Duck Races Coming in Hot!
A rundown of the Derby Duck fundraising events taking place in August, from the Chicago Ducky Derby to the Gwinnett Duck Derby and several races in between.
Summer has been heating up and so has Derby Duck fundraising season! The Rockland Duck Derby was the first fundraising event to kickoff the month, and a new race as well! They adopted over 4700 ducks their first year which is quite the feat! This week more duck races in Chicago, Reno, and Idaho Falls will take place. Keep reading to learn about the rest of our upcoming fundraising events in the month of August!
August 10 - Chicago Ducky Derby
The Chicago Ducky Derby is a signature fundraising event for Special Olympics Illinois. This year, “a minimum of 100,000 rubber ducks will race to the finish line.” The winners will receive prizes, including a 2024 Chevy Trax, four lifetime passes to Six Flags Great America, a Royal Caribbean cruise, and more! All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois athletes. This year’s event includes a two part family festival, a watch party, and the ducky derby!
August 12 - Nevada Humane Society Duck Race
Nevada Humane Society has partnered with GAME for over 10 years and grown their race steadily. Last year they raced over 47,000 ducks. All proceeds benefit the Nevada Humane Society’s animals. “Race day begins at 10 am and includes tons of fun activities including live music, a beer garden, fun games for kids, vendor booths, and the duck launch!”
August 12 - Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race
“The 32nd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race kicks off on Friday, August 11 with a pre-duck race event including a classic car cruise, poker run, live music and dinner!” Saturday features festivities from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, ending with the duck race. “Over the past 31 years, the Rotary Club has raised more than $6 million through duck adoptions,” with matched funds by the City of Idaho Falls supporting Heritage Park development.
August 19 - Broome County Humane Society Duck Race
“On August 19, at least 10,000 rubber ducks will race down the course at Highland Park in Endwell, New York.” Proceeds support the Broome County Humane Society’s animal welfare work, including sheltering, adoption, cruelty investigation, education, and rescue operations.
August 19 - Blue Ridge Duck Race
“Established in 2005, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge serves the children of Martinsville and Henry Counties in Virginia through their exceptional afterschool and summer programs.” The 8th annual duck race proceeds support these community programs.
August 26 - Center for Prevention of Abuse Duck Race
“This year marks the 35th Annual Duck Race for CFPA, their longest running and signature fundraising event.” In 2022, they raised more than $200,000 and sold out of all 30,000 ducks. This year features 35,000 ducks. CFPA provides services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other abuse forms.
August 31 - Gwinnett Duck Derby
“The 9th Annual Gwinnett Duck Derby will be a virtual event again this year on Facebook live.” “Net proceeds of more than $100,000 have benefited many local charities in the community.”
