Family Fun Weekend • Diaper Diaper Derby

Horse racing 1:50 PM

Gates open 12:20 PM

The Diaper Derby heats will be between the Thoroughbred races.

Registration opens Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m. at our website

Activities in the Park for Kids during the races

Emerald Downs Diaper Derby Rules

Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Official Rules and Regulations

Entry into this contest implies acceptance with the complete contest rules listed below.

1. Babies must be 4-15 months but cannot be walkers. Crawlers only.
2. If a baby stands, they are automatically disqualified.
3. Two escorts may accompany the baby to the track.
4. Parents/Guardians may use objects (toys, keys, etc.) to encourage babies along the course. Both adults must stay behind both the starting line and the finish line at all time.
5. The Racecourse will extend approximately 10 yards ending at the finish line as marked.
6. If no baby has reached the finish line after two minutes the race will stop and the winner will be the baby that progressed the furthest towards the finish.
7. If at any point race participants become uncomfortable with the situation (crying, refusal to move, etc.), parents/guardians may remove their baby from the race.
8. There will be three races with up to 5 babies in each. The three winners will meet in the championship Crawl-Off.
9. All participants will receive a prize. The champion will receive a trophy.