Snowdown 2018, A Black Tie Affair, is in full swing Thursday in downtown Durango.
John B. makes his way around the Balcony during the Snowdown 2018 “Big Wheel Derby” at the Balcony Bar & Grill on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The Clip ‘N’ Dales belt out a little barbershop at the Snowdown 2018 Follies during Media Night on Tuesday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The Opening Chorus Line kicks off the Snowdown 2018 Follies at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Longtime Follies actor Roc Simmons is “The Editorialist” at the Snowdown 2018 Follies during Media Night on Tuesday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Fans cheer on riders during the Snowdown 2018 “Big Wheel Derby” at the Balcony Bar & Grill on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
John B, makes his way to the finish line during the Snowdown 2018 “Big Wheel Derby” at the Balcony Bar & Grill on Thursday afternoon; He receives applause for the slowest time. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Hank takes off on a small bicycle at the starting line during the Snowdown 2018 “Big Wheel Derby” at the Balcony Bar & Grill on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Schmoobz makes her way through the course of the Snowdown 2018 “Big Wheel Derby” at the Balcony Bar & Grill on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Blake L, makes his way around the Balcony during the Snowdown 2018 “Big Wheel Derby” at the Balcony Bar & Grill on Thursday afternoon.
Doug takes off on a small bicycle at the starting line during the Snowdown 2018 “Big Wheel Derby” at the Balcony Bar & Grill on Thursday afternoon.
Schmoobz makes her way through the course at the Snowdown 2018 “Big Wheel Derby” at the Balcony Bar & Grill on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Wilson gets a high five after completing the Snowdown 2018 “Big Wheel Derby” course at the Balcony Bar & Grill on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Hendricks the Big Bad Stork chugs a beer before he can jump on a small bicycle and ride the course during the Snowdown 2018 “Big Wheel Derby” at the Balcony Bar & Grill on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
David Imming croons to the audience Tuesday during the 2018 Snowdown Follies Media Night at Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Dogs in the Durango Dog Park entertain each other in the skit “A Day in the Park” during the 2018 Snowdown Follies Media Night. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
“Mr Handman” is a skit in the 2018 Snowdown Follies during Media Night on Tuesday at Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
“Sofa King Happy” is a skit in the 2018 Snowdown Follies. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Emcees Lisa Zwisler, left, and Sandra Shellnut perform with the “A” Cast during the 2018 Snowdown Follies during Media Night on Tuesday at Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
“Last Call” is a skit in the 2018 Snowdown Follies during Media Night on Tuesday at Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
“Trippin on a Dish” is one of the skits in the 2018 Snowdown Follies, performed here during Media Night on Tuesday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Emcee Aiden Niccum gives team “Tyson” from left, Katie Tyson, Stacey Tyson, Erika Tyson and Tim Tyson, their question during Snowdown 2018 “Family Feud Snowdown Style” on Thursday at the Palace Restaurant. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Ian Webster with “Ben and the Boys” goes up against Erika Tyson during Snowdown 2018 “Family Feud Snowdown Style” on Thursday at the Palace Restaurant. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Team “Ben and the Boys” get their question during Snowdown 2018 “Family Feud Snowdown Style” on Thursday at the Palace Restaurant. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Emcee Aiden Niccum gives team “Tyson” from left, Katie Tyson, Stacey Tyson, Erika Tyson and Tim Tyson, their question during Snowdown 2018 “Family Feud Snowdown Style” on Thursday at the Palace Restaurant. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Paul Kokes creates a cocktail from mystery ingredients during the Iron Mixologist competition at El Moro Spirits and Tavern. Mia Rupani/Durango Herald
Carol Stern, left, of team “Durango Tie Downs” goes up against Patrick of team “Boats N Hoes” during Snowdown 2018 “Family Feud Snowdown Style” on Thursday at the Palace Restaurant. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Team “Boats N Hoes” celebrate after winning a round during Snowdown 2018 “Family Feud Snowdown Style” on Thursday at the Palace Restaurant. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Team “Durango Tie Downs” celebrate after winning a round during Snowdown 2018 “Family Feud Snowdown Style” on Thursday at the Palace Restaurant. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Kathy Sanders of team “Durango Tie Downs” consults with teammates on an answer during Snowdown 2018 “Family Feud Snowdown Style” on Thursday at the Palace Restaurant. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Mark Mitchell powers down one of his last wings to become the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” champion on Thursday at Cuckoo’s Chicken House. Mitchell went through 18 rounds of the wings that are hotter than anything on the menu before eating one more ceremonial wing. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Josh Hickens feel the pain of the extra hot wings during the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Chase Bowman uses milk to try to cool things down during the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Second-place winner Augstin Caraza powers down a wing during the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Second-place winner Augstin Caraza breaks out the Peptso Bismo after the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Josh Hickens feel the pain of the extra hot wings during the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Third-place winner Kip Santos gets encouragement from his girlfriend Sarah Lemke during the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Second-place winner Augstin Caraza breaks out the Peptso Bismo after the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Gregory Kates’ style of eating extra hot wings is to eat them as fast as possible during the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Sebastian Coombs wipes the sweat away from his forehead during the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Contestants prepare for the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Lots of extra hot sauce for the wings during the 2018 Snowdown “Hot Wing Eating Contest” at Cuckoo’s Chicken House on Thursday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Amiah Hanson plays the guitar as Sadie Hanson sings “Fight Song” during the 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Taegen Clifton dances the “Phantom” during the 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Brooklyn Osborn sings during the 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Amiah Hanson plays guitar during the 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Adde Neimen and Samme Newcomer sing New York, New York, during the 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Emmaline Uhl sings during the 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 2018 Snowdown “Kids Follies” take the stage on Thursday night at the Durango Arts Center. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Bob Winski tries to eat a doughnut hanging by a string as fast as he can to win a round in the 2018 Snowdown “Dandy Doughnut Bobbing Contest” Thursday night at Rendezvous Doughnuts on Thursday night. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Fort Lewis College women’s basketball players from left, Kayla Herrera, Astrea Reed and Hannah Valencia try to eat a doughnut hanging by a string as fast as they can to win a round in the 2018 Snowdown “Dandy Doughnut Bobbing Contest” Thursday night at Rendezvous Doughnuts. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Dirk Lang and Becky Lang with their children Piper, 9, and Finn, 6, check out the 2018 Snowdown “Dandy Doughnut Bobbing Contest” Thursday night at Rendezvous Doughnuts. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
