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| Rondout Business Association |
| The next raciest artistic event in Kingston is scheduled for next summer on Sunday, August 17, 2008 when the 14th Annual Artists’ Soapbox Derby careens inexorably down Broadway towards the Rondout Creek. This eclectic event is presented by Donskoj & Company Gallery and the City of Kingston and with help from the Dutchess County Arts Council is featuring over $2,000.00 in cash prizes for our first, second and third place finishes in both the youth, family group and adult divisions. Judging is based on a combined score of creativity and engineering. This is not a race. The first year’s event in 1995 attracted over 500 spectators for eight entries; while last year’s event drew over 7,000 spectators for 36 entries. This year’s event should prove to be even better than ever as there is plenty of momentum. On your mark, get set and go start building your soapbox. Soapbox Derby hot line at 845-338-8473 . And remember, it is all down hill from here! |
