94th Annual Donkey Derby Days
Join the Two Mile High Club for an unforgettable experience at the 94th Annual Donkey Derby Days, a cherished tradition that promises fun and excitement for the entire family! This exhilarating three-day event is packed with activities and entertainment that will delight attendees of all ages.
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
12:00pm – 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 – 11:30am – 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 Hunter Chambers
12:30pm – 2:30pm – Live music by Naked Dawn Duo
3:00pm – 5:00pm – Live music by TBD