DMI Stick Horse Derby
Friday, May 3, 2024
Past event
7:00 PM EDT
Middletown, Ohio
Free · 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural DMI Stick Horse Derby on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Governors Square in Middletown, Butler! This exciting event, part of the Cinco De Derby First Friday celebration, offers a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy a day filled with music, games, and unique racing fun. Kids under 10 will kick off the racing excitement at 6 PM, followed by kids over 10 at 6:30 PM, and adults can join in the fun at 7 PM! Each race will cover an exhilarating 100 meters on your trusty stick horse steed.
This free event requires pre-registration, with only 12 spots available for each race, so be sure to sign up early to secure your place. Winners will receive a delightful candy box from Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop! Additionally, don’t forget to sport your best Derby hat for a chance to win in our Hat Contest, and for those 21 and over, sample the best margaritas in town during the DORA Margarita Contest. Bring the whole family for a memorable evening at the DMI booth from 5 PM to 8 PM, and let’s celebrate Derby Day in style!
This free event requires pre-registration, with only 12 spots available for each race, so be sure to sign up early to secure your place. Winners will receive a delightful candy box from Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop! Additionally, don’t forget to sport your best Derby hat for a chance to win in our Hat Contest, and for those 21 and over, sample the best margaritas in town during the DORA Margarita Contest. Bring the whole family for a memorable evening at the DMI booth from 5 PM to 8 PM, and let’s celebrate Derby Day in style!
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Races
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Kids under 10
Entries closed6:00 PM EDT
Free
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Kids over 10
Entries closed6:30 PM EDT
Free
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Adult Race
Entries closed7:00 PM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
For the first time DMI will be hosting a Stick Horse Derby at our annual Cinco De Derby First Friday!!
Bring the kiddos and head to Governors Square for family friendly music, fun games, and the first ever Downtown Stick Horse Derby!
THIS EVENT IS FREE but you will need to sign up in advance. There are 12 spots available in each race. If the races fill up fast we may add an additional race per age group. You must pre-register!
-Kids UNDER 10 years old will start at 6PM.
-Kids OVER 10 years old will start at 6:30PM.
-The ADULT race will start at 7PM! Mom and Dad can join in the fun!
The winners of each race will get a candy box from Grandpa Joes candy Shop, right down the road!
Register today! Your stick horse steed awaits!
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It is Cinco de Mayo AND downtown Middletown's kick off to Derby Day Celebrations, on Friday, 5/3/24!
Come see us at the DMI booth Governors Square! From 5-8pm!
Details will be posted on our facebook page as we find out more!
This is fun for the whole family. We will have good music playing at Governors Square, and kid friendly activities including the first ever Stick Horse Derby!
Stick Horse Derby:
Bring the kiddos and head to Governors Square for family friendly music, fun games, and the first ever downtown Stick Horse Derby! Racing 100 meters on your stick horse steed! This event is free to sign up but you must pre-register. Winners get a candy box from Grandpa Joes!
Derby Hat Contest:
Don your best Derby hats and visit us at the DMI booth to enter into a raffle contest! We will be raffling off Downtown mini baskets! Multiple winners!
DORA Margarita Contest:
21+
Our DORA restaurants and bar establishments are battling for the title of BEST MARGARITA in Downtown Middletown. Come join, grab your scorecard from the DMI Booth then taste and vote for your favorite! $2 samples.
Bring the kiddos and head to Governors Square for family friendly music, fun games, and the first ever Downtown Stick Horse Derby!
THIS EVENT IS FREE but you will need to sign up in advance. There are 12 spots available in each race. If the races fill up fast we may add an additional race per age group. You must pre-register!
-Kids UNDER 10 years old will start at 6PM.
-Kids OVER 10 years old will start at 6:30PM.
-The ADULT race will start at 7PM! Mom and Dad can join in the fun!
The winners of each race will get a candy box from Grandpa Joes candy Shop, right down the road!
Register today! Your stick horse steed awaits!
__________
It is Cinco de Mayo AND downtown Middletown's kick off to Derby Day Celebrations, on Friday, 5/3/24!
Come see us at the DMI booth Governors Square! From 5-8pm!
Details will be posted on our facebook page as we find out more!
This is fun for the whole family. We will have good music playing at Governors Square, and kid friendly activities including the first ever Stick Horse Derby!
Stick Horse Derby:
Bring the kiddos and head to Governors Square for family friendly music, fun games, and the first ever downtown Stick Horse Derby! Racing 100 meters on your stick horse steed! This event is free to sign up but you must pre-register. Winners get a candy box from Grandpa Joes!
Derby Hat Contest:
Don your best Derby hats and visit us at the DMI booth to enter into a raffle contest! We will be raffling off Downtown mini baskets! Multiple winners!
DORA Margarita Contest:
21+
Our DORA restaurants and bar establishments are battling for the title of BEST MARGARITA in Downtown Middletown. Come join, grab your scorecard from the DMI Booth then taste and vote for your favorite! $2 samples.
Location
Governors Square Park, 1045 Central Avenue, Middletown, 45042, OH, United States
DMI Stick Horse Derby
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