WHY DID WE START THE DERBY? To enchant the hearts of Florida residents and the southeast with the magic created through making and riding folly filled vessels of fantasy. This unique experience will grow to highlight, for visitors and spectators, Florida's captivating natural beauty, the charm, and rich character of her cities. Uncovering this striking balance of flora and fauna with culture will showcase why artists and makers thrive in our region.
The exhibition of local talent serves a more majestic purpose as well. Through the acts of forming teams, the embodying of camaraderie and sportsmanship, and theatric displays of whimsy, these human-powered contraptions will reveal to our youth that growth need not be an end to childhood creativity. Providing an outlet for the next generation of makers, doers, and dreamers to dare to work collaboratively and obtain those skills which they lack and share those that they may have in innate abundance. | WHEN Saturday February 25, 2017 10 am - Parade & Pageantry Begin 12 pm - Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks WHERE The second annual event will occur in Depot Park, near the future home of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Innovation.
2017 ROUTE - Check back in January
The inaugural route was a circular path of roughly 1.5 miles of obstacles and fun. PARTICIPATE Build a human-powered contraption and participate in the fun! Read more about "How We Built a Bike Boat". Register Your Team by February 14th! | PREVIEW NIGHT Once again we have an official ArtWalk venue. This is the public's chance to see the vessels before they brave the challenges of derby course. AWARD CATEGORIES Best Costume & Pageantry Best Engineering Best/Worst Pun 2nd Most Mediocre Peoples’ Choice Best Group Entry (5 or more in vessel) Most Audacious Breakdown Best Volunteer - Captains & Crews Vote Admiral Award |
SUPPORT THE DERBY!
Join the great sponsors listed below to cover more creative “obstacles”, great prizes, and better promote the event. For more information email info@menagerieinmotion.org
