JANUARY 23 - FEBRUARY 1 2026
THEME IS "UNIQUELY COLORADO - THEN AND WOW"

Snowdown 2026 is the 47th annual edition of Durango, Colorado’s beloved winter festival, set to run from January 23 to February 1, 2026. This vibrant, multi-day celebration transforms the mountain town into a lively carnival of community spirit, creativity, and fun as locals and visitors alike embrace the chilly season with quirky competitions, themed costume events, parades, performances, and more. The 2026 theme, “Uniquely Colorado: Then & Wow,” honors Colorado’s 150th anniversary and inspires colorful outfits and activities that highlight the state’s history and culture. Signature happenings during Snowdown include the much-anticipated Snowdown Follies variety shows, the dazzling Light Parade down Main Avenue, treasure hunts like the Silver Bullet, fashion contests, golf-style games across downtown, chili cook-offs, and countless other spirited events scattered around Durango. The festival’s rich tradition of bringing joy and camaraderie to the winter season dates back to its founding in 1979 and continues to make Snowdown one of Colorado’s premier seasonal celebrations.

For event details and more info visit: https://snowdown.org/

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