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Kingston Artists Soap Box Derby

Taking place on August 18th. 2024 at 1pm, the Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby is a cherished tradition for 29 years.
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Launched in 1995 by two local artists the Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby is an annual event that brings the community together. The Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby, now celebrating 27 years, is a parade of non-motorized kinetic sculptures capable of rolling down lower Broadway in Kingston, NY. It is an event that brings professional artists, the creatively inclined, families and friends together to s

how off their wild, wacky, and original soapbox creations. The day is filled local vendors, musicians, and performers. Come and experience an event filled with fun and surprises!

08/21/2024

08/20/2024

Kingston Artist Soap Box Derby 2024

08/19/2024

This year's derby was truly a monumental event. There were 33 entries despite rain in the forecast. The turnout was fantastic! We have to give a shout-out to our sponsors, without whom this event would not have happened. Special thanks to Radio Kingston who went all out making this a truly fun day, Timely Signs, our official sign sponsor, Savona's Trattoria Kingston, Bailey Pottery Equipment Corp. / Bailey Ceramic Supplies, RUPCO, Oppenheimer Dentistry, R&F Handmade Paints, Catskill Art Supply, Mariner's Harbor, Blue Byrd's Haberdashery & Music, Clove and Creek, Hurley Motorsports Inc, Herzog's True Value Home Center, TRT Bicycles, Stewart's Shops, SCP Metal Fabrication, RAH's Playland, and Graziano's Downtown Cafe.

08/18/2024

And the Winners Are:
First Place Individual-Calder's Circus by Bob Johnson
Second Place Individual-Harold the Golden Retriever by Anise LeAnn
Third Place Individual--The Junk Rod by Carl Travis Jr.
First Place Family-Let's Talk About It by Levi Cruz & Aubrey Johnson
Second Place Family-The Cyclops by Eric Burke
Third Place Family-The Shuffle by Harrison Pleva
First Place Community-Luca by UC Italian American Foundation
Second Place Community-Keegan Ales
Third Place Community-Hudson River Maritime Museum
Rondout Reject-alotofballs by Alan Adin
People's Choice-The Turbo Tub by Alma Chalozin

08/18/2024

KASD Weather Report
Bring an umbrella
The "race" is on!

08/16/2024

Registration begins at 11am at the corner of Spring and B'way
The "race" begins at 1 pm

08/16/2024

The Derby is this Sunday, rain or shine. The event is scheduled to start at 1pm. For the latest developments, keep on checking this page.

08/15/2024

Our start and finish banners are up! We are ready to roll

08/14/2024

Progress photos from the Hudson River Maritime Museum Artists Soapbox Derby workshop. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

08/12/2024

https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2024/08/11/kingston-artist-soap-box-derby-promises-to-blend-gravity-creativity-and-fun/

08/11/2024

Don’t get caught like a fish out of water, 7 Days to The Derby

08/10/2024

Eight more days until the start of the 29th Annual KASD. It's all downhill from here!

08/09/2024

Join the procession! WILD WOMEN & GYPSY KINECTIC
PERCUSSION PARADE, a spontaneous gathering of women, artists, musicians and friends to kick off the 29th Annual
Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby. Don’t have wheels but have the gypsy spirit? Meet at the top of the Broadway hill to begin the
procession at 1pm.

08/08/2024

Ten days and counting till the 29th running of the Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby. Have you registered yet? https://kingstonartistsoapboxderby.com/register/

08/07/2024

"Pink Cadillac", a first-time entry from last year's Derby inspired by a dream to restore a 1959 Cadillac convertible. Look for their new Cadillac this year!
What's your inspiration?

08/04/2024

A Family Group entry from last year's derby: Unicorn Power. They've been bringing unicorn power to Kingston since 2017!

08/02/2024

No Wheels Needed!

08/01/2024

It's officially the Dog Days of Summer! Are you ready to roll?

07/31/2024

We roll, wallk, slide in a few short day.

07/31/2024

18 Days and counting till the 29th Annual Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby. Are you building your entry? Let us know!

07/29/2024

For the third year, the Wild Women and Gypsy Parade, a spontaneous gathering of women, artists, musicians, and friends will kick off the 29th Annual Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby. Don’t have wheels but have the gypsy spirit? Join the Wild Women and Gypsy Circle at the top of the Broadway hill to begin the procession at 1pm.

07/26/2024

A shout-out to our Gravity Control volunteers who work hard to keep our "race" course safe! This year we welcome the Kingston Guards Vintage Base Ball to our gravity control team! They are named after the Kingston Guards from the 1860s. Another great summer pastime!

07/25/2024

Two mouthwatering entries from last year's derby!
A donut-inspired entry by Half Moon Rondout Cafe
A giant slice of pizza by Ulster County Italian American Foundation

07/25/2024

Anything goes, run, walk or roll.
It’s almost Derby time.

07/24/2024

Sometimes it takes an army to make an entry. Get your team together for the 29th running of the Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby! Prizes for Individuals, Community and Family Groups.

07/23/2024

Need wheels? P&T Surplus is the place to be! Check them out!

07/22/2024

We're rolling into August, Artists Soapbox Derby month!
Get your entries ready. Register online or the day of the race for our procrastinators.

04/10/2024

Kaitlin Patterson-Ueda is the winner of the Kingston Artists Soap Box Derby poster contest. Congratulations Kaitlin!

03/26/2024

Call for entries for poster artwork for the 2024 Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby
Calling all visual artists in the Kingston area to design the 2024 Kingston Artist Soap Box Derby Poster. Every year for the past 28 years an artist was chosen from the community to create the poster for that year’s derby. The winner will be awarded $500, credit on the poster, a featured profile on the derby website, and the most amazing exposure. The finalists and the winner will have their work featured in a gallery at a special event supporting the Derby!
Guidelines
The artwork should reflect the fun family artistic event that the Kingston Artist Soap Box Derby has become over the years. It should be eye-catching with the info easy to read. Inspiration can be drawn from past derby posters.
This year’s poster should have the following information either incorporated into the design or in the border. Room should also be left at the bottom for our sponsor logos.
29th Annual Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby – 2024
Sunday August 18th – Race starts at 1:00pm
Kingston, NY – Lower Broadway
KingstonArtistSoapboxDerby.com
• Submission must showcase art for the following sizes: Poster (11”x17” – full color) With possible Rack card (4”x6” – full color)
• Multiple submissions are allowed
• The Kingston Artist Soap Box Derby will own the rights to the selected artwork.
How to Submit Your Entry
Artwork should be delivered digitally by emailing it to [email protected]
Timeline
• Submissions Due Monday, April 1st
• Judging Complete and winner announced by Monday April 8th

Address

Lower Broadway
Kingston, NY
12401

Website

http://www.kingstonartistsoapboxderby.com/

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Launched in 1995 by two local artists the Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby is an annual event that brings the community together. The Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby, now celebrating 23 years, is a parade of non-motorized kinetic sculptures capable of rolling down lower Broadway in Kingston, NY. It is an event that brings professional artists, the creatively inclined, families and friends together to show off their wild, wacky, and original soapbox creations. Come and experience an event filled with fun and surprises!