DONKEY DERBY
DAYS
OUR MAIN
EVENT.
JUNE 27-29, 2025
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
Friday June 27ᵗʰ, 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”
Saturday June 28ᵗʰ, 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
2ⁿᵈ 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
Sunday June 29ᵗʰ, 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
2ⁿᵈ 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 TBD
12:30pm – 2:30pm – Live music by Naked Dawn Duo
3:00pm – 5:00pm – Live music by TBD
Parade
The Annual Parade features a Color Guard, old-fashioned floats, horses, historical re-enactments, music, classic cars, and more! This Parade is a not to miss!
Races
Always a favorite, the Donkey Derby Races showcase a pack donkey with a team of two people; a donkey handler and a runner, trying to coerce and persuade their beloved donkey to be the first across the finish line on Bennett Avenue. Sounds easy, but there is no accounting for stubborn donkeys along the way!
Race registration will open May 15th, 2025 at 8am.
Kids Zone
Join us at the Kids Zone Saturday and Sunday for a whirlwind of excitement at the Donkey Derby Days. The Kids Zone provides fun family entertainment for kids of all ages. Don’t miss out on this incredible family experience!
Concerts
Music is the heart of a grand celebration, and this year's lineup will not disappoint! Music in many genres will fill the streets! Some of your favorite regional favorites will play country, bluegrass, classic rock, and folk music, to name a few.
Sponsor Us!
Get maximum exposure for your business by sponsoring the upcoming Donkey Derby Days event on June 27, 28 and 29. Our promotional efforts leading up to and during the event ensure that your sponsorship investment reaches a broad audience, giving your business the exposure it deserves.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how you can support the Two Mile High Club:
Contact Scott Schulz
Take advantage of this chance to show your support for a great cause and gain valuable exposure for your business!
Sponsor information will be forthcoming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Know before you go!
Be sure to check out the Donkey Derby Days Frequently Asked Questions!
WHEN &
WHERE.
Donkey Derby Days
June 27, 28 and 29, 2025
Cripple Creek, CO
Thank You '24 Sponsors
