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What are Bed Races?
Join us for the 2nd Annual Phoenixville Bed Races!
The second annual Phoenixville Bed Races will take place on November 2nd, 2019 as part of Phoenixville's third annual Harvest Fest.
Grab your friends, family, or colleagues to create a team, or come just to witness the excitement as teams hop into bed and put on their racing caps! This super fun, family-friendly event will raise funds and awareness for all the great work accomplished by three Phoenixville organizations that provide shelter for the homeless. Whether you’re racing or a spectator, join us on November 2nd to support those who work tirelessly to make sure that no one is without a bed to sleep in.
What to Expect
Think Soap Box Derby... but with beds instead of cars!
Event Schedule
Parking
How It Works
This exciting event is BACK and promises to engage the community in a fun and adventurous way. This event is a collaboration between three organizations which work tirelessly to make sure that no one goes without a bed to sleep in at night.
We have three goals:
1. To have fun.2. To raise awareness about organizations who work to help our neighbors in need.
3. To raise funds for these organizations so that they can continue to do this important work.
By registering a bed in one of several categories, not only will you have a chance to show off your creativity and craftsmanship, but by sharing this event with your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues you will have a chance to provide direct support to programs that aid homeless or at risk neighbors in our community.
Race teams will:
BUILD a bed on wheels, decorate it to match their theme, and adorn themselves with matching costumes! (We reward creativity!)
RAISE funds for the event by peer fundraising through everydayhero.com. (You'll be our hero!)
RACE their beds down 3rd Avenue for a chance to win the coveted title of "Fastest Bed", bragging rights, and some great prizes! (And a really fun trophy!)
Race Day Schedule
Race Team Check-In
Bed drop off and team check-in begins promptly at 10:00 AM.
All beds must be dropped off at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and B Street on the North Side of Reeves Park.
Drop off vehicles should pull up along the Reeves Park side of 2nd Avenue to unload/load beds and racers.
Beds and race teams will be assigned a numbered spot along 3rd Avenue to display their beds for public vote.
Bed & Team Theme Voting
Beds will be lined up on display along 3rd Avenue on the Reeves Park side between B Street and Main Street.
Event attendees will vote for best overall bed theme and corresponding team costume.
Beds Prep for Heats
Teams will prep for racing.
Voting Closes
All ballots must be in to be counted for the "Best Bed Theme & Team Costume" winner to be decided.
Preliminary Heats
Full schedule will be announced 1 week prior to the event.
Semi-Finals
Winners of Preliminary Heats go on to race for positions in the finals.
Final Race
Final two beds will face off in the final race for the WIN!
Award for Most Donations Raised by a Team & Raffle Prizes Drawn
Award for the Most Donations Raised by a Team announced and 2 raffle prizes drawn.
Award for Best Team Theme & Costumes & Raffle Prizes Drawn
Award for the Bed Team Theme & Costumes announced and 2 raffle prizes drawn.
Award for Fastest Bed & Final Raffle Prizes Drawn
Award presentation to the winning team for the Fastet Bed and final raffle prizes drawn.
Race Course Information
Ready... Set... Race!
Bed Teams will race down 3rd Avenue from the Starting Line at the intersection of B Street & 3rd Avenue, down towards interstection of 3rd & Starr Street.
But wait - that's not it!
Beds will then have to turn around and race back up 3rd Avenue back to the Finish Line!
Racers - Keep this turn in the back of your heads when designing those beds!
Beds will be raced on the roadway (pavement) and need to follow our Bed Building Guidelines.
Bed Team Drop Off & Registration
All Bed Teams must be dropped off on 2nd Avenue (Reeves Park Side).
Teams will check in at the registration tent and then be assigned a line up position up on 3rd Avenue (between B Street and Main Street).
Public Vote
Spectators will vote in a public ballot for Best Overall Bed Theme & Team Costumes.
Voting takes place between 11AM and 12PM. BE CREATIVE!
1 EVENT / 3 NON-PROFITS
The 2019 Phoenixville Bed Races benefit three non-profits serving the homeless and at risk individuals in our community. By partnering, we hope to support each of these organizations that strive to provide housing, support services, and much needed aid to our neighbors in need.
Dogwood Sponsors
Meet the Teams
Check out our EVERY DAY HERE LEADERBOARD to see who is closest to winning the coveted title of "Most Funds Raised"!
Team Code Blue
Team Bed Time Stories
Team GSS: Reclaiming Hope
House of Hope (PWO)
Team Baby Got Plaque
Photography Sponsor
Emcee Sponsor
Music Sponsor
SPONSORSHIPS
- Logo on Website
- Shout-Out Announcement at Event
- Logo on Race Day Signage
- 1 (sponsored) Social Media Post
- One Bed Registration Fee* OR 4 VIP Seats
- Yard Sign with Logo Along Race Course
- Logo on Start / Finish Banner, Turn Around Banner, or Bracket Board
- Logo on Website
- Shout-Out Announcement at Event
- Logo on Race Day Signage
- 1 (sponsored) Social Media Post
- One Bed Registration Fee* OR 4 VIP Seats
- Yard Sign with Logo Along Race Course
- Logo on Website
- Shout-Out Announcement at Event
- Logo on Race Day Signage
- 1 (sponsored) Social Media Post
- One Bed Registration Fee* OR 4 VIP Seats
- Logo on Website
- Shout-Out Announcement at Event
- Logo on Race Day Signage
- Stage Sponsor - $500
- Volunteer T-Shirt Sponsor - $1,000
- A/V Sponsor - $1,500
- In-Kind Sponsorships Available
- Raffle & Prize Sponsorships Available
- Contact Us to Learn More
French Creek Sponsors
