SOFAS AND SUDS 2026

About the event

🛋️ Sofas & Suds Couch Racing & Beer Chasing in Downtown Sanford 📅 Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 🕑 2--6 PM 📍 Sanford, FL Sofas & Suds is back! This outrageous race pits local businesses---and their creatively customized couches---against each other in a wild, high-speed dash for glory... or at least for laughs. Whether they're the fastest team or just the fan favorite, it's all about fun on four wheels! 🏆 COUCH RACING TEAM SIGN-UP Think you've got the squad to take the trophy? Teams consist of 5 people, with one person on the sofa at all times. No substitutions---teams must remain the same throughout the event to keep things fair. You can race with fewer than five people if needed, as long as one person is riding at all times. 🟢 Team registration includes full VIP access, including: ✅ 5 Free Drinks per member (sponsored products) ✅ VIP Bar & Private Restrooms ✅ Pit Row Access -- mingle with racers & check out the couches ✅ Prime Viewing Area ✅ VIP Lanyard 📧 After you register, you'll receive an email within 48 hours with a team sign-up form, rules, setup times, and everything you need to know. 🛋️ RECLINER RACE TEAM SIGN-UP Want to join the fun but don't have a couch---or four wild teammates? We've got you! Introducing... Recliner Races! This laid-back competition is perfect for those looking for fewer rules and more laughs. 2-person teams: one pushing, one riding---at all times. 🎟️ Includes all the same VIP perks: ✅ 5 Free Drinks per member (sponsored products) ✅ VIP Bar & Private Restrooms ✅ Pit Row Access -- mingle with racers & check out the couches ✅ Prime Viewing Area ✅ VIP Lanyard 📧 Just like main teams, you'll receive a confirmation email within 48 hours with your team form, race details, and setup info. 🏁 VIP PIT ROW ACCESS 💥 $50 VIP Access (21+ Only) Includes: ✅ 5 Free Drinks (sponsored products) ✅ VIP Bar & Private Restrooms ✅ Pit Row Access -- mingle with racers & check out the couches ✅ Prime Viewing Area ✅ VIP Lanyard 🎟️ $25 Under-21 VIP Access Includes: ✅ Private VIP Restroom Access ✅ Pit Row Access -- get up close to racers & couches ✅ Prime Viewing Area ✅ VIP Lanyard 🚫 No coolers or outside beverages allowed. Security and Sanford PD will enforce this policy. Don't worry---there'll be plenty of great food and drink vendors on-site and all around the event!