Best of the Springs Winner!
Cripple Creek was named "Best Day Trip" by the Colorado Springs Gazette!
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CRIPPLE CREEK DONKEY DERBY DAYS
June 25-26, 2011
Now in its 80th 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, distant relatives of the original donkeys from the town’s Gold Rush days. Enjoy games, live entertainment, heritage competitions and other family activities at Donkey Derby Days, Cripple Creek’s biggest event of the year.
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 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.
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!
Speaking of an evening of fun... Century Casino is sponsoring a Street Dance on Saturday night at the intersection of 2nd Street and Bennett Avenue at the main stage, and just across from our beer garden. Featuring the incredible Arch Hooks - this entertainer keeps the energy high with great music that will keep you and your dancing partner on your feet all evening!
Click here to check out what Colorado Springs Style magazine has to say about Donkey Derby Days!
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