Details about the 2025 Allan Haan Manotick Soapbox Derby
and Picnic in the Park wil be available here in the spring
Save the Date
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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Participants can build their own carts or we have some sponsored carts for those who cannot make one.
For anyone interested in learning more, MVCA is hosting two free workshops for families; May 16 and June 18, 2025
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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.
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Photos from 2024 Picnic in the Park and Soapbox Derby
Our thanks to Tony De Luca for the photos
