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  • IT IS QUACKTASTIC!

    IT IS QUACKTASTIC!

    One Duck is Just $5!Adopt a Duck Now!
  • BENEFITING THE DISCOVERY CENTER

    BENEFITING THE DISCOVERY CENTER

    and other charities supported by the Marion County Rotary ClubsAdopt a Duck Now!
  • Take Our 1st Place Prize - $2000

    Take Our 1st Place Prize - $2000

    $5000 In Play - Lots Of Chances To Win!Adopt a Duck Now!


6th Annual Marion Rotary Duck Derby

Saturday January 18, 2:00 PM

It is quacktastic! We are planning the 6th annual

Marion Rotary Duck Derby at Tuscawilla Park

The funds from your participation in the Duck Derby will

help support the Discovery Center Exhibits. the center is a family friendly science center that promotes interactive learning and encourages individuals to expand their knowledge.

The five Rotary Clubs will race 5,000 rubber duck across Tuscawilla pond with big cash prizes, First Place $2000.

Second place $1500, Third $750, fourth $450

plus 3 drawings for $250 each

Adopt a duck for just $5, adopt 5 & get one free.

Come to the booth starting at 11 AM in the park to adopt and buy fun duck merchandise.









RESULTS


The highlight of the 2024 event was the thrilling race of 5,000 Rubber Ducks, each one adopted to support the cause. The winners of the race are as follows:


Grand Winner Place - Erin Eldridge - $2,000 in cash

2nd Place - Shelley Orr - $1,500 in cash

3rd Place - Community Foundation - $750 in cash

4th Place - Donna Miller - $500 in cash

5th Place - Dawn Oliver-Thompson, Jim Samuelson, Rick Bourne - $250 in cash


Congratulations!





A quick two-minute video about what the Marion Rotary Duck Derby is and the impact it has on the community...

SIGNATURE $5,000

SILVER: $1,500

FINE FEATHERED FRIEND $250