Hidden Valley Orchards presents The Valley Derby — a free, family-friendly spring horse festival celebrating farm life, horsemanship, and friendly competition.

Spend the day watching live horse events, meeting local riders and farms, and getting up close with horses through hands-on activities for kids and adults alike. The afternoon builds toward our signature Derby-style races, complete with announcer commentary, horse introductions, and crowd-cheering moments.

What to Expect: 

• Live horse events throughout the day (figure-8, barrel racing, obstacle course & keyhole sprint)

• Horse meet-and-greets, brushing & feeding experiences

• Kids activities including stick-horse races, bunny races & face painting

• Optional pony rides

• Premium viewing areas available for purchase

• Activity Yard access for kids

• Cidery open + mobile bar with packaged drinks

• Farm food favorites with a fun spring twist

Admission & Pricing:

• Free general admission (RSVP required; capacity limited)

• Premium horse-viewing areas: $10+

• Activity Yard admission

• Optional paid experiences (pony rides, wagon rides, horse feeding)

Perfect for families, horse lovers, spring day-trippers, and anyone looking for a unique outdoor event with farm charm and Derby-day energy.

Schedule of Events:

• 10:00: Farm Opens - grab coffee, pastries, and start exploring the grounds - Across the Farm

• 10:15: Animal Feedings - Barn Yard Animals (ends at 6:30pm)

• 11:00: Food + drinks open across the farm + horses arrive - Across the Farm

• 11:30: Meet the Horses - get up close and snap photos - Great Lawn

• 12:00: Face Painting for Kids - Along Main Street near Red Apple Play Yards (ends at 5:00pm)

• 12:30: Farrier Demo - see how horseshoes are made - Amphitheater

• 12:45: Pony Rides - Waterfall Lawn (ends at 2:00pm)

• 1:00: Obstacle Course Show - Great Lawn

• 1:25: Kids Obstacle Course Run - Great Lawn

• 1:30: Learn About Horses (interactive talk) - Amphitheater

• 2:00: Live Music - Music Stage (ends at 5pm)

• 2:00: Barrel & Keyhole Agility Race - Great Lawn

• 2:30: Mini Horse Presentation - Amphitheater

• 2:45: Pony Rides - Waterfall Lawn (ends at 4:00pm)

• 3:00: Jumping & Obstacle Demo - Great Lawn

• 3:30: Kids Stick Horse Race - Amphitheater

• 4:00: Speed Horse Racing Event - Great Lawn

• 4:00: Pony Painting - Waterfall Lawn (ends at 6:00pm)

• 4:30: Q&A and Hands-On Learning - Amphitheater

• 5:00: Live Show Jumping Exhibition - Great Lawn

• 5:30: Meet the Riders - Amphitheater

• 6:00: Live Music - Music Stage (ends at 9:00pm)

• 9:00: Farm Closes - Across the Farm

RSVP Required