Duck Derby

August 25, 2024 11:30 am

- August 25, 2024 3:00 pm

It’s A FLOATING QUACK-A-PALOOZA at Scott’s Dock! Weighted, numbered rubber ducks are dumped into the bay into a closed course and with a little help from the current, ducks are funneled towards the finish line. Ducks are removed with fishing nets by staff kayakers. Participants have NO interaction with the rubber ducks they can watch from the promenade area. Visa gift cards are awarded to the top three finishers.

Raffle Tickets can be purchased at all MBA Events – $5 per raffle ticket; $20 for 5 tickets
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Ducks crossing the finish line.

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Activities will begin at 11 am along the Washington Avenue Pier and walkway with the derby beginning at approximately 11:30 am. Guests can watch the ducks race to the finish line from the Washington Avenue Pier. Children can also try their luck at the Duck Chuck, Quack in the Hole, Fishin’ for Fowl and other great activities for some fun prizes. Providing musical entertainment for the event is USA DJ who will be playing the Chicken Dance for guests to participate and the best chicken (yeah we know it’s a duck derby but it’s close!) dancer selected by USA DJ wins a prize!

PURCHASING DUCKS

To participate in the Quack-A -Palooza, adults 21 and older can purchase their raffle ticket at Thrilling Thursdays’ Movies on the Beach, or Margate Farmers Market on Thursdays at Steve and Cookie’s. Ticket sales will end on Friday, August 12 at noon and tickets will not be sold on the day of the event.

PRIZES

Get ready to win big! The numbered weighted ducks correspond to the number on the purchaser’s raffle ticket. The first three ducks to enter the finish area win! Prizes are Visa pre-paid gift cards with 1st place prize winning $1000, 2nd place winning $500 and 3rd place winning $250. The ducks will be dumped into the closed course in the bay between Scott’s Dock and the Washington Avenue Pier with kayakers and boats guiding the ducks and making sure that no duck escapes. The rubber ducks will be scooped out by the kayakers at the end of the derby. A portion of the proceeds benefits MBA community programs.

EVENT SPONSORS

EVENT DETAILS

Starts: August 25, 2024 11:30 am
Ends: August 25, 2024 3:00 pm
Where: Amherst Avenue and the Bay at Washington Ave