Fourth Annual Duck Derby

Next date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 06:45 PM

Join us for the fourth annual Scholarship Duck Derby! 

Rubber ducks will be released into the lazy river and prizes will be awarded to the ducks that cross the finish line the quickest. Prizes are donated by local business and proceeds from the event benefit the Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund to assist youth and families with program registration fees. The event is free for spectators.

Adopt a Duck:
Lucky Duck (500 ducks): $180
Flock (25 ducks): $95
Quacker’s Dozen (13 ducks): $50
Quack Pack (6 ducks): $25
Double Duck (2 ducks): $9
Lone Duck (1 duck): $5

Ducks may be purchased in person at: 

Furman Aquatic Center, 1635 13th St.
Community Center, 515 Clark Ave.

Or online here.

Winners can choose from a selection of prizes, including a nine-foot kayak and paddle from CrawDaddy Outdoors, a kids’ mountain bike from Bike World, gift baskets, and gift cards from local restaurants and businesses, including The Mucky Duck Pub, Duck Worth Wearing, The Loft Resale, Hickory Park BBQ, Scooter's Coffee, Varsity Carwash, North Grand Cinema, Whiskey River, Sweet Caroline's Kitchen & Cocktails, West Street Deli, Chocolaterie Stam, and more.

Sponsors and prize donations include our presenting sponsor, The Mucky Duck Pub, and CrawDaddy Outdoors, Duck Worth Wearing, First National Bank, and Bike World.

For sponsorship or prize donation inquiries, contact Alex Krook, Recreation Coordinator at alex.krook@cityofames.orgor 515.239.5358.

 

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Location

Furman Aquatic Center, 1635 13th St., Ames, IA, 50010, View Map