Download the full 2009 Derby Days Event Guide!

ShopFest:
Sponsored by Capitol Federal Bank of Derby, the Derby Days ShopFest will be held on Saturday, May 30 in the Derby High School Commons.  The event will run from 9 AM to 5 PM and features over 60 different vendors selling a wide variety of unique arts and crafts products.  You'll also find many area businesses sharing information about their products and services, from insurance to chiropractic care and more.  Click here for a complete Vendor List.  Admission is free with your $3 Derby Days button.

KidFest:
One of the most popular events at Derby Days, the KidFest has endless activities and entertainment for kids from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, May 30.  Highlights include performances by popular children's entertainers like magician Chris Conner, Ron Tibbetts "The Bubbleman," Puddles the Clown and Derby's own Brent Dillenger aka "The Yo-Yo Man."  See demonstrations by local clubs like Cheer Eclipse All Star Cheerleading, Kim's Academy of Tae Kwon Do and Funtastics Gymnastics.  Kids can make and take home a variety of craft projects, or have a free caricature drawn by caricature artist Jaki McElroy.  Admission is free with a $3 Derby Days button.

DanceFest:
Be sure to make time to stop by the Derby Days DanceFest, going on from 10 AM to 1 PM inside the DHS Auditorium.  There's no admission fee, and you can see performances by dancers of all ages with RaeAnn's Fancy Footwork and The Movement Academy.  Tap, jazz and other dance styles will be on display as local kids show off their dance skills.  Sponsored by Emprise Bank of Derby.

Dog Show:
In its third year, the Derby Days Dog Show is sponsored by Rainbow Valley Veterinary Clinic.  Bring your pooch out to Derby Days (don't forget the leash!) and compete in categories that include Best of Show, Owner/Pet Lookalike, Best Dressed and more.  Grand prize this year is a 16x20 portrait and sitting fee, courtesy of Crossroads Photography.  No registration required, but a $3 Derby Days button is a requirement for the owner. 

Judging schedule is as follows:
12:00-12:30 Sign-Up; 12:30-1 Best Small Dog and Best Big Dog; 1:00 - 1:30 Best Trick and Owner/Dog look alike; 1:30-2:00 Best Dressed and Ugliest Dog; 2:00-2:15 Best in Show.  Parade of Breeds will begin at 2:15.

Family Fun Walk:
Bring your family and some comfortable shoes and try this year's Family Fun Walk.  Go at your own pace to complete the course, and start any time between 8 AM and 1 PM.  Prizes given to the course winners.  Registration will be located on site at DHS.  Don't forget your button!