Magical Mystical Snowdown 2022

“We Put A Spell on You!”

A Sample of Featured Events - Go to snowdown.org for a full list of events

• Snowdown Search for the Silver Bullet

• Best Freestyle Hair Design

• Bloody Mary Contest

• Chili Cookoff

• Josie Pete’s Golf Tournament

• Red Ball Express

• Snowdown Light Parade

• Snowdown Follies

• Snowdown Kids Snow Games – Folsom Park

• Kroegers Pet Photo Booth

• Canine Fashion Show

• Cat Yoga

Snowdown 2022 Covid-19 Policies

Snowdown Covid-19 policies are intended to create a safe and fun environment for all attendees.  By purchasing a ticket and/or participating and/or being an audience member or spectator in any Snowdown sponsored event, you agree to the entry protocol and the policies that are required by those venues hosting Snowdown events.  It is important that you also follow any local, state, or federal mandates at the time of events.  Snowdown recommends that all participants wear masks whenever possible at events.  Individual locations may require additional precautions.  Snowdown reserves the right to update these policies at any time due to changes in guidelines by local, state, and federal authorities.  Detailed instructions and information may be provided at the time of ticket purchase and/or attendance. 

Important COVID Protocols for the Follies

• Wear a mask.  The Durango Arts Center requires everyone to wear a mask while in the building.

• Get a Snowdown wristband. TO ENTER THE THEATER, YOU MUST WEAR A SNOWDOWN WRISTBAND based on the Snowdown COVID policy. An official vaccination certificate or negative COVID test timestamped within 5 days of the performance is required to get a wristband. 

• Self-administered tests are not allowed. 

• Photos of these records will be accepted. Legal ID is necessary and the name on the ID must match the name on the test or vaccination record. 

• Wristbands are available at the Snowdown Office (965 Main Ave) or at the theater before the show. Shows start promptly at 7:00 or 10:00, so allow extra time to get a wristband if you don’t get one in advance. For more information, go to: www.snowdown.org 

Snowdown Office Hours (965 Main Ave) 

• Wednesday, January 19 – 3 to 5 pm 

• Thursday, January 20 – 3 to 5 pm 

• Friday, January 21 – 3 to 5 pm 

• Saturday, January 22 – 10 am to 5 pm 

• Tuesday, January 25 – 10 am to 5 pm 

• Wednesday, January 26 – 10 am to 5 pm 

• Thursday, January 27 – 10 am to 5 pm 

• Friday, January 28 – 10 am to 5 pm 

• Saturday, January 29 – 10 am to 5 pm 

History of Snowdown

Every culture and society has its own "creation" myth or story. To follow is Snowdown's creation story..... 

....A long time ago back in 1979, the Land of Durango was covered in winter's darkness and the People and Commerce were depressed. A great lament was heard throughout the Land, as the days were short and bore little fruit. And so it came to pass one dark day The Founder John Murrah (the man who originally came up with the idea), heard this hue and cry. He enjoined the Lords of Business (DACRA, as it was then known) and the Lords of Information Dissemination (The Durango Herald) that a winter celebration would bring Enterprise to the land and raise up the people in their time of need. And so it came to pass that the Lords agreed and they seeded the project with $2,000 from The Durango Herald. Then the Founder said to the people, "Let there be FUN!" And SNOWDOWN was established as a winter Fun celebration. 

But a Celebration such as this requires more than a Founder to get started, and so a Great Coordinator was to be found, one to spread the word among the People. And so it came to pass that Terry Fiedler was hired at $1,000 that first year to organize the project (but to be paid only after all expenses were recouped). The Coordinator's word was good and jollity, commerce, and mirth spread among the people. And so it came to pass that SNOWDOWN survived and continued into subsequent years and Fiedler usually volunteered his time, occasionally relieved by others (which helped a lot). All was good in the land. 

It came to pass that SNOWDOWN became well known, even beyond the borders of the Land. SNOWDOWN then became a non-profit corporation. The Great Coordinator and his Disciples (all the volunteers that believe in SNOWDOWN) decided that Fun should be the guiding light, so to speak and that SNOWDOWN should be independent of the Lords of Business. 

Although the People could see the Light at the end of the tunnel and the Land prospered, the Lords of Business said "Nay". A great battle ensued and much thunder and bluster was heard throughout the Land (the debate created a lot of hot air, which helped sell the paper). Finally, a compromise was reached and the Lords of Business and the Great Coordinator and his disciples determined to rule jointly in peace. 

And so it came to pass that a SNOWDOWN Board of Directors was created. The original appointments to The Board of Directors of SNOWDOWN were three individuals selected by DACRA, three individuals from the Planning Commission, and three chosen by the current Board. Under the current By-Laws, new members are elected by the current Board of Nine. 

And so it came to pass that once again all was good in the Land. The Great Coordinator smiled.... the People frolicked..... and the Lords prospered. So SNOWDOWN continues 
to this day to bring Fun and increased Commerce & Tourism to Durango.