Derby Days 2024
Join us to celebrate this great Yamhill tradition for more than 70 years.
Derby Car Racing, Frog Jumping, Silent Auction, Great Food, Kids Carnival, Live Music…what more could you ask for on a warm summer day in Oregon!
We hope to see you
at the 71st Derby Days!
Event Schedule:
Friday - July 19th, 2024
4:00pm - Vendors Open at Beulah Park
6:30pm - Court Coronation
7:30pm - Live Music: Hucklebuck Highway
Saturday - July 20, 2024
10:00am - Parade through downtown Yamhill (more info)
11:00am - Vendors open at Beulah Park
11:30am - Silent Auction - Open for Bidding
12:00pm - Flag Raising Ceremony
12:00pm - Beer Garden Opens
12:30pm - Soap Box Derby Races (Ages 8-11)
2:00pm - Live Auction
3:00pm - Frog Jumping Contest
4:30pm - Tricycle Races (Ages 4 - 94)
7:00pm - Live Music: Bootleg Ridge
Food & Drink
BBQ, Corn Dogs, Elephant Ears, Shave Ice, Fresh Lemonade, Cotton Candy…all the best eats! You won’t go hungry at Derby Days!
Pinky’s Elephant Ears - Elephant ears and water
Salty Kettle - Kettle corn, cotton candy, and lemonade
Sue Steaks and Tacos - Tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, drinks
Nielsen Ice - Authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice
American Legion Post - BBQ Ribs and pulled pork
Christian Church - Corn dogs
Ooh La Latte - Coffee, energy drinks, teas, and baked goods
Beer Garden
Beer, wine, and cider will be available for guests 21 and over with a valid ID. Thank you to Yamhill Bar & Grill for providing the beer trailer with fresh beer on tap this year!
Kids Carnival
We’ll have lots of fun activities for the little ones. Games, activities, and more. Maybe even a dunk tank.
More information to come soon.
Vendor Booths
Once you’ve got your corn dog and elephant ears, take a stroll through the park and peruse the local vendors that support Derby Days. Handmade crafts, treats for our furry friends, or just some good ol’ information about your community - it’s all here at Yamhill Derby Days.
Yamhill Community Club - Derby Days shirts, coins, and programs
Cooper Brattain - Wood, leather, and 3-d printed items
Amber’s Custom Crafts & Dog Toys - Dog and cat toys
Misty Meadow Lavender - Lavender items, oil, hydrosol, sewn crafts
Mollie N Me - Wineglass, tumblers, towels, keychains, pens
Jenorahs Mercantile - Angels, towels, soft books, earrings, necklaces, bookmarks
Bernice Bruckart - Hand crocheted items, kitchen towels and cloths, and more
April Farms Lavender - Lavender items
Scentsy Independent Consultant
Yamhill County Democrats - informational booth
Yamhill-Carlton High Power Rocketry - informational booth
Friends of Yamhelas Westsider Trail - informational booth
Yamhill Neighborhood Association - informational booth
Mid Columbia Bus - informational booth
Where’s All the Fun?
The Parade goes through downtown Yamhill, past T&E General Store before ending around 2nd street.
The best place to sit is on the corner near T&E General Store where the announcer and speakers will be setup.
Derby Days is held at Beulah Park on E 3rd St.
Parking:
There is minimal parking around Beulah Park, with limited street parking. Find a parking spot early and walk up 3rd street to the parade, or park near Larson House or Lago De Chapala and walk down to the park after the parade.
Other Important Things to Know:
Is there an ATM at the park?
No. Please bring cash or credit cards to make purchases at the vendor booths and silent auction.
What should I bring?
Chairs for the parade. Sunscreen. Good vibes.
Will the Parade Have an Announcer?
Yes! This year we have MAC Audio providing an outdoor speaker system - we’re hoping it’s much easier to hear the show this year. The announcer will be on the corner in front of T&E General Store.
What’s a Silent Auction?
We’ll have items that have been donated to Derby Days set out on tables. You bid on the items by writing down your bid with your bidder number. The highest bid at the end of the auction wins and purchases the item for that price. Best part, you get something new and it’s all a tax write off!
What’s a Frog Jumping Contest?
Well, we don’t need Google for this one. Everyone brings a frog, or borrows one, and we see which frog jumps the farthest in three jumps. The frogs like things wet, so watch out for the fireman’s water hose!
Who Puts on Derby Days?
Yamhill Community Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit, organizers Derby Days and maintains Beulah Park in conjunction with the city. Derby Days is funded by the generous donations from members of our community and local businesses. Thank you Derby Days sponsors!
