Snowdown

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Clash of the Knight-ans

Swordplay and showmanship drew crowds at Friday’s Snowdown Tournament and Renaissance Fair

February 3, 2023

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Balls and beer event brings out Shakespeare base

Sixty-four teams – 7 hours of competition – winners take all, including the final results

February 3, 2023

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Photos: Snowdown Light Parade

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 02-03-23-Durango- The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday.cca

February 3, 2023

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Snowdown’s Junior King and Queen are crowned

royalty competition had 16 participants vying for velvet crowns

February 3, 2023

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Snowdown pickup lines remain first line of contraception

contest lowers bar for enticing a mate

February 3, 2023

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Photos: Pilots test winds during Snowdown Balloon Rally

Mike Bertetto stands inside his hot air balloon, Nerfer, as the balloon inflates Friday morning during the Snowdown Balloon Rally…

February 3, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Taming of the Giant Jenga

Jasmine Anderson competes in Snowdown’s Taming of the Giant Jenga on Thursday at the Starlight Lounge. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Contestants…

February 3, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 02-01-23-Durango- Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit…

February 2, 2023

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Using literal pages from books, Durango Public Library patrons create Shakespearean fashion

Simultaneous events held for adults and children to help create Snowdown costumes

February 2, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka, Tiny Bike

Ryan McCardell crashes into the finish while competing in the Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka Tiny Bike race, on Thursday…

February 2, 2023

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Photos: Riding through Snowdown

Cap Pierce rides into the finish while competing in the Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka Tiny Bike race, on Thursday…

February 2, 2023

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Lager, spirits and loose wrists secret to keg cap frisbee’eth golf

was no shortage of competitors at the rooftop event as Snowdown 2023 gathered steam

February 2, 2023

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Ye ole’ toy-sword fight won by Durango fencing instructor

I Challenge Ye To A Duel was a new addition to this year’s Snowdown festivities

February 2, 2023

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Snowdown pulls Shakespeare onto the catwalk with jokes and laughter

Fashion Shall and Shall Nots displays Durangoan’s creativity and showmanship

February 2, 2023

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Photos: Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 02-01-23-Durango-Peg Ochsenreiter and Karen Armstrong perform �Joust about Perfect� during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on…

February 2, 2023

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Get thee to the Follies!

Snowdown show a feast for thine eyes

January 28, 2023

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Snowdown merchandise expected to sell out soon at Magpies Newsstand & Cafe

‘Sneer’ publication is missing this year

January 28, 2023

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‘Lord, what fools these mortals be!’

Shakespearean-themed Snowdown promises Renaissance-style celebrations, games, frivolity and silliness

January 27, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

‘The apparel oft proclaims the man’: Looking for a Snowdown costume?

Art & Tea can outfit you for all of your events

January 26, 2023

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Ska presents new take on a wheat ale for Snowdown

of cinnamon and vanilla for its 27th annual beer

January 6, 2023

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Photo: Ska Brewing releases 2023 Snowdown beer

Trevor Lovato, brewer with Ska Brewing, holds the 2023 Snowdown beer Hornblower Horchata, brewed in line with this year’s theme…

December 24, 2022

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Snowdown organizers impressed with turnout despite some cancellations

year’s event to feature a Shakespearean theme

January 31, 2022

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Chili, beer, sports and dogs: A Snowdown Saturday in Durango

Residents and visitors flock downtown as winter tradition continues

January 30, 2022

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Photos: 64 teams compete for Snowdown Beer Pong title

Zak Carney, left, and Ryan McCardell, center, compete Thursday night in the Snowdown Beer Pong contest, as Maran Collett watches…

January 28, 2022