What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
It is a human-powered 3D representation of your interpretation of your favorite literary character or book. Bring your imagination to life using pedal power, as an individual or as a team. A team may include multiple members on a bike with themed costumes or multiple escorts in costume riding or walking along with a sculpture that includes kinetic movement.
Rules:
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1. Sculptures must have wheels or moveable legs, at least one gear, and be able to move forward, stop, and turn.
2. You must be able to keep up with a 3 mph minimum speed.
3. Sculptures must be able to stop safely and quickly. Sculptures that do not pass the brake safety check will not be allowed to compete.
4. All pilots must wear approved helmets. Please bring your own.
5. Sculptures must not pose any danger to anything/anyone around it or near it and must not have open flames. The pilot must be able to escape quickly and safely in the event of an emergency.
6. Participants are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages prior to or while operating the vehicle.
7. All Participants must be in an appropriate costume. This is a family-friendly event. Therefore, the City reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of costumes.
8. Sculptures must be no larger than 8' 6" (102 inches) wide, 8' high, and 18' long. A variance may be given with special permission from the parade coordinator.
KDD @ LOCAL EVENTS
We are excited to announce that Kinetic Derby Day will have a presence at several upcoming events across South Carolina. Visit our booth at each event to learn more about Kinetic Derby Day, ask questions about building your own soapbox car or kinetic sculpture, and discover how you can participate in this year's festivities. Here are the details:
1. Community: CWC Block Party
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Date & Time: Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Location: Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library, 1500 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC
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Details: Join us for the first annual block party hosted by the Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library. This event brings together local partners to share resources, make connections, and showcase the library's offerings to the diverse community.
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2. Best of Carolina Launch Party
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Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Location: Greene Street, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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Details: Celebrate the launch of the "Best of Carolina" with us on Greene Street. This event is organized by Carolina Productions, the student-run programming board at USC, known for bringing life to campus with year-round events.
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3. Elementary STEAM Night at York Preparatory Academy
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Date & Time: Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Location: Student Union, York Preparatory Academy, 1047 Golden Gate Court, Rock Hill, SC 29732
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Details: This free event features hands-on STEAM activities for the whole family, aiming to inspire students in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
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4. Be My Neighbor Day
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Date & Time: Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Location: South Carolina Children's Theatre, 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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Details: Hosted by South Carolina ETV in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions, this event offers hands-on activities, storytime sessions, and opportunities to meet beloved characters, promoting neighborliness and community engagement.
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5. iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival
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Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Location: Main Street, Downtown Greenville, SC
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Details: A free street festival aiming to ignite interest in STEAM learning and career pathways among Pre-K through 12th-grade students and their families. The festival features interactive exhibits, live stage shows, and hands-on learning experiences.
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6. Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival
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Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 2025, gates open at 8:30 AM
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Location: Historic Columbia Speedway, 2001 Charleston Highway, Cayce, SC
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Details: This festival showcases the traditions of the United Kingdom with events including Highland athletics, Celtic music, and cultural displays.
We look forward to seeing you at these events! Visit our booth to learn more about Kinetic Derby Day and how you can get involved.