SNOWDOWN events

Hide not thy poison with such sugar’d words…The Official SNOWDOWN 2023 Cocktail is chosen during this annual event. All cocktails will be judged on presentation and taste. You don’t have to be a bartender to enter, but you must be 21+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 Bar tabs

Mid-Winter Night's Dream; a feast for King and Queens. Commence the starteth of SNOWDOWN with an egregious Royal Banquet. Savor amusebouche and a multi-course house-crafted food and beer pairings. Cheers: "eat and drink as friends" FRIDAY and SATURDAY seating at 5 PM and 7:30 PM. RSVP and purchase tickets in advance.   Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $65 per person

What light through yonder window breaks? Tis the SNOWDOWN Follies - returning for the 40th year of entertainment with your favorite bards, showbiz personalities and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent event has a cash bar and performs both weekends of SNOWDOWN to allow as many people as possible to experience the fun and laughter the SNOWDOWN Follies provides!

Mid-Winter Night's Dream; a feast for King and Queens. Commence the starteth of SNOWDOWN with an egregious Royal Banquet. Savor amusebouche and a multi-course house-crafted food and beer pairings. Cheers: "eat and drink as friends" FRIDAY and SATURDAY seating at 5 PM and 7:30 PM. RSVP and purchase tickets in advance.   Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $65 per person

What light through yonder window breaks? Tis the SNOWDOWN Follies - returning for the 40th year of entertainment with your favorite bards, showbiz personalities and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent event has a cash bar and performs both weekends of SNOWDOWN to allow as many people as possible to experience the fun and laughter the SNOWDOWN Follies provides!

To slightly misquote the bard, "We bid you to escape and strive with things impossible." Test your puzzle-solving skills as you work to beat the clock in our Shakespeare themed Escape Room at the library! This event is free and open to teens and adults. Space is limited, registration required; sign up on our website www.durangogov.org/library. Must be 12+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes! 

Let fly the wings of paper and page! Hosted by Durango Office Depot. A simple challenge? Make, decorate with markers, and fly your own plane paper airplane the farthest. See how far you can throw your plane within our course boundaries. All materials will be supplied by OFFICE DEPOT.    (Note: No outside materials such as premade or folded paper planes, tape, paper clips, weights, glue, attachments, plane launchers, etc are NOT permitted.) Each contestant will make/decorate/ throw their own plane.    There will be two age groups (Group-A: grades 1-6 & Group-B: grades 7-12) and both age groups will compete at the same time. 1st place prizes per group will be awarded in each age group plus prizes for contestants.    An Adult must accompany all contestants and a parent signed permission form is required for all participants. Grades 1-12.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!

If I prove honey-mouth'd, let my tongue blister! Deliver your best Shakespearean quote, judged on delivery and costume! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!

What light through yonder window breaks? Tis the SNOWDOWN Follies - returning for the 40th year of entertainment with your favorite bards, showbiz personalities and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent event has a cash bar and performs both weekends of SNOWDOWN to allow as many people as possible to experience the fun and laughter the SNOWDOWN Follies provides!

What light through yonder window breaks? Tis the SNOWDOWN Follies - returning for the 40th year of entertainment with your favorite bards, showbiz personalities and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent event has a cash bar and performs both weekends of SNOWDOWN to allow as many people as possible to experience the fun and laughter the SNOWDOWN Follies provides!

A dance party with a live DJ, need we say more? Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!

Hosted by Purgatory Resort. Start your SNOWDOWN celebration with a pre-party opening ceremony! There will be a Ski Parade down the "Hill" to pass the SNOWDOWN torch from 2022 to now. Come ski in costume and you can join the parade! Meet at the 6 pack lift at 1 PM for the ride up and ski down to follow the torch. The torch will light the opining flame and the 2024 THEME WINNER will be announced! All ages welcome!

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.   Entry Cost: FREE

Join us for this special Business After Hours, which is a networking event co-hosted by the Durango Chamber and a Chamber member, attracting professionals from all around the Durango area. Join us for an evening of connections, celebrations, and fun!    "Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." - Twelfth Night.   This special event is to be the FUN-official Kick-off to Snowdown with costumes, prizes, and fun! Don your favorite Shakesperean costume and join us for an event you don't want to miss. AND afterward, hit up one of the local events happening for Snowdown that night.    FOOD - DRINKS - PRIZES   Registration Price:   Pre-Register & SAVE! $10 includes 2 drinks and appetizers! Register online for discounted pricing.  Entry fees are $15 at the door.

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 nestled in the Durango Main Mall's fabulous downtown location. All proceeds from this popular event support LPOSC's work conserving cherished landscapes and natural resources in our community.    Buy your tickets for the VIP gathering from 4:30-5:30 PM - VIP attendees will enjoy a special craft spirit and chocolate pairing. Space is limited, reserve your spot today!

Doors: 7pm  Event Start Time: 8pm  Tickets prices and description: $20 general admission. $30 vip tickets with balcony access and a chance to win some amazing prizes. Pre Sale Tickets only available online at www.animascitytheatre.com   "Knight Fight" on Thursday night February 2nd at the Animas City Theater. Experience Medieval cage fights, music, and a double dose of Snowdown style chaos. MMA style fights with competitors in armor, melees, and other medieval mayhem await. We also have representatives from some of your favorite local bars and breweries competing in armor for their first time with an awesome prize for the winner. This will be a more adult focused event complete with a snowdown worthy after party and separate from our more family friendly fair the following days.  Entry Cost: $20 tickets available online at Animascitytheatre.com  Entry Deadline: Day of event  Prizes!

If you missed getting tickets for the SNOWDOWN Follies don't despair, watch the show on the big screen at the Animas City Theatre! It's almost as good as the real thing, at half the price! Tickets are online only! Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $12.50

Be our guest at the annual American Legion Auxiliary fund raiser dance for our veterans! The Ben Gibson Band will be playing Classic Rock from 7pm to 10pm.    $10.00 admission fee.    Let's have some fun! Come and hear some great music!

"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+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st - $50 cash, 2nd - $25 gift card, 3rd - drink token

If you missed getting tickets for the SNOWDOWN Follies don't despair, watch the show on the big screen at the Animas City Theatre! It's almost as good as the real thing, at half the price! Tickets are online only! Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $12.50

"Be not afraid of greatness!" Gazeth thine eyes skyward as the greatest of hot air balloons riseth into the heavens. Mass upgoingeth of hot air balloons floateth gently down the Animas Valley. Viewing can be done from Lone Pine Dr and North Animas Valley neighborhoods.  Entry Cost: Balloon Pilots by invitation only

“O thou invisible spirit of bloody Mary! If thou hast no name to be known by, let us call thee devilishly good.” Ice, cups, and Vodka will be provided. Bring the rest of your best Bloody Mary ingredients to fabricate your best drink. Be sure to decorate your booth and yourselves for this fun and frolicky event. “Let thy liver rather heat with vodka…Than thy heart cool with mortifying groans.” Must be 21+  Entry Cost: FREE for contestants, samples $1   Entry Deadline: 7 AM day of event, See www.snowdown.org for rules & registration.  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category, Professional and Amateur

A Renaissance Fair with real steel armored combat, blacksmith, fire performers, craftsmen, food, Medieval tents, historical reenactments and a tavern run by Steamworks and SKA! "How stands the hour?" It is time to get your armor on and have a great time. All ages welcome.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!

“Is this a tasting spoon which I see before me, The handle toward my hand?” All fools and jesters alike must feedeth thy body. Thus, I say, “Let them eat CHILI!” Sample various red and green chili, salsas and vegetarian chili made by the greatest chili masters of this land. Doors open at 7 AM to decorate booths and cooks! and to start cooking. Judging begins at 10:30 AM. Tasting cups on sale at 12 NOON. Knights, Kings and peasants alike can vote for the people’s choice award. All ages welcome!   greg.yucha@gmail.com Entry Cost: FREE for contestants, samples 50 cents  Entry Deadline: 7 AM Day of event. See www.snowdown.org for rules and registration.   Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd each category

If you missed getting tickets for the SNOWDOWN Follies don't despair, watch the show on the big screen at the Animas City Theatre! It's almost as good as the real thing, at half the price! Tickets are online only! Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $10

If you missed getting tickets for the SNOWDOWN Follies don't despair, watch the show on the big screen at the Animas City Theatre! It's almost as good as the real thing, at half the price! Tickets are online only! Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $12.50

"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+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st - $50 cash, 2nd - $25 gift card, 3rd - drink token

If you missed getting tickets for the SNOWDOWN Follies don't despair, watch the show on the big screen at the Animas City Theatre! It's almost as good as the real thing, at half the price! Tickets are online only! Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $12.50

"Be not afraid of greatness!" Gazeth thine eyes skyward as the greatest of hot air balloons riseth into the heavens. Mass upgoingeth of hot air balloons floateth gently down the Animas Valley. Viewing can be done from Lone Pine Dr and North Animas Valley neighborhoods.  Entry Cost: Balloon Pilots by invitation only