On your mark, get set and go start building your soapbox. If you wish to participate, sponsor
a soapbox, donate a prize or more information call the Soapbox Derby hot line at
The next raciest artistic event in Kingston is scheduled for this summer on
Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 1:00pm when the 15th Annual Artists’ Soapbox Derby careens inexorably down Broadway towards the Rondout Creek.
This eclectic event is presented by Donskoj & Company Gallery and the City of Kingston with sponsorship by Rhinebeck Savings Bank, Mid-Hudson Vallery Federal Credit Union, WKZE Radio and Chronogram Magazine. Cash prizes will be offered for our first, second and third place winners in each of the youth, family group and adult divisions.
Judging is based on a combined score of creativity and engineering.
This is not a race.
The first year’s event in 1995 attracted over 500 spectators for eight entries; while last
year’s event drew over 8,000 spectators for 42 entries. This year’s event should prove
to be even better than ever as there is plenty of momentum.
And remember, it is all down hill from here!
