Wednesday February 1
11 AM SNOWDOWN FASHION SHALL AND SHALL NOTS
La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall - 2500 Main
Maids and Maidens, don your kirtles, cloaks and bodices and ride your chariots to the Snowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts! Enjoy watching the costumed lads and lasses parade down a runway to Shakespearean music and an MC. All the world’s a stage and the men and women merely players. So come and play with us! Prizes for guests in costume are given out prior to the beginning of the Fashion Show in categories that can change according to the theme and judges. Prizes are usually given for most creative, best individual, best group etc. The Fairground Exhibit Hall is decorated to theme, a luncheon is included (perhaps squab or witches stew), and a cash bar with plenty of grog will be available. The event will be filmed and available for purchase as well as shown as its own event on Saturday and Sunday. No children/infants or pets allowed. This is adult entertainment! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinators: Anne Stokes 970-769-0512, Beth Wyman 907-749-9349 and Margaret Leeder 970-799-0950
Entry Cost: $25 for runway, $20 seated and $10 for standing room only
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
12 NOON - 8 PM SNOWDOWN SCAVENGER HUNT
Billy Goat Saloon - 39848 HWY 160 (Gem Village)
Neither a borrower or a lender be. Teams of 4 shall use their wit to scour thine kingdom and county and find as many of the 100 items on the list as magically possible. Pick up list between NOON and 8 PM at the Billy Goat. All items shall fit into one City of Durango blue recycling box. The team who returns with the most items from the list to the Billy Goat by Friday at 10 AM shall be the reigning champs of the fiefdom. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinators: Ashleigh Tarkington 970-903-0090 and Cindy 970-903-6470
Entry Cost: $20 per team of 4
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
2 PM KEG CAP FRISBEE GOLF
Balcony Bar & Grill - 600 Main
Golf - upon my soul, a wicked lie! Test ye old mastery at using keg caps as frisbees! Thou shall be tossing keg caps as frisbees into a goal. Don a costume for good fortune. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Allison Wall 303-956-2904
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
NEW EVENT!
2 PM ART THOU A LOCAL?
Animas Chocolate Company - 920 Main
In partnership with the Animas Museum and a gaggle of longtime Durango locals, enjoy a “Trivia Night/contest” testing your local trivia knowledge about Durango, to find out “How Local Art Thou?” or are ye just LOCO?
Event Coordinator: Marc Snider 970-317-5761
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
NEW EVENT!
4 PM I CHALLENGE YE TO A DUEL
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Hosted by Animas Armored Combat. I challenge ye to a duel! Surely you joust! Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once! (This is a sword fight using fake swords.) Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 Bar tabs
4 PM DAUNTLESS LEGO WALK
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more. Test your “feet” of strength! Compete in this timed trial race barefoot to prove ye have the strongest feet in the kingdom! Come one, come all ye Kings and Queens and lads and lasses to race, walk or crawl your way across a medley of Legos for the win! Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
NEW EVENT!
4 PM FAMILY FEUD
Anarchy Brewing - 225 E 8th Ave Unit C
Come Montagues and Capulets to a classic game of Family Feud! We asked the good people of Durango the most pressing questions of today, and can ye guess their answers? 8 teams of 4 battle it out for the right to say “We know what Durangoans are thinking” and a prize for the victors! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Eric Van Houten 845-706-9299
Entry Cost: $20
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
NEW EVENT!
4 PM A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM FAIRY COSPLAY DIY
Durango Public Library - 1900 E 3rd Ave
To Sleep perchance to dream! Let thine creative juices flow as you create your own twisted, floral fairy crown or a set of mischievous horns and a magical wand to accompany your headwear and join in the cosplay fun of SNOWDOWN! For tweens and teens.
Event Coordinator: Nicole Burchfield 970-375-3397
Entry Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
4 PM DIY ELIZABETHAN RUFF CRAFT
Durango Public Library - 1900 E 3rd Ave
Every Shakespearean costume needs the signature ruffled collar. Come craft thine own version made from upcycled old books! Or make a decorative “ruff” for your dog, or cat (or newt..) with our pet version of the craft. All supplies are included.
Event Coordinator: Daisy Grice 970-375-3387
Entry Cost: FREE
NEW EVENT!
4 PM BARD OFF
Stimulus Café and Coffee House - 835 Main (inside The Main Mall)
First annual Bard Off! Come and be a “Bard” D Wrangler! Contestants will have one minute to perform a unique acapella song, dance, poem, musical composition or any combination of the above. Guitar, Ukulele and Piano will be available for use. Audience will judge the contestants, limited to 25 performers. All ages welcome!
Event Coordinator: Nicholas John Random 928-699-8549
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Registration begins at 3 PM
Prizes: 1st - 1 month of FREE coffee (terms apply), 2nd - $10 Gift certificate
4 PM HOT WING EATING CONTEST
Animas City Theatre - 128 E College Drive (next to Cuckoo's)
Hosted by Cuckoo’s Chicken House. Lust like a glutton dies! HOT wings, and we mean HOT! Can thou handle the heat without melting? That is the question! Limited to the first 20 entries. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Michele Redding 970-259-6322
Entry Cost: $10
Prizes: 1st - 1 FREE pound of wings every month for 12 months, 2nd - 1 FREE pound of wings a month for 6 Months, 3rd - Cuckoo's T-shirt as well as prizes provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon
5 PM BICYCLE ROLLER RACES
Zia Taqueria - 2977 Main
“The wheel is come full circle” Head-to-head racers on a stationary roller bike. The person who goes the farthest in 15 minutes wins. Contestants shall provide their own bike - with 700C front wheels. Racing starts at 5 PM with the last race at 8:30 PM. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Ian Burnett 970-799-4703
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event; email ipburnett@fortlewis.edu to sign up
Prizes!
5:30 PM SPELLEBRATION
Gaslight Twin Cinema - 102 E 5th St
Spelling BEE or not to BEE? Get thee to a “nounary”! There is no question! Showcase your Shakespearean spelling skills in our Spellabration event! Teams of 3 will compete in this fun, adult spelling bee with cocktails and costumes. Eliminated teams will have a chance to buy their way back into the fun! Rocking prizes for the winning teams! Who will be crowned the Shakespearean Spelling Champion of 2023?! All ages, family friendly.
Event Coordinator: Kirsten Chesney 928-420-2596
Entry Cost: $250/team
Entry Deadline: Friday Jan 27
Prizes!
NEW EVENT!
5:30 PM FRISBEE OLYMPICS
Carver Brewing Company - 1022 Main
Joineth frisbee mayhem and may you be crowned as the most wondrous disc flyeth’r in all of the land! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Claire Carver 970-946-5948
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes!
6 PM SCOTCH DOUBLES BILLIARDS
The Garage - 121 W 8th St
To play billiards well is a sign of an ill spent youth. Teams of two will play head-to-head in this double elimination 8-ball tournament alternating shots after every made ball. Cash prizes will be awarded. Must be 21+.
Foosball $20 per team, pay at check in.
Online register HERE
Bring Your Partner Scotch Doubles
Wednesday Feb. 1, 2023 6:00 p.m.
Deadline for entries 5:45 p.m.
Check-in for event 5:30 p.m.
Event Coordinator: Clinton Holnback 719-649-7263
Entry Cost: $20
Prizes!
6 PM PING PONG TOURNAMENT
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
You can’t go to battle with just one weapon! Crowning the King or Queen of SNOWDOWN Ping Pong! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 Bar tabs
NEW EVENT!
6 PM SNOWDOWN DOUBLE DARTS
Union Social House - 3062 Main
Bring thou partner or choose another single reveler to join your team. First 10 teams guaranteed. There will be a waitlist for additional participants. Top 5 teams will compete in an Around the World Tournament. Costumes will help thee cause. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Carol Clark 970-759-4144
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
6 PM SNOWDOWN EUCHRE TOURNAMENT
VFW - 1550 Main
Two person teams are drawn (not quartered) from a random double elimination tournament. Tourney starts at 6 PM, or as soon as brackets are finished. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Joe Zuber 970-259-1375
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Registration 5-5:30 PM
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Teams; 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Costumes
6 PM MAGICAL MUSICAL MYSTERY TOUR
SKA Headquarters – 225 Girard Street
This is Snowdown's oldest music trivia contest. Teams of 4 will test their knowledge of music trivia in a variety of musical genres from Top 40 and heavy metal to classic Broadway show tunes. Finals will be held on Thursday Feb 2. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Dale Garland 970-769-2872
Entry Cost: $40/per team of 4
6:30 PM THE TAMING OF THE PINBALL
Jbo's Pizza and Ribs - 1301 Florida Rd
Hear ye, hear ye! This is an international Flipper Pinball Association sanctioned pinball tournament. It shall be a seven strike knockout format. Ye olde players shall play against three other players and shall 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 champion. Dost thou have the balls for this game? Calling all ages and skill levels!
Event Coordinator: Jason Thomas 970-759-1158
Entry Cost: $5
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best costume
7 PM CHANCELLOR'S OFFICIAL BUTT DART TRAGEDY
11th Street Station - 1101 Main
A SNOWDOWN sonnet based on the classic party game “quarters.” Teams of 4 shall compete against each other in a tournament style bracket, for the coveted “Golden Ass” Trophy. So get thine golden asses down here to compete! Limited to 16 teams. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 970-749-7204
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
7 PM CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT
Elks Lodge - 901 E 2nd Ave
Is this much ado about nothing? Time once again to dust off your cribbage board and sign up for this event! Regular 6-card play, single elimination. Bring your own boards if you have them. Cards provided. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Suzanne O’Nan 970-560-0125
Entry Cost: $8
Entry Deadline: Time of event. Registration starts on Monday at the Elks Lodge from noon to 7 pm. You can also register on Tuesday from noon to 7 pm. Registration continues Wednesday starting at noon until the event is full.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Cash prizes
8 PM SPORTS TRIVIA
The Roost - 128 E College Dr
“Come-on then, horse and chariots let us have, and to our sport” Test your sports knowledge at Durango’s home for sports! Teams up to 6 people. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Michele Redding 970-259-6322
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
8 PM SNOWDOWN LIP SYNC CONTEST
El Rancho Tavern - 975 Main
Give some lip service to this lip sync contest and win the audience with your performance. Solo or Group Acts allowed. Judging based on best performance and crowd favorite! Dance party to follow! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Chris Lile 907-759-9841
Entry Cost: FREE
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best overall and crowd favorite
9 PM KLACKERS TOURNAMENT
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Durango’s own homegrown game! Don’t be a slacker, harken come play Klackers! Be Crowned King or Queen of Klackers! Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 Bar tabs
10:30 PM AS YOU LIKE IT MC/DJ BATTLE
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Hosted by DJ Tones. If music be the food of love, play on! Try your best at DJ’ing and MC’ing. Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Time of event
Prize: Paid future headline gig at the Starlight Lounge!