Pony Express Days Events:

 

Thursday, May 29th- Kick Off Mixer: 5:30-7:00 PM

Azalea Hall, Hosted by Hooven & Co. Inc.

 

Friday, May 30th- McKinleyville BMX Park Ground-Breaking: 2:00 PM

1315 School Rd, Hosted by McKinleyville Community Services District

 

Saturday, May 31st- Cookie Decorating Class: 1 PM

Six Rivers Brewery, Hosted by To Diane With Love Cookie Co.

 

Saturday, May 31st- McKinleyville Bike Rodeo: 10 AM – 4 PM

Pierson Park- Hosted by McKinleyville BMX

 

Sunday, June 1st- Urban Rootz Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting: 2:00 PM

1933 Central Ave Suite B (Corner of Holly & Central)

 

Wednesday, June 4th- Pie Eating Contest: Evening

Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave.

 

Thursday, June 5th- Chili Cook-Off: 5:30-7:30 pm – Tickets available presale or at the door!

Pierson Park- 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville

 

Friday, June 6th- 21+ Friday Night Dance: 8-11 pm

Dow’s Prairie Grange, 3995 Dows Prairie Rd.

 

Saturday, June 7th- Pancake Breakfast: 8-11 am

Azalea Hall- Hosted by Dow’s Prairie Grange

 

Saturday, June 7th- Parade: 11 am

Starts at Central and Murray ends at Central & School Rd. 

In Partnership with Mad River Rotary

 

Saturday, June 7th – Pony Express Days Parade: 12-4 pm  Live Band, Food Trucks, Vendors, Kids Activities and more!

Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Rd.

 

Saturday, June 7th- Book Sale: 10 am – 4 pm

McKinleyville Library- Put on by Friends of the McKinleyville Library

 

Saturday, June 7th & Sunday, June 8th- Gymkhana: 10:30

McKinleyville Rodeo Arena, Put on by Smoking Aces Horse Association

Parade Entry Application Form

Saturday, June 7th, 2025

Starts at 11am

Parade Route:

Start at Murray and Central Ave –

proceeds South down Central Ave to School Road.

Chili Cook Off Tickets on Sale NOW!

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

5:30-7:30 at Pierson Park and Azalea Hall

Pre-Sale Tickets – $12.50

Starting May 30th & at the door – $15

Beer & Wine for sale

Festival Vendor Packets Available Now!

Saturday, June 7th, 2025

12pm-4pm

Pierson Park in McKinleyville

Trail Passport Challenge Information 

A new fun challenge to take part in throughout Pony Express Days week!

Window Decorating Contest

A contest to bring color, fun, and local pride to McKinleyville’s businesses during Pony Express Days and highlight community creativity.

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Sponsorships for Pony Express 2025 are available now!

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