
Pony Express Days
Pony Express Days
A McKinleyville Tradition since 1968
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
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!

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