The annual Duck Derby is one of those events that inspired the creation of Kidding Around Greenville. I accidentally missed this event year after year only to hear my friends talk about how much fun they had watching the ducks cascade over Reedy River Falls at the downtown Falls Parks. So, this year I want to be sure that none of Kidding Around Greenville’s readers miss out. We’ve mentioned the Duck Derby a couple times already, but today I have the latest details of schedule and events for you! (P.S. Did I mention that this event is FREE?) ~Bethany
When: This Saturday, May 3, 2014, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Duck Derby Race is at 2:30 p.m.)
Where: Falls Park, downtown Greenville
What is the Duck Derby?
The Duck Derby is first and foremost a local charity fundraiser to support the Greenville Rotary Club (see a list of the local charities that the Greenville Rotary Club supports here). Families can purchase rubber ducks to help raise money and race for prizes!
Purchase your ducks here
2014 Prizes
Groceries for a year sponsored by Publix
Children’s Playhouse sponsored by Home Depot & Habitat for Humanity
2 Night Stay, Rafting, and Zip-line Package sponsored by Watershed Cabins
Zike Bike z600 sponsored by Zike
2 Night Stay + O Cha Tea Bar Package sponsored by Hampton Inn and Suites
2 Week Summer Camp sponsored by Carolina International Preparatory School
plus even more prizes (full list on the Greenville Rotary Page
Beyond the Duck Derby though, the event also includes a day of festivities with free activities for the whole family!
This year’s events
Main Stage
10:15 – Greenville County Soil & Water Conservation District…. Fill my Fluid!
10:45 – Jamarcus Gaston TV Host, WSPA, will open the Derby with remarks about the Reedy River Duck Derby.
11:00 – Augusta Circle Chorus, Directed by Lisa Cook
11:35 – City Council Woman Amy Ryberg-Doyle, Reading Proclamation for 10th Anniversary Duck Derby
11:40 – Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, Inc. winner, Brooke Mosteller, Singing
12:15 – The Secret Cirkus, Tim TV, Interactive Hula Hooping with Miss SC
1:00 – Greenville County Soil & Water…….. Poopstacle Course!
1:20 – Old World Festival – Interactive Drumming with Jeff Holland
2:00 – A surprise event!
2:30 – Reedy River Duck Derby…..10th Anniversary Race! Big O Dodge starting the race followed by Tracey Early WSPA & Gordon Dill WSPA calling the race!
3:00 – Greenville County Soil & Water….. Recycling Contest
3:15 – Barbara Steele & The Duck Strutters….. Line dancing & the Duck Strut w/Miss SC
3:30-3:45 – Announce the winners!
Also, don’t forget to look for the Kidding Around Greenville tent where you will find a special craft for the kids, a giveaway to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, and a chance to meet us in person and chat about Greenville!
Has your family attended the Duck Derby? What did you think?
Bethany is a local Greenville mom who enjoys exploring the Upstate with her kids. She is a weekly columnist for the Greenville News eGreenville, BHG.com pinner pro, and also blogs at No Twiddle Twaddle.com.
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