Watch homemade go-karts built from scrap zoom down 17th Street. Kids spend weeks engineering dragon cars and wild contraptions, then race them for glory. A chaotic, joyful Brooklyn tradition with 500+ cheering fans.
Family-friendly
Creative engineering
Outdoor event
Brooklyn tradition
Tips
♻️cars built from recycled materials
🏆judges score creativity, design & speed
🎉raffles, food vendors & family fun
Saturday, August 29, 12:00 PM
Free
South Slope Derby
August 29 at 12pm
Sunset Park
Watch homemade go-karts built from scrap zoom down 17th Street. Kids spend weeks engineering dragon cars and wild contraptions, then race them for glory. A chaotic, joyful Brooklyn tradition with 500+ cheering fans.
Family-friendly
Creative engineering
Outdoor event
Brooklyn tradition
Tips
♻️cars built from recycled materials
🏆judges score creativity, design & speed
🎉raffles, food vendors & family fun
Saturday, August 29, 12:00 PM
Free
Make it an outing
Add nearby spots before or after your event