By Informer Staff

For the past 33 years, residents and visitors have enjoyed the fun, family and friendly activities offered at the community’s annual Derby Days festival. 

Now, it’s time to look ahead, as planning for the 34th annual event is under way.

The 2012 festival will be held June 14-17 at Derby High School, 920 N. Rock Rd.

Interested volunteers are invited to attend the first official committee meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 11:30 a.m. at the Derby Recreation Commission, 801 E. Market (Meeting Rooms A and B). Derby Days board members will share information about the festival planning process and answer questions about the upcoming event. 

Many of the same great events can be expected to return this year, including KidFest and the Sundown Parade. New ideas and new volunteers are also welcome.

Committee chairs are needed for several key Derby Days functions, including:

• ShopFest (craft and business fair)

• Volunteer Coordination

• Food Court

• Car Show

• Dog Show

• Parking and Security

• Entertainment

• Marketing

Volunteers are also needed to help with set up, clean up, tear down, event support, button sales and more during the actual event. Detailed descriptions for all of these opportunities are available online at www.derbydaysks.com.