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 23, 2019 Time 10AM until last vessel finishes - Parade & Pageantry Begin WHERE The third annual event will occur in the Depot Park.
2019 ROUTE - Three laps of funny and folly around Depot Park.
The inaugural route was a circular path of roughly 1.5 miles of obstacles and fun. The 2nd annual event grew to include a vehicle sized sandbox and the 3rd a route of 2 plus miles. Can you guess what we'll add for year four? | PARTICIPATE Build a human-powered contraption and participate in the fun! Read more about "How We Built a Bike Boat". HOW TO ENTER Registration form HERE. 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 |
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
