Ladies & Gentleman, start your engines…
The 2024 Pumpkin Derby brings yet another way to utilize a pumpkin, as spectators and contestants will enjoy the “soapbox-styled” pumpkin-car race! A perfect parental bonding opportunity!
The Derby will take place on Sunday, October 13th at 2 PM in the Elm Street Plaza, behind Main Street.
Participants are asked to register and provide payment in person when they pick up their axle kit in downtown Damariscotta on Friday, October 11th or Saturday, October 12th at the Pit Stop!
Derby Guidelines:
Racer Ages: Up to 17 years old
Racers must provide their own pumpkin between 15-20 lbs.
All racers must pay $20 for materials & PICK UP THEIR WHEELS/AXLE to equip their Pumpkin-car at Pumpkinfest Pit Stop in advance! See details below!
In person “Check Your Engines” Check In - 1 PM on Sunday, October 8th (registered racers only!)
Bring decorated, equipped pumpkin and racers line up!
2 PM on Sunday, October 8th - Race begins!
Prepare your pumpkin-car at the Pit Stop!
Registration Required!
Come to the Pit stop to get necessary equipment to race and then decorate your pumpkin at home prior to race
Hours: Friday, October 11th from 2:00- 6:00 PM and Saturday, October 12th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: The First National Bank between Water St and Bristol Road, Damariscotta.
Cost: $20 per pumpkin kit. No markup, just cost, and we install for you!
We drill holes, install tires and axles to your pumpkin-car. All registrants must use our provided tires and axles.