Canterbury Park Mixes Horse Racing With Magical Creatures

We've all heard of horses, dogs and even turtles racing around a track. However, Canterbury Park in Shakopee is going to run a race with an animal you've probably never seen before... a unicorn!

(I am allowing for the fact that maybe you have seen a couple of llamas square off in a race? Unlikely, but likelier than unicorns I guess?

The horse racing track just over an hour from St. Cloud is will feature 'Mythical Magic at The Park'  on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, when they bring out animals like unicorns, llamas and others for 'enchanting races' throughout the day.

Experience Mythical Magic at The Park, as Unicorns and Llamas take the track for enchanting races, in between Live Racing! Don't forget to enjoy all other Pepsi Family Day activities including exclusive Meet & Greets with the Llamas!

Admission to the event includes crafts, an arcade and a chance for kids to run the race track. Pony rides and face painting are also available from 12:30-4:30 p.m. for an additional cost. There is also a 'gigantic' Pepsi Playground on site as well.

Live horse racing will still happen as usual, with the special events happening in-between the racing.

Canterbury Park is known for its offbeat racing events:

Weiner Dog Racing "THAT IS ONE FAST WEEEEEEEINER"

OSTRICH RACES

ZEBRA RACES

Tickets for adults are $8.71 and tickets for kids 6-17 are $5.49.