Kingston Artists Soap Box Derby

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.

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

This year's derby was truly a monumental event. There were 33 entries despite rain in the forecast. The turnout was fant...
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

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

Our start and finish banners are up! We are ready to roll
08/15/2024

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

Progress photos from the Hudson River Maritime Museum Artists Soapbox Derby workshop. Can’t wait to see the finished pro...
08/14/2024

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

Don’t get caught like a fish out of water, 7 Days to The Derby
08/11/2024

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

Eight more days until the start of the 29th Annual KASD. It's all downhill from here!
08/10/2024

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

Join the procession! WILD WOMEN & GYPSY KINECTIC PERCUSSION PARADE, a spontaneous gathering of women, artists, musician...
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.

"Pink Cadillac", a first-time entry from last year's Derby inspired by a dream to restore a 1959 Cadillac convertible. L...
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?

A Family Group entry from last year's derby: Unicorn Power. They've been bringing unicorn power to Kingston since 2017!
08/04/2024

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

No Wheels Needed!
08/02/2024

No Wheels Needed!

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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!