Wednesday January 28
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12 PM - 4 PM SCAVENGER HUNT
Durango American Legion - 878 E 2nd Ave
The original SNOWDOWN Scavenger Hunt is back! This ain’t our first rodeo, but it could be yours. Judging will take place on Fri, Jan 30 at 10 AM. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Melinda Michael 970-422-5209
Entry Cost: $20/team of 4
12 PM SNOWDOWN FASHION DO'S AND DONT'S
La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center - 2500 Main
Behold, as our elite models display why Durango was voted “Worst Dressed Community” by USA Today. This isn’t the boardwalk, honey, it’s the catwalk! Strut your stuff like famed Colorado gambler Poker Alice owes you money, and be ready for some bawdy but good-humored entertainment. Doors open at 11 AM. Lunch for seated guests begins at 11:30 AM, and the show starts at 12:30 PM. Cash bar. See SNOWDOWN.org for entry details. Prizes awarded for Best Dressed. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Anne Stokes 970-769-0512
Entry Cost: See SNOWDOWN.org
1:30 PM KEG CAP FRISBEE
Balcony Bar and Grill - 600 Main
Frisbees and keg caps are as Colorado as silver and gold. The game is simple: try to get as many frisbees into the goal as you can! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Allison Wall 303-956-2904
Entry Cost: FREE
3 PM WHAT’S CRACKIN’ LEGO WALK
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Sprint barefoot across a minefield of Legos in a timed race! More fun than blowing out 150 Colorado birthday cake candles. No need to panic, it’s over in a jiffy. Must be 18+.
Entry Cost: FREE
4 PM COASTER COASTING (NOTE NEW TIME)
8th Avenue Tavern - 509 E 8th
(See MONDAY, 4 PM for details)
4 PM HOW LOCAL ARE YOU?
Animas Chocolate Company - 920 Main
If you understand every joke in the Follies, this event might be for you. Calling all Durango area history buffs and keepers of local lore, this trivia contest is sure to entertain and educate. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Carley Snider 970-317-5761
Entry Cost: FREE
4 PM HOT WING EATING CONTEST
Animas City Theatre - 128 E College Dr
A competition where the winner gets glory and a night out with Sasquatch. Come hungry, come happy. Limited to the first 20 entries. Winners will receive gift cards for $150, $100, and $75. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Michele Redding 970-799-2377
Entry Cost: $10
NEW EVENT!
4 PM - 6 PM MARIJUANA & MOONSHINE TRIVIA
Hermosa Cafe - 738 Main
Fun trivia questions for the marijuana and moonshine aficionados. (Looking at you,
Senator Hickenlooper.) Food and drink prizes are awarded as correct answers accumulate. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Elsa 970-259-2059
Entry Cost: FREE
4 PM BICYCLE BUNNY HOP & FOOT DOWN CONTEST (MOVED TO THURSDAY JANUARY 29)
Lola’s Place - 725 E 2nd Ave
Hosted by Pedal Durango, Lola’s Place, and The Leland House Suites. Bunny Hoppers compete by raising the bar 1 inch every round. All bikes are welcome. Foot down involves a large group of cyclists balancing on two wheels within a confined area. As faulty riders exit, the confined area decreases. Food and drink specials offered to competitors and spectators. Competitors must wear a helmet; no Miner’s helmets please! More details at Pedal Durango’s website. Sign-ups begin at 3 PM. Ages 8+.
Event Coordinator: Alec Ensign Martinez 970-385-1920 Entry Cost: FREE
5 PM FAMILY FEUD
Anarchy Brewing 225 E 8th Ave Unit C
We asked 100 Durango locals the most pressing questions of our time, and you know what they said? You'll have to come and find out! A classic game of Family Feud where 8 teams of 4 will compete for the right to say, “I know how Durangoans (Durangatangs?) think!” Sign up by Mon, Jan 26. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Eric Van Houten 845-706-9299
Entry Cost: $10/team
NEW EVENT!
5 PM - 6 PM TEEN ESCAPE ROOM: SEARCH FOR THE HIDDEN CACHE
Durango Public Library - 1900 E 3rd Ave
Find the hidden caches (not greenbacks). Experience a Colorado-themed escape room with fellow teens. Collaborate to find clues, solve puzzles, and expose the mystery. Can you uncover the secrets and escape in time? Registration required via the library website. Ages 12 to 17.
Event Coordinator: Jenny Gaechter 970-375-3397
Entry Cost: FREE
5 PM CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT
Elks Lodge #507 - 901 E 2nd Ave
Are you good at math? Are you good at math and trash-talking like a Buffalo Soldier? Entry tickets are available starting Mon, Jan 26, at the Elks Lodge until sold out. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Suzanne O'Nan 970-560-0125
Entry Cost: $8
5 PM BICYCLE ROLLER RACES
Zia Cantina - 2977 Main
Tonight we ride! Calling all pedal-pushers to the only race where you can win without actually going anywhere. Grab your bike, hop on the rollers, and ride to glory. Riders go head-to-head for 15 minutes; whoever covers the most “ground” takes the game. Prizes for first place female and male. Email Ian to sign up by Wed, Jan 28. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Ian Burnett 970-799-4703, Email: ipburnett@fortlewis.edu
Entry Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
5:30 PM POP DARTS TOURNAMENT
Animas City Theater - 128 E College Dr
Join us at The ACT for our Pop Darts tournament! What are Pop Darts? Proof that Durango will make a SNOWDOWN event out of anything. Twelve teams of two compete for a chance to win one of three great prizes awarded to the top 3 teams. Must 21+.
Event Coordinator: Chris Redding 970-259-6322
Entry Cost: $20/team
5:30 PM FRISBEE OLYMPICS
Carver Brewing Company - 1022 Main
Gather friends to form a dynamic duo and tackle a unique frisbee challenge in our Beer Garden. Showcase teamwork and skills to compete for awesome prizes, including cold beer! Seasoned pro or casual player, this FREE event promises more fun than bears on garbage day. Frisbees provided. Signups start 1 hour prior. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Claire Carver 970-259-2545
Entry Cost: FREE
5:30 PM GIRLS DANCE NIGHT OUT
Durango Dance - 3416 Main Ste 101
Girls just wanna have fun! Come dance it out Durango-style to a remix of western hits that'll have you two-stepping through 150 years of Colorado history. For women-identifying people. Limited to 30 dancers. Please RSVP to secure your spot! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Miriam Morgan 970-403-5974
Entry Cost: FREE
5:30 PM SPELLEBRATION
Powerhouse Science Center - 1333 Camino Del Rio
Spellebration is a fun adult spelling bee fundraiser that benefits the Durango Adult Education Center, which features SNOWDOWN-themed words, cocktails, and costumes. Audience donations help teams gain a competitive edge. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Cathy Mewmaw 970-385-4354
Entry Cost: $250/team, FREE to attend
5:30 PM QUICK DRAW DART TOURNAMENT
Union Social House - 3062 Main
Hosted by SKA Brewing. Unless you were born in 1876, it’s possibly the only time it’s acceptable to throw sharp objects in a bar. Bring a partner or connect with another solo to form a dynamic duo. The first 15 teams secure a spot, and the waitlist welcomes additional teams. Top 5 teams dive into an “Around the World” tournament. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Carol Clark 970-759-4144
Entry Cost: FREE
6 PM - 8 PM SOBER PAINT & SIP – CANCELLED
Durango American Legion - 878 E 2nd Ave
Join us for an evening of artistic expression in a supportive, alcohol-free environment, as our talented instructor guides you through creating your own masterpiece. No experience required! The fee covers the cost of your art supplies and two alcohol-free mocktails. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Candice Ludwig 970-769-8889
Entry Cost: $30
6 PM PINBALL TOURNAMENT
J Bo’s Pizza - 1301 Florida Rd Unit E
A bona fide pinball tournament sponsored by the International Pinball Flipper Association. Format will be 3 strikes, you’re out! The winner? The one who survives the chaos with the most points and the least wrist cramps. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Best Costume. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Jason Thomas 970-759-1158
Entry Cost: $5
6 PM MAGICAL MYSTERY MUSICAL TOUR
Ska World Headquarters - 225 Girard St
Here’s an event even Alfred Packer could sink his teeth into. Join us for SNOWDOWN’S longest-running music trivia contest! Each round brings a fresh surprise. Teams of 4 people. Sign up 1 hour before the event starts. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Dale Garland 970-769-2872
Entry Cost: $40/team
6 PM SCOTCH DOUBLES BILLIARDS
The Garage - 121 W 8th St
Are you playing chess while they’re playing checkers? Wrong answer - you’re playing pool! Specifically, a double-elimination Scotch Doubles 9-ball tournament. Sign up 30 minutes before the event. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Jenn Kelley 970-317-8583
Entry Cost: $30
NEW EVENT!
6 PM MR B'S VAUDEVILLE SHOW
The Subterrain - 900 Main
A Vaudeville-style show of Durango’s best, worst, and most eccentric talents, where the audience is allowed to cheer, boo, and throw indoor snowballs at performers as they perform their acts in this wacky and wild SNOWDOWN event! Follies farm club, perhaps? Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Benjamin Dukeminier 970-529-3104
Entry Cost: $25
7 PM BUTT DARTS
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
A perennial favorite, taking the classic party Quarters to the next level! Teams of 4 compete tournament-style for the coveted "Golden Ass” trophy. What do Quarters have to do with asses? Come find out! We’re not explaining this in print. Must be 21+.
Event Cost: FREE
7 PM ROCKY MOUNTAIN MYSTICS LIVING TAROT
Black Heron Lounge – 726 Main
Spend an evening with the Rocky Mountain Mystics Living Tarot Troupe! Immerse yourself in an interactive performance where each card is brought to life. As with Tarot readings, each performance is different, as the cards pulled by audience members result in a unique, personal reading performed by our troupe of silly mediums. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Renae Skarin 415-203-4525
Entry Cost: FREE
7 PM COMEDY ROAST
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Step up to the mic and play the ultimate comedy game of wit as you roast Durango like a pro! Sling your best jokes and fire off your funniest burns all for big-time bar tab prizes. Think you’ve got what it takes? Let the roasting begin! 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
8 PM LIP SYNC CONTEST
El Rancho Tavern - 975 Main
Exaggerated facial expressions and wildly enthusiastic dance moves. It’s like a saloon showdown where the miners had too much whiskey. Best performance and crowd favorite takes the trophy. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Chris Lile 970-759-9841
Entry Cost: FREE
8 PICK UP LINE CONTEST
Animas City Theater - 128 E College Dr
Contestants will be lining up for this one! Think you have the smoothest lines? Join our hilarious Pickup Line Contest and compete for the title of "Most Charming" (or maybe "Most Cringey"). Bring your best, most creative, and funniest lines. You only need one line to enter, but multiple lines are welcome! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Dusty Grannis 970-799-1681
Entry Cost: FREE
8 PM SPORTS TRIVIA
The Roost - 128 E College Dr
What better way to achieve a Rocky Mountain High than contact sports! Spoiler: If you use the phrase “Sports Ball,” your chances of winning are slim. Teams of 6 people or fewer. Prizes for the top 3 teams. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Michele Redding 970-799-2377
Entry Cost: FREE
8 PM JOKE DOWN
VFW - 1550 Main
Do your friends think you’re funny? Well then, time to put your jokes to the test! Tell your funniest joke or a three-minute stand-up comedy routine to win. All players are judged on delivery and audience reaction. The bar opens at 7 PM. Cash prizes for the best 3-minute standup and the best joke. Sign up by 7:45 PM on the day of the event. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Connor Carmichael 970-393-0182
Entry Cost: FREE; $10 VIP seating available
NEW EVENT!
9 PM BUCKIN’ MECHANICAL BULLRIDING CONTEST
Wild Horse Saloon - 601 E 2nd Ave Ste A
We’re bringing a Colorado rodeo tradition indoors with a riding contest more challenging than navigating Red Mountain pass during a blizzard. $250, $100, and $50 cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Amber Morris 405-245-9968
Entry Cost: $5 cover fee
10 PM MC BATTLE
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
What’s more precious, the million-dollar highway, or two competitors facing off in a lyrical showdown, spitting rhymes like they’ve unlocked cheat codes for the English language? Find out as crowd noise chooses the best MC/Rapper in the Four Corners. 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