This is the 93rd year for Donkey Derby Days! It is the largest summer event and tops the list of favorite Cripple Creek attractions. This year the event will be held June 28-30. This is a change from holding the event in August, the past few years.
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:
Friday June 28th: Live music (Wild Blue Country) and Street Dance Friday night 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ District Museum
Saturday June 29th: Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station 7:00-10:00 am. Vendors and Kids Zone open starting at 10:00 – 5:00 pm! Parade at 11:00 am. Beer Gardens open from 11:00 – 10:00 pm. Donkey races at 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, & 3:45 pm (final heat and awards)! History Comes Alive in Pocket Park at 1:00 & 3:00 pm. Live music all day!
Sunday June 30th: Vendors and Kids Zone open 10:00 – 5:00 pm. Beer Gardens open from 11:00 – 5:00 pm. Live music beginning at 11:30 & 2:00 pm.
For more information or to make a donation, visit our website at cripplecreekdonkeys.com
