Featured Happenings

Once again, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is the proud sponsor of the Snowdown Durango Balloon Rally Mass Ascension on Saturday, Feb. 4....

Snowdown Balloon Rally & Mass Ascension

8:00am / North Animas Valley

Still in your tuxedo from last nightâ€™s revelry? Come lift your spirits with a colorful display of hot air balloons launching in the early morning...

Snowdown 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

9:00am / Durango Community Recreation Center

Hosted by Durango Parks and Recreation Bring your favorite tuxedo team for 3 on 3 basketball at the Durango Rec Center. This tournament is for kids in...

Snowdown - Provide a Meal & Spin the Wheel

9:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson

Durango Harley-Davidson is partnering with the Manna Soup Kitchen for Snowdown fun! Stop by the dealership anytime during the week of Snowdown...

Snowdown Strongman & Strongwoman Competition

10:00am / CrossFit Durango

The Snowdown Strong event is a traditional Strongman event, open to all and in the spirit of Snowdown. There may be stones, logs, yokes, axle bars and...

Snowdown Theme Contest

10:00am / Magpies Newsstand Cafe

Themes are chosen 2 years in advance so this theme is for 2020. Let your imagination run wild! Submit entries at Magpies by NOON Feb 4. Go to www.snowdown.org...

Snowdown Polish Doughnut Frisbee

10:00am / Rendezvous Doughnuts

Teams of two can compete in this fun outdoor doughnut tossing game! Knock the coffee cup over from the vertically standing ski pole to win. Winning team...

Black Tie Snow Games

10:00am / Folsom Park

Hosted by McDonaldâ€™s This super silly SNOWDOWN event is now entertaining a second generation of snazzy kiddos! This is a party for kids...

Black Tie Paintball Biathlon

10:00am / Chapman Hill (N end)

Hosted by Durango Nordic Ski Club In the spirit of the Olympic Sport of Biathlon, teams and individuals will compete on an obstacle course with...

Snowdown: Black Tie Preschool Dance Party!

10:30am / Durango Public Library

Little ones and their families are invited to dress their very best and shake-a-tail feather all morning long to their favorite tunes!

Snowdown 9 Ball Tournament

11:00am / Pongas

Now in its 22nd year! This will be a double elimination tournament for up to 64 players. T-shirts being awarded to all participants. Doors open @ 10am....

Snowdown Castaway Fly Fishing Casting Contest

11:00am / Schneider Park

Hosted by The San Juan Anglers Exchange your formal attire and get comfortable for this fun Casting Contest! Itâ€™s all about precision and...

Bring Your Partner Foosball

11:30am / El Rancho Tavern

Tuxedos, Tiaras and Tresâ€™ chic SNOWDOWNERS! The grand foosball competition returns this year! 32 teams will compete, itâ€™s foosball at its...

Black Tie Book Games

12:00pm / Maria's Bookshop

Think you have what it takes to out-smart the other book wits in town? Test your bookishness at the 6th annual Mariaâ€™s Bookshop Book Games! Teams...

Snowdown Chili Cook-off & Bloody Mary Contest

12:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall

Hosted by Sunnyside Farms Market & The Durango Bootleggers Society Are you ready to go on a tasting extravaganza? Enjoy some delicious red and green...

Outlaw Josie Pete's Golf Tournament

12:00pm / Main Mall Commons

Hosted by PJâ€™s Market and Animas Wine & Spirits What could be more fun than golfing in your finest duds? Golfing in amped up SNOWDOWN form!...

Skyfall of Fun - Obstacle Course

12:00pm / Buckley Park

4th Annual Celebrating Healthy Communities Obstacle course. Youth 2 years to 18 years will find an obstacle to challenge them to fun and prizes. 11 organizations...

Snowdown Skyfall of Fun

12:30pm / Buckley Park

Hosted by Celebrating Healthy Communities Coalition Kids (8-12), and teens (13-18), are invited to race through this yearâ€™s obstacle course...

13th Annual Snowdown Belt Sander Drag Races

1:00pm / Kroegers Ace Hardware

Speed drag your limo â€“ or whatever fanciful creation you have designed - at the black tie belt sander race. Compete down a two lane, 50-foot track....

18th Annual Outhouse Stuffing

1:00pm / Gazpachos

Hosted by Gazpachoâ€™s, Durango Auto Detail and Louâ€™s B&B How many of your fellow flexible friends can you stuff in 2 minutes? Donâ€™t...

Canine Fashion Show

1:00pm / McDonalds parking lot

Hosted by McDonalds Calling all pups! Do you have the best-dressed dog in Durango? Dress yourself and your pooch in your classiest attire and...

Cornhole Tournament

1:00pm / American Legion

Attention all Cornholers! The ever popular cornhole tournament returns! Try to sink four bean bags through the holes in the wooden platform! Event...

Human Foosball

1:00pm / Animas Brewing Co

Hosted by Southwest Center for Independence Teams of five will compete in a classic foosball tournament with a twist, SNOWDOWN style at itâ€™s...

Hula Hoop Contest

2:00pm / Gazpachos

Hosted by Gazpachoâ€™s, Durango Auto Detail and Louâ€™s B&B Who can keep their hula hoop spinning the longest? Just like in Simon Says,...

SnowDown 2018 Cat-A-Pult / Trebuchet

2:00pm / Powerhouse Science Center

A Snowdown Family friendly, and Brainy Event. To celebrate this historical Formal event we present. Basic Info: Back after a 7-Light-years journey from...

Margarita Contest

4:00pm / Cerda 7 Cantina y Comida

Do you think youâ€™re the best Margarita Maker in Durango? Hereâ€™s your chance to prove it! Your mission is to create the best margarita to...

Snowdown How Well Do You Know Y(our) Wine?

5:00pm / Four Leaves Winery

Come in between 5 â€“ 8 PM and receive 4 samples of wine; if you can correctly identify 3 of the 4 samples, using our description menu, win a coupon...

Puttin' on the Glitz

5:00pm / Supernova Furniture

Enjoy the finer things in life during SNOWDOWNâ€™S Black Tie Affair! Supernova will be hosting a classy, old Hollywood glamour style gathering....

Fort Lewis Basketball

5:30pm / FLC Whalen Gymnasium

Women's & Men's Doubleheader: Skyhawks vs. CSU-Pueblo

Snowdown Fireworks

6:00pm / In the skies above Durango

Cast your eyes upward for a spectacular display of fireworks to lead you on your way to FUN! Many thanks to the Durango Fire & Rescue crew, we appreciate...

Washers Finals

6:00pm / Durango Brewing Company

Washers is a game of skill, similar to horseshoes. Teams of two will compete against one another for bragging rights and prizes. Single elimination tournament....

Snowdown Booty Shakin Contest

7:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon

Dip it, Drop it, Shake what yoâ€™ mama gave you. This head-to-head battle is set up in 3 timed heats. Do you have what it takes to be the best booty-shaker...

9th Annual Costume Gala

8:00pm / Derailed Pour House

Get your moves on at this annual event that will rock the house down! Your best dance moves and fanciest costumes will win you more than just FUN! Must...

Guinness Games Yahtzee

8:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

Yahtzee, â€œthe game that makes thinking fun.â€ Players compete individually or in teams of 4 in case of a large turnout. Be on time and ready...

Karaoke Contest

9:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern

Come flex those pipes at the Tavern for a karaoke contest! Performers will be judged on vocalization, performance and showmanship. See also Friday and...

High Country Hustle Bluegrass

9:30pm / Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage

High Country Hustle will be dressed to the nines, and their blazing bluegrass will have your feet catchin' the floor boards on fire!

Snowdown Pull Up Contest

10:00pm / Pongas

Men and Women compete to do the highest number of pull ups. Free entry.

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