This is the 93rd year for Donkey Derby Days! It is the largest summer event and tops the list of favorite Cripple Creek attractions.

People from all over the world descend on downtown to be inspired by the town's resident donkey herd, who roam Cripple Creek in honor of the original Cripple Creek donkeys from the town's Gold Rush days.

Enjoy our beer gardens, food vendors, retail vendors, kids activities, donkeys, and live music!

Schedule of Events

Live music (Wild Blue Country) and Street Dance Friday night 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at District Museum

Music Schedule:
Friday night music from classic rock and popular favorites to country and folk will fill the air with local Cripple Creek favorite Larry’s Garage Band from 4-5:30 p.m. USAFA’s Wild Blue Country returns to Donkey Derby Days at 6:30 p.m. after a hugely popular appearance last year. Wild Blue Country, featured many times on national television and at the Grand Ole Opry, will once again energize the streets of Cripple Creek.