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We’re thrilled to officially kick off Pony Express Days 2025

“McKinleyville: Where Trails Lead to Community”


Join us for the Kick Off Mixer at Azalea Hall on Thursday, May 29th at 5:30 pm. Hosted by Hooven & Co., Inc.


From the Hammond Trail to the Community Forest, our trails connect us through nature, through history, and the heart of McKinleyville. This year, we’re celebrating the paths that bring us together in Western style.


Mark your calendars for a week full of hometown pride, western fun, and community connection—featuring returning favorites like the chili cook-off, festival, parade, and pancake breakfast, PLUS the return of the Friday Night Dance this year at the Dow’s Prairie Grange.


In 2025, we're expanding the fun by adding exciting new events like a pie-eating contest, window decorating competition, and a Trail Passport Challenge to help you explore and engage with our community all week long as June begins.

 

PONY EXPRESS DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TRAIL PASSPORT - Enter to win May 29th-June 7th!

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: 6pm, Contest starts at 7pm

Kids & Adults Brackets

Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave.

Thursday, June 5th- Chili Cook-Off: 5:30-7:30 pm

Buy Tickets NOW!

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

 

Pony Express Days Festival - Free Entry: 12-4 pm  Live Band (Monument Road), 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



For all current information regarding Pony Express Days 2025, click here.