Donkey Derby Days

Friday, Jun 27, 2025 at 2:00pm

Cripple Creek, CO

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

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

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