# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hobby Horse Derby 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Have you ever dreamed of being neck and neck on the home straight as you jockey for a glorious win? If so, join Jana Marie Foundation on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5 pm–8 pm, when we host our third annual hobby horse derby at The Alliance Church in State College, PA. It’s your chance to grab life by the reins and have fun while supporting the work of Jana Marie Foundation. This novel event welcomes people of all ages and promises to be an evening the whole community can enjoy.

At this Kentucky Derby-inspired event, you can watch the races, grab a snack, and laugh as we build community through play! Inspired by “Buttercup,” the hobby horse ridden Jana Marie Foundation’s 2023 summer camp, and a series of short-form videos showcasing professional hobby horse riders, the Jana Marie Foundation team dreamed up an opportunity to embrace the power of play and silliness.

As we move into the summer, it’s time to relax and reset. This event is designed to encourage resilience and community connections while promoting overall mental wellness.

Whether you are riding or joining as a spectator, this event is one that you won’t want to miss!

Entrance Fees:
Youth Rider (ages 5 – 17): $20
Adult Rider: $25
Team Riders (grab a team of 3-5 individuals, ages 5 and up): $45
Spectators (ages 10 and up): $10
Spectators (Ages 9 and under): Free

Funding provided through a grant made possible by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Centre County Board of Commissioners.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/hobby-horse-derby-2026/200030388173154
- **Event Categories**: kentucky-derby, trips-adventures, summer-camps, sports, health-wellness, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: State College
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: State College Alliance Church
- **lat**: 40.7693
- **long**: -77.86492
- **full address**: State College Alliance Church, Nittany Christian School, 1221 W Whitehall Rd, State College, PA 16801, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hobby Horse Derby 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Hobby Horse Derby 2026 takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at State College Alliance Church, Nittany Christian School, 1221 W Whitehall Rd, State College, PA 16801, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hobby Horse Derby 2026?
  - **A:** Hobby Horse Derby 2026 is organized by Jana Marie Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hobby Horse Derby 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in State College, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hobby Horse Derby 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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