You can run, play carnival games, and watch 5,000 yellow rubber ducks head to the finish line – and you could possibly win a nice prize.
Read more below.
On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, the Rotary Club of Bryant will once again host the Rubber Duck Derby Festival at Mills Park.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8 AM – Duck Derby Dash 5K
9 AM – 12 PM – Festival
12 PM – Rubber Duck Race
Bring family and friends for games like skeeball, bag toss, and lots more carnival style games, hosted by local non-profits. Every game is free to play, and you can win fun prizes. There will also be hot dogs and chips for sale.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
5,000 yellow rubber ducks race down a man-made river right at Mills Park. The top 10 ducks will receive one of our grand prizes.
First place is $1,500 cash!
Other prizes include:
$750 cash
Baker’s Fine Jewelry Item
$500 Visa Gift Card
One Year Car Wash Package
Chicken Salad Chick for a Year
One Week Camper Rental
Chick-fil-a for a Year
Local Restaurant Package
To get in the game, you purchase chances by “adopting” ducks. They are $5 each. You can buy online at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2ADQUF2CHCYT6 or find a Bryant Rotarian and buy from them.
WHO DOES his event. The Bryant Youth Association, Imagination Library of Saline County, and The Kids Closet will split the proceeds.
Come out Saturday, May 3rd to Mills Park in Bryant to celebrate the biggest rubber duck race in the state. Map to Mills Park: https://www.mysaline.com/map-mills-park/