When & where is the Ducky Derby Race? 

Every year the Ducky Derby Race and Carnival is held on the 4th Saturday in April at Harvey West Friendship Gardens. This year’s race will be on Saturday, April 26th from 10:30am to 3:30pm.

How do my ducks get in the water?

Once you have “adopted” a duck, your duck will race to the finish line against other ducks!

How does it work?

Everyone who adopts a duck, whether through an Omega Nu member, completing an adoption form, or as a sponsoring business, is assigned a tag number for each duck. Each name is assigned an adoption number (usually found on an adoption form), and also tag numbers for each duck you adopt. So if you adopt 5 ducks, you will have 5 tag numbers, each linked to your adoption number and name.

There are 12 races on the day of Ducky Derby. For each race, if one of your ducks is in the first group to finish first, you win!

What is my tag number?

Tag numbers are assigned randomly. We want to make sure that no duck is taking steroids and the race is not fixed, so to ensure the integrity of the race, tag numbers are never given out. Rest assured, however, that all of the ducks you have adopted will be in the water.

How will I know if my duck wins?

An Omega Nu member will contact you using the information you provided with your duck adoption.

Are they real ducks or rubber ducks?

Rubber ducks! Although real ducks are encouraged to participate for fun.

Who can adopt a duck?

Anyone!

Once I adopt a duck, do I get to keep it?

No. After you adopt your duck, Omega Nu will work hard to train, coach, and make sure each one is ready for race day. After the Ducky Derby Race, all of the ducks will fly off to their next race somewhere in the U.S.

Do I need to be present to win?

No, winners do not need to be present to win. We do hope you will join us for the festivities though by joining us on April 26th!

Is my duck adoption tax deductible?

Duck adoptions are not eligible for tax deduction. Please consult with your tax adviser. If you would like to donate to Omega Nu and NOT receive any entries into the Ducky Derby Race, click here. 

Is there an admission fee to attend Ducky Derby?

Nope! When we have in-person carnivals, you can come for free to see your duck race to the finish line! If you want to purchase carnival game tickets or food, they would be available to purchase at the event.

Can I adopt ducks on Duck Race Day?

We have a maximum number of ducks available for adoption and we will continue to adopt ducks until we run out. If you want to purchase a duck and they are all adopted you are welcome to donate to us if you like!