The Field Guide to SIA Denver: Parties & Events
January 25
Are you in Denver for SIA and need a little help figuring out where you are going to black out tonight? Well hopefully this little guide well help you figure that out. There is no shortage, of live music, drinking, and adult entertainment to be enjoyed because let’s face it, did you really come out here just to walk around a tradeshow all day? Below we have laid out some of the events going on each night…. see you there?
Wednesday
Denver Big Air
Yup… a big air contest in downtown Denver. The FIS brought over their signature ramp, a 101 feet high, 300 feet long and 80 feet wide beast for riders to throw themselves off of. You’ll need tickets or credentials to get a good view.
Location: Civic Center Park (Broadway & Colfax)
Time: The qualifiers start at 4 and finals start at 8:40.
For more info: http://www.denversports.org/denverbigair.html
Thursday
Burton/SNOWBOARDER’s Diamond Caberet Party
A strip club that is also a steakhouse? You know that sounds like nothing but a good time. Plus it is being put on Burton and yours truly. You’re going to need to have a wristband to get into this event.
Location: Diamond Caberet. 1222 Glenarm Place, Denver CO
Time: 9PM-4AM
SNOWDOWN
This should be a pretty crazy blowout at Denver’s City Hall. Brought to you by NEFF Headwear and Sony PiiQ, SNOWDOWN features an all-nighter line up of performances with headliner Z-Trip and TBA special special guest. 18 +. You’ll need a ticket to get in.
Location: 1144 Broadway, Denver CO
Time: Doors open @ 8
For more info: http://snowdownsia.com/
Arnette Brain Freeze
As the official team launch party series, the three-stop tour celebrates the 2011 re-launch of Arnette’s goggle program and newly minted team of snow shredders including Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Craven and Sage Kotsenburg. 21+
Location: Benders Tavern
Time: Doors open @ 8
For more info: http://fresh.snowboardermag.com/industry/arnette-brain-freeze-tour-kicks-off-at-sia/
Ladies Night
This is a retailer welcome party/fashion show with products from Nomis, Voleurz, Cilla, Yea Nice, Zimtstern, and Clast. This event is free and open to the public… so if you don’t have the connections or feel like spending money on an entry fee then you’ll be stoked. Plus ladies drink free 10-midnight.
Location: Oak Tavern, 24k
Time: welcome party starts at 5:30. Fashion show starts at 10
For more info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170922659617238&index=1
Friday
Block Party
This is one huge event with a rail jam, live music, art shows, fundraisers, and of course partying. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Chill Foundation. Why not support a good cause.
Location: 27th and Larimer St. Denver, CO
Time: Things kick off at 4PM
For more info: Press Release
Nike Shoe Shine Party
Nike Snowboarding is collaborating with a handful of artists including Corey Smith, Stash, Arbito, Bigfoot, Jeff Proctor and Ben Tour to create this party/ art show. They gave the artists fresh white boots to do what they wanted with them. The boots will be on display and of course it will be a big party. To top it off none other than Diplo will be playing a set. You’re going to need a ticket to get into this one.
Location: Summit Music Hall
Time: 9PM-11PM
For more info: Facebook Event
Blue Bird & Rome: Spit Jack Party
Bluebird Wax and Rome SDS are hosting a party featuring the world famous Spit Jack. The band out of the east coast might not actually be world famous, but after you see one of their shows you’d think they were.
Location: Tooey’s Off Colfax. 1521 Marion St. Denver, CO
Time: 11PM- 2AM
For more info: Facebook Event Page
