Corgi Races in Camden, SC: Family Fun at the 2026 Colonial Cup

Sunday, November 22 is race day at The Colonial Cup in Camden, South Carolina!

Gates open at 9:00 a.m., with the Holiday Market and Food Village opening shortly afterward. The TruVista Fiber Kids’ Zone begins at 10:00 a.m., giving families plenty to see and do before the racing action gets underway.

Then, at 11:00 a.m., the Corgi Races begin in the infield.

That’s right, before the horses thunder down the course, some of Camden’s shortest-legged athletes will take their turn.

The Corgi Races have become a crowd favorite, bringing together adorable competitors, enthusiastic owners and spectators who can’t resist cheering for these determined little racers. Whether your favorite Corgi charges straight for the finish line or gets a little distracted along the way, the race is guaranteed to bring plenty of smiles.

And let’s be honest: when you combine Corgis with a historic steeplechase, you’ve got a pretty hard-to-beat South Carolina tradition. Bring the family for outdoor, kid-friendly fun in Camden, SC, this November!