Pick #1: The Donkey Derby at Myopia, Hamilton
THE DONKEY DERBY: run your a** off for the Equine Rescue Network. A sporting event for elite athletes and their human companions To help bring awareness to the plight of unwanted horses and donkeys.
SPECTATORS WELCOME You may purchase General Admission or VIP Tickets at www.EquineRescueNetwork.com *VIP tickets include seating under the Myopia Polo tent, lunch, and spirits (beer/wine/mint julep). Derby Attire encouraged for VIP seating. Be advised – VIP Seating is limited.
The mission of the event is to ENJOY the day, raise awareness of donkeys: They make great pets! They are affectionate, agile & athletic – AND are highly sought after by the Chinese 😦 If we raise money to save more donkeys – even better!
Don’t have a donkey but still want to “Run your ass off for the Equine Rescue Network” – no problem. We have a ‘Human Only Race” for runners. However, if you want to race a donkey – we have them….actually – there are over 40+ rescue donkeys on the North Shore that you may be partnered with. The donkey races are 2 person-team (one to lead and one to follow).
If you want to race with a donkey, send email to info@equinerescuenetwork.com – space is limited. You will need met your donkey, and perhaps even train your donkey before the race. We will match teams with donkeys based on the location of donkey and team. The leader of the donkey may carry treats. The follower of the donkey may only use a sanction plastic fly swatter to encourage their donkey team member. There is no riding or beating donkeys!
The races will be as follows:
– Minature Donkey Race
– Minature Horse and Minature Mule
– Standard Donkey Race
– Corporate teams
– Steeplechase race
– Riding Mule Race
– Pin the Tail on the Donkey Race for Humans-only
CHECK OUT THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE
Pick #2: Essex Police Dept. Annual Classic Car Show
Sunday, September 10th 1:00-4:00 in the lot behind the Police Station.
Raindate is Sunday, September 17th 1:00-4:00.
Essex Police Department – 4th Annual Car Show – ANTIQUES, CLASSICS, MUSCLE, SPECIAL INTEREST, TRUCKS & MOTORCYCLES!
– People’s Choice Awards for Best Car and Best Motorcycle
– Live Music
– Food and beverages served by the Essex Lions Club
FREE ADMISSION! No cost to enter your vehicle.
Sponsored by First Ipswich Bank.
Please contact Chief Peter Silva or Officer James Romeos for more information at 978-768-6628. Click here to see photos of last year’s show on Facebook >
SEE LOWELL PEABODY’S POST ABOUT THE 2nd ANNUAL CAR SHOW HERE (Great photos as well!)
Pick #3: Connors Farm Corn Maize
Connors Farm Corn Maze
30 Valley Road(Rte. 35)
Danvers, MA. 01923
Opening Date: Saturday, September 9, 2017
Closing Date: Monday, October 31, 2017
1. Visit Connors Farm after September 9th
2. Have a GREAT time
3. On your way out stop by farm stand and purchase your Bounce Back pass for $6.00.
4. Use your Bounce Back pass for general admission day time activities one time while we are open during the 2017 season.
Passes may only be used by the person who purchases them. They are not subject to transfer, refund, or exchange. Bounce back passes must be purchased prior to leaving the grounds. They are not valid with other special offers or birthday parties. So easy and so affordable!
We are excited with this years maze theme. It is a tribute to our good friend Bentley Warren a local race car legend. OPENING SEPTEMBER 9th!
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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