Shakopee Derby Days Starts Wednesday – Find the Full Schedule Here

Food, games, and music are just a few of the many activities planned for the 25th annual Shakopee Derby Days.

Thousands of people will flock to  (where most events will occur) to check out the festivities which begin on Wednesday, Aug. 1, said Wes Reinke, who is on the Derby Days board of directors. A parade will end the five-day event on Sunday, Aug. 5. Don't forget to stop by the Business Expo Thursday and say hello to Patch!

Click here for the Derby Days website.

Following is the schedule of events:

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

 

5 – 8 PM Community PicnicSponsor: ValleyfairSupporting Sponsors: Von Hanson's Meats and Shakopee Bakery5 – 8 PM Fun, Games, and Face PaintingSponsor: Saber Brothers/Football Boosters5 – 10 PM Popcorn SalesSupporting Sponsor: Finish Line Wellness5 PM Karaoke6:30 – 8:30 PM Pet FairSponsor: Shakopee Community EducationDusk – Movie in the Park (RIO)Sponsor: Park Nicollet ClinicSupporting Sponsor: Shakopee Parks & RecreationMost Inviting Landscape Contest Winners AnnouncedSponsor: The Toro Company

Thursday, August 2, 2012

10 – 11:30 AM Senior Olympics (NEW Location – Huber Park)Sponsor: Shakopee Parks & Recreation5 – 8 PM Business ExpoSponsor: Eckart Dental5 – 8:30 PM Silent Auction5 – 9 PM Taste of ShakopeeSponsor: Shakopee Jaycees5 – 9 PM Family Fun Park5 – 9 PM Beer Garden (North Lot)Sponsor: Shakopee Jaycees5 – 10 PM Food Concessionaires6 – 8 PM Giant Hamster Ball Races (NEW)Sponsors: CTC Coffee Ta Cream and Jumps & Downs7 – 10 PM DJ NightSponsors: Shakopee Parks & Recreation and Veil Orthodontics

Friday, August 3, 2012

10 – 11:15 AM Summer Carnival Games (Lions Park)Sponsor: Shakopee Parks & Recreation11 AM – 5 PM Splashtacular (SandVenture Aquatic Park)Sponsor: Shakopee Parks & Recreation3 – 8 PM Market Fair3 PM – 12 AM Food Concessionaires4 – 10 PM Cash BingoSupporting Sponsor: Shakopee American Legion5 PM Dodgeball Derby (NEW)Sponsor: Pablo's Mexican Restaurant5 – 9 PM Family Fun Park5 – 8 PM Balloon Show by Hermey the ClownAges 10 and underFamily Fun Park5 PM – 12 AM Beer Garden (Main)Sponsor: Shakopee Jaycees6 PM Music by Shirts and Skins7 PM Water Fights (Fuller Street between Second and Third Avenues)Sponsor: Voyager Bank8:15 PM Music by The Shaw Brothers

Saturday, August 4, 2012

7:30 – 8:30 AM Yoga with Jill (NEW)Sponsor: Jill Sand Consulting8 AM – 12 AM Food Concessionaires8:30 AM Pedal PullSponsor: Shakopee Jaycees9:30 AM 5K Turf Run (Canterbury Park)10 AM Kiddie ParadeLine-up: 9:30 AM at Fuller Street and Levee DriveSponsor: O'Brien Dental Care10 AM – 8 PM Market Fair10 AM – 8 PM Family Fun Park10:30 AM Turtle DerbySponsor: Shakopee Parks & Recreation11 AM Sawdust Pile GrabSponsor: Lions Tap11 AM Diaper Derby/Toddler TrotSponsors: St. Francis Regional Medical Center and Allina Medical Clinic – Shakopee11 AM – 12 AM Beer Garden (Main)Sponsor: Shakopee Jaycees12:30 PM Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition (NEW Location – Huber Park)Sponsor: Shakopee Jaycees1 PM Bags Tournament1 PM Prize Bingo (Turtle's Social Centre)Supporting Sponsor: Shakopee Lions1 PM Music by The Splatter SistersSponsor: Shakopee Parks & Recreation2 PM until Dusk – Cash BingoSupporting Sponsor: Shakopee American Legion3 PM Soapbox DerbySponsor: Turtle's Bar & GrillSupporting Sponsors: Arrow Ace Hardware3 PM Music by The Castaways8 PM Music by The DweebsDusk – Fireworks DisplaySponsors: Shakopee Public Utilities, Shakopee Cub Foods, Shakopee Lions Club, Metropolitan Dance Alliance

Sunday, August 5, 2012

1:30 PM Parade (Tenth Avenue from Adams Street to Shakopee West Junior High (Spencer Street))