What Is a Duck Derby, Anyway?
- Casmirra Ruhf
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
If you’ve been hearing about the Wyalusing Duck Derby and wondering what it’s all about here’s the scoop!
A Duck Derby is exactly what it sounds like: hundreds of ducks racing down a waterway for prizes. Ducks. RUBBER Ducks. The Yellow Squeaky Kind... Not the Feathered Quacking Ones.
You adopt a duck (or several!), we give it a number linked to you, and then on race day we let them loose in the creek at Creekside Park. They bob and bounce their way toward the finish line, and the first ducks across win prizes for their adopters! This family fun day is FREE admission, with activities for the whole family as well as vendors, food, and live music. The Duck Race is only a piece of the action!
Wyalusing’s Duck Derby Details:
When: Friday, September 20th, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Where: Creekside Park, Wyalusing, PA
Duck Launch: Ducks hit the water at Noon sharp- give or take a few splashes.
Sponsors: The Hayseed Group and Mutual Capital Services
Live Music: Willow Bacorn and Janelle Daddona
Food Trucks & Family Fun: Even if your duck isn’t the fastest, there’s plenty to enjoy!
How to Get Your Ducks:
$20 per duck
50% of your duck adoption fee goes to the nonprofit of your choice:
Wyalusing Public Library
Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department
CHOP out Hunger
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation
Wyalusing 6th Grade Class Washington, DC Trip
Where to Buy Ducks:
Online via our event site: DUCK DERBY
In person at:
Wyalusing Public Library
The Rocket Courier Office
PS Bank
Grovedale Winery
Brickhouse Services
Wyalusing Valley Museum
MAC Rentals
Interested in helping to SELL these tickets? Shoot us an email at executivedirector@wyalusing.net
Bonus: Keep an eye out for pop-up sales! We’ll also be selling duck tickets at the Laceyville Community Block Party on July 19th.
Bottom line: Adopt a duck. Cheer it on. Support local causes. And come spend the day with us at Creekside Park on September 20th!
