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.

RSVP Required