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    Cripple Creek Donkey Derby Days

    Presented by Cripple Creek

    June 23-June 24, 2012


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    Cripple Creek Donkey Derby Days

    Now in its 81st year, Donkey Derby Days tops the list of favorite Cripple Creek events. People from all over the world descend on downtown, drawn by a chance to watch a race inspired by the town’s resident donkey herd, believed to be distant relatives of the original donkeys from the town’s Gold Rush days. Enjoy games, live entertainment, heritage competitions and other fun family activities that will make your visit one to...

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    Now in its 81st year, Donkey Derby Days tops the list of favorite Cripple Creek events. People from all over the world descend on downtown, drawn by a chance to watch a race inspired by the town’s resident donkey herd, believed to be distant relatives of the original donkeys from the town’s Gold Rush days. Enjoy games, live entertainment, heritage competitions and other fun family activities that will make your visit one to remember!

    The origins of this popular Colorado donkey festival date back to the 1930s, when local businessman Charley Lehew thought a Cripple Creek festival would attract people in the summer months. It wasn’t long before he and two business partners settled on donkey racing. Together, they built a race track, solicited advertising and arranged concessions and entertainment in time for the first-ever Donkey Derby Days festival.

    Today, this two-day jamboree is one of the most popular of all the Cripple Creek events held throughout the year, and admission to this exciting Cripple Creek festival is 100% FREE!

    The donkey races aren’t the only things going on this weekend, however. Visit our street vendors, enjoy our live entertainment and participate in a host of other family activities such as our heritage competitions or our activities for the children - guaranteed to make this weekend the best Donkey Derby Days ever. Don't forget Fido - we have a dog show where your best friend can compete for prizes!

    And of course, you just can't miss our traditional hearty Steak Dinner. Sponsored by the Wildwood Casino, the steak dinner will be served on Saturday night in the Wildwood Casino's outdoor parking lot. Grab a steak off the grill, enjoy live entertainment, and get fueled for an evening of fun!


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    City of Cripple Creek

    Bennett Avenue
    Cripple Creek, CO 80813

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    Admission Info:

    Admission is FREE


    General Day and Time Info:

    All day.


    Phone: 877-858-4653


    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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