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Snowdown returns for Durango's 26th annual celebration of winter this weekend. The stone-aged theme of this year's celebration is Yaba-Daba-Doorango, and all the locals' favorite events will be back on tap, joined by a handful of new ones. More than 60 contests, events and gatherings will take place through Sunday, Feb. 1.

Beginning at 7 a.m., the Snowdown Snow Sculpture Contest takes place at 500 Main Ave. Teams will carve 6x6x8-foot tall blocks of snow for fun and prizes. 259-3837 for details.

The Great Outhouse Race begins at 2 p.m. outside JC Penny's in the Durango Mall. Teams of three compete, two to move the outhouse and one "occupant." 259-3800 for details.

Junior King Bamm-Bamm & Queen Pebbles will be selected at 4:30 p.m. at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn, 400 E. Second Ave. Winners will ride in the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday, Jan. 30. 247-2446 or 247-3986 for details.

Magical Musical Mystery Tour music jeopardy continues at Scoot n' Blues, 900 Main Ave., beginning at 5 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Snowdown Benefactor Wine Tasting commences at 5:30 p.m. at the Bank of Colorado, 1199 Main Ave. The event features a selection of fine wines and hors d'oeuvres and a signed, limited edition print by Durango artist Karyn Gabaldon. Proceeds benefit the La Plata Open Space Conservancy. 259-3415.

The second round elimination of Lady F's Lunacy trivia tournament begins at 8 p.m. at Lady Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave. Call 382-9664 for details.

The Snowdown 9-Ball Pool Tournament begins at 7 p.m. at El Rancho, 975 Main Ave. The event is open to the first 32 entrants 21 years of age or older. 259-3562 or 259-8111 for details.

The Wildhorse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts Kave Krooner Karaoke at 7 p.m. Kave Krooner Karaoke is open to the following categories: female vocalist, male vocalist and duet. 247-3020 for details.

The Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave., hosts the Gala Premiere Performance of the raucous Snowdown Follies at 8 p.m.

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The Snowdown Snow Sculpture continues all day at 500 Main Ave.

YabadabaDoodle wine bottles painted by participants Wednesday will be out for display and judging all day at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 759-3673 for details.

The Snowdown Waiter\ Waitress Race takes place at 2 p.m. at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. Servers compete in an obstacle course for the coveted "Silver Serving Tray." 259-9200 for details.

The Snowdown Bed Race begins at 3 p.m. at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. The annual lodging community challenge is a race where beds are pushed through an obstacle course. 259-1577 for details.

The Snowdown Children's Coloring and Poster contest takes place at Vectra Bank, 1101 E. Second Ave. 247-4183.

The Snowdown Wine, Beer & Cheese Party is held at the Main Mall, 835 Main Ave. Attendants receive a souvenir wine glass. 259-5850 for details. The Elk's Club, 901 E. Second Ave., hosts a spaghetti dinner benefiting the Purgatory ski team. The feast begins at 4 p.m. and continues until 9 p.m. 247-5727 for details.

Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, hosts a dart tournament at 6 p.m. 247-9151 for details.

The single, luminous Snowdown Firework signals the start of the Snowdown Light Parade at 6 p.m. in the southern Durango sky. The Light Parade begins at 500 Main Ave. at 6 p.m. and works its way to 12th Street. Floats and groups will have a special emphasis on the use of lights. There will be a special appearance by the Hillstompers Marching Band of Northern New Mexico.

The 26th annual Ski Softball game between Durango Mountain Ski Patrol and the Ski/Snowboard School takes place at the FLC Softball Complex at 7 p.m. 247-5893 for details.

The Magical Musical Mystery Tour musical jeopardy continues at 7 p.m. at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave.

The Snowdown Follies show live at 7:30 p.m. at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave., and the Durango Arts Center Theatre, 802 E. Second Ave. The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, will simulcast the Snowdown Follies on the big screen at 7:30 p.m.

The Snowdown Light Parade Awards Ceremony takes place at 8 p.m. at Norton's to Go, 3600 N. Main.

Couples compete at the Cave Couple Adventure Course at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 8 p.m. Couples must dress in stone-age gear and compete in timed prehistoric events. 247-1240 for details.

The second Friday performance of the Snowdown Follies runs at 10 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., and Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. The simulcast will be at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at the same time.

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Snowdown wine bottle art will be displayed and auctioned all day at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave.

The Snowdown Balloon Rally takes place at 7:45 a.m. at the Red Rock Ranch 8 Miles North of Durango.

The 3 on 3 basketball tournament starts at 9 a.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. The tournament is for 3rd-12th grades.

The Snowdown Broomball Tournament runs at Chapman Hill Ice Rink beginning at 9 a.m. This is a single elimination tournament with men's and women's divisions. 375-7322 for details.

The Snowdown Snowgames take place from 10 a.m.-noon at Chapman Hill. The event includes tube races, tug-o-war, treasure hunt, egg throw, obstacle course, popcorn stuffing and more. 247-2446 for details.

The 5K Snowshoe Shuffle ski race kicks off at Hillcrest Golf Course Cross Country Ski Track at 10 a.m. 749-1006.

Snowdown Snow Sculptures awards will be presented at 11 a.m. at 500 Main Ave.

The Snowdown Hash House Run starts at 11 a.m. in the Ballroom at the Iron Horse Inn. One harrier lays a trail of flour over a course of his or her choosing. The other harriers follow that trail to the end where food and beverages await. 375-2413 for details.

The Downhill Kayak Race takes place at the Snowcoaster Hill at Durango Mountain Resort at 11 a.m. 259-8313 for details.

El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave., hosts the second annual Golden Tee Golf Tournament at 11 a.m. 259-3562 for details.

The Snowdown Chili Cook-Off tasting begins at noon at the La Plata County Fairgrounds with proceeds supporting Snowdown. Judging begins at 11 a.m. 375-2513 for details.

The Snowdown Rail Rally takes place at noon at Buckley Park. The freestyle rail sliding contest is for aggressive snowboarders and skiers who want to challenge this three-rail course. 259-7308 for details.

The Outlaw Josie Pete's Golf Tournament begins at noon in the Main Mall Commons. Contestants putt 13 holes in costume through various local drinking establishments. 382-7400 to register.

The Feline Fashion Show takes place at 1 p.m. in the McDonald's parking lot. Grab your cat or snatch your neighbor's and dress em up for this all comers fashion show. 247-2446 for details.

The Snowdown Grocery Games runs at 1 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall and feature events like Oreo Stacking and Spam Carving. 247-4475.

The Canine Fashion Show takes place at 2 p.m. in the McDonald's parking lot. Dress your dog in its favorite "Dino" attire or funniest costume. 247-2446 for details.

Durango Mountain Resort presents Mountain Bike Dual Slalom at 2 p.m. Racers will ride their mountain bikes through two courses in the snow and spectators are welcome. 247-9000 ext. 187.

The fourth annual Outhouse Stuffing takes place at Gazpacho, 431 E. Second Ave., at 4 p.m. Teams compete by stuffing as many people as possible into a Porta-Pottie in two minutes. 247-3334 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts the Outlaw Josie Pete's Golf Tournament Awards Ceremony at 4 p.m.

Cuckoo's, 128 E. College Drive, hosts the Broomball Awards at 4 p.m.

The Magical Musical Mystery Tour continues at 5 p.m. at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave.

Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, presents Snowdown Arm Wrestling at 6 p.m. Men and women compete for strong arm respect. 247-9151 for details.

The Snowdown Balloon Glow takes place at 6 p.m. on the Fort Lewis College Rim. Hot air balloons will inflate and fill the evening darkness with the warmth of winter. In conjunction with the event the skies above Durango will be filled with a fireworks display.

Durango High Noon Rotary presents the Snowdown Snowball at the Doubletree Hotel Grand Ballroom from 7 p.m-1 a.m. The event features fine fare, live music, costume contest and a cash bar. 259-3551 for details.

The Snowdown Follies show live at 7:30 p.m. at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave., and the Durango Arts Center Theatre, 802 E. Second Ave. The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, will simulcast the Snowdown Follies on the big screen at 7:30 p.m.

Lady F's Lunacy continues with the final round at 8 p.m. at Lady Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664 for details.

The Cave Couple Adventure Course continues at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Joel's,119 W. Eighth St., hosts the Snowdown Klackers Tournament at 8:30 p.m. There will be five to seven tables with different betting amounts. 385-0430 for details.

The second Saturday performance of the Snowdown Follies runs at 10 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., and Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. The simulcast will be at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at the same time.

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La Plata County Search & Rescue hosts the benefit Snowdown Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m.-noon at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Hall. 382-6365 for details.

Day two of the Snowdown Balloon Rally takes place at Red Rock Ranch, 8 miles north of Durango, at 8:15 a.m.

A kayak Pool Slalom race runs from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Durango Rec. Center. Playboaters and slalom racers are welcome. 259-1361.

3-on-3 Basketball continues at the Durango Recreation Center at 9 a.m.

Animas City Rock, 1111 Camino Del Rio, hosts the Kid's Candy Climb at 10 a.m. with kids between ages 5 and 9 climbing for candy prizes. 259-5700.

El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave., presents the 11th annual Snowdown 8 Ball Pool Tournament at 11 a.m. Recreational and competitive players will compete for cash prizes. 259-8111 for details.

The Hash House Harriers Run continues at the Iron Horse Inn, 5800 N. Main, at 11 a.m.

Colorado Timberline Academy hosts the Ullr Ski Obstacle Race at 1 p.m. Teams will don 10 foot 2x4's and race through various obstacles. 259-9673 for details.