Details about the 2025 Allan Haan Manotick Soapbox Derby
and Picnic in the Park will continue to be added here
Sunday, August 24, 2025
A bit about the SoapBox Derby
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Summer is the time for kids and their parents to use their creativity by building a soapbox cart and racing it in the Allan Haan Manotick Soapbox Derby.
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This is a fun derby, perhaps not suitable for serious soapbox racing enthusiasts, but anyone 7 or older is welcome to participate.
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For anyone interested, here is the link for the Rules and Specifications for the carts and the Derby.
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On August 24
8:00 am Cart Inspections
9:00 am Races Begin​​
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Join in the fun or come cheer the racers on... and then come have lunch with us
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MVCA's Picnic in the Park begins at 11:30 am on the day of the Derby. It can be found in Centennial Park which is located beside the Manotick Community Centre at 5572 Dr. Leach Drive.
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In the park there will be activities for children and youth, live music and a barbecue lunch. Please note that the food is available while supplies last.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
