# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 2026 Carousel Derby
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Saddle up for a merry-go-round showdown! The Pirate Toy Fund’s annual Carousel Derby is back, and our brave “carousel jockeys” are ready to trade gallops for giggles—all to raise funds that bring toys and joy to local children.

Sponsor your favorite rider as they take on a two-hour spin aboard The Strong Museum’s iconic Elaine Wilson Carousel. The jockey who raises the most treasure and completes the ride takes home the trophy—but the real winners are the kids we help together.

Post time: Saturday, May 2nd at 1 PM

Cheer them on in person at the museum or catch all the fun with LIVE updates on the Pirate Toy Fund’s Facebook page.

And don’t forget to get in the spirit—dust off your Derby best! Big hats, bold bow ties, and your fanciest carousel-worthy style are all part of the fun. Hold onto your hats, mateys—it’s going to be a whirl of a good time!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/the-2026-carousel-derby/200029940017619
- **Event Categories**: Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rochester
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Strong National Museum of Play
- **lat**: 43.152688635012
- **long**: -77.601916823401
- **full address**: The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Dr,Rochester,NY,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The 2026 Carousel Derby
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The 2026 Carousel Derby being held?
  - **A:** The 2026 Carousel Derby takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Dr,Rochester,NY,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The 2026 Carousel Derby?
  - **A:** The 2026 Carousel Derby is organized by Pirate Toy Fund.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The 2026 Carousel Derby is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The 2026 Carousel Derby sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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