Saturday, June 20
10 am to 5pm On the Historic Derby Green

On Saturday June 20th, Downtown Derby will be transformed into a Festive Wonderland.  Voted as "One of The Ten Best Things to Do In Connecticut" by several national publications for the 2nd year in a row!  We are proud of what we accomplished in the past couple of years. "We just don't invite everyone in the phone book and set them up in the street, We invite artists and crafters from all over the East Coast from Maine all the way down to Florida to join us" says Derby Day Chairman, Rich DiCarlo.

"Derby Day is something to experience. We've added the "Housie Duck Race" which will take off at 3:00 on the Derby/Shelton Bridge.  Duck Tickets will be on sale throughout the day.  You can win up to 50 great prizes!

If you are feeling hungry you can enter (or watch) the "Frankie Footer Hot Dog Eating Contest" set to go off at 1pm.  Register early, Space is limited.(there is a $15 entry fee which includes: All the hot dogs you can eat and an official t-shirt) Ther are gift certificates for the winners and a Trophy and bragging rights for the champ!)

There is also Connies' "Pain and Pleasure Wing Eating Contest"  That goes off at 2:00.

Miss New England, Tiffany Ferraiuolo will be on hand to meet and greet folks and to M.C some of our many events.

We have magicians , Funny Clowns and a vast array of characters roaming around the venue.  We have Kid's Games and Prizes,crafts and activities in the Kid's Zone, Pony Rides and The Dunk Tank Is Back!, Ride the Roaming RailRoad and experience one of the World's Oldest Carousel Organs Playing throughout the day. Miss New England will be with us throughout the day!
 
Come and shop One of the Largest and diverse craft venues in the state!

"We have just about anything you can want or need: From Trinkets and a vast array of jewelry, Hand crafted items such as quilts, handbags and clothing and goods for your home, Home made fudge, honey, jams, candles, Artwork, Toys...the list goes on...

We also tapped Derby's vast culinary Institutions for a wide selection of Great Food at affordable prices! We have everything from Hot dogs, Burgers to Homemade Porketta!

We also tapped Derby's vast culinary Institutions for a wide selection of Great Food at affordable prices! We have everything from Hot dogs, Burgers to Homemade Porketta!  After The Main event Take the family over to Ryan Field to watch the Ct Hurricanes compete against other bands in The Battle of the Bands"! That event begins at 6pm.  

So come and experience Derby Day and see why its been voted "One of The Ten Best Things To do In Connecticut!".