

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hop Garden Pinewood Derby - Family Fun from Start to Finish
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? Hop Garden Pinewood Derby Fundraiser! ?
March 21, 11am

Join us for a fun-filled day of pinewood derby racing for kids and adults alike, all while supporting a great local cause! Proceeds benefit Belleville Cub Scouts Pack 61.

Whether you’re racing a beloved old derby car or building a brand-new one, this event is all about creativity, friendly competition, and community fun.

?️ Dust off your old derby car… or pick up a Derby kit and start anew. 

Divisions &amp; Entry:
? 17 &amp; Under: $15
? Adult Division: $30 (includes a FREE beer at registration!)

Advanced registration required
Derby &amp; weight kits available for purchase at Hop Garden – Belleville
⚠️ Limited availability — register early!

? Just here to watch? Spectators are FREE!

Build it. Race it. Cheer loud. Drink beer.
Let the derby begin! ??

? EVENT SCHEDULE
March 21, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Registration, Weigh-In &amp; Test Runs

Test Run Fees (Cash Only):
• $1 per run (Youth)
• $5 per run (Adult)

1:00 PM
17 &amp; Under Division Racing
Adult Division to follow

5:00 PM
? Champion Race
All times are approximate

Rules: 
RULES FOR BUILDING YOUR PINEWOOD DERBY CAR

This event will use the framework of basic Pinewood Derby Car Building Rules that have been established by Scouting America.  The head of Belleville Cub Scouts - Pack 61 will publish the rules for building and racing cars (below) and will have the final determination of any issues that arise on race day.

Contact for any questions regarding rules for construction and racing, prior to race day:  Randy Versnik, Cubmaster, Belleville Cub Scouts - Pack 61:  vers12@yahoo.com.

On race day, after your car has been weighed in (5 oz, or less) and passed general inspection, you will not be able to handle your car until your racing is over.  During the registration period, you will be able to do a preliminary weigh-in and make test runs down the track so that you can make any adjustments to your car that you deem necessary.

SPECIFICATIONS - These general rules for construction are to be followed.  All cars must pass inspection to qualify for racing:
1.	Axles, wheels, and body SHALL BE from the materials provided in a standard Pinewood kit.
2.	The main body of the car shall be made of pine.  Wheels shall be plastic.  Axles shall be metal.
3.	Weight shall NOT exceed 5 ounces.
4.	NO part of the car can stick out ahead of the starting pin on the track.
5.	Width shall NOT exceed 2-3/4 inches.  Length shall NOT exceed 7 inches.
6.	Use of wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are PROHIBITED.
7.	NO lubricating oil may be used.  Axles MAY be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
8.	The car SHALL NOT ride on any kind of spring.
9.	The car MUST BE free-wheeling, with NO starting or accelerating devices.
10.	NO loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.

SAFETY - Make safety your top priority. While building and racing your Pinewood Derby Car, please refer to these guidelines for maintaining safety:
1.	Gather your safety essentials: dust mask, goggles, and latex gloves.
2.	Wear eye protection at all times.
3.	Monitor any youths' use of tools.
4.	Wear a dust mask when appropriate.
5.	Work in a well-lighted and well-ventilated area.
6.	Consider wearing gloves when using sharp tools.
7.	Do not wear loose-fitting clothing.
8.	Do not melt lead; handle lead with care.
9.	Follow all safety rules and precautions listed on the tools and products you use.
10.	Keep your work area clean and organized.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belleville/hop-garden-pinewood-derby-family-fun-from-start-to-finish/200029626197107
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, car-shows, kids, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 120

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Belleville
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 107 West Main Street, Belleville, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53508
- **lat**: 42.85987
- **long**: -89.53549
- **full address**: 107 West Main Street, Belleville, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53508

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Hop Garden Pinewood Derby - Family Fun from Start to Finish
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hop Garden Pinewood Derby - Family Fun from Start to Finish being held?
  - **A:** Hop Garden Pinewood Derby - Family Fun from Start to Finish takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am at 107 West Main Street, Belleville, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53508.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hop Garden Pinewood Derby - Family Fun from Start to Finish?
  - **A:** Hop Garden Pinewood Derby - Family Fun from Start to Finish is organized by Hop Garden Brewing and Tap Room - Belleville.

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