Bideford Soapbox Derby 5th July 2026

Bideford Soapbox derby is an annual community event held on the 1st Sunday of July in the heart of Bideford North Devon. The soapbox team’s raise money for the Bideford soapbox derby’s chosen local charity. Each team build their contraptions and design and mould them in to marvels that the spectators see on the day.

Participate for the Soap Box Race

Participate for the Soap Box Race

Trade Stands

If you would like to join the event as a non food or beverage stand/stall, you will need your own public liability insurance and risk assessment.

We have free stands available for charities and this is limited to 6.

For the 2026 event you will need to book via our online system.

2026 Charity
South West Blood Bikes

South West Blood Bikes is a volunteer-led charity providing a vital, free-of-charge, mainly out of hours (evenings, weekends & bank holidays) medical courier service to the NHS & Hospices across Devon. Since forming in 2018 we have saved the NHS & Hospices in Devon over £973,000 in transportation costs.

Our Sponsors

Our 2025 Bideford Soapbox Derby sponsors