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Here's a guide to this year's event information.
Unless otherwise noted, the admission fee is your $3 Derby Days button
for everyone 3 years of age or older.
DOWNLOAD FULL EVENT GUIDE HERE or see the schedule at the bottom of this page.
Parade:
The Derby Days Sundown Parade will kick off this year's event starting at 6:30
PM on Friday, June 17. This long-standing tradition will feature a
variety of participants including local churches, businesses, community groups
and more. It's free to participate - click
here to view the Parade rules and to download the registration form.
Beach
Blanket Theater:
New
to Derby Days this year is the invitation to bring blankets, lawn chairs and
pillows to settle in and watch a special outdoor screening of "George of
the Jungle" starring Brendan Fraser. The movie, which features
the wild adventures of a boy who was raised by apes in the African jungle
suddenly finds himself living in civilization. The movie will start
at approximately 9:00 PM and should conclude by 10:30 PM.
ShopFest:
The Derby Days ShopFest will be held on Saturday, June 18 in the Derby High
School Commons. The event will run from 10 AM to 4 PM and feature craft
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. Admission is free
with your $3 Derby Days button. Sponsored by Capitol Federal.
KidFest:
One of the most popular events at Derby Days, the KidFest has tons of
activities and entertainment for kids from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, June
18. New this year is a perfomance by Brandon Draper's Drum Safari, a high
energy drum performance that involves the entire audience and introduces kidsto
different African animals and drum rhythyms. Sponsored by Carson
Bank. Other Highlights include performances by popular children's
entertainers like magician Chris Conner, Puddles the Clown and Derby's own
Brent Dillenger aka "The Spinmaster." Kids can make and take
home a variety of craft projects, or have a free caricature drawn by caricature
artist Jaki McElroy. All activities are included with your purchase
of a $3 Derby Days button. Sponsored by Cox Communications.
DanceFest:
Be sure to make time to stop by the Derby Days DanceFest, going on from 10 AM
to 12 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 Authority. Tap, jazz and other dance styles will be on display as
local students show off their dance skills.
Dodgeball
Tournament:
The 4th
Annual Derby Days Dodgeball Tournament will be Saturday, June 18 at Derby High
School in the auxiliary gymnasium. The games begin at 10:00 at the gym and it
is 6 vs.6 Double Elimination Tournament. For more information, call Zak
Windsor at Aviator
Church,
316-613-9902. Registration Deadline is 4:00 P.M. June 17th. Cost
is $20.00 per team. Click here to register.
Golf
Tournament:
Join
us for the annual Derby Days Golf Tournament at Hidden Lakes Golf Course, just
east of Derby at 63rd & Greenwich. The tournament is a two-person
scramble and tees off at 8:00 AM on Saturday, June 18. Players of
all levels are welcome. Win prizes donated by local merchants or try your
skills on one of the proximity marked holes. Fee includes golf cart and
driving range plus beverages and dinner. Awards and dinner will follow
the tournament. Fee is $75. Contact the DRC to register or download
the application here.
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 Noon.
Registration will be located on site at DHS. Don't forget your button!
THURSDAY
- Ottaway Carnival
- South Grounds ---- open at 6 PM
FRIDAY
- Ottaway Carnival and Food Court,
- South Grounds ---- open at 6 PM
- Derby Days Sundown Parade ---- 6:30 PM
- Music by Closer Than Brothers,
- Entertainment Stage ---- 7:30 PM
- Derby Days Movie Night - "George of the Jungle"
- Entertainment Stage ---- 9 PM
SATURDAY
- Derby Days Golf Tournament ---- 8 AM
- Hidden Lakes GC - Call DRC at 788-3781 to register
- Family Fun Walk, starts at DHS Saturday ---- 8 AM
- Walk anytime from 8 AM - Noon; call 304-4265 to register
- Dodgeball Tournament Saturday ---- 9 AM
- DHS Auxiliary Gym, call 613-9902 to register
- Derby Garden Tour ---- 9 AM - 4 PM
- Catch the Derby Dash at Derby Days!
- Tours depart at 10 AM and 12:30 PM from the north lot
 
- Derby Days Shop Fest, DHS Commons ---- 10 AM - 4 PM
- Sponsored by Capitol Federal Savings - Derby
- Derby Days KidFest, sponsored by Cox ---- 10 AM - 4 PM
- On the Entertainment Stage
- Brandon Draper's Drum Safari ---- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- In the Entertainment Tent
- Caricature drawings by Jaki McElroy ---- 10 AM - 4 PM
- Magician Chris Conner ---- 10 AM - 12 PM
- Brent Dellinger, "The Spin Master" ---- 2 PM - 3 PM
- Inside Derby High School
- Puddles the Clown ---- 12 PM - 2 PM
- Safari Story Time & Belly Dancing ---- 2 PM - 3 PM
- In the Craft Tent
- Safari Music Walk
- Face Painting
- Make & Take Crafts
- All Around Kid Fest:
- Petting Zoo Safari Photos
- Sandy Candy (while supplies last)
- Martial Arts Demonstration
- Public Safety on Display: Derby Police, Derby Fire, Sedgwick County EMS
- Zumbatomic with the Derby Recreation Commission (10 am - 12 PM)
- Fire Safety Smokehouse (10 AM - 2 PM)
- Train Rides
- Car Seat Safety Check
- sponsored by Derby Optimists and Wichita Area Safe Kids Coalition
- City Hall Parking Lot ---- 10 AM - 2 PM
- DanceFest, DHS Auditorium ---- 10 AM - 12 PM
- Ottaway Carnival and Food Court ---- open at 11 AM
- Music by Ben Travis ---- 4:30 PM
- Music by Moonlight Drive
- Entertainment Stage ---- 6 PM
- Music by The Source
- Entertainment Stage ---- 8:30 PM
SUNDAY
- Community Church Service ---- 9:30 AM & 11 AM
- Led by Aviator Church in the DHS Commons
- Derby DadFest ---- 12 PM
- DHS Commons, with Aviator Church
- Ottaway Carnival & Food Court ---- open at 12 PM
- Music by Ben Travis
- Entertainment Stage ---- 12:30 PM
- Music by Annie Up
- Entertainment Stage ---- 1:45 PM
- Music by The Benders
- Entertainment Stage ---- 3:30 PM
Schedule subject to change.
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