If you missed the multitude of events this year, plan now to join us in 2012!
Complete details on next year’s duck derby coming soon!
| Date | Event |
| July 9, 2011 | Fresh N Clean Car Wash Fundraiser |
| August 25, 2011 | Soup and Quackers |
| September, 2011 | “Duck-O-Ration” Contest |
| September 18, 2011 | Counting of the Flock and Chili Cook Off |
| September 22, 2011 | Very Important Duck (VID) Reception |
| September 24, 2011 | 13th Annual Darlin’ Duck Derby |
Check out our line up of events for 2011, and visit our site often for updates on new and exciting events coming up!
July 2011
9th – Fresh N Clean Car Wash Fundraiser
CASA Staff and Local Community Service Volunteers participated in this year’s first promotional event for the Duck Derby, the Fresh N Clean Car Wash Fundraiser. Located on Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro, residents were able to get their cars cleaned while donating to a great cause! A great time was had by all. Also premiering at the car wash was the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, this year’s guaranteed grand prize!
August 2011
25th – Soup and Quackers
This kickoff event starts things off with a bang! Hosted by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, each of our corporate sponsors has an opportunity to size up the competition for this year’s Duck-O-Ration contest. In addition, they are all able to meet and greet and enjoy an evening for good food, fun, and high spirits. With a guest appearance by Waddles, the stage is set for a great time. If you miss this event, be sure to catch the ducks on tour throughout the month of September!
Thank you to ALL of our 2011 sponsors!
Stay tuned for pictures from this year’s event!
September 2011
“Duck-o-Ration” Contest is a moving display of rubber ducks that Corporate Sponsors decorate with so much creativity within the weeks leading up to the Derby. This comical array of company-decorated ducks goes on “tour” around Clayton County during the month of September. Throughout the tour, the public is given a chance to cast their vote for their choice of the favorite and best decorated duck. After the tour, the ballots are counted and the winner is granted the “People’s Choice” Award.
18th – Counting of the Flock Party
All 4,000 ducks were stored last year to rest for this year’s event. The Counting of the Flock is the time to unpack, wash, clean, and count each duck for the Duck Derby race. This fun-filled event, held on September 18th from 2PM to 4PM proves to be a good time as we enjoy fellowship, entertainment, and refreshments. For chili lovers, this is the best time to sample the area’s best homemade chili in our annual chili cook-off contest. We always bring our appetites and lots of enthusiasm cleaning ducks and eating chili. Thanks to Heritage Cadillac-SAAB in Morrow for use of their facility!
Click here for pictures from last year’s event!
22th – Very Important Duck (VID) Reception
This event allows us the opportunity to thank all of our sponsors for their participation and support. This year’s recognition dinner will be on September 22, 2011 from 6:00PM – 8:30PM, hosted by Chili’s Grill and Bar. Door prizes are available for those in attendance.
Thank you to ALL of our 2011 sponsors!
24 – Darlin’ Duck Derby and Arts and Music Festival
Back on the grounds of the Jonesboro historical courthouse, located in Jonesboro, GA, is your chance to witness the fun and excitement of the Darlin’ Duck Derby. This year someone is guaranteed to win a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, along with guaranteed CASH prizes. This year is the 13th Annual Darlin’ Duck Derby! If you missed race day last year, you missed a day of fun and duck-quacking excitement. Don’t miss out this year as all 4,000 numbered rubber ducks line up for the race. They waddle their way up to the starting line as the crowd cheers them on. They race to the finish line so that people with the lucky numbered ducks can win prizes. Each of the 4,000 ducks are prepared to participate in this breathtaking quacking experience of racing to the finish line as the local fire department uses water hoses to create a current that moves the ducks along the intricate watery race track. The first duck to cross the finish line enables a lucky person to win a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, sponsored by Heritage Cadillac SAAB. An array of other prizes, including a guaranteed 2nd place prize of $2000.00 and a 3rd place prize of $1000.00 offer you many opportunities to have a great day at the race. Also, for your enjoyment, there will be a free arts and musical festival held in conjunction with the Duck Derby. Don’t miss out on this year’s event!!
Hope to see you this year at the 14th Annual Darlin’ Duck Derby!
