Birch Bay Derby Day, Join the Fun August 29!

It’s a full day of friendly competition and unique Birch Bay fun! Derby Day is Saturday, August 29, featuring activities throughout the day for participants and spectators alike.

This year starts with the Friends of Birch Bay Library Pinewood Derby bringing this classic tradition to the bay at 11:00 AM.

From 1:00–3:00 PM, the action moves to the Bicycle & Golf Cart Poker Run along Birch Bay Drive. Participants will make their way along the route to collect cards and build their best poker hand, with prizes awarded to the top 3.

One of Birch Bay’s favorite traditions returns from 4:00–7:00 PM with the Billy Brown Crab Derby. Crabbers are invited to bring in their catch to be weighed, with prizes awarded in three categories: Largest Limit, Largest Crab and Largest Red Rock Crab. Whether you’ve spent the day out on the water chasing the winning catch or just want to see what’s hauled in, the Crab Derby is a celebration of one of the activities that makes life on the bay special.

The day culminates at 6:00 PM with the Duck Derby presented by Friends of Birch Bay Library on Terrell Creek. Rubber ducks take to the water and race upstream with the incoming tide toward the finish line as spectators gather along the course to cheer them on.

DERBY DAY SCHEDULE — SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

11:00 AM — Friends of Birch Bay Library/WCLS Pinewood Derby - NEW for 2026!

1:00–3:00 PM — Bicycle & Golf Cart Poker Run

4:00–7:00 PM — Billy Brown Crab Derby - Prizes for Largest Limit, Largest Crab & Largest Red Rock Crab

6:00 PM — Duck Derby presented by Friends of Birch Bay Library - Terrell Creek

Derby Day celebrates the fun, creative and slightly unconventional spirit that makes Birch Bay special. Whether you’re competing, cheering from the sidelines or simply spending the day in the Bay, there will be plenty of reasons to join the fun.

Additional event details and updates, including how to participate in the various Derby Day activities, available at birchbaywa.org .

ABOUT THE BIRCH BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting local businesses, strengthening the Birch Bay community and promoting Birch Bay as a year-round destination to live, work, play and visit. Through community events, business advocacy, partnerships and tourism promotion, the Chamber works to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life of the Birch Bay community. The Chamber produces and supports a variety of free community events throughout the year that bring residents, businesses and visitors together while showcasing everything that makes Birch Bay a special place.

ABOUT FRIENDS OF BIRCH BAY LIBRARY (FOBBL)

The Friends of Birch Bay Library (FOBBL) is a community-based organization dedicated to supporting library services and expanding opportunities for learning, connection and enrichment in Birch Bay. Working in partnership with the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS), FOBBL advocates for the Birch Bay community and supports programs, activities and efforts that bring people together through literacy, education and community engagement. FOBBL continues to play an active role in the Birch Bay community through events and partnerships, including its participation in Derby Day with the inaugural Pinewood Derby and the annual Duck Derby on Terrell Creek.