Shakopee Derby Days 2008 Schedule of Events

New location! Unless noted, all events are located at Huber Park in Downtown Shakopee.

The only parking at Huber Park is handicap parking. Otherwise, park on any downtown street and cross at the intersection of First Avenue and Highway 101 or take the tunnel located on First Avenue and Holmes Street (west of Paragon Bank).

Be sure to check back for the latest information on events!

Wednesday, July 30th

10 AM Senior Olympics
  • Memorial Park
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Parks & Rec
Winners announced for the Most Inviting Landscape Contest
  • Sponsor: Toro Company

Thursday, July 31st

10 AM – 8 PM Book Sale
  • Shakopee Library, 235 Lewis Street South
  • Sponsor: The Friends of the Library
5 – 7:30 PM Business Expo
  • Sponsor: Eckart Dental
5 – 7:30 PM Taste of Shakopee
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Chamber of Commerce
5 – 7 PM Beer Garden (NEW)
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Jaycees
5 – 9 PM Family Fun Park
5:30 PM Little Miss Shakopee Competition
  • Top 5 winners announced at 6:30
  • Sponsor: M & I Bank
7 – 10 PM FREE Teen Dance
  • Music by TK Sound DJ Service
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Parks & Rec
8 – 11 PM Food Vendors

Friday, August 1st

10 – 11:30 AM Carnival Games
  • Lion's Park
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Parks & Rec
10 AM – 5 PM Book Sale
  • Shakopee Library, 235 Lewis Street South
  • Sponsor: The Friends of the Library
10 AM – 12 AM Food Vendors
12 – 7 PM Market Fair Vendors
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Heritage Society
2 PM 2-Person Golf Tournament
  • Stonebrooke Golf Course, 2693 County Road 79
  • Sponsor: Stonebrooke Golf Course
5 – 8 PM FREE Balloon Show by Hermey the Clown
  • Family Fun Park
  • Sponsor: Klehr Hearing
5 – 8 PM Minnesota Valley Rally Car Show
  • First Avenue from Sommerville to Holmes Streets
  • Sponsors: Downtown Partnership, Boy Scout Troop #619
5 – 9 PM Family Fun Park
5 – 9 PM 3rd Lair Skateboard Contest (NEW)
  • Sponsors: Petland, Valley Sports, Bituminous Roadways, Inc., Allina Medical Clinic, Sandalwood Suites
  • Supporting Sponsor: Shakopee Parks & Rec
5 PM – 12 AM Beer Garden
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Jaycees
7 PM FREE Water Fights
  • Second Avenue and Fuller Street by the Eagles Club
  • Sponsor: Voyager Bank
7 PM – 12 AM FREE Street Dance
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Jaycees

Saturday, August 2nd

8 AM – 12 AM Food Vendors
8:30 AM FREE Kids' Pedal Pull
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Jaycees
9 AM Volleyball Tournament
  • Eagles Club, Second Avenue & Fuller Street
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Eagles Club
9 AM 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
  • SACS School, 2700 17th Avenue East
  • Sponsor: SACS School
9 AM Little Miss Shakopee Coronation
  • Sponsor: M & I Bank
9:30 AM 5K Turf Run
  • Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Road South
  • Sponsor: Canterbury Park
  • Supporting Sponsors: Park Nicollet, Family Chiropractic of Shakopee, TC Running Co., Renegade Running Club
10 AM FREE Kiddie Parade (NEW LOCATION)
  • Line-up – Levee Drive & Fuller Street
  • Sponsor: O'Brien Dental Care
  • Supporting Sponsor: Tikes n Tots Shelley Ben
10 AM – 3 PM Ice Cream Social
  • Stans Museum & Garden, 235 Fuller Street South
  • Sponsor: Scott County Historical Society
10 AM – 4 PM Book Sale
  • Shakopee Library, 235 Lewis Street South
  • Sponsor: The Friends of the Library
10 AM – 7 PM Market Fair Vendors
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Heritage Society
10 AM – 9 PM Family Fun Park
10:30 AM FREE Sawdust Pile Grab
  • Sponsor: Biff's
11 AM – 1 PM FREE Czech Concertina Club Concert
  • Sponsor: PCL Construction
11 AM – 12 AM Beer Garden
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Jaycees
12 – 1:30 PM FREE Ice Skate Races
  • Shakopee Ice Arena, 1255 Fuller Street South
12:30 – 4:30 PM FREE Train Rides
  • Sponsors: Bill's Toggery, Betti Lu's, Arnie's Friendly Folks, Pablo's Mexican Restaurant
1 – 3 PM FREE Juggling Classes
  • Sponsor: Once Upon a Child
1 – 4 PM Bingo (NEW LOCATION)
  • Pullman Club, 124 First Avenue West
  • Sponsor: Klein Bank
  • Supporting Sponsor: Shakopee Valley Lions
2 – 4 PM FREE Admission Ice Arena Open House
  • Shakopee Ice Arena, 1255 Fuller Street South
2 – 5 PM Karaoke Contest
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Florist
3 PM Soap Box Derby
  • Registration begins at 2 PM
  • Sponsors: Verizon Wireless, El Toro
  • Supporting Sponsors: Link Lumber, Arrow Ace Hardware, Schilz Ornamental Iron, Shakopee HS Cheer Squad
  • Organized by Jeff and Becky Jerve
7 PM – 12 AM FREE Street Dance
  • Sponsor: Shakopee Jaycees
9:45 PM Fireworks Display (NEW LOCATION AND DATE)
  • Sponsors: M & I Bank, Canterbury Park, Cub Foods, Shakopee Public Utilities, Valleyfair

Sunday, August 3rd

1:30 PM Parade (NEW LOCATION)
  • Fourth Avenue from Gorman to Fuller Street
  • Sponsors: US Federal Credit Union, M & I Bank
3:30 – 7 PM Splashtacular
  • Shakopee residents ½ off daily admission
  • Shakopee SandVenture Swimming Pool
  • 11th Avenue and Adams Street (Lion's Park)
4:30 PM Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition
  • Registration begins at 4 PM
  • Muenchow Fields
  • Sponsors: Shakopee Parks & Rec, Shakopee Jaycees

Thank you to all the local businesses who help sponsor this event. Special thanks goes to our main sponsors: M & I Bank, City of Shakopee, Canterbury Park, and Shakopee Jaycees!