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The Great Donkey Derby

The Shenandoah Riding Center

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Sat, 30 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm

5 hours

200 N. Brodrecht Rd., Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036

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Date & Location

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm (CDT)

200 N. Brodrecht Rd., Illinois 61036

200 N Brodrecht Rd, Galena, IL 61036-8726, United States

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The Great Donkey Derby
🐴 The Great Donkey Derby at Shenandoah Riding Center
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Gates open at 6:00 PM | Show starts at 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Outdoor Arena at Shenandoah Riding Center, Galena, IL

Get ready for an evening of unpredictable donkey antics, high-energy entertainment, and end-of-summer fun at The Great Donkey Derby—held in our beautiful outdoor arena at Shenandoah Riding Center!

We’ve partnered with Dairyland Donkey Ball to bring you a wild, laugh-out-loud derby featuring local riders and some seriously sassy donkeys. Plus, enjoy a special performance by the incredible Midwest Renegade Drill Team—a fast-paced, choreographed horseback routine you won’t want to miss.

What’s Happening:
🐴 Donkey Derby Racing Madness
🐎 Midwest Renegade Drill Team Performance
🎶 Live music after the derby until fireworks, then again after fireworks until 11 PM
🍔 Food trucks
🍹 Cold drinks for sale
🎆 FIREWORKS to end the night with a bang

Seating Info:
We’ll have limited bleacher seating available. You're encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and set up on the grassy hill for the best views.

Important Notes:
🚫 No outside food or drinks allowed
🚫 No coolers
🌧️ Rain or shine – this event is happening either way
🎟️ Tickets: $10 pre-sale | $15 at the gate | Kids under 5 are FREE

Come for the donkeys, stay for the music, and end your night under the stars with fireworks and friends. This is small-town summer fun at its finest—don’t miss it!


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The Great Donkey Derby | Event in Galena | AllEvents
The Great Donkey Derby
Sat, 30 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm