It's time to celebrate Kentucky Derby style with Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo Bear™ & Cindy Bear™. We'll have a horse race in Jellystone Park™ and a fancy hat contest. Don't miss Capture the Flag and all things derby style. So put on those hats and have a few laughs with us.
May 02, 2025
Choose from Gems, Fossils, Arrowheads or Seashells (Starts @ $7)
Location: Gem Mine Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Requires wristband and weather permitting
Location: Rec Field Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Keep your eyes peeled for one of those silly bears.
Location: Rec Field Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Every horse rider needs a good silk. Come and design yours.
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Meet us at the basketball court to play a round or two of HORSE.
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Join the Bears for a story and take a selfie
Location: Bear's Den Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Stop by and say goodnight to the Bears
Location: Bear's Den Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Bring a blanket and get cozy. Popcorn and juice available for $2.
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
May 03, 2025
Bring your pots and pans or any noise maker to make it loud.
Location: Bear's Den Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Join the Bear's for pledge and morning exercises with the Bears. Great time for a family picture
Location: Yogi Bear Statue Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Choose from Gems, Fossils, Arrowheads or Seashells (Starts @ $7)
Location: Gem Mine Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Requires wristband and weather permitting
Location: Rec Field Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Come paint your favorite Bear or other ceramics. Several designs to choose from starting @ $7
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
We will use these to race each other so be creative.
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Bring your walking horse from earlier and lets race.
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Bring your lunch up and enjoy a picnic with one of your favorite bears.
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Design your own souvenir Jellystone T-Shirts (Starts @ $15)
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Choose from 8 delicious flavors (Starts $5)
Location: Food Court Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
We will sing some songs and spend sometime with one of our bears.
Location: Rec Field Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Adults join us for a round or two of Euchre
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Create your fancy hat for the races. We will judge them at our hat fashion show at 7:30.
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
And they are off…. Bring your cheering squad with you.
Location: Rec Field Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Have a bear come to your site for a special visit. (Starts @ $35 with plush)
Location: Your Campsite Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Gem mining is fun but add a bear and it's even better. Mining rough starts at $7.
Location: Gem Mine Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Join us for several rounds of BINGO. Chance to win Yogi merch ($2/Card - Cash)
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Bring your fancy hat from earlier and show off your style.
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Dance with the Bears. Great time to take a selfie!
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Turn up the music and continue the party!
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
May 04, 2025
Bring your pots and pans or any noise maker to make it loud.
Location: Bear's Den Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Join the Bear's for pledge and morning exercises with the Bears. Great time for a family picture
Location: Yogi Bear Statue Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Choose from Gems, Fossils, Arrowheads or Seashells (Starts @ $7)
Location: Gem Mine Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Requires wristband and weather permitting
Location: Rec Field Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Decorate a pillowcase or bag with fabric markers. These start at $7.
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Lets make a horse out of a pool noodle.
Location: Rec Center Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Play this classic and grab the horse (flag) for your team.
Location: Rec Field Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Join the Bears for a story and take a selfie
Location: Bear's Den Derby RacesAdd to my calendar
Keep your eyes peeled for one of those silly bears.
Location: Campground Derby RacesAdd to my calendar