Day 247: Mule Mania in Dayton

Bring your donkeys and your mules to Dayton's Mule Mania July 14-17th. The Mule Show is offered to riders of all ages and abilities to get together and have fun with their mules and donkeys. Join in the many events including riding and driving competition for all ages and skills, and a walk-trot division for the new mules and riders. There is an authentic chuck wagon feed on Friday and Saturday evening along with high-quality authentic western vendors of all types. A parade will take place at 10am on Saturday.




The Dayton Mule Rider Golf Tournament is the first ever golf tournament to bring mule riders and local golf enthusiasts together, with a 3-person scramble on 7 holes at the golf course next to the Fair Grounds on Thursday. Teams will consist of 2 golfers and 1 mule golfer. Cost is $25 per person and proceeds go to support Dayton Food Bank. On Wednesday mule golfers will be auctioned off to the teams. On Saturday, the teams will compete with golf carts and mules in the main arena.

Cowboy Church will be held on Sunday 7:00 am in the main arena, with the Cowboy Miniseries and Live Music. Admission is free to the Fairgrounds and show. For more information call  509-382-4825.