BlogNonprofits

Nonprofits Festivals & Events

19th Annual Great Brevard Duck Race

Brevard County's duck race fundraiser for Crosswinds Youth Services on April 2, 2017, with 10,000 ducks racing the Indian River for a $10,000 grand prize.

Rubber ducks being dumped into the water at the start of a race.

The 19th Annual Great Brevard Duck Race is coming up this weekend on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Adopt a duck for just $5 and change lives!

Event Details

Who: Crosswinds Youth Services

Crosswinds Youth Services has been serving young people and their families in Brevard County for over 40 years. Their mission is to create opportunities for young people to succeed. It began in the 1970s with a group of concerned community leaders who met to discuss how Brevard County, Florida could respond to the increasing number of runaway and homeless youth in the community.

Furthermore, Crosswinds Youth Services has been recognized nationally, regionally, statewide, and locally. In 2013, it was chosen as Nonprofit Organization of the Year by the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition, in 2014, it received a Central Florida Humanitarian Award.

Where: Titusville, FL at Sand Point Park

When: Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. EDT

Highlights: Adopt a duck before they sell out! 10,000 rubber ducks are taking a dip in the Indian River as fans within the community can enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun filled with family-friendly activities, music, and food!

Prizes: In recognition of the 19th Annual Great Brevard Duck Race, a lucky duck adopter could be the winner of $10,000! Ten prizes are going to be awarded to the top ducks, including evening shark fishing, passes to Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure, flowers for a year, and more! In addition, other prizes include a one-year family membership at any YMCA in Brevard and a two-night stay at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront. The fastest duck owner will set sail on a four-night cruise for 2 to the Bahamas aboard the Disney Dream!

Racer Website: www.greatbrevardduckrace.com

#duck race#fundraiser#Brevard County#youth services

Your next fundraiser

See what your duck race could raise

Answer four quick questions. We'll sketch a first-year planning range and the playbook that fits your organization.

Question 1 of 4

What kind of organization are you?