# Event Details - **Event Name**: South Slope Derby - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: KoKo NYC presents the 19th annual South Slope Derby, a celebration of creativity and innovation!About this EventFor 19 years and counting the Annual South Slope Derby has thrilled Brooklyn every August, becoming a beloved celebration of creativity and innovation. The Derby is the culmination of KoKo NYC’s summer programming and features gravity-powered soap box vehicles made from recycled materials and built by kids in the KoKo NYC workshops. During week-long workshops, kids develop their building and engineering skills and express their natural ingenuity as they imagine and construct their sustainable cars. Together with our Teaching Artists and Counselors, kids learn to design the functional elements of the car, such as steering and brakes, troubleshooting and testing along the way. Throughout the build, kids let their imaginations run wild – who’s to say a car can’t also be a dragon?In the South Slope Derby, the kids put their creations to the test as they drive down 17th Street in South Slope, Brooklyn. They are cheered on by over 500 friends, family, and fans who travel from all over the city every year. Our panel of esteemed judges includes elected officials, business owners, community leaders, and artists who evaluate the cars of over 100 kids on creativity, design, engineering, and speed. This event has been covered in the New York Times, Brooklyn Magazine, Brooklyn Paper, and more. In addition to the cars there are raffles, food vendors, and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!This event is free and open to the public to join as spectators.Please note: There will be filming and photography taking place at the South Slope Derby.Thank you to our 2026 Derby Sponsors:Marketplace by Key FoodCool Hand Movers - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/south-slope-derby/100001991102855239 - **Event Categories**: kids, workshops, art, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Open Source Gallery Inc. - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Open Source Gallery Inc. - **lat**: 40.6622752 - **long**: -73.9891437 - **full address**: Open Source Gallery Inc., 306 17th Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: South Slope Derby - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/33265c5a4b81d7924db0c84c9bfaf26f2345def74c6137791d7c1eba63bbc05f-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc7b8a2-gmir.jpg?v=1780891424 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is South Slope Derby being held? - **A:** South Slope Derby takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Open Source Gallery Inc., 306 17th Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing South Slope Derby? - **A:** South Slope Derby is organized by KoKo NYC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** South Slope Derby is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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