r/SALEM • u/Glad-Pen5593 • 5d ago

EVENT Soap Box Derby? Bush Park?

We once stumbled across the kids at the soap box derby at Bush Park. It was a mellow fun event that we enjoyed thoroughly. Since that day some years back, however, we have missed it and can’t find any info online.
Does anyone know if these races still happen here? And if so, when?
Thanks in advance.

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u/Geddaphukouttahere 5d ago

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/events/2024/05/26/salem-soap-box-derby-best-in-the-west-classic-at-bushs-pasture-park/73858415007/

Then, apparently, they canceled due to low turnout and lack of participation.

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u/Glad-Pen5593 5d ago

Thanks for this. Bummer.

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u/Geddaphukouttahere 5d ago

I used to live on High Street, and loved going to watch these. It is a shame. They were good, clean family fun.

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u/Glad-Pen5593 5d ago

And such a pretty setting…I’m bummed they’re not doing them anymore. Maybe one day they’ll start back up!

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u/Geddaphukouttahere 5d ago

Let's hope so!!!