The Australian Art Deco Festival, Leeton is located on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people. Leeton Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Wiradjuri Country and recognises their continued connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples, their Cultures, and Elders both past and emerging.
sOaPBOX DERBY
We are bringing the fun of billy cart racing back to Leeton! The Australian Art Deco Festival will feature a soapbox derby as part of the free Chelmsford Festival on Saturday July 12 – application forms can be accessed here.
RacE RULEs
- Each cart shall have a driver and a pusher.
- There will be a restricted push zone at the top of the course – carts can be pushed only in this zone and must then be let go.
- Drivers must wear cycle helmets, crash helmets or motor bike helmets AND enclosed footwear.
- Deco dress is mandatory for all drivers and pushers. (Deco dress = fashion 1910-1949)
- Each race will have a maximum number of carts, determined by the judges.
- Heats will be held to accommodate all carts.
- Carts may be entered in more than one class with appropriate drivers/pushers.
- First cart past the post is the winner.
- No mechanical or driver propulsion will be permitted (includes pedals, no traction control, ABS, launch control allowed!)
- All entrants enter these races at their own risk.
- All entrants must be the specified age as at race day – Saturday, July 12, 2025.
caRT sPEcIFIcaTIONs
- All carts must be available for scrutineering by 9.30am on race day.
- Carts shall be in a safe condition.
- Carts must have brakes and be able to stop unaided (Putting your feet down on the tar does not equate to brakes!)
- All carts must have four (4) wheels
- Maximum wheel diameter 600mm.
- The maximum cart length is 2.0 metres.
- Carts must be capable of being steered, with a 10-20 degree restriction from centre to support better control.
- There shall be no dangerous extrusions from the cart.
- Each cart shall have provision for a number. Numbers will be allocated by judges on final inspection.
PRIZEs
Prizes will be awarded to the top three places in each category plus special prizes for:
- Best Effort & Design
- Best Cart & Crew Outfits
- Best Art Deco Cart
aDDITIOnaL InFORMaTIOn
- Judges decision is final.
- Entrants shall be responsible for the safety of the carts construction and the operation of the carts during the entire event.
- All safety instructions must be followed at all times.
- Entry into this event is acknowledging that the entrant will not hold the organiser, sponsor or volunteers responsible for their actions.
EnTRIEs
- Entries must be received by Monday 7 July 2025.
- Email: artdeco@leeton.nsw.gov.au
- Post/Delivery: Leeton Shire Council, 23-25 Chelmsford Place, Leeton NSW 2705
* This event may be cancelled or postponed – in such an event information will be available from the Art Deco Facebook page and website: artdecofestival.com