09/01/2026
🏁 Don’t miss Abingdon’s Soap Box Derby this Saturday! 🏎️ 10AM-3PM
🍧 Happy Ice and 🌮 San Taco FOOD TRUCKS will both be on-site to keep you fueled and refreshed!
📍Main Street Abingdon (in front of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church)
This event was a huge hit last year, and we’re SO excited to be back! Cool off with a shaved ice or frozen lemonade from Happy Ice, then stop by our friends at San Taco for lunch. 👏
Let’s roll! 🏁🏎️
The Second Annual Soap Box Derby is set for Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. along Main Street from Partington Place to Pecan Street. *Registration is now open and free to all racers!
This year we’re proud to partner with Feeding Southwest Virginia (celebrating their 45th anniversary in 2026!) with an on-site food drive and outreach on how the public can support their efforts to end hunger across the region.
🔥Race Categories🔥
Big Wheel Race: Ages 3–7 (free registration)
Youth Division: Ages 8–15 (free registration)
Grand Prix: Ages 16+ with valid driver’s license (free registration)
Awards will include Most Creative Design, Best Finish Line Celebration, and Fastest Car. The First-Place Overall Team will receive a trophy and a $500 Food City gift card, along with additional category recognitions.
Spectators can enjoy an official fan zone with food trucks and activities throughout the event, plus sip, stroll, and enjoy your favorite beverages from nearby businesses. A special aftershow will begin at 2 PM with Americana artist Philip Bowen on The Martha Washington lawn.
*Safety remains a priority. All cars must meet event design requirements, including gravity-only propulsion, functional brakes, and secure construction. Drivers are required to wear helmets and protective gear, and all entries will be reviewed by a Safety Inspector prior to racing. Teams may include up to four members, one driver per car, one practice run, and one timed run per team. Full rules, race schedule, and registration details are available at the link in comments.
📸: David Patton
