Third Annual Scholarship Duck Derby

Next date: Saturday, August 02, 2025 | 10:30 AM

Join us for the third 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:
Flock (25 ducks): $100
Quacker’s Dozen (13 ducks): $50
Quack Pack (6 ducks): $25
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.

Sponsors and prize donations include The Mucky Duck Pub, First National Bank, No Escape Iowa, Duck Worth Wearing, The Loft Resale, Homewood Golf Course, Ames/ISU Ice Arena, Chocolaterie Stam, and more. For sponsorship or prize donation inquiries, contact Alex Krook, Recreation Coordinator atalex.krook@cityofames.orgor 515.239.5358.

 

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Location

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