Milk Carton Derby

by © Jan Friedman 2008

Festival Location: Seattle, WA, USA

Festival State: Washington Festivals

Festival Type(s): Bizarre Festivals , Bizarre Sports Events, Water Sports Events

Children and families race against corporations and the military in the Milk Carton Derby, a colorful, if not exactly seaworthy flotilla of crafts made from at least 50 half-gallon milk cartons each. The object is to get the human-powered contraption across 1200 feet of water to the finish line, an objective not always achieved. Each milk carton only supports about four pounds of weight so folks start collecting milk cartons months in advance of the event. Awards are given in many categories including for the most impressively designed and decorated craft. The derby has been kicking off Seattle's Seafair activities for 33 years.

Milk Carton Derby - When, Where and More Info Please

When: The Milk Carton Derby is held annually in July

Where: Seattle, WA

More Info Please: Contact Seafair, 2200 Sixth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121; [206 728 0123] or check out their website at www.seafair.com for more information.

The above is an excerpt from Jan Friedman's wonderful, Eccentric America. Read more from Eccentric America at Jan's website at www.eccentricamerica.com or take a look at Jan's latest offering, Eccentric California at www.eccentriccalifornia.net.