Events

Richardson Drive Loop
Community Event

21st Annual Kirby Derby

The 21st Kirby Derby: Holidazed & Confused is a Raleigh tradition of wacky downhill soapbox racing and community fun.

The Kirby Derby was founded by the Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood in 2002. Pullen Park Terrace is better known by its 2 streets, Kirby and Bilyeu.  In 2017,  Kirby Derby moved to its new location at Dix Park in partnership with the City of Raleigh. Dix Park Conservancy is proud to sponsor this year's event.

Time: 3:00 - 9:00 pm

Register to participate in any of the main events or just come to witness! Everyone is encouraged to get into character with costumes. Challenge the neighbors next door or your rival neighborhood to see who can win as the fast and furious.

EVENT DETAILs + REGISTRATION

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Location: Richardson Drive Loop at Dix Park. Parking at the Chapel

Kirby Derby Parking and Event Area Map

Weather

If we need to cancel due to inclement weather, we will communicate through email to ticket holders and on Dix Park social media.

COVID-19 Safety Reminders
Please stay home if you are sick! Visit Raleigh Parks COVID-19 page for the latest information and guidance.

Accessibility

Dorothea Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dorothea Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for early park improvements and all future planning and development.

Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots.

Restrooms: Indoor accessible restrooms are available in the newly renovated Chapel.  Accessible port-a-johns are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field.

Programs and events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.

Questions? Contact Dix Park Staff at events@dixpark.org or 919-966-3255