KensingtonKineticArt

Get ready for the 2025 Kensington Kinetic Derby and Arts Festival!! Want more information, visit kensingtonkineticarts.org to register a team or inquire about being a vendor.

The Best of the 2023 Mud Pit! 🎥 #KensingtonDerby

Today got muddy!! Thank you everyone for the incredible turnout and for cheering on our awesome teams! MANY more pics and videos coming soon, so stay tuned 😁📷 #kensingtonderby

The mud is ready, are you? 😈 #KensingtonDerby

This year's Kensington Derby Mud Pit sponsor is Penn Treaty Special Services District! PTSSD aims to empower community organizations of the district in the creation and maintenance of programs and projects. Thank you for being our Mud Pit sponsor! #kensingtonderby

Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who made this event possible! We had a great time celebrating local flavor with our families, foodies, artists, and inventors. We hope to see you all again next year! #ReturnoftheMud

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Derby & Arts Festival this year! We had a blast celebrating all things Philadelphia, from our delicious local food to our amazing art and innovation.

We would like to give a big thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Derby & Arts Festival! We had a blast celebrating local flavor with foodies, artists, inventors, and families alike!

Our derby entrants get the chance to win fabulous prizes from local businesses!

What's sweeter than dessert at the derby?! Check out sweet treats from: Pink's Cold Treats, Pound Cake Heaven, The Chilly Banana, & Mr Softee Ice Cream Truck

Grab a beer at the derby from our partners at East Kensington Neighbors Association, vending classics from Philadelphia Brewing Company, or find a silly name beer from Evil Genius. Enjoy a Fishtown Iced Tea from Interstate Drafthouse or a cocktail from Stateside Vodka

Grab a bite on May 14th from one of our food trucks including: Ma Lessie's Chicken & Waffles, Mom-Mom's Polish Food Cart, Dr Wutzit's Wonder Balls, Phil's Finest, El Rancho Viejo, & The Little Sicilian

Over 90 arts & merch vendors confirmed and only a few spots left! Make sure you sign up today bit.ly/2022KDAF

We're packing more bands than ever into this year's Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Derby & Arts Festival. Discover the new sound of Philly on our SECOND STAGE with the Mudpit Mixtape Live Showcase featuring performances by local r&b, soul, & hip hop artists.

Looking for a low cost way to showcase your business at the derby? You can donate to our prize packages for derby participants. Ideal contributions include: gift cards, tshirts, branded merch, future experiences, and more! To donate email kae@fishtownbid.org

Each year our derby teams compete for prizes packages donated by local businesses and highly coveated awards like People's Choice, Best Costume and Best Breakdown. Who will win this year? It could be you! Register for the derby today: tinyurl.com/yckvfet3

Help us capture this year's derby! We are looking for a few folks who are interested in becoming official derby obstacle photographers, message us to express your interest!

Join us May 14th for a day that is part-parade celebrating human-powered vehicles and part-festival featuring local artists and businesses where neighbors and new friends come together for this city-wine event. bit.ly/3LzUOhz to learn more!

Looking for a place to work on your derby sculpture? Our friends and partners at the Fishtown Rec are opening up their Bike Shop on Mondays and Fridays from 6PM-8PM for derby creators & collaborators. Check them out at 1202 E Montgomery Ave and stay tuned for pics of their entry!

The Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Derby & Arts Festival is fun for all ages! Stop by our kid zone at Frankford & Susquehanna on May 14th for a break from the crowd filled with kid-focused fun thanks to our partner organizers at East Kensington Neighbors Association