Raleigh
Kirby Derby at Dorothea Dix Park
- When: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Harvey Hill, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
A Raleigh tradition of wacky downhill soapbox racing and community fun
An annual theme. Costumes and silliness galore. An offbeat parade. A kids competition of pinebox cars. A soapbox derby.
Event Schedule:
3:30pm Pine Car Race
4:30pm Parade through Gipson Play Plaza
5:30pm Soapbox Derby
7:00pm Live Music
Participate: Register online to participate in any of the main events. Challenge the neighbors next door or your rival neighborhood to see who can win as the fast and furious.
- Website: kdd.gamil.com
- Contact Phone: 919.996.3255
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Competitions & Pageants, Free
Spectate: Line the streets to watch the spectacle. Costumes encouraged!
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