DARKE COUNTY – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is excited to announce the 18th Annual Duck Derby, set to make a splash on Sunday, June 22nd, starting at 4:00 PM with a Mini Carnival followed by the Duck Derby at 7:30 PM at Tawawa Park in Sidney! This beloved community event brings together fun, food, and philanthropy, all to support youth mentoring programs in our local area.
This year’s Duck Derby is packed with 15 amazing prizes, including the $2,500 Grand Prize, Country Concert passes, gift cards, and more! With each duck adoption, you’re not only entered to win but also helping ignite the potential in a local child through mentorship.
Event Highlights:
Exciting Duck Drop with 15 chances to win great prizes
Food Trucks including Kona Ice, Buckeye Soft Serve Ice Cream, and Wannabe Tacos
FREE Carnival Games for kids with chances to win fun prizes
FREE Carnival Activities – Balloon artists, scavenger hunt and more
FREE Family Fun Yard Games – Connect 4, Cornhole and more
Duck Adoptions:
Adopt ducks now online at https://bit.ly/3XJaE1E. The more ducks you adopt, the better your chances of winning and the greater your impact!
2025 Duck Derby Prizes Include:
$2,500 GRAND PRIZE – John Coffield
Two 3-Day Passes to Country Concert – Meyer’s Garage & Drive Thru
$500 Cash
Two 2025 Fishing Licenses + $100 Ohio Parks Gift Card – Meyer’s Garage
$100 Top Golf Gift Card – Jennifer Henke
$250 Cash Prize
Four $100 Walmart Gift Cards – Gillespie Construction
$100 Davis Meats Gift Card – Edward Jones, Jason Christman
Four Kings Island Tickets
$250 Cash Prize
$100 Gift Card – Jewelry Barn
$250 Cash Prize – Tom Martin
$250 in Lottery Tickets – April Brubaker
$100 Vandemark Farms Gift Card + Crossway – State Farm, Andrew Shaffer
Four Newport Aquarium Day Passes – Jennifer Henke
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
This year, we’re aiming to raise $40,000 to support and expand our mentorship programs.
Here’s how you can be part of this quack-tastic effort:
Become a Sponsor – Showcase your support while boosting brand visibility
Adopt Ducks – Each duck adoption supports mentorship and gives you a shot at prizes
Sell Duck Adoptions – Rally your network with materials we’ll provide
Donate – Every dollar helps change a child’s future
“We believe it takes a village to raise a child, and you are a vital part of our village,” said April Brubaker, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County. “Let’s make a quack-tastic difference together!”
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County
Since 1978, BBBS of Shelby & Darke County has empowered youth through supportive, one-on-one mentoring relationships. With the help of dedicated volunteers, donors, and partners, we create positive change in the lives of local children—one match at a time.
For more information on how to get involved in the Duck Derby or to adopt your duck today, visit our website at BIGBROBIGSIS-SHELBYDARKE.ORG or email April at april@bbbsshelbydarke.org
Let’s race for a cause—and make a splash in the lives of local youth!
