2010 Box Cart Derby

We made it to Hope Town just in time for the annual Box Cart Derby on Big Hill, held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. We always plan our arrival to coincide with this great event, which is the Bahamas version of a Soap Box Derby. This is a major local charity event, with not only the whole island community attending, but other islands come to participate and watch the excitement as well.


Food, drink, commemorative shirts, raffles, gift certificates from local businesses, and even artwork are all sold to benefit whichever children’s charity is chosen for the year. Last year it was the Junior Sailing Program and this year was the new playground. We always like to volunteer for one of the shifts flipping burgers and serving food.


Below are pictures of some of this year’s Box Cart entries. Trophies are awarded for fastest downhill, slalom, and best presentation and costumes. This year’s winner (the first picture) set a new record for the downhill course, beating the old record held by someone who had won for 6 or more years. The crowd went wild and everyone certainly had a fantastic time that day!