Bordon Soap Box Derby: The Ultimate Race for Fun and Creativity

Spectacular cars, family fun and live music all make up Bordon Soap Box Derby raising much-needed funds for amazing local causes 

Thrills, Spills, and Fun at the Bordon Soap Box Derby

Thrills, spills, and a few funny incidents make the Bordon Soap Box Derby lively and fun! After the huge success of 2023, this year’s event promises even more laughs, fast action, and great entertainment for everyone. Indeed, creativity, fun, and fundraising come together perfectly at this unique event.

What to Expect at the Derby

If you’ve never seen a soap box derby before, picture a colourful parade of unexpected, human-powered vehicles racing down the streets. They race while trying to stay in one piece! Meanwhile, local inventors and fans have been busy building their quirky soap boxes for the big race on Sunday, 20th July.

The rules are simple: competitors must power soap boxes by human strength alone. Each soap box must have three or four wheels and can be made from any material. Furthermore, the event encourages fancy dress and themed vehicles. Consequently, judges will award prizes for the ‘best turned-out Soap Box.’

Event Schedule

The day starts bright and early with a lively breakfast show at The Shed from 6:30 am. This show sets the scene for an action-packed day. Then, at 9 am, Parade Square hosts the car show. The first exciting race begins at 10:30 am.

From midday, three top DJs perform live music. Two are from London, and one recently returned from Ibiza. They keep the energy high well into the evening.

The races pause for lunch at 12:30 pm and resume at 1:30 pm. Afterward, the day builds up to the awards ceremony at 3:30 pm. The fun continues with a headline band at The Shed at 7:30 pm. Finally, two DJs spin tunes for the after-party, playing late into the night.

Supporting Local Charities

Importantly, the Bordon Soap Box Derby raises funds for four local charities:

• Bordon Food Bank: Provides essential food supplies to families facing financial hardship (wb-ct.org/bordon-foodbank)
• The Green Room School: Supports young people with Special Education Needs in Kingsley and other locations (thegreenroomschool.com)
• Greatham School: Raises money for a new Astroturf sports pitch (greathamschool.co.uk)
• Whitehill & Bordon Community Trust: Works to regenerate and develop the local area (wb-ct.org)

Get ready for a day full of fun, community spirit, and heart-pounding action at the Bordon Soap Box Derby!

Find out more here and enjoy a great fun day out! 

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