
KNIGHT FIGHT NIGHT

Animas City Theatre - 128 E College Dr

“off with his head”

Animas Armored Combat Knight Fight. Live and in person! Representatives from some of your favorite local bars and breweries compete in armor for their first time against each other with a big prize for the winners. Professional fighters will also be doing MMA style fights in medieval armor. Hard hitting and adrenaline pumping. Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Andrew Savage 505-427-6138

Entry Cost: $20 tickets available online at Animascitytheatre.com

Entry Deadline: Day of event

Prizes!

 

8 PM DRAG RACE AND FASHION SHOW

El Rancho Tavern - 975 Main

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

Sign Up Here

Cometh strut thy stuff! Dress in thy most wondrous King or Queen of the Drag. Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Chip Lile 970-759-9841

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before event

Prizes: Best Queen, King and Overall favorite

 

8 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES GALA PREMIER PERFORMANCE

Durango Arts Center Theater – 802 E 2nd Ave

(See TUESDAY 8 PM for details)

 

8:30 PM THE TAMING OF THE FLIP CUP

Starlight Lounge - 937 Main

“Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.”

Hosted by Queen Kitty Seltzer. Flip a cuppeth. Or flippeth a cup. 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

 

NEW LOCATION!

8:30 PM PICK UP LINE CONTEST 

The Roost - 128 E College Dr 

“He that loves to be flattered is worthy o’the flatterer.”

Are you a Romeo in search of your Juliet? How would thou earn thou lady’s affection?  Test thy most wondrous pickup lines ere a live audience! A panel of knowledgeable judges wilt determine if ‘t be true thee hath’t what ‘t doth take to woo the fair maiden.  Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Dusty Grannis 970-799-1681

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: Time of event

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

 

10 PM THE TEMPEST DANCE PARTY

Starlight Lounge - 937 Main

“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.”

Dance party featuring music by the winner of the DJ battle. Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: Time of event

Prizes!

 

10 PM KARAOKE COMPETITION

8th Avenue Tavern - 509 E 8th Ave

“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great. And others have greatness thrust upon them.”

Cometh show off thy musical prowess at the Tavern! Performers wilt be given points based on vocalization, performance and showmanship. If you win 1st place, you are ineligible to participate in the contest any of the other nights. The karaoke contest wilt be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday. T’will be nights most memorable! Must be 21+.

Event Coordinator: Chris Brophy 970-769-1522

Entry Cost: FREE

Entry Deadline: Time of event

Prizes: 1st - $50 cash, 2nd - $25 gift card, 3rd - drink token