Bristol's first-ever soapbox derby debuts this weekend - here's what you need to know
Get ready for Bristol's first-ever soapbox derby happening this weekend at Windmill Hill in Victoria Park. Find out everything you need to know about this exciting event.
Bristol’s first-ever Krazy Races Soapbox Derby will be taking this weekend (September 7) at Windmill Hill in Victoria Park from 9am, with over 40 local teams.
Teams will compete for various titles, including Best Dressed and Most Creative Kart Design, and will race to the finish in gravity-powered soapboxes fuelled by courage, inspiration and a dash of luck!
And that’s not all! Guests can also expect local food stalls and traders, children’s activities and live entertainment and fairground rides.
The event will be raising money for two incredible causes: Children’s Hospice South West and Many Minds.
To learn about all the teams competing and the charities they will be fundraising for, click here.
Schedule and Tickets
Bristol Krazy Races Soapbox Derby’s schedule will be:
- Gates open at 9am
- Morning racing from 11am
- Lunch Break from 1pm
- Afternoon Racing from 2pm
- Final Race for the Top 10 fastest from 5pm
- Prize Giving & Awards from 5.30pm
- Gate close at 7pm
To book your tickets for Bristol Krazy Races Soapbox Derby, click here.
How to get to Bristol’s Krazy Races Soapbox Derby
- Take the 5k challenge: Walk to the event and show the Krazy Races team your step count. If you do 5k or more steps you will get a free flag
- Shuttle Bus: There will be shuttle busses leaving throughout the day, The pick up location is Brislington Park & Ride
- Car Parks: The event will be held on Windmill Hill in Victoria Park, there will be no street parking around the event area and residential areas.