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ALL WEEK SNOWDOWN THEME CONTEST Magpie’s Newsstand Café - 707 Main This theme contest is for 2013 because themes are chosen 2 years in advance. Let your imagination run wild!!! Submit your entries at Magpie’s no later than NOON, Sun., Feb. 6. **NOTE: No obscene (i.e., nasty) or redundant (this means we already did it, and won’t be doing that same thing again so don’t bother submitting it) themes will be considered! Check the walls of Oscar’s or Olde Tymer’s or go to www.SNOWDOWN.org if you wonder what themes have already been used. Event Coordinator: Marlene Gebhardt – 382-0518 Entry Deadline: NOON, Sunday, Feb. 6 Prize: Dinner for two SNOWDOWN SEARCH FOR “THE SILVER BULLET” Hosted by Coors Light/Four Corners Broadcasting This 13th annual event pits vampires, werewolves and all mon- sters alike in the search for “THE SILVER BULLET!” Some- where, hiding in the moors and haunts of Durango the Silver Bullet will be hidden. Find the Silver Bullet before anyone else and win $250 in cash, glory, and other fun and wonderful prizes. Here’s how it works: Each day starting Mon., Jan. 31, clues will be released on KIQX & KRSJ Radio that will start you on your search. You must be creative and smart in your interpretation of these clues to find the Silver Bullet and claim your plethora of prizes. Remember there’s no second place in this contest...there’s only one Coors Light Silver Bullet! Registration is not required. Event Coordinators: John Betka – 247-3620, Ward Holmes – 259-4444 Event Cost: FREE, but you must be 21 to participate and must show proof of age to win. Award Ceremony: 5 PM Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Lost Dog Bar & Lounge 1150 Main Prizes: $250-Cash! Glory! And other rare treasures!! BEAR-DOWN FOR SNOWDOWN Durango Harley-Davidson - 750 S. Camino del Rio Attention monstrous ones! Drop off a clean, preferably new stuffed bear at Durango Harley-Davidson all during the month of January! All bears will be donated to children at the VOA Durango Community Shelter and the Southwest Safehouse. Our goal is to provide at least 100 new stuffed bears for the children who benefit from these organi- zations. The bears provide comfort to children during stressful times, so step up and make a simple donation that will help this worthy effort – ‘cause sometimes life really is scary. Event Coordinator: Jeff Murray – 259-0778 Event Cost: One stuffed bear Entry Deadline: Friday, Feb. 4 OWWOOO! It’s the season of the witch…ghost, creature, dementor, and things that go “bump” in the night. Jump in your hearse, or mount your broom and set off for Durango – home of the hairiest, scariest fest ever! It’s SNOWDOWN BITES! Its Monstrous! coming to you from the crypts and hollows of Durango. Don your masks (lest the muggles know ye) pull on your mummy wraps, chain up Igor and head out to find FUN in ways one has never seen! Join us for haunting, screaming, carousing, and some plain ol’ scary FUN in this celebration of SNOWDOWN! Facial hair, green skin and enormous teeth encouraged! Over 80 contests, events, gatherings and silly entertainments have been brought from haunts across the land for your scary-making pleasure! Shake your tail, bare your fangs and make your rallying cry “OWWOOOO!!!!!” all week long! Let there be snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get a MONSTER of a good deal! Get a MONSTER of a good deal! It’s ALL about the RIDE! 5301 E. Main, Farmington 888-302-7000

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ALL WEEKSNOWDOWN THEME CONTEST Magpie’s Newsstand Café - 707 Main This theme contest is for 2013 because themes are chosen 2 years in advance. Let your imagination run wild!!! Submit your entries at Magpie’s no later than NOON, Sun., Feb. 6. **NOTE: No obscene (i.e., nasty) or redundant (this means we already did it, and won’t be doing that same thing again so don’t bother submitting it) themes will be considered! Check the walls of Oscar’s or Olde Tymer’s or go to www.SNOWDOWN.org if you wonder what themes have already been used.Event Coordinator: Marlene Gebhardt – 382-0518Entry Deadline: NOON, Sunday, Feb. 6Prize: Dinner for two

SNOWDOWN SEARCH FOR“THE SILVER BULLET”Hosted by Coors Light/Four Corners BroadcastingThis 13th annual event pits vampires, werewolves and all mon-sters alike in the search for “THE SILVER BULLET!” Some-where, hiding in the moors and haunts of Durango the Silver Bullet will be hidden. Find the Silver Bullet before anyone else and win $250 in cash, glory, and other fun and wonderful prizes. Here’s how it works: Each day starting Mon., Jan. 31, clues will be released on KIQX & KRSJ Radio that will start you on your search. You must be creative and smart in your interpretation of these clues to find the Silver Bullet and claim your plethora of prizes. Remember there’s no second place in this contest...there’s only one Coors Light Silver Bullet! Registration is not required. Event Coordinators: John Betka – 247-3620, Ward Holmes – 259-4444 Event Cost: FREE, but you must be 21 to participate and must show proof of age to win. Award Ceremony: 5 PM Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Lost Dog Bar & Lounge 1150 Main Prizes: $250-Cash! Glory! And other rare treasures!!

BEAR-DOWN FOR SNOWDOWNDurango Harley-Davidson - 750 S. Camino del RioAttention monstrous ones! Drop off a clean, preferably new stuffed bear at Durango Harley-Davidson all during the month of January! All bears will be donated to children at the VOA Durango Community Shelter and the Southwest Safehouse. Our goal is to provide at least 100 new stuffed bears for the children who benefit from these organi-zations. The bears provide comfort to children during stressful times, so step up and make a simple donation that will help this worthy effort – ‘cause sometimes life really is scary.Event Coordinator: Jeff Murray – 259-0778Event Cost: One stuffed bearEntry Deadline: Friday, Feb. 4

OWWOOO! It’s the season of the witch…ghost, creature, dementor, and things that go “bump” in the

night. Jump in your hearse, or mount your broom and set off for Durango – home of the hairiest, scariest fest ever! It’s SNOWDOWN BITES! Its Monstrous! coming to you from the crypts and hollows of Durango. Don your masks (lest

the muggles know ye) pull on your mummy wraps, chain up Igor and head out to find FUN in ways one has never seen! Join us for haunting, screaming, carousing, and some plain ol’ scary FUN in this celebration of SNOWDOWN! Facial hair,

green skin and enormous teeth encouraged!

Over 80 contests, events, gatherings and silly entertainments have been brought from haunts across the land for your scary-making pleasure! Shake your tail, bare

your fangs and make your rallying cry “OWWOOOO!!!!!”all week long!

Let there be snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get aMONSTER of a good deal!

Get aMONSTER of a good deal!

It’s ALLabout the

RIDE!

5301 E. Main, Farmington888-302-7000

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WITH KIQX - RADIO 101 YOUR FUN-OFFICAL SNOWDOWN STATION

WEDNESDAYNEW EVENT! 8:30 AMSTART SNOWDOWN WITH A BUZZ!In front of the D&SNGRR Train StationGet your Buzz on and start SNOWDOWN right with a rally in front of the train station! Beginning at 8:30 purchase your special edition collectable SNOW-DOWN mug for just $10 and receive FREE drip-coffee refills at participating coffee shops until noon Sunday, Feb. 6. Proceeds support SNOWDOWN and the Women’s Resource Center. Stay during the rally for drawings for prizes! Listen to KIQX for live call-ins and details.Event Coordinator: Dawn James-Staten – 799-6467,Grant Pullman – 403-1426Event Cost: FREE

NEW EVENT! 9 AMBUILD YOUR OWN MONSTER CONTESTPine River Valley Bank – 1701 N. MainAttention budding Dr. Frankensteins! Now is the time to reanimate and tweak that old Monster! Get into your laboratory and create your scariest Mon-ster to enter into PRVB’s “Build Your Own Monster Contest”. Deliver your creation and register it on Wednesday, Feb. 2nd. Wire, nails, clay and used body parts optional! Viewing and judging will take place on Thursday, Feb 3. Awards ceremony is at 4:00 on Thursday. Open to all Dr. Frankensteins - no restrictions! Novice division- up to 10 years of age; junior division – 11 years to 17 years of age; senior division – 18 years and older.Event Coordinators: Lisa Van Den Berg, Mark Simon – 385-9583Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: before 5PM Wednesday, Feb 2Prizes: Most Scary, Most Original, and best in all 3 divisions

11 AMSNOWDOWN GRAVEDIGGER’S SCAVENGER HUNTElks Lodge – 901 E. 2nd Ave. (9th St. Entrance)Teams of 4 shall search the haunts of Durango for the items on the list. The list has 100 items for you to find and all the items will fit into one City of Du-rango blue recycling box. The team who returns to the Elks Lodge on Friday NOON with the most items from the list wins! Event Coordinators: Joni Paul – 259-1217, Adele Nielsen – 259-4036Event Cost: $20 per team of 4Entry Deadline: You must sign up and pick up your scavenger list at the Elks Lodge at the 2nd Ave. entrance on Wed., Feb. 2 between 11 AM and 5 PM. Judging will take place at 10 AM sharp Fri., Feb. 4 at the Elks Lodge 9th St. entrance Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place as well as a number of door prizes will be given away!

Wednesday12 NOONSNOWDOWN FASHION DO’S & DON’TSDurango VFW Hall – 1550 Main Boo! This is the fashion show with bite! Wear your scariest, most haunting SNOWDOWN fashion while Gene Pool Gaultier presents his Collection of the highest and lowest fashions you’ve ever seen. Once again, Durangotangs will prove why Durango was voted “Worst Dressed Community“ by USA Today! For lunch you will be served the best ghoulish fare! The show will begin at 12:01 sharp. Lunch will be served at 12:12 and the fashion display begins at 12:29. The show ends at 1:29, so all attending can return to their dead end jobs. We’ll have prizes for the best of you. Remember, parking space is limited so please ride together in those hearses and remember – it’s ADULT ENTERTAINMENT!! Get your tickets early as this popular event sells out quickly. All monies go to SNOWDOWN, so we can do it all again next year! Event Coordinator: Linda Mannix – 749-2995Tickets: $14.99 each for regular lunch seating; $19.99 each for runway tables; $6.00 each for SRO holding up the tombstone. No seat, no food, no drink (what did you expect for just six bucks?!). Advance tickets on sale at the SNOWDOWN store Magpie’s Newsstand, 707 Main, Sat, NOON, Jan. 22, Limit 4 (that’s four) tickets per person!! Prizes: Best Dressed, Worst Dressed, Funniest costume, Best Theme and Grand Prize.

NEW EVENT! 4 PMMONSTER COOKIE DECORATINGCocina Linda in the Albertson’s parking lotKids! Decorate pre-made sugar cookies! Prizes for scariest, funniest and most imaginative! Ages 3-4, 5-6, 7 and older. Event Coordinators: Kayla or Linda – 259-6729Event Cost: $4 Entry Deadline: 4PM Tues., Feb 1Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place

4 PM33rd ANNUAL SNOWDOWN BARTENDER’S CONTESTStarlight Lounge - 937 Main The official SNOWDOWN 2011 cocktail is chosen during this traditional event now in its 33rd year! We know all you monsters work up a BIG thirst haunt-ing, scaring and biting. You don’t have to be a bartender to enter, but you must be 21 years of age or older. All cocktails will be judged on presentation and taste.Event Coordinator: Rick Carney – 749-7231Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event Prizes: 1st -$75 bar tab; 2nd – $50 bar tab; 3rd – $25 bar tab

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Wednesday5:30 PMSNOWDOWN SPELLEBRATIONHenry Strater Theater Hosted by the Adult Education Center of DurangoIt’s the one and only spelling competition of SNOWDOWN! 3-person teams will test their spelling abilities against some of the most difficult words in the English language. Schools, organizations, neighborhoods, units of government and busi-nesses enter teams of 3 to compete. This is a fun team-building event for busi-nesses and other organizations! No age restrictions!Event Coordinators: Kelly Quach, Paulette Church – 385-4354 Event Cost: $175 entry fee per team of 3 to benefit literacy programs at the center Entry Deadline: 5 PM Monday, January 31, 2011Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for best spellers, spirit award, sportsmanship and best costumes.

6 PMMAGICAL MUSICAL MYSTERY TOURLost Dog - 1150 Main Hosted by AIKO AIKO Sound and The Lost DogTeams 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 and haunted music! Finals to be held on Thursday.Event Coordinators: Dale Garland – 259-3693 [email protected], Michael Jordan- 259-6004Event Cost: $40 per team of 4Entry Deadline: 30 minutes prior to opening rounds Prizes: Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and other prizes for best team name and other awards for frivolity

6 PMPEG-IN-THE-HEART CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENTElks Lodge – 901 E. 2nd Ave.Time once again to get out your cribbage board and sign up for this event! Regular 6-card play, single elimination. Bring boards if you have them. Cards provided. Sign up early at the Elks Lodge beginning the last week of January. Adult event.Event Coordinators: Adele Nielsen – 259-4036, Joni Paul – 259-1217Event Cost: $7 per player (entry fee used for cash prizes) Entry Deadline: Time of eventPrizes: cash for 1st, 2nd 3rd and other prizes will be given away

6 PM3RD ANNUAL SNOWDOWN BURP-OFF CONTESTSKA Brewing World Headquarters – 225 Girard St.Even monsters love their beer! And where there’s beer, there’s bound to be burping! Contestants vie for top honors before a panel of discriminating judges. There will be three groups (men, women and couples) competing in two categories – loudest/longest and most creative. Must be over 21 years old to compete.Event Coordinators: Jeff Pratt- 903-1026, Jennifer McKigney- 903-1026Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Wednesday6 PMSNOWDOWN BICYCLE ROLLER RACESSteaming Bean – 915 Main Hosted by the Durango Wheel ClubHead-to-head bicycle races on stationary indoor rollers, contestants provide their own bicycles, road-type with 700c front wheels are necessary. Furthest distance covered in 15 minutes wins. Categories: men 18+ older; women 18 + older. All participants will compete for prizes.Event Coordinator: Ivan Unkokvsky – 749-0030Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 10 minutes before event Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each category

7 PMSNOWDOWN SCOTCH DOUBLES POOL TOURNAMENTPongas – 121 W. 8th St.Grab your cue and a partner and stroll on down to Pongas. Alternating shots by teams of 2 against other competing teams in 8-ball pool. All ages welcome – under 21 MUST be accompanied by a parent.Event Coordinators: J.R. Spies – 769-0800, Sky Tussel – 382-8554 Event Cost: $10 per team Entry Deadline: 6 PM Wed., Feb. 2Prizes: Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd based on number of entries

7 PM3RD ANNUAL KLACKERS TOURNAMENTStarlight Lounge - 937 Main Durango’s homegrown game! Single elimination tournament of this exciting, fast-paced dice board game. Must be 21 years or older. Event Coordinator: Rick Carney – 749-7231Event Cost: FreeEntry Deadline: 7 PM day of eventPrizes: 1st -$75 bar tab; 2nd – $50 bar tab; 3rd – $25 bar tab

7 PM7th ANNUAL SNOWDOWN KID’S FOLLIESDurango Arts Center Theatre – 802 E. 2nd Ave.A Follies show that even the little ones can attend! Family entertainment provided by the rising stars of Durango, your very own kids! Open to kids 8-18 years old. Appropriate for audiences of all ages who are ready for some fun entertainment. Net proceeds will support ongoing Kid’s Follies and DAC Children’s Scholarships. Two shows on FRIDAY, JAN. 28 and WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2, 5:30 PM and at 8:00 PM.Event Coordinators: Denise Hagemeister - 403-8000 or 749-4445, Susan Belshe – 403-8000 or 799-4044Event Cost: Audience: $10 adult, $5 children. Tickets go on sale the first week of January and may be purchased at the Durango Art’s Center.

7:30 PM16th ANNUAL LADY F’S LUNACYLady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange – 640 Main Back for the 16th year in a row, the most frightening Lady Falconburgh hosts this display of stupidity, smarts and staying power. Fans of Jeopardy & Trivial Pursuit will love this team event at Lady Falconburgh’s. It will test your memory, knowledge of mindless drivel, buzzer speed and fast, smooth moves. Put together a team of 4 and prepare for a good time! Limited to 16 teams. Wednesday and Thursday are elimination rounds for the big Saturday Night Brawl Competition. Must be 21 to enter.Event Coordinators: Garrett Smith – 799-1371, Andy Robinson- 946-5070Event Cost: $50 per team Entry Deadline: Mon., Jan. 31 at Lady Falconburgh’s Prizes: 1st place – $100 bar tab; 2nd place, Best Concept/Costume – $50 bar tab

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Wednesday

8 PM6th ANNUAL POLAR BEER PLUNGECarver Brewing Co. – 1022 Main Inspired by the legendary “Polar Bear Plunge”, this event introduces a new medium - BEER! Only the most intrepid creatures of the night will head over to Carver’s ghoulish patio where they will “bob” for fabulous prizes, no hands allowed. The coveted Golden Plunger will be awarded to the individual who performs the judges’ most favored plunge. Bring along a change of clothes, and you must be 21 or over to plunge. Only one plunger at a time – no dualies!Event Coordinators: Aaron Seitz – 946-1591, Erik Maxson – 903-8058Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Random prizes at the bottom of the pool, as well as the Golden Plunger and $100 in Carver’s gift cards.

8 PMGUINNESS GAMES – SNAKES AND LADDERSThe Irish Embassy Pub – 900 Main Come play this traditional British board game of Snakes & Ladders! Players will compete individually or in teams of 4 for prizes. Arrive early to sign up and play. Event Coordinators: John Fingleton – 403-1200, Cindy Coleman – 946-7660Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Pub merchandise

NEW EVENT! 8 PMPING PONG TOURNAMENTStarlight Lounge - 937 Main Single elimination, regulation ping-pong. Event Coordinator: Rick Carney – 749-7231Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 60 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st - $50 bar tab, 2nd - $25 bar tab

Wednesday/Thursday8:30 PM23rd ANNUAL SNOWDOWN JOKEDOWNDerailed Saloon – 725 Main A longtime SNOWDOWN tradition, this hilarious event starts your week with a monstrous belly full of laughs! The Jokedown is open to all who can spin a good tale! Give it your best shot and tell us your funniest joke and you could win this amateur competition! Or… try your hand at stand-up comedy (3-5 minutes). All competitors judged on delivery and audience reaction. Losers will be tossed to the goblins. This is adult entertainment and not for the easily offended!Event Coordinator: Todd Gibson – 247-5440Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event Prizes: Joke telling – 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Stand-up – 1st, 2nd, 3rd;

NEW EVENT! 10 PMGUINNESS GAMES – HUNGRY HIPPOS The Irish Embassy Pub – 900 Main “It’s a race, it’s a chase, hurry up and feed their face; Who will win? No one knows! Feed the hungry hip-ip-pos;Hungry hungry hippos! (open up and there it goes!).” If you remember this jingle, you remember how to play Hungry Hippos! Event Coordinators: John Fingleton – 403-1200, Cindy Coleman – 946-7660Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Pub merchandise

THURSDAY9 AMBUILD YOUR OWN MONSTER CONTESTPine River Valley Bank – 1701 N. Main Public viewing and judging will be held Thursday February 3rd between 9 AM and 3 PM, in the bank lobby. The Awards Ceremony will begin at 4 PM Thursday.(See 9 AM Wednesday for details)

NEW EVENT 10 AMSNOWDOWN “DOUGHDOWN”Doughworks - 2653 N. MainWanna look like the Doughboy? Or Godzilla? See how many delicious doughnuts you can eat in just 5 (five) minutes! All entrants receive Dough-works memorabilia!Event Coordinators: Karen LaVallee - 903-8484, Dylan Norton - 946-1270Event Cost: FreeEvent Deadline: Call Wed, Feb. 2, 3PM to sign upPrizes: 1st , 2nd, 3rd

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Thursday4 PM“HOT STUFF” WINGSCuckoo’s Chicken House and Waterin’ Hole – 128 College Dr.,next to the Abbey TheatreYou think the graveyard is hot? Wait until you gorge on these wings! Not even the hottest looking zombies compare to our “Hot Wings”. Not even a vampire can bite out that fi re! Drop by Cuckoo’s for the full set of contest rules. Must be 18 or older to enter and limited to the fi rst 25 to submit entry form and waiver. Event Coordinator: Michele Redding – 259-6322 Event Cost: $5 per entrantPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

4 PMSHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER EATING CONTESTHighway 3 Roadhouse – 955 Hwy 3 Zombies love this ‘cause they look like big ‘ol nasty eyeballs! How many can you suck down in one minute??? Event Coordinators: Chuck Norton, Adam Dalermo – 247-4702 Event Cost: $10 per entrantPrizes: Men and Women categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

4:15 PMMONSTER MASK DECORATINGCONTEST & PRESENTATION OF AWARDSVectra Bank – 1101 E Second Ave.Only the youngest monsters are eligible to enter this contest! The goal? To create great works of art fi t for the ghoulish exhibit. Join us for a party at 4 PM where the winners will be announced and prizes awarded.Event Coordinators: Cathleen McKnight – 375-7421, Angelia Cook– 375-7428Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: Masks are provided by the bank and can be picked up begin-ning Wednesday, January 26th (decorations not provided). Entries for all age groups must be returned to Vectra Bank by Friday, January 28th. Categories: Youth ages 5-7, 8-10 and 11-14 years oldPrizes: 1st – $15, 2nd – $10, and 3rd – $5 prizes for each age group.

4:30 PMSNOWDOWN JR. MONSTER AND VAMP CONTESTBest Western Rio Grande Inn – 400 E. 2nd Ave.Ruling a graveyard is hard work — let’s start ‘em out young. Hosted by McDonald’s and the Best Western Rio Grande Inn. Finalists for the SNOW-DOWN Junior monster and vamp from Durango grade school competition will ride in the SNOWDOWN Light Parade Friday night. Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser – 247-2446 or 247-3986Event Cost: FREE

ThursdayNEW EVENT! 5 PMA TASTE OF COLORADO Cocina Linda – 309 W. College Dr. Tasting of Colorado wines and Fox Fire Farm wines with appetizers made by Cocina Linda. Pre-sale tickets available at Cocina Linda. Sample 4 wines and one full glass of choice. Must be 21+ with ID.Event Coordinator: Linda Illsley– 259-3415 or 259-6729Event Cost: $15 per person

5:30 PMSNOWDOWN BENEFACTORWINE TASTING & ART EXHIBITIONDouble Tree Hotel – 501 Camino Del RioSponsored by La Plata Open Space Conservancy. Accomplished area artists will show and sell original artwork in a variety of media to raise funds to save open land. Guests will enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres while sampling fi ne wines. Guests will also receive a signed, limited edition reproduction of the Jurors’ Choice from all art entries. Sponsored by the Bank of Colorado and other local businesses. Proceeds help La Plata Open Space Conservancy save our local landscapes for all to enjoy.Event Coordinators: Katharine Roser – 259-3415, Nancy Berry – 259-3415Event Cost: $75 per person (includes one reproduction) or $100 per couple (includes one reproduction). Tickets in advance or at the door. Reservations recommended by January 31st, as this is a very popular event! Walk-ins welcome.

5:30 PMKAYAK POOL SLALOMDurango Recreation Center – 2700 Main Kayak pool slalom and “paddles-up” sponsored by Durango Whitewater. A scary test of skill! Two events at the same time! All types of fl oating craft are welcome. Kayak slalom has 21 gates to challenge your nimble skills. Time plus penalties determines winner of fame and the coveted treasures from the tomb!Event Coordinators: Kent Ford – 259-1361, Nic Borst – 720-272-2582Event Cost: $3 per player & Recreation Center entry feeEntry Deadline: Time of the event Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Cadet, Junior, Men’s, Women’s Kayak, C-1, C-2

NEW EVENT! 6 PMNintendo Wii BOWLING COMPETITIONHosted by bent Urban Sports Bar – 42 CR 259 Suite # 400 @ Ptarmigam Center. Co-hosted by GamestopThere will be four Wiis running at once with 4 competitors at each Wii, with up to 16 monsters in the event. Rounds are single elimination until only 4 remain. Finals have 2 rounds. The fi rst round will eliminate 1 competitor and then the fi nal battle will be amongst 3. Must be 21 or over to play..Event Coordinator: Amber Pedigo – 422-8077Entry Deadline: 60 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st Grand Prize A Wii will be awarded at the end of the competition , 2nd a keg of beer , 3rd a $50 gift certifi cate to bent Urban Sports Bar.Event Cost: $20 per player.

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Thursday6 PMMAGICAL MUSICAL MYSTERY TOUR FINALS Lost Dog Bar & Lounge – 1150 Main AIKO AIKO Sound and the Lost Dog Team of 4 will test competing monster’s knowledge of music trivia in a variety of musical genres, from Top 40 and heavy metal to classic Broadway show tunes and haunting music!(See 6 PM Wednesday for details)Event Coordinators: Dale Garland – 259-3693, Michael Jordan – 259-6004Event Cost: FREEPrizes: Best Costume Prizes for monsters in these categories: Scariest, best all round, funniest, most original, best monster couple.

6 PMBEER-PONG TOURNAMENTPongas – 121 W. 8th St.Teams of two will play a double elimination tournament with traditional beer-pong rules. Must be at least 21.Event Coordinators: J.R. Spies – 769-0800, Sky Tussel – 382-8554Entry Deadline: Time of eventPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rdEvent Cost: $15 per team player.

NEW EVENT! 6:30 PMFRANKEN-FURTER EATING CONTESTDerailed Saloon– 725 Main“Frankin-Furter” Hot dog eating contest – must chew as we don’t want any early trips to the graveyard! Followed by live music by the Denver band, Interstate/Express starting at 9 PM. Event Coordinator: Todd Gibson – 769-0800Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before the eventPrizes: 1st- $100, 2nd- $50 Gift certificate, 3rd -$15 Gift certificateEvent Cost: $5 per player.

6:30 PMDODGE BALL FOR PEACEDurango Recreation Center – 2700 Main Hosted by Southern UteCommunity Action Programs (SUCAP)A dodge ball tournament, with elimination rounds so each team plays at least two games, plus finals. Each team must have at least six members and at least two women; maximum six on the court at once, four additional substi-tutes are allowed. National rules apply and this is for adults 18 and over.Event Coordinators: Peter Tregillus – 403-0614, Jared Wright – 759-6515Event Cost: $75 per team to benefit the Peace Jam chapter service projects Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st – dinner for team, 2nd – dessert for team

Thursday7 PMTWILIGHT DANCE CONTESTStarlight Lounge – 937 Main Come show off your best dance moves – the monster mash, zombie crawl, mummy stomp - to music by DJ. Must be 21 or older to participate. Show up the day of the event. Come party like you broke the trance from the walking dead! Event Coordinator: Rick Carney – 749-7231Event Cost: FREEPrizes: 1st – $50 bar tab, 2nd – $25 bar tab

7 PM16th ANNUAL LADY F’S LUNACYLady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange – 640 Main Second elimination round (See 7 PM Wednesday for details)

8 PMGot Beer’d? BEARD GROWING CONTESTCarver Brewing Co. – 1022 Main The beard has been worn by Wolfmen as a symbol of terror and power for centuries. Can we really say our local guys are the best under the full moon? Let’s find out as they toss aside their blades and razors to grow the finest beards since they walked out of the shadows. Growing began on November 11th so this gives you three months to cover that beautiful visage with furry hair and lots of it!Event Coordinators: Peter Clevano and Mike Hurst – 903-9098 or 946-2459 Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: Participants must have been at Carver Brewing Co. on November 11th to get their photos taken. Entries will be accepted during the event but they will be judged in a different category. Prizes: Best color, overall length beard, and winner of “The Race” with the fullest, fastest growing 3-month old ” – you need to have proof (i.e. dated photo) of having been clean-shaven on November 11th.New Prize Categories This Year: The Best Beer Absorption and Durango’s Best Wolfman.New Prize Category for Women “Equal Opportunity”: Best leg hair! Creepy! Ladies, don’t feel left out!

8 PMTHE GUINNESS GAMES - OPERATIONThe Irish Embassy Pub – 900 Main Test your skill at this challenging game – be sure to keep a steady hand so you don’t tickle the skeleton-funny bone!Event Coordinators: Cindy Coleman – 946-7660, John Fingleton – 403-1200Event Cost: $4 per player Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

8 PMSNOWDOWN FOLLIES GALA PREMIERE PERFORMANCELIVE at Henry Strater Theatre Only!This premiere of the notoriously irreverent SNOWDOWN Follies is for those who pay the “big bucks” to don cheap and cheesy thrift wear for SNOW-DOWN’s most laughable event. Come early! Doors open at 7:15 PM for social hour. Curtain at 8 PM. Don’t be late! ADULTS ONLY! Event Coordinator: Terry Fiedler – 247-8163Event Cost: $50 per person includes reserved table, rose for the ladies and, of course, your own personal Snowdown button.Ticket Sales: SOLD OUT! See 7:30 PM Friday for other ticket options.

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Thursday/Friday10 PM“MONSTER MASH BALL” DANCE PARTYAND COSTUME CONTESTLost Dog Bar & Lounge – 1150 Main Zombie dancing to a DJ amidst the scariest of décor. “Freaky Tiki” bar and the patio will be open. Must be 21 or over.Event Coordinators: Ann Morse, Victor Galarzo – 259-0430Event Cost: FREEPrizes: Best Costume Prizes for monsters in these categories: Scariest, best all round, funniest, most original, best monster couple.

10 PMTHE GUINNESS GAMES – CONNECT FOURThe Irish Embassy Pub – 900 Main Test your skill at this challenging game!Event Coordinators: Cindy Coleman – 946-7660, John Fingleton – 403-1200Event Cost: $4 per player Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

FRIDAYALL DAYSNOWDOWN T-SHIRT DAY Don your favorite SNOWDOWN apparel – the one and only, super spooky, one of a kind annual SNOWDOWN t-shirt. How many Durangotangs can we get to wear the SAME shirt?? You too can be the “belly of the beast” and have a ravin’ good time all SNOWDOWN WEEK! Available at Magpie’s and other fine local establishments, it’s a must for your scariest wear.

NEW EVENT! 1 PMFOURSQUARE TOURNAMENTVisitors Center, Santa Rita Park, 111 S. Camino Del RioThe object of the game is to be the last spook in position one. One goblin kneels in one of four squares on their knees. Using a bouncy ball the size of a volleyball, the player in position one will serve the ball by bouncing it in their square once then hitting it to another square. Join the fun and try to be the last player in posi-tion one!Event Coordinators: Sarah McLean – 828-1039, Dustin Cook – 247-3500 ext 303 Event Cost: FREEPrizes: 1st place – Durango Osprey Back Pack; 2nd place – Gift Certificate

Friday2 PMSNOWDOWN WAITER/WAITRESS RACESteamworks (in the alley behind) – 801 E. 2nd Ave.Traditionally one of SNOWDOWN’s wildest events, a great spectator event in any weather — even a ghoulish (snow?) storm! Join your favorite restau-rant’s monster team in a crazy, anything goes obstacle course race as they compete for the coveted “Silver Serving Tray.” Open to co-ed four-person teams: 2 ghosts, 2 ghouls. All entrants must be employed wait staff!Event Coordinator: Sean Clark – 769-0773Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 30 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd — First place winner gets a quarter barrel of Steam-works beer; gift certificates for 2nd and 3rd places.

3 PMSNOWDOWN BED RACESteamworks (in the alley behind) – 801 E. 2nd Ave.Durango Hotel & Lodging Association hosts the annual bed race challenge among the lodging community. Beds are provided and are pushed through an obstacle course more difficult than navigating through the graveyard at midnight. Teams consist of four members with one of them riding the coffin (er, bed) at all times. Must be at least 18 years old to participate.Event Coordinators: Wardine Lee – 749-3577, Eileen Stastny – 259-1376 Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 30 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd places for both race and costumes.

NEW EVENT! 3 PMICE WORLDS: SNOW SCIENCE!Durango Discovery Museum – 1333 Camino Del RioJoin us and get snowed in with ice, salt and science. We’ll make dry ice and liquid nitrogen treats, explore the properties of ice on an ice tar, experiment with a variety of salts to learn more about freezing and melting points, and really, just enjoy some “cool” family time. Happy feet!Event Coordinators: Ashley Hein – 403-1861, Lexie Wallace – 403-1741 Event Cost: $5 per family

NEW EVENT! 3:30 PM – 5:30 PMPRE-PARADE TASTE & TUNECocina Linda – 309 W College DriveJoin us before the parade for a tasting of cocktails made with Montanya Rum and appetizers by Cocina Linda. Tickets will be pre-sold through Thursday February 3, 5 PM. Must be 21 years of age to purchase tickets and to partici-pate.Event Coordinator: Linda – 259-6729Event Cost: $25 per person

4:30 PMSNOWDOWN SPAGHETTI DINNER (Early Seating)Elk’s Lodge – E. 2nd Ave. & 9th St.The first of two seatings, this resplendent feast will be held in the tombs of the venerated Elk’s Lodge and is sure to attract those with a monster’s appe-tite. Guaranteed fun (and filling!) for all ages. Hosted by the Durango Winter Sports Foundation, helping “local kids do great things”. Proceeds used for the development and promotion of winter competition sports for youth (Alpine, Nordic, Freestyle and Snowboard). Tickets are available in advance on-line at www.durangowintersports.org, at Magpie’s Newsstand Café, 707 Main, until 5 PM Friday, February 4, and at the door. Event Coordinators: Donna Chase – 749-2305, Cynthia Aspen – 749-2708Event Cost: Adults $9 and Kids $5

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Friday• Box Office: January 22, 2011. Order establishment numbers will be handed out at secret location to be announced at 6 AM on radio stations KIQX, KRSJ & KIUP. Actual ticket sales will commence at 6:30 AM at the Elks Lodge, 9th Street entrance.• Ticket Marketplace at Bank of the San Juans: 12 tickets will be sold (in lots of 4) to the highest bidder each day for four days beginning Tuesday, Janu-ary 25, 2011. Bids will be received in person only…no telephone calls…at 144 E. 8th Street.

7:30 PMSNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEO SIMULCASTAbbey Theatre – 128 E. College Dr. (below Randy’s)If you missed ticket sales for the Follies this year, watch the simultaneous broadcast on the big screen at the Abbey Theatre. It’s almost as good as the real thing — at half the price! Please be aware that this is adult entertainment.Event Coordinator: Chuck Kuehn – 385-1711Ticket Cost: $8 per personTicket Sales: Abbey Box Office

8 PMSNOWDOWN PARADE AWARDS CEREMONYDurango Arts Center – 802 E. 2nd Ave.Join us for the presentation of trophies for the best Light Parade entries; prizes awarded in 10 categories. (See 6 PM Friday listing for Light Parade information)

NEW EVENT! 8 PMJUNIOR MONSTER MASH BALLLa Plata County Fairgrounds – 2500 MainWe plan on waking the dead with our Monster Mash Ball to benefit the SW Colorado Red Cross Disaster Program. We will provide a safe environment and fun event for local youth to enjoy SNOWDOWN. Music provided by a DJ and there will be pizza and soda for all kids attending. This event is open to all area youth ages 8-18.Event Coordinators: John Gillam – 247-2144; Cindi Shank – 759-4697Event Cost: $5 per person

10 PMSNOWDOWN FOLLIESSecond Friday Performance LIVE at the Henry Strater Theatre & Durango Arts Center Theatre (See Friday 7:30 PM for details)

10 PMSNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEO SIMULCAST(See Friday 7:30 PM for details)

10 PMPOLE DANCING CONTESTPongas – 121 W. 8th St.Come on over to watch or compete in SNOWDOWN’s pole dancing competi-tion. Girls (or guys) show us your moves! Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.Event Coordinators: J.R. Spies – 769-0800; Sky Tussel – 382-8554Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 60 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st place - $100 bar tab; 2nd place - $75 bar tab; 3rd place - $25 bar tab

Friday6 PMTHE SNOWDOWN FIREWORK!A SNOWDOWN Tradition! All ghouls, ghosts and spooks should look south on Main toward this pyrotechnic wonder - a single firework! This beacon will light your way through the catacombs to hours of fun and entertainment! Our many thanks to chief ghoul Tom Kaufman and his hearty crew of fire starters (and fire enders!)! This show is hosted by the SNOWDOWN Board and Team, and by Serious Texas Barbeque, Three Springs, Mountain Bike Specialists, Sky Ute Sand & Gravel, The Wells Group, Leland House, and Ron’s Plumbing.

6 PMSNOWDOWN LIGHT PARADEMain from College Dr. through 12th St., Hosted by Sky Ute Event Center and CasinoJoin the spooks on the streets for the SNOWDOWN Light Parade. It’s Du-rango’s only nighttime parade where light-bedecked floats create a dazzling delight in Durango’s most spectacular and entertaining procession along the trails of Main Avenue. Floats and groups enter in 10 divisions with special emphasis on the use of lights. (You must submit an application to participate.)Event Coordinator: Tim Cooney – 749-1350Event Cost: $50 per entryEntry Deadline: 5 PM, Friday, January 14, at Magpie’s Newsstand Café – 707 Main; entry forms available at Magpie’s or at www.snowdown.org Prizes: Mayor’s Choice, Sweepstakes, Best Theme and many more trophies per category.

Special appearance by the Hill Stompers Band of Los Alamos, New Mexico!This classic band is sure to bring fun to any monster bash as they bring their swinging rhythms to the Light Parade and everywhere else fun is to be had! Lay down your torches and feel free to offer frosty mugs of golden brew for the talented group.

7 PMSNOWDOWN SPAGHETTI DINNER (late seating)Elk’s Lodge – E. 2nd Ave. & 9th St.(See 4:30 PM Friday for details)

7 PMSKI SOFTBALLFLC Softball Complex – Fort Lewis CollegeTwo rival covens — Durango Mountain Resort Ski Patrol and the Ski/ Snow-board School — continue their 33-year rivalry in Ski Softball. The winners will be looking for snow to line the coffin of the losing ski/board team! Hosted by Durango Mountain Resort Ski Patrol. Whether by broom, foot or spirit, make your way to one of the most popular SNOWDOWN events.Event Coordinator: Chris Zeller – 247-2211Event Cost: FREE

7:30 PMSNOWDOWN FOLLIESLive at the Henry Strater Theatre and Durango Arts Center TheatreThe Follies return for the 28th year of entertainment with your favorite showbiz personalities, entertainment and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent review performs in these two theatres simultaneously. Really! Cash Bar! Ticket purchases limited to four per person for this smash show performed by an all-volunteer cast and crew! Ticket sales support SNOW-DOWN. Remember, this is adult entertainment. Visit www.snowdownfollies.org for complete details.Event Coordinator: Terry Fiedler – 247-8163Ticket Cost: $15 per person• Mail-in Drawing: December 11, 2010

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SATURDAY8 AMSNOWDOWN BALLOON RALLY& MASS ASCENSIONRed Rock Ranch (Park at Animas Valley Elementary School)Hosted by BP, this spectacular event features a beautiful display of colorful hot air balloons ascending in the early morning frost. For a superior viewing experi-ence, book your tickets to ride the D&SNGRR the train up the valley and watch 25 balloons climb skyward from the warmth of the train. What a way to wake up! Persons over 21 interested in volunteering for chase crews should call the event coordinator. Special thanks to the Durango Amateur Radio Club for balloon safety communications and to Mesa Propane for fuel. Continues on Sunday!Event Coordinators: Phil Campbell – 375-4629, 884-6191, Skip Page – 259-7821 Event Cost: Pilot $75, Sponsor $195Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in all categoriesEligibility: Pilots by invitation; Sponsors: first 25 applicants

8 AMSNOWDOWN BALLOON RALLY TRAIND&SNGRR Depot – 479 Main Rise & shine and de-fog your sunglasses to watch the Mass Balloon Ascen-sion over the Animas Valley! Enjoy the complimentary donuts, non-alcoholic hot beverages and soda in the warmth & comfort of a vintage train car on the famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. After the ascension over valley, the train will continue on past the spectacular “High Line” to Cas-cade Canyon for a brief stop before returning to Durango around 1:30 pm in time to enjoy other SNOWDOWN events! Concession Car is available on the train to purchase lunch and libations. Event Coordinator: Brenda Macon - 385-8831Event Cost: Adult ages 12+ $59, Children age 4-11 $39 (SNOWDOWN special! Get 2-for-1 Fares!) Entry Deadline: Board by 7:30 AM, departure 8AM, call 1-888-872-4607 or 970-247-2733 for tickets and reservations.

NEW EVENT! 8 AMHANG-OVER OBSTACLE COURSECocina Linda - Albertson’s Parking Lot, Hosted by Cocina Linda,Albertsons & Liquor WorldAs if you weren’t having strange ‘sightings’ already, here is an obstacle course to challenge your senses. There will be drinks and breakfast served, yum! just what you need to pick yourself back up from last nights’ fun! Prizes for early arrivals and points deducted for late-comers. Register at Cocina Linda and be 21. This event goes until 11 AM, see you there!Event Coordinator: Cocina Linda - 259-6729Event Cost: $10

9 AMSNOWDOWN SHOOTOUT 3-ON-3BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTDurango Recreation Center – 2700 Main Join in the SNOWDOWN celebration by playing 3-on-3 basketball at the Durango Community Recreation Center. This tournament is for the goblins in 3rd-12th grades. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games and each participant will receive a FREE event T-shirt. All officials are volunteers and teams not playing will be assigned scorekeeping duties. Form your team now and register at the Recreation Center. Divisions are limited to eight teams. No registrations will be accepted on tournament day. Teams must play in the grade division of the player in the highest grade and division placement is

Saturdaybased on age of oldest player on team. Categories: Girls Division/Boys Division 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade, 7th-8th grade, 9th-10th grade and 11th-12th grade. Volunteers, officials and score-keepers needed for the event. All volunteers receive a FREE event T-shirt and lunch. Event Coordinators: Kelli Jaycox – 375-7306, John Robinette – 375-7323Event Cost: $40 per team (early registration); $65 per team (late registration)Entry Deadline: Early registration January 31, at 6 PM. Late registration February 3, at Noon. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd all categories, boys and girls

NEW EVENT! 9 AMKRAKEN POKERDurango Recreation Center – 2700 Main, Hosted by Splash Down Diving & Durango Rec. CenterAh, the creativity amongst us, this event has SNOWDOWN written all over it! Are you ready for this one? An underwater Texas Hold’em tournament! Each contestant will be given a pre-determined amount of poker chips to be used and will participate, while wearing scuba equipment, in 30 min. tournaments. At the end of each round, the contestant with the most chips wins. BEWARE OF THE MONSTROUS KRAKEN, the Kraken will be lurking trying to give clues to other players as to what your hand may contain! This event is for ages 15+, (under 18 needs parental consent form). This event goes until Noon and continues on Sunday!Event Coordinators: Terry & Kim Tucker - 385-8518 or 799-1555Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 6 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 2Prizes: Best costume, best hand, and Grand Kraken awards

10 AMSNOW GAMESChapman Hill (Santa Rita Park if there is no snow) You can leave the garlic at home for this one! Crazy fun games for your littlest goblins! Hosted by McDonald’s for ages 3 through middle school, yes middle school! There will be tube races, tug-o-war, a treasure hunt, egg throw, obstacle course, popcorn stuffing and more fun events. So bring your little ghouls to their favorite SNOWDOWN event and watch them have a howling good time! Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser – 247-2446 or 247-3986Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 30 minutes before eventPrizes: PRIZES AND PRIZES AND PRIZES

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SaturdayNEW EVENT! 10 AMDOGGIE OLYMPICS “NO BITE”Creature Comforts - 305 Camino del Rio - Centennial Center, Hosted by Creature Comforts & Durango Kennel ClubAnother Durango-style event, gotta love SNOWDOWN! Canine Olympics with a twist! There will be 6 games for your furry friend; agility, sing-off, tail wagging, snoopy says, PB lick, trick off and of course, musical chairs. This event is open to all ages, one handler per dog, children must be accompa-nied by an adult. Like the Canine Fashion Show at 2PM, all dogs must be on a leash. Refreshments inside! Event Coordinators: Wendy Williamson/Danica Ivanovich - 247-2748, Gail Gardner -247-5350Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 15 minutes before eventPrizes: PRIZES AND PRIZES

NEW EVENT! 10 AMKICKBALL TOURNAMENTRiverview Sports Complex - Hosted by the Durango Interact ClubA four-inning kickball event for up to 8 teams unless more people are inter-ested and sign up. We encourage you to email or call us and sign up early, come alone or with your fellow monster-mashers! This will be a fun twist to normal kickball so it should make for an entertaining game to play and watch. Ages 14-18, 18 and up. (18 and over plays at 1PM).Event Coordinators: Ashley Aragon - 303-902-1838/[email protected] Bonnie Waller - 769-7475/[email protected] Cost: $5/per playerEntry Deadline: 20 minutes before event or emailPrizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd, also best costume & best team spirit

10 AMSNOWDOWN BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT Chapman Hill Ice Rink – 500 Florida Rd.This coed single-elimination tournament hosted by the City of Durango provides plenty of excitement! “Official Broomball” equipment is required for all teams of 6. Bring your own wood handled straw broom and protective gear with non-abrasive shoe soles. Teams must provide their own helmets. Must be 18 or over to play. Register by 5 PM Tuesday, February 1, at the Parks and Recre-ation office at the Durango Recreation Center- 2700 Main. Complete rosters are due when payment is made. NO ALCOHOL! Citations will be given to violators. Hosted in part by Southwestern Beverage, Cuckoo’s and Coca-Cola. Awards ceremony 5 PM at Cuckoo’s. Event Coordinator: Matt Morrissey – 375-7395Event Cost: $50 per teamEntry Deadline: 5 PM Tuesday, February 1, at Parks & Recreation office at Durango Recreation Center Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

10 AMSCREAMFEST NORDIC RACE Hillcrest Golf Course, Hosted by Pine Needle MountaineeringA relay race where all experience levels are welcome! We will split everyone into random teams so get yourself geared up for a good time! Up to 5 people per team. Each member of the team will make a loop around the course. The team with the fastest time wins. Open to skate and classic. All ages and abilities welcome. Event Coordinators: Ian Allison – 247-8728, Jeremy Dakin – 247-8728Event Cost: $5 with proceeds going to Durango Nordic Team & SNOW-DOWN!Entry Deadline: Time of eventPrizes: 1st

SaturdayNEW EVENT! 10 AMWINTER TRIATHLONDurango Mountain Resort-Columbine Hill, Hosted by The Liberty School & Adaptive Sports AssociationThe Winter Triathlon consists of three sub-events; skiing/snowboarding, snow-shoeing and snow tubing. There will be two heats; individuals doing all three sub-events as well as teams performing the sub-events in a relay. Costumes are encouraged for prizes! Proceeds from entry fees and other donations will be given to The Liberty School’s Sister School in the Darfur Refugee camps to buy school supplies, train teachers, and build/maintain facilities.Event coordinator: Katie Cashette - 903-5721Event Cost: $15Entry Deadline: 30 min. before eventPrizes: Fastest time in each heat per age, best costume

11 AMSNOWDOWN 8-BALL POOL TOURNAMENTEl Rancho Tavern – 975 Main The vampires are sleeping this morning! Time to grab your stick and come play in this annual tournament where the entry fees will be divided among the top three winners. Only one Division this year and it starts at 11 AM! This is a double elimination 8-ball pool tournament. You must be 21 to enter. Event Coordinators: Chip Lile – 749-1816, Greg S. – 903-1273Event Cost: $15 per personEntry Deadline: 60 minutes before event – no exceptions, 32 people max Prizes: Cash for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

12 NOONSNOWDOWN CHILI COOK-OFF Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall & Extension Building, Hosted by Sunnyside Farms Market & The Bootleggers SocietyBring your hunger and your sense of adventure to enjoy samples of red and green chili, salsas and vegetarian chili. Beer and soft drinks will be available to tame those fiery tongues. Doors open at 7 AM to decorate booths/ stands/ cookers and to start cooking your favorite recipes! Judging begins at 10:30 AM. Tasting cups on sale at 12 Noon with proceeds supporting SNOW-DOWN! Guests can vote for the people’s choice award. Additional informa-tion, contest rules and sign-up sheet available at Wagon Wheel Liquors in Town Plaza, Sunnyside Farms Market @ Nature‘s Oasis, and bent Urban Sports Bar @ Ptarmigan Center. Prizes will be awarded at 2 PM. Best Red Chili, Best Green Chili, Best Vegetarian Chili and Best Salsa.Event Coordinator: Greg Yucha – 382-0788Event Cost: FREE for contestants, samples are 50¢, Vendor Booths – $25Entry Deadline: 8 AM day of event.Categories: Judges Choice, People’s Choice, and Contributors AwardPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd each category

12 NOONBLOODY MARY CONTESTFairgrounds Exhibit Hall & Extension Building, Hosted by bent Urban Sports Bar & Wagon Wheel LiquorsThose who lay claim to Durango’s best Bloody Mary can show off their goods at this bloody good time! The Bloody Mary Contest takes place during the SNOWDOWN Chili Cook-Off. Doors open at 10 AM for teams to prepare Bloody Marys and decorate their booth, costumes are encouraged. Each team will receive ½ of a table to decorate, prepare, and serve Bloody Marys from Noon until 2 PM. Turn in for official judging is at 11:30 AM. Sample tickets will cost $1 with all funds going to support SNOWDOWN! Guests can vote for the people’s choice award. Additional information, contest rules and sign-up sheet available at Wagon Wheel Liquors in Town Plaza, Sunnyside Farms Market @ Nature‘s Oasis, and bent Urban Sports Bar @ Ptarmigan

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SaturdayCenter. Prizes will be awarded at 2 PM. You MUST be 21 to enter and sample.Categories: Judges Choice and People’s ChoiceEvent Coordinators: Greg Yucha – 382-0788, Amber Pedigo - 946-7695Event Cost: Free for contestants, samples are $1Entry Deadline: 11 AM day of event. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd each category

12 NOONFOOSBALL “DRAW YOUR PARTNER” TOURNAMENT El Rancho Tavern – 975 Main Who needs outdoor sports in the middle of winter when we can play from the comfort of a bar where there’s beer? Calling all Ghostbusters! Dare to creep on over to the El Rancho where there’s foosball! In the first of two foosball events on Saturday, this tourney is “draw your partner.” First 32 entrants get a free T-shirt. (6 PM event is “bring your partner.”)Event Coordinator: Amy Eckhart – 769-0402Event Cost: $10 per personEntry Deadline: 30 minutes before eventPrizes: Cash for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

12 NOONOUTLAW JOSIE PETE’S GOLF TOURNAMENTMain Mall Commons, Hosted by Joe’s Durango Liquor and Wine Company Golfing in typical SNOWDOWN form! Not on some faraway green but right here in our own downtown Durango! Costumes and golf make this a “don’t miss” SNOWDOWN favorite. Whether you’re playing or being part of the monstrously fun gallery, it’s a guaranteed good time! Each hole is located in a different downtown establishment and created by some of the hottest course designers in Durango. Meet at the Main Mall at 12 Noon in costume to get scorecards and assignments for the shotgun start. Bring your own putter and golf ball. The 20 holes are located at Carvers, The Wild Horse Saloon, The Quiet Lady Tavern, The Irish Embassy, Diamond Belle, Lady Falconburgh’s, Steamworks, The Summit, Joel’s, Cuckoos, the Elks Lodge, Derailed Saloon, the Lost Dog, Starlight Lounge, Season’s Grille, Tequila’s, Ponga‘s, Red Snapper, Cosmopoliton and Gazpacho’s. Must be 21.Event Coordinators: Joe Leder – 259-4900, Tom Cooper – 759-8474Event Cost: $60/team of 4Entry Process: This year will be Mail-in only: Forms available online and at Magpies Newsstand Café and Durango Liquor Dec. 1. Must be postmarked by January 3. Teams making the cut will be notified by phone by January 20th.Prizes: Everyone has a chance to win for golf and costumes, with the winning costume team automatically eligible for the 2012 tournament. 1st place, best hole, best caddy and best costume. Awards ceremony starts at 4 PM at the Elks Lodge on E. 2nd Ave.

1 PM10th ANNUAL OUTHOUSE STUFFINGGazpacho Parking Lot– 431 E. 2nd Ave., Hosted by Gazpacho’s New Mexican Restaurant, Busy Bee Realty and Lou’s B&BOnly in Durango…have you ever been stuffed into an outhouse? Well, now is your chance! This event is so frightfully popular, it’s in the 10th year! Grab your flexible friends and in 2 minutes, see how many souls you can squeeze into an outhouse to top last years record. Yes, you must stay in there for 10 seconds with the door closed but we promise it‘s clean. There will be grill-ing and serving of beverages for all monsters. Must be 21 for the stuffing. Judges will be selected from the audience; potties provided by A&L Afford-able John. Arrive early and stay late because the Hula Hoop Contest takes place at 2PM! Event Coordinators: Al LiBrande - 769-3331, Emma Lou – 247-3334Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 15 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st & 2nd, Gift certificates from Gazpacho’s

SaturdayNEW EVENT! 1 PMKICKBALL TOURNAMENTRiverview Sports Complex - Hosted by the Durango Rotaract Club(See Saturday 10 AM for details)

1PMSPAM CARVING CONTEST- SCARIEST SPAM MONSTERLa Plata County Fairgrounds, Hosted by BuzzTownThe event you’ve been waiting for all year! Are you ready to get your spam on? Back by popular demand, the 2011 Spam Carving Contest invites a few lucky Spam-lovers to hone their meaty craft while creating a monster. Each contes-tant will be given multiple blocks of Spam, a plastic spoon and knife and 20 minutes to sculpt a monstrous creation made entirely of Spam. No toothpicks or other gimmicks allowed, just the Spam Ma’am. All ages are welcome!Event Coordinator: Grant Pullman - 403-1426Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: First come, first serve until the Spam runs outPrizes: 1st Place and runner-up, each category

1 PMBELT SANDER DRAG RACESKroeger’s Ace Hardware – Town PlazaJust when you think you’ve seen everything….Each contestant will race his/her belt sander down a two-lane, 50-foot track. The belt sander to reach the finish line first will be declared the winner. The track is built to “Power Tool Drag Rac-ing” specifications. For more information go to www.powertooldragracing.com. Each contestant will be responsible for starting his/her own belt sander. Event Coordinators: Bob Thom – 759-5480, Joel Krueger – 247-0660 Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 11AM day of event for Best Dressed entries, 12 NOON day of event for Sanders Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for best looking and 1st, 2nd, 3rd for fastest belt sanders.

1 PMFELINE FASHION SHOWMcDonald’s Parking Lot, Hosted by McDonald’sMeow! It’s that time of year again to get your cat out on the town and show them off! Dress your furry friend in it’s finest silks. This is traditionally one of SNOWDOWN’S most hilarious events! Grab your cat, (or your neighbor’s cat) and enter them in this fun and furry fashion show. You can dress them funny, formal, theme-related or just like you! It’s Durango-fashion at it‘s furriest!Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser – 247-2446 or 247-3986Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 30 minutes before eventPrizes: Trophies for Funniest, Most Formal, Most Look Alike (Pet & Owner) and Best SNOWDOWN Theme Costume

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Saturday1 PMSNOWDOWN SHOWDOWN BOWLING TOURNAMENTRolling Thunder Lanes at Sky Ute Casino Resort –IgnacioGet yourself ready for the showdown of competitions! Teams of 4 compete for the highest combined score in three consecutive games of bowling. Team members must be at least 21 years of age, 15 teams of 4 maximum that can sign-up, and each team must have at least one female member. You’ll want to get your team signed up Jan. 31 because once 15 teams have signed up, they cannot accept any more entrants so beware! This is sure to be a thunderingly good time!Event Coordinators: Tracy McKellip – 563-1752, Trennie Burch -563-1756Event Cost: $13.50 per bowlerEntry Deadline: 3 PM Monday, January 31Prizes: 1st – $500, 2nd – $250, 3rd – $100 (highest scoring teams)

2 PMCANINE FASHION SHOWMcDonald’s Parking Lot, Hosted by McDonald’sMust love dogs! People-dog-watching at it’s silliest! Bring your best friend downtown for this spectacularly funny event! Dress your pooch and yourself if you dare! Dogs have style too, so after the Feline Fashion Show, it’s your turn to wag that tail! Show your doggie pride in this event for dogs of all kinds, every year a howling success! Like the 10AM Doggie Olympics, all dogs must be on a leash. Woof. Event Coordinator: Kathy Bowser – 247-2446 or 247-3986Event Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before eventPrizes: Trophies for Funniest, Most Formal, Most Look-Alike (Mutt & Master) and Best SNOWDOWN Theme Costume

NEW EVENT! 2 PMNOSE ROLL RACESBaskin-Robbins - 32 Town PlazaI scream! You scream! We all scream for rolling ice cream! An event open to all ages because whatever you’ve been told, you are never too old for ice cream. I’m serious. You may have to creep and crawl on the ground to push your ice cream scoop with nothing but your sniffer but gosh dang it, it‘s yours when you‘re done. You’ve earned it, you get to eat it! Number of heats depends on number of contestants. Event Coordinators: Mary Juskevich - 769-7448Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 30 minutes before eventPrize: 1/3 Sheet Cake from display!

NEW EVENT! 2 PMHULA HOOP CONTESTGazpacho Parking Lot– 431 E. 2nd Ave., Hosted by Gazpacho’s New Mexican Restaurant, Busy Bee Realty and Lou’s B&BAfter this event, I bet “they’re coming to take me away ha-haa!” The person who can keep their hula hoop up longer wins. As in Simon Says, you have to be able to walk forward, backward, sideways, turn around and go through a simple obstacle course. All while keeping your hula hoop going! All ages are welcome and don’t forget to bring your own hula hoop! Event Coordinators: Al LiBrande - 749-3331, Emma Lou - 247-3334Event Cost: FREEPrize: Gift certifi cate to Gazpacho’s Mexican Restaurant

SaturdayNEW EVENT! 3 PMMONSTER MEAL MASH-UPFairgrounds - Hosted by Animas Pediatric Dental GroupAn event for all you parents that want to participate in SNOWDOWN with your little monsters! Team competitions based off of Double Dare (Nickelodeon). Teams will consist of one parent and one child in one of two age groups. The fi rst 10 teams to sign up for each age group will participate but everyone is encouraged to show up, cheer your favorite monsters and enjoy the show! This is an obstacle course that may or may not include spaghetti, eyeballs and slimy things to touch or race over. You won’t know til you get there if you dare! Ages are 4-10. Smocks and goggles are provided. Event Coordinators: Maddie Grey - 259-0600, Angie Pinkerton - 799-0576Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: Registration begins at 1PM, Feb. 5, ends 30 min. before eventPrizes: 2 Grand Prize winners

NEW EVENT! 4 PMROCK LOUNGE RUCKUSRock Lounge-1111 Camino del Rio, Ste. 105 - Hosted by Pine Needle MountaineeringLike a bat in a cave, of course there’s a bouldering (climbing) competition in Durango for SNOWDOWN! Registration starts at 3PM. Competitors have 3 hours from 4-7PM to complete the 5 hardest problems they can do. Fun event for climbers of all ages. Costumes are encouraged. The categories in-clude; Junior 12 & under, Teen 13-18, Recreational, Masters 35+, and Open (elite). The Rock Lounge is across from Town Plaza, river side.Event Coordinators: Ian Allison - 247-8728, Walker Thompson - 259-7625Event Cost: $15/personEntry Deadline: Registration starts at 3PMPrizes: 1st place in each of 5 categories

4 PMOUTLAW JOSIE PETE’S GOLF TOURNEY AWARDS The Elks Lodge– 901 E. 2nd Ave.(See Saturday 12 NOON for details.)

5 PMBROOMBALL AWARDSCuckoo’s – 128 E. College Dr.(See Saturday 10 AM for details.)

5 PM13TH ANNUAL SNOWDOWN SEARCH FOR“THE SILVER BULLET” AWARD CEREMONYLost Dog Bar & Lounge - 1150 Main (See Wednesday ALL DAY for details)

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Saturday5 PMARM WRESTLING TOURNAMENTWild Horse Saloon – 601 E. 2nd Ave.Come out, come out and show us your monster-mashing-arms! This is your chance to display the true measure of a man and woman — a strong arm! Must be 18 or older with valid ID! 6 weight classes for men, and 6 weight classes for women. Co-hosted by Coors.Event Coordinators: Eric & Crystal Andasola – 588-3777 or 759-1464; Amber Gilchrist – 405-245-9968Event Cost: $10 per contestantEntry Deadline: Weigh-in begins at 5 PM February 5Prizes: 1st place only in each weight class (total of 12) donated by Coors

6 PMFOOSBALL “BRING YOUR PARTNER” TOURNAMENTEl Rancho Tavern – 975 Main Who needs outdoor sports in the middle of winter when we can play from the com-fort of a bar where there’s beer? This is the second of two foosball events on Satur-day, this tourney is “bring your own partner.” First 32 entrants get a free T-shirt. Event Coordinator: Amy Eckhart – 769-0402Event Cost: $30 per teamPrizes: Cash for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

6 PM2nd ANNUAL JIB JAMChapman Hill - 500 Florida Rd.A Jam so great it’s back again! This event is open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages, it will be a Jam format meaning that no one has individual runs. The skies may be eerily dark but we have lights to keep the ghosts at bay for this fun event! Everyone goes when they are ready and there will be a panel of judges for all you jammers out there! Age classes are 14 and under and 14+.Event Coordinators: Eric Frazier – 1-970-618-5770, Michael Hardy – 259-8669Even Cost: $10 per personEntry Deadline: Time of eventPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

6 PM (dusk)SNOWDOWN FIREWORKS SHOWIn the Skies above Durango, opposite College West RimYou have now entered the Twilight Zone…where the beautiful, starlit skies of Durango will be further illuminated by the most amazing fireworks display for miles. Our many thanks to Fire Marshall Tom Kaufman and his very capable fire crew. This show is sponsored by the SNOWDOWN Board , the SNOWDOWN Team, Three Springs, Mountain Bike Specialists, Sky Ute Sand & Gravel, The Wells Group, Ron’s Plumbing, Serious Texas BBQ and The Leland House.

NEW EVENT! 7 PMMUMMY WRAPPING CONTESTStarlight Lounge – 937 Main No Monstrous SNOWDOWN would be complete without a mummy wrapping contest! Sink your teeth into this contest if you dare! Teams of 2 will compete to see which team can completely wrap their partner in toilet paper the fast-est! No fair if you’re already a mummy!Event Coordinator: Rick Carney – 749-7231Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 7 PM day of eventPrizes: 1st - $50 bar tab, 2nd - $25 bar tab

7 PM16TH ANNUAL LADY F’S LUNACYLady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange – 640 Main Final Round – Tournament of Lunatics(See Wednesday 7:30 PM for details)

SaturdayNEW EVENT! 7:30 PMMONSTER MASHSNOWDOWN HOEDOWN (Contra Dance)Park Elementary School - 510 E. 6th Ave. , Hosted by Durango Contra DancersCalling all crypt kickers, coffin bangers, creeping night creatures, jivin’ vam-pires and strutting zombies! Now’s your chance to throw down your killer, funk-y, trance dance moves at the Monster Mash SNOWDOWN Hoedown! Boogey down to Durango’s own dance caller, Wendy Graham. Dig live music by Albu-querque’s graveyard dance band “Hey.” Brush up your Transylvania twist and masquerade in ghoulish garb for a chance to win a coffin full of prizes. Come shimmy the night away at this boo ball: this is not your mummy’s dance!Event Coordinator: Wendy Graham - 903-9402/385-9292Event Cost: $10 (first-timers get a pass to come back for free)Entry Deadline: 7PM for beginner instruction, dance starts at 7:30Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best Costume, Best Dancing, Male and Female

7:30 PMSNOWDOWN FOLLIESFirst Saturday Performance LIVE at the Henry Strater Theatre &Durango Arts Center Theatre (See Friday 7:30 PM for details)

7:30 PMSNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEO SIMULCAST(See Friday 7:30 PM for details)

8 PMTHE GUINNESS GAMES - YAHTZEE!The Irish Embassy Pub - 900 Main Yahtzee, ‘the fun game that makes thinking fun‘. Players compete individually or in case of a large turnout, in teams of 4, arrive early to play. You know you’re dying to scream “Yahtzee!” Or maybe “Help, I‘m surrounded by monsters!” You must be 21 to play. Also see Wed. & Thurs. night games!Event Coordinators: John Fingleton – 403-1200, Cindy Coleman – 946-7660Event Cost: FREEPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

8PM4th ANNUAL HIGH FIVE CONTESTCarver Brewing Co. – 1022 Main Test your skin-slappin’ skills at Carver’s 4th Annual SNOWDOWN High Five Contest. Whether you’ve got the most stylish “around the world” or the loud-est “high ten,” you (and your partner) stand to win some fabulous prizes from Carver Brewing Co…where even the zombies are welcome!Event Coordinators: Erik Maxson – 259-2545, Michael Hurst – 946-2459Event Cost: FREEPrizes: Lots!

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Saturday/SundayNEW EVENT! 8 PMTHE GRAVEYARD STOMP!Derailed Saloon - 725 MainGet ready to shake those bones! Dress in your best monstrous style for the chance to win a trip to Vegas! Ah, dancing and dressing up, it must be SNOWDOWN! Registration for the costume contest begins as early as 8PM! This is sure to be a fun time for all you monsters out there!Event Coordinator: Todd Gibson - 847-852-0920Event Cost: FREEPrizes: 1st - a trip for 2 to Vegas!, 2nd-$50 bar tab, 3rd-$15 bar tab

10 PMPULL-UP CONTESTPongas - 121 W. 8th StreetShow your crypt-opening strength! Men and women compete to do the high-est number of pull-ups. There’s sure to be lots of blood pumping at this event for all you vampires out there! Bonus points for being in costume! Must be 21.Event Coordinators: J.R. Spies – 769-0800, Sky Tussel – 382-8554Event Cost: FREEEntry Deadline: 30 minutes before eventPrizes: 1st for Men’s and Women’s

10 PMSNOWDOWN FOLLIESSecond Saturday Performance LIVE at the Henry Strater Theatre & Durango Arts Center Theatre (See Friday 7:30 PM for details)

10 PMSNOWDOWN FOLLIES VIDEO SIMULCAST(See Friday 7:30 PM for details)

SUNDAY7 AM – 12 NOONLA PLATA COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUEPANCAKE BREAKFAST AND SILENT AUCTIONLa Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall Come enjoy a monstrous breakfast and get a great start to your frightful day with pancakes just the way your Mummy would make them! This is a fundraiser where you can fill your belly while supporting SNOWDOWN and La Plata County Search & Rescue. Enjoy awesome grub(s), sans eye balls and fingers, while you dig for treasures and bid on them in the silent auction. Tickets can be purchased from members of the La Plata County Search & Rescue and will also be available at the event. Come to our breakfast and we’ll come to your rescue!Event Coordinators: Nicol Killian – 799-3921, Julie Linn – 903-8747Event Cost: $8 for adults, $4 kids 6-12, and FREE for ages 5 and under

8 AMSNOWDOWN BALLOON RALLYRed Rock Ranch – 8 miles North of Durango next to Animas Valley Elementary School25 Balloons this year! (See Saturday 8 AM for details)

Sunday9 AM3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTDurango Recreation Center – 2700 Main (All girls’ teams play today. See Saturday 9 AM for details)

NEW EVENT! 9-11 AMUNDERWATER KRAKEN POKER TOURNAMENTDurango Recreation Center – 2700 Main, Hosted by Splashdown Diving (See Saturday 9 AM for Details)

11 AMSNOWDOWN 9-BALL POOL TOURNAMENTEl Rancho Tavern – 975 Main “The Ranch” is holding its 15th annual 9-Ball tournament. Play or peruse the vampires & wolfmen in action. This contest is double elimination, best of 3 games and the final two will play a best-of-5 game series to determine the winner. Shake off coffin dust and run to enter as only the first 32 entrants 21 years of age or older can play. Cash prizes to the top three places and com-memorative T-shirts for all participants.Event Coordinator: Chip Lile – 749-1816Event Cost: $15 per personEntry Deadline: Entries accepted starting Thursday, Feb 3, up to 60 minutes before the event.Prizes: Cash for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

NEW EVENT! 11 AMBAR TOP CURLINGOld Tymer’s Cafe– 1000 MainCurl up and “die” for this event! Just like Olympic curling, but on a bar rather than ice! Contestants will slide “beer bottles” and aim for targets (coasters). It will be full of strategy, fun and SNOWDOWN spirit. Must be 21+. Teams of 3 people.Event Coordinators: Ryan Danford, Justin Colin– 259-2990Entry Deadline: Time of eventPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rdEvent Cost: $10 per team

12 NOONPOKER TOURNAMENTStarlight Lounge – 937 Main No limit Texas Hold-em tournament in a grave-like atmosphere to decide the best poker player in Durango! Limited to 40 participantsMust be 21 or older to participate. Show up the day of the event.Event Coordinator: Rick Carney – 749-7231Entry Deadline: Time of eventEvent Cost: FREEPrizes: 1st – $75 bar tab, 2nd – $50, bar tab, 3rd – $25 bar tab

NEW EVENT! 2 PM10 BALL TOURNAMENTPongas – 121 W. 8th St.All true pool players test your skills with 10 Ball! Very similar to 9 ball, but no SLOP to win! A & B levels determined by participation.Event Coordinators: J.R. Spies – 769-0800, Sky Tussel – 382-8554Entry Deadline: Time of eventPrizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rdEvent Cost: $10 per team player.

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Board ofDirectorsDawn James - PresidentTim Zink - Vice PresidentTim Cooney - Grand Hoo HaBob Larson - SecretaryJim Shaner - Legal AdvisorCharlie SiegelePeg OchsenreiterTerry FiedlerBrad KillMarty Bruce

SNOWDOWN is a production ofSNOWDOWN Durango, Inc., aColorado not-for-profit corporationorganized to promote fun, commerceand tourism in Durango during thisfive-day winter celebration.SNOWDOWN is governed by anine-member board of directors, whichmeets monthly year round. Weencourage your involvement withSNOWDOWN and ask that you sendany comments or suggestions toSNOWDOWN, P.O. Box 1 Durango,CO 81302.

SNOWDOWN encourages respect for private property and discourages the use of alcohol or

drugs during SNOWDOWN events.Schedule designed by...

Kevin Dawson, KD Design: 970-259-7270For more information, write:

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“ONCE UPON A SNOWDOWN…” 2012

CoordinatingCommittee

Davitt ArmstrongCarol Baker

Paula Bradford Linda Brockway

Marty BruceDeborah Caswell

Larry HaddonJeff Hammond

Jay HeckerDanny Jaques

Dawn JamesPetie Jenkins

Brad KillTamara Lazar

Beth McLaughlinCarol McLaughlin

Marla MercerKatie Middleton

Adele Nielsen Julie Oskard

Susan RichardsonPeggy SchumannPeg Ochsenreiter

Joni PaulAdam Wiener

Corrine Winslow Virginia Wright

Tish Zader

And, CO-QUEENS:Marlene Haddon

Marlene Gebhardt

ENTRY FORMSNOWDOWN 2011

ENTRANT’S NAME ___________________________________________

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________

CITY ________________________STATE ______ ZIP _______________

TELEPHONE _________________________________________________

AGE ________________________________________________________

TEAM NAME (IF APPLICABLE) __________________________________Note: Some events may require additional entry forms or releases to be signed. If a team event, all members of the team must sign the proper entry form(s). In consideration for being allowed to enter any of the listed events, the undersigned participants (and parent or guardian, if applicable) hereby assumes any and all risk involved and releases Snowdown Durango, Inc., all other sponsors, any officers, directors, employees or agents thereof from any claims arising from his/her participation. Further, this release authorizes the use of any photographic, audio or visual impression of the undersigned for publicity or promotion on behalf of Snowdown Durango, Inc., without further compensation. All negatives, positives, prints, slides or tapes shall constitute property of Snowdown Durango, Inc., solely and completely.

PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE ___________________________________IF UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN__ START SNOWDOWN

WITH A BUZZ!__ BUILD YOUR OWN MONSTER__ GRAVEDIGGER’S

SCAVENGER HUNT__ FASHION DO’S & DON’TS__ MONSTER COOKIE

DECORATING__ SNOWDOWN BARTENDER’S

CONTEST__ SPELLEBRATION__ MAGICAL MUSICAL

MYSTERY TOUR__ PEG-IN-THE-HEART

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT__ BURP-OFF__ BICYCLE ROLLER RACES__ SCOTCH DOUBLES

POOL TOURNAMENT__ KLACKERS TOURNAMENT__ KID’S FOLLIES__ LADY F’S LUNACY__ POLAR BEER PLUNGE__ GUINNESS GAMES –

SNAKES AND LADDERS__ PING PONG TOURNAMENT__ SNOWDOWN JOKEDOWN__ GUINNESS GAMES

– HUNGRY HIPPOS__ “DOUGHDOWN”__ “HOT STUFF” WINGS__ SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER

EATING CONTEST__ MONSTER MASK DECORATING__ JR. MONSTER AND

VAMP CONTEST__ A TASTE OF COLORADO__ WINE TASTING &

ART EXHIBITION__ KAYAK POOL SLALOM__ NINTENDO WII BOWLING

COMPETITION

__ BEER-PONG TOURNAMENT__ FRANKEN-FURTER EATING CONTEST__ DODGE BALL FOR PEACE__ TWILIGHT DANCE CONTEST__ BEARD GROWING CONTEST__ THE GUINNESS GAMES - OPERATION__ SNOWDOWN FOLLIES__ “MONSTER MASH BALL” DANCE PARTY__ AND COSTUME CONTEST__ THE GUINNESS GAMES – CONNECT FOUR__ FOURSQUARE TOURNAMENT__ WAITER/WAITRESS RACE__ BED RACE__ ICE WORLDS: SNOW SCIENCE!__ PRE-PARADE TASTE & TUNE__ SNOWDOWN SPAGHETTI DINNER__ SKI SOFTBALL__ JUNIOR MONSTER MASH BALL__ POLE DANCING CONTEST__ BALLOON RALLY & MASS ASCENSION__ BALLOON RALLY TRAIN__ HANG-OVER OBSTACLE COURSE__ SHOOTOUT 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL__ KRAKEN POKER__ SNOW GAMES__ DOGGIE OLYMPICS “NO BITE”__ KICKBALL TOURNAMENT__ BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT__ SCREAMFEST NORDIC RACE__ WINTER TRIATHLON__ 8-BALL POOL TOURNAMENT__ CHILI COOK-OFF__ BLOODY MARY CONTEST

__ FOOSBALL “DRAW YOUR PARTNER”__ OUTLAW JOSIE PETE’S GOLF TOURNAMENT__ OUTHOUSE STUFFING__ SPAM CARVING CONTEST__ BELT SANDER DRAG RACES__ FELINE FASHION SHOW__ SHOWDOWN BOWLING TOURNAMENT__ CANINE FASHION SHOW__ NOSE ROLL RACES__ HULA HOOP CONTEST__ MONSTER MEAL MASH-UP__ ROCK LOUNGE RUCKUS__ ARM WRESTLING TOURNAMENT__ FOOSBALL “BRING YOUR PARTNER”__ JIB JAM__ MUMMY WRAPPING CONTEST__ MONSTER MASH SNOWDOWN HOEDOWN__ THE GUINNESS GAMES - YAHTZEE!__ HIGH FIVE CONTEST__ THE GRAVEYARD STOMP!__ PULL-UP CONTEST__ LA PLATA COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE__ PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND SILENT AUCTION__ 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT__ UNDERWATER KRAKEN POKER TOURNAMENT__ 9-BALL POOL TOURNAMENT__ BAR TOP CURLING__ POKER TOURNAMENT__ 10 BALL TOURNAMENT