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Donkey Derby Days 2025

Arts and Entertainment

May 30, 2025

From: Donkey Derby Days

Donkey Derby Days has been the primary fundraiser for the Two Mile High Club since 1931. This annual three-day festival serves as the largest fundraiser for the Club, which provides essential support for the Cripple Creek Donkeys. Donkey Derby Days celebrates our region's rich history and the significant role that donkeys played in that history.

The celebration includes music, an annual parade, Donkey Derby Races, great food, family attractions, and vendors. People come from all over the nation to celebrate this favorite festival!

Join Us!
Support the Two Mile High Club by joining us at our annual Donkey Derby Days event every June. It's a free event that's fun for the whole family, with plenty of activities to enjoy.

Your attendance helps us raise much-needed funds to care for our beloved Cripple Creek Donkeys. So, please mark your calendars and join us for a weekend of donkey races, live music, vendors, and more!

Schedule Of Events

June 27, 2025

2:00pm – Event opens to the public
2:00pm – 9:00pm – Street Fair Exhibitor Show
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Pocket Park Beer Garden Open
6:00pm – 9:00pm – Main Beer Garden Open
2:00pm – 9:00pm - Kid’s Zone Open near 2nd & Bennett

Pocket Park Stage

2:30pm – National Anthem by Maddox Ross
2:30pm – 4:00pm – Live music by Maddox Ross
4:30pm – 6:00pm – Live music by Meghan Clarisse & Her Cavemen

2?? Street Stage
6:30pm – 9:00pm – USAFA “Wild Blue Country”

June 28, 2025

7:00am – 10:00am – Elks Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station
10:00am – 9:00pm – Street Fair Exhibitor Show
10:00am – 4:00pm – Silent Auction at Double Eagle (TBD)
12:00pm – 9:00pm - Beer Garden Open on 2nd Street
12:00pm – 9:00pm - Beer Garden Open in Pocket Park
11:00am – Parade along Bennett Ave.
12:30pm – Donkey Derby Qualifying Race #1
1:30pm – Donkey Derby Qualifying Race #2
2:30pm – Donkey Derby Media Race
3:30pm – Donkey Derby Military Race
4:30pm – Donkey Derby Trophy Race
(1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Finishers from Races #1 & #2)
10:00am – 9:00pm - Kid’s Zone Open near 2nd & Bennett
10:00am – 9:00pm - Gold Panning on Bennett & 4th
8:30pm – Last Call for Alcohol

Pocket Park Stage
12:00pm – National Anthem by Lauren Smith
12:00pm – 2:30pm – Live music by Hoodoo Honey
3:00pm – 5:30pm – Live music by Radio X
6:00pm – 7:30pm – Live music by McDeviants

2?? Street Stage
1:00pm – National Anthem – by The Flying W Wranglers
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Live music by The Flying W Wranglers
2:30pm – 6:00pm – Live music by Mimic
6:30pm – 9:00pm – Live music by Austin Ross Band

Busker Stage
12:00am – 1:30pm – Live music by Maddox Ross
1:45pm – 3:45pm – Live music by Annette & Doug
4:00pm – 6:00pm – Live music by Naked Dawn Duo

June 29, 2025

7:00am – 10:00am – Elks Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station
10:00am – 6:00pm – Street Fair Exhibitor Show
11:00am – 6:00pm – Pocket Park Beer Garden Open
11:00am – 6:00pm – 2nd Street Beer Garden Open
11:00 am - Donkey Derby Casino Race
12:00pm – Donkey Derby Businessman’s Race
1:00pm – Donkey Derby Fun Race #1
2:00pm – Donkey Derby Fun Race #2
10:00am – 6:00pm - Kid’s Zone Open near 2nd & Bennett
10:00am – 6:00pm - Gold Panning on Bennett & 4th
5:30pm – Last call for alcohol

Pocket Park Stage
11:00am – National Anthem by the Butte Theater Actors
11:00am - 1:30pm – Live music by Justus
2:00pm - 4:30pm – Live music by Still Above Ground

2?? Street Stage
10:30am – National Anthem – by Maddox Ross
10:30am – 11:30pm – Live music by Maddox Ross
12:00pm – 2:30pm – Live music by Tenderfoot Bluegrass Band
3:00pm – 6:00pm – Live music by Jason Lee Band

Busker Stage
10:00am – 12:00pm – Live music by Hunter Chambers
12:30pm – 2:30pm – Live music by Naked Dawn Duo
3:00pm – 5:00pm – Live music by TBD

Date:
June 27-29, 2025

Location:
Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Click here for Tickets

Click here for More Information

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