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The Kryptonite Wing Eating Contest, a new event, takes place at Cuckoo's Chicken House and
Waterin' Hole, 128 E. College, at 4 p.m. 259-6322 for details.
The Snowdown Junior King & Queen 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 Fri., Jan. 28. 247-2446 for details.
Magical Musical Mystery Tour music jeopardy takes place at Scoot n' Blues, 900 Main Ave.,
beginning at 5 p.m. 259-1400.
The Snowdown Benefactor Wine Tasting & Art Exhibition 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 Snowdown artist John Cogan. Proceeds benefit the La Plata Open Space Conservancy. 259-3415.
The second round elimination of Lady F's Lunacy trivia tournament begins at 7 p.m. at Lady
Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.
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 for details.
The Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave., hosts the sold-out Gala Premiere Performance of the raucous
Snowdown Follies at 8 p.m.
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All Day Snowdown T-Shirt Day
Beginning at 7 a.m., the Snowdown Snow Sculpture Contest takes place at Durango Mountain
Resort base area. Teams will carve 6x5x8-foot tall blocks of snow for fun and prizes. 259-3837.
The Snowdown Waiter\ Waitress Race takes place at 2 p.m. in the alley behind 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. in the alley behind 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., at 3:30 p.m. Entries must follow the superhero theme. 375-7423 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. 247-8148 for details.
The Snowdown Wine, Beer & Cheese Party takes place at Bistro JP, 701 E. Second Ave., at 4
p.m. Attendants receive a souvenir glass. 259-6322 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. Back by popular demand, there will be a
special appearance by the Hillstompers Marching Band of 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 third elimination round of Lady F's Lunacy trivia tournament begins at 7:30 p.m. at Lady
Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664 for details.
The Magical Musical Mystery Tour musical jeopardy continues at 7:30 p.m. at Scoot .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 the Durango Arts Center,
802, E. Second Ave.
The Superheroes Dance 'Til Ya Drop Night, a new event, takes place at the Wild Horse Saloon,
601 E. Second Ave. The evening features music from the High Rollers. 247-1188 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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The Snowdown Balloon Rally takes place at 7:45 a.m. at Red Rock Ranch, 8 miles north of
Durango.
The 3 on 3 basketball tournament starts at 8 a.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main
Ave. The tournament is for 3rd-12th grades.375-7306 for details.
A DMR and Ska Punk Rock Breakfast takes place at Purgy's at Durango Mountain Resort beginning
at 8 a.m. The event includes live, local punk, drink specials and "motivational foods." 247-9000 ext. 5125 for
details.
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 and more. 247-2446.
The 5K Snowshoe Shuffle race kicks off at Hillcrest Golf Course Cross Country Ski Track at 10
a.m. 946-0417 for details.
The Snowdown Hash House Run starts at 11 a.m. at a secret start location. 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.
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 an 8-Ball Pool Tournament, a double elimination event,
at 11 a.m. 259-3562.
A Superbaby Costume Contest, a new event, takes place at 11 a.m. at Sunnyside Farms Market,
1135 S. Camino del Rio. 749-0970.
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.
Snowdown Tubercross, a new event, takes place at noon at the Hesperus Ski Area. The inner
tube Chinese Downhill includes obstacles and head-to-head racing. 946-8106 for details.
The Outlaw Josie Pete's Golf Tournament begins at noon in the Main Mall Commons. Contestants
putt 12 holes in costume through various local drinking establishments. 382-7400 to register.
Snowdown Texas Hold 'Em Poker, a new event, takes place at Colorado Pongas, 121 W. 8th St.,
at noon. The event will be limited to 80 players. 382-8554 for details.
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.
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 superhero attire or funniest costume. 247-2446 for details.
Durango Mountain Resort presents Mountain Bike Dual Slalom at 2 p.m. Racers will ride
mountain bikes through two courses in the snow. Spectators are welcome. 247-9000 ext. 187.
The Superhero Quick Change Contest, a new event, takes place at Magpies Newsstand, 707 Main
Ave., at 3 p.m. Competitors will be timed to see how fast they can change into their alter-ego. 259-4444 for details.
The 5th annual Outhouse Stuffing takes place at Gazpacho, 431 E. Second Ave., at 3 p.m. Teams
compete by stuffing as many people as possible into a Porta-Pottie in two minutes. 247-3334.
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 5 p.m.
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.
Lady F's Lunacy continues with the final round at 7 p.m. at Lady Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave.
382-9664 for details.
The Magical Musical Mystery Tour continues at 7 p.m. at Scoot .Blues, 900 Main Ave.
The All New Snowdown Super Hip Snowball takes place at Bistro JP, 701 E. Second Ave., at 7
p.m. The event features fine fare, music, costume contest and a cash bar. 769-2573.
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.
Snowdown Superhero School takes place at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 8 p.m.
Participants can test their superpowers against an obstacle course. 259-9200 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 County Fairgrounds.
A kayak Pool Slalom race runs from 8-11 a.m. at the Durango Rec. Center. Playboaters and
slalom racers are welcome. 259-1361 for details.
Day two of the Snowdown Balloon Rally takes place at Red Rock Ranch, 8 miles north of
Durango. A mass ascension of 35 balloons takes place at 8:15 p.m.
3-on-3 Basketball continues at the Durango Recr 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 for details.
A Hash House Harriers Run starts at a secret location at 11 a.m.
Colorado Timberline Academy hosts the Ullr Ski Obstacle Race at noon. Teams will don 2x4's to
race through obstacles. 259-9673 .
Snowdown draws to a close with the Snow Sculpture Awards at 2 p.m. at the Durango Mountain
Resort Plaza.
For more information on the 27th annual celebration of Snowdown, visit www.snowdown.org.
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