# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Ames Parks & Recreation Scholarship Duck Derby
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 06:45 pm – Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 07:15 pm
- **Event Description**: The 4th Annual Scholarship Duck Derby will take place on Wednesday, August 12th at 6:45 p.m. at the Furman Aquatic Center.

Adopt a duck and watch as hundreds are sent down the water slide before racing around the lazy river. Prizes will be awarded to the winning ducks. (You do not need to be present to win)

We have some amazing prizes lined up, including a $500 cash prize sponsored by The Mucky Duck Pub, a 9 ft. kayak from CrawDaddy Outdoors, a mountain bike from Bike World and tons of gift cards and gift baskets donated by local restaurants and businesses.

All proceeds support the Ames Parks & Recreation Scholarship Fund, helping make programs accessible to everyone in our community.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Mucky Duck Pub, as well as Bike World, Duck Worth Wearing, 1st National Bank and Crawdaddy Outdoors for their support in making this event possible!

Click the link below to buy your ducks today!
https://tinyurl.com/Duck-Derby
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/4th-annual-ames-parks-and-recreation-scholarship-duck-derby/200030090305907
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, sports, trips-adventures, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 189

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ames
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 515 Clark Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010
- **lat**: 42.02634
- **long**: -93.6182
- **full address**: 515 Clark Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 4th Annual Ames Parks & Recreation Scholarship Duck Derby being held?
  - **A:** 4th Annual Ames Parks & Recreation Scholarship Duck Derby takes place on Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 06:45 pm to Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 07:15 pm at 515 Clark Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 4th Annual Ames Parks & Recreation Scholarship Duck Derby?
  - **A:** 4th Annual Ames Parks & Recreation Scholarship Duck Derby is organized by Ames Parks and Recreation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 4th Annual Ames Parks & Recreation Scholarship Duck Derby is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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