The 30th Annual Great Drake Park Duck Race is happening on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Be sure and buy a duck (or many) today to have your chance at winning one of 17 prizes — including a $20,000 Grand Prize voucher for a vehicle from Robberson Ford!
Where to Buy Your Ducks
Ducks cost just $5 each, and are available at any Mid Oregon Credit Union location, as well as locations of the other sponsoring credit unions, including First Community Credit Union, OnPoint Community Credit Union, and SELCO Community Credit Union. You can also purchase a duck from any member of the four local Rotary Clubs.
Prizes include:
- $20,000 Voucher toward vehicle purchase from Robberson Ford
- $1,895 Extended Rooftop Tent from CVT
- $1,315 Five-day RV Rental from Happy Campers RV Rentals
- $1250 1/2 Carat Diamond Earrings from Saxon’s Fine Jewelers
- $1200 Pair of Adult Season Passes from Hoodoo Ski Area
- $1,100 Traeger Grill Package from Miller Lumber
- $800 Helicopter Tour from Cascade Insurance Center
- $650 Golf and Overnight Stay package from Brasada Ranch
- $500 Gift Certificate for Les Schwab Tire Centers
- $500 Gift Certificate for Les Schwab Tire Centers
- $400 Level 2 Gift Card
- $400 Fred Meyer Gift Card from Amerititle
- $400 in Old Mill Bucks from Century Insurance
- $400 Amazon Gift Card from PacificSource Health Plans
- $275 Annual Car Wash Pass from Red Carpet Car Wash
- $200 Gift Card from Ace Hardware
- $150 Beef Package from Barley Beef
Duck Sales Support Local Nonprofits
In the 30 years since the first ducks hit the water in 1989, the Great Drake Park Duck Race has generated approximately $1.8 million in funds to support local nonprofits and charitable organizations.
This year, the funds from duck sales will benefit these local nonprofit organizations:
- Bethlehem Inn Kitchen
- Children’s Forest of Central Oregon
- J Bar J Vocational Project
- The Kids Center
- Mountain Star Family Relief Nursery
Bend Rotary Clubs Lead The Way
The Great Drake Park Duck Race is organized by the four local chapters of Rotary International: Rotary Club of Bend, Rotary Club of Bend Mt. Bachelor, Rotary Club of Greater Bend, and Rotary Club of Bend High Desert.
For updates on the activities on Race Day, as well as details about the nonprofits featured in this year’s event, please visit www.theduckrace.com. Hope to see you there!