January 29 – February 7, 2027 — Durango’s winter carnival. Theme: “Chillin’ With My Villains.”
Snowdown is Durango’s winter carnival, Colorado’s premier winter celebration, founded in 1979. In 2027 it returns for its 48th year, running 10 days with over 100 events. In 2026, Snowdown had 221 events, 71 of them family-friendly.
SNOWDOWN 2027 AT A GLANCE
- Dates: Friday, January 29 through Sunday, February 7, 2027
- Theme: “Chillin’ With My Villains”
- Length: 10 days, with over 100 events
Major events
Snowdown Follies
January 29 & 30 and February 5 & 6, at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Durango Arts Center
Tickets $30, cash or check.
Fashion Do’s & Don’ts
Wednesday, February 3.
Doors at 11 a.m.; show at 12:30 p.m.
Snowdown Light Parade, presented by Purgatory Resort
Friday, February 5, 6 p.m., Main Avenue from 5th to 12th Street.
Durango’s only nighttime parade and the biggest night of Snowdown — up to 60 lighted floats. Arrive early for a good spot.
Outlaw Josie Pete’s Golf
Saturday, February 6.
Costumed mini-golf at participating downtown businesses. Details posted in late 2026.
Chili Cook-off & Bloody Mary Contest
Saturday, February 6, noon to 2 p.m.
La Plata County Fairgrounds
More events are still being announced — check snowdown.org for the full schedule as it is announced. You can also text SNOWDOWN to 24639 for event alerts.
Times are subject to change.
Official 2027 Snowdown poster by local artist Shan Wells.